Behind the Scenes - "Yappie" Pt. 1 Pre-Production

[@damatchu7187]

Tbh Benson playing with the white lantern in the background while Phil is talking at the end is the cherry on top for this video

[@kpacubo.]

Dalton Chu LMAOOOO didnt even notice that. benson is a total mood hahahah

[@MelindaTseFilms]

As a filmmaker myself, I really enjoyed watching this BTS video! I think a lot of the times people often overlook or don't notice the amount of work that goes into pre-production.. All they see is the end product, but it definitely takes a LOT of teamwork and effort to bring a big-scale project to life. I worked as the DP for my final year thesis project (an hour-length movie), and it was soo stressful, but probably one of the most rewarding projects I've ever worked on. Anyway, just wanted to say congrats & incredible job to everyone who helped bring YAPPIE to life! I'm sure everyone can tell it's a really special project, and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves :) Lots of love and support from Toronto! =D - Mel

[@arjunk8563]

Wong fu works so hard on their videos. It’s beyond me on how they don’t get so many more views

[@GoTaylorSwift1]

YAYY I enjoy the BTS vids as much as regular uploads. Thank you for putting in so much work to spread the message! I love seeing the Asian community receive more publicity (esp for the creative arts!!) Bless you Wong Fu 🙏

[@sjappiyah4071]

Seeing the amount of work that goes in behind the scenes makes me really appreciate the series that much more

[@madeleinngo]

I really like hearing the thought process behind this series, it provides more insight. I've researched the Model Minority for my senior exit project and saw there wasn't a lot of dialogue nor actual research conducted, so seeing this series come to fruition makes me really appreciative of Wong Fu. Thanks guys for making this series!

[@MinhLe-tu1zl]

Thanks for all the effort that the team has put into making this series. We want more "yappies'!

[@Sarah-ky6gb]

THANK YOU so much for Yappie, for lifting up the Asian American community and for invoking thought in the people of that community. I loved the pilot, and I plan on streaming the whole thing as soon as I have time. It was so great to get a bts look and to hear how much it meant to Phil writing it.

[@coffeecoffeecoffee7651]

I love what you are doing. Totally agree that this story needed to be made! So proud of what you've been able to accomplish.

[@dhritihazowary3236]

I love all the effort you guys put for your work and sharing the same with your audience.

[@Badminton1410]

Im so excited to see simu liu working with you guys!!! Canadian pride!

[@edbrann5768]

Great dedication and hard work. Great output and finished product. I can't say enough good things about Wong Fu.

[@AANation360]

lol "Phil remember your lines"

[@misshairymac]

This series makes my heart full ❤️

[@luanshenanigans]

Thank you for putting so much work into what you give us. Wong Fu will always have a place in my heart 😍

[@TheArKabZol]

admirable that you're making behind the scenes videos when production is already tight! best of luck making season 2 real!

[@bakesabundant2028]

Support entrepreneurs, visionaries and artists stepping outside their comfort zone, and bringing up issues that bring up humanity. Great video!

[@itskimbroly]

Not really related to Yappie in particular but have you all thought about doing a casting call for your videos? It’s great seeing familiar faces throughout your channel but I think it would be cool to showcase other Asian American talent! Especially ones who aren’t already on youtube!

[@MattQuan]

Where was Wes??

[@Mike-ry9ir]

If coworkers don't mind, can you guys do an update on your office and staff? =D i'd love to know a bit about the people who work at wongfu even if they aren't usually on screen!

[@Gabby-du4mc]

Really really enjoy the series! I'm looking forward to MORE!!!

[@lolann77]

thank you for all your hard work, guys!!

[@stoplightslaw]

im glad we finally get to see bts since they nvr really share the real stuff that goes down except the fun stuff. also glad wf is talking about serious subjects like politics social and racial issues

[@MPandaPlaysMinecraft]

I want to see ryan higa dicuss yappie in his podcast, seems like he would have a story to share.

[@kaitlynandkylie7308]

Yasssss girl I just watched the 2nd one it was amazing loved it!!!!!! 😘

[@aquamarine37]

8:20 Omg it's Spencer chillin on top of the cabinets

[@vittlkyoong]

I LOVE THE BEHIND THE SCENES!!!!! GO WONG FU

[@maggie9961]

Am I the only one who’s wondering if Jenn is kinda freaking out because Dante Basco is working with them and I know that Jenn likes Avatar?

[@jenmilan1425]

You’re not the only one man I would be freaking out if I were Jen

[@maggie9961]

Jen Milan IKR!

[@_jennle]

we chill fam, we chill..................... 👀

[@leelandluver]

Love you guys! So happy for you!

[@kpacubo.]

these bts vids are cool. appreciate it!

[@beapableo5860]

Their desks are so NEAT!! 😱

[@denyyuioy5898]

Hyped for Yappie!

[@HelloHello-co1ze]

I'm just surprised that I saw this so early :D. I'm really looking foward for this series!!

[@tensaijuusan4653]

Very entertaining and great job!

[@abneryang2102]

I'm just lurking for Ted cameo one day lmao

[@sonnydacuse7622]

YAP = YOUNG ASIAN PHIL

[@oyeakin5537]

Love it.

[@chelseaanne007]

Question: no hate, but when you bring on new people, does the video style change according to who's filming & editing? Just noticed it was kinda new way of vlogging for you guys

[@bensonq]

It depends on the project. The bigger the project the more hands we bring on and everyone brings their own unique creative style. We also wanted to dive deeper in this bts to give you guys a closer look into the inner workings of our projects :)

[@beapableo5860]

I just realized... where’s Wes Chan best man?! 0-0

[@jenmilan1425]

I’ve got the feeling he’s behind the camera but I can’t be sure

[@pinkspongey]

Bea Pableo isn't it him at 7:32?

[@jenmilan1425]

pinkspongey OH MY GOSH THANK YOU WE’VE SPOTTED HIM

[@pinkspongey]

Yeah, i was also kinda worried not seeing him.

[@dianapham09]

he’s at 2:52 too :)

[@patrickpacris9559]

where's Wes?

[@kaitlynandkylie7308]

Patrick Pacris idk I’m pretty sure he is behind the camera or he went to visit his family or something

[@dxelson]

Been following WF for years and they are so underated

[@pradyumnarahul]

Just wondering, you said you had to be creative because of the small budget. How much money would WongFu have required to be able to produce this series without any problems whatsoever? I know I'm being blunt with this question and I don't think you would answer this (there is a very very small chance you would). But just wondering if we as fans can help you beyond the WongFu Forward thing. I'm sure we could figure something out. Thank you

[@gracehlung]

I agree, even though I'm a bronze careholder, if you need to shout out for something extra I'm sure some of us would seriously consider it as a once-off

[@lolageez1]

On man I thought you were going to say funemployed but I fully wasn't expecting to hear 8 years. God how has it been so long since then

[@Sushininja1234]

really loved yappie!! amazing ^_^

[@ChocolatTherapy]

can't help but notice that there's someone missing. what is Wes' role in this project?

[@fengg]

omg production started on my birthday

[@donhogan6887]

Hello, I am a new viewer who happens to really like the content of your show; I want to also clarify that I am viewing your show from an objective perspective as well as from the lenses of an African American. I must commend the creative team for having the guts to dive in to so many sensitive topics. As an individual who has questioned rather we (African Americans) would ever hear the voices of those who are from the Asian community, kuddos for allowing me to hear your collective voices. Now, I really do not have much at all to criticize, but there were a few topics that were touched on without there being an indept discussion: one being the LACK OF INTEREST IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE, BUT THE GREAT INTERST IN THE CAUCASIAN MAN? THE OTHER TOPIC IS REGARDING THE CONTENT OF CHARACTER AND WHY THAT DOESN'T THAT SEEM TO APPLY TO ALL?AND LAST, THE "BLASIAN" ISSUE. WE AS PEOPLE ARE NOT ONLY A MIXED PEOPLE BECAUSE OF SLAVERY, BUT A PEOPLE THAT COVER THE COLOR SPECTRUM WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY....WE ARE A TRUE COMPOSITE OF AMERICA AND ARE MORE ACCEPTING OF OTHERS THAN ALL OTHER GROUPS, BUT YET, THE BI-RACIAL CAST MEMBERS HAS CLAIMED TO NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE BLACK COMMUNITY. Now, I like her, but that is not completely accurate.

[@arunthomas189]

Phil's chair's arm rest is worn out, I wonder if it was the same one from when they opened their first office back in 2010? lol

[@ChristopherYang]

Arun Thomas same one

[@srishtilakhotia8832]

Wong Fu be feeding us everyday! 🖤💞😭

[@cloud.l.l]

YAY #NOTIFICATIONSQUAD 💙 WongFu Productions! 💙💙

[@nihn_]

1:35 D o I s e e t h e K i n j a z D o j o ?

[@yauerin]

yeaaa it shows them dancing in the trailer!! so excited haha hope we get come kinjaz cameos

[@ama0982]

Who are those 2 girls on the right at 7:53 and the guy at 8:00? Are they also part of Wong Fu?

[@daanygom]

where's wes? :(

[@reignojosedilao]

waitttt FUNEMPLOYED WAS 8 YEARS AGO!!!??? didn't realize it till now hahahahaha

[@kpacubo.]

ohhh jenn did wardrobe styling?! damnnnn

[@narutojapan11]

Isn't the guy in white shirt in thumbnail from show Kim convenience?

[@bensonq]

narutojapan11 yep! That's Simu Liu

[@alyssa_adul]

I am happy for yappie🤗

[@skylinrg]

where the hell is Wes?

[@meilinli]

lol, poor spencer just shoved above the cabinets xD

[@falljeff111]

Sorry if this is old news, but where's Ashley?

[@lolann77]

she left months ago

[@inshanityyy]

Jenn with her 7leaves😂😂

[@_jennle]

I’m reading this comment as I’m sippin on 7 leaves 🙃

[@peteroffline6616]

love it

[@abigail9695]

First like, second view!!❤️ First episode was AMAZING🙌🏼

[@TraderPulse]

7:00 ??? WTF she sayin'

[@chickm1092]

Victoria Park is so beautiful

[@estrellita99]

ah i spot the pink pants jen showed in her japan haul

[@katyb2793]

tally chwan Japan haul? Jen has a KZbin channel?? :O

[@_jennle]

HAHA thanks for noticing 💕

[@sakurali4025]

Katy B just found out myself too 😆 her japan haul video is really fun she also vlogs

[@VictorTKS]

Remove the plastic on your iMac Phil.. hahaha

[@ugnug]

Who tf is that one guy who disliked

[@chickm1092]

Jennifer Le is so cute

[@katesuwatthana5512]

Russ is HOT !

[@Ethobot]

When the main character is actually Asian (note I’m Asian, I can say this lol)

[@josephyml]

uh...have you seen, like, any of their videos? their main characters are always asian

[@abigail9695]

Joseph Liu lol fr

[@Ethobot]

Joseph Liu I’m talking about shows and movies in general lol, of course this channel is always Asian 🤣