Larry Tung

Larry Tung is an Assistant Professor in the Marketing Communications Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York City. He previously taught at Hofstra University, York College/CUNY, and Kean University. A native of Taiwan, he holds an M.F.A. in TV Production from Brooklyn College and an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University. His research focuses on social justice and human rights through documentary filmmaking.

• Education:
• M.F.A., TV Production, Brooklyn College
• M.S., Journalism, Columbia University

His films address LGBTQ+ rights, cultural identity, and social issues, screening at over 70 international festivals. Notable works include Daughters from China (2005 Best Documentary), From Leonard to Leona (2013), and Bigger Is Better (2021). Awards include the Vanderbilt University Media Fellowship and Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Faculty Fellowship.

His documentaries blend personal narratives with societal critique, emphasizing marginalized voices. Upcoming projects include Not Just Another Pageant (premiering at Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival, 2024).