The Undertone: Artist Talk with Ian Tuason and Ana Serrano
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Presented as part of the Toronto Reel Asian with support from OCAD University.
100 McCaul Street
OCAD University Auditorium
7:30 - 10 p.m.
100 McCaul Street
OCAD University Auditorium
7:30 - 10 p.m.
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Presented as part of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival with support from OCAD University.
Filmmaker Ian Tuason’s debut feature The Undertone, recently acquired by A24, transforms the intimacy of caregiving and the eerie power of audio into a chilling, single-location horror story. The film traces its origins from an experimental podcast idea. Drawing on his personal experiences and love of the genre, Tuason crafts a work that balances vulnerability, innovation, and fear.
Tuason will join OCAD University President and Vice-Chancellor Ana Serrano to reflect on the creative journey behind The Undertone. Together, they’ll explore the film’s evolution — from its early drafts to its visual and sonic design — while also discussing how collaboration, mentorship, and digital storytelling practices shaped Tuason’s approach. By examining how a deeply personal story can resonate with audiences and attract a major distributor, this session will offer insight into the intersections of craft, risk, and support systems in independent filmmaking.
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