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Filmmaker Evan Deng Deng Expands Family Video Store, Boosting Presence in New York City's Indie Music and Digital Media Scene


Published on 2025-03-19 07:44:11 - Week99er
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  • Asian-American filmmaker Evan Deng announces the expansion of the Family Video Store, a creative production house that has become a key player in New York City's indie music and digital media scene. Known for collaborating with hyperpop and indie pop musicians,

Evan Deng, a filmmaker and entrepreneur, has expanded his unique business, Family Video Store, from a nostalgic video rental service to a burgeoning hub for indie music and digital media in New York City. Originally starting as a way to preserve the tactile experience of renting physical media, Deng has transformed Family Video Store into a cultural space that not only rents out VHS tapes, DVDs, and vinyl records but also hosts live music events, film screenings, and art exhibitions. This expansion aims to foster a community around physical media and indie culture, providing a counterpoint to the digital streaming era. Deng's venture has gained traction in NYC's creative scene, attracting artists, filmmakers, and music lovers, thereby revitalizing the concept of video stores as cultural centers.

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