The King of Trash Named Film Festival Finalist
The 72-minute documentary exploring the life of David Duong earns a nomination at a San Francisco festival.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Documentary
The documentary film The King of Trash has been named a finalist at the 13th San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival. The project chronicles the life and career of David Duong, tracing his journey from escaping Vietnam by boat to building business ventures in the United States.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights a personal narrative of immigration and entrepreneurship that connects the experiences of Vietnamese refugees to their impact on the American business landscape.
The King of Trash is a 72-minute documentary participating in the 13th edition of the San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival. The film is currently a finalist competing for honors at the annual event.
The players
David Duong
David Duong is an entrepreneur who escaped Vietnam by boat before establishing business operations in the United States and Vietnam.
Errol Webber
Errol Webber is a filmmaker and the director of the documentary The King of Trash.
The details
Directed by Errol Webber, the film examines the life of David Duong, detailing his family's transition from Vietnam to establishing significant business operations across both Vietnam and the United States. The documentary focuses on his personal history, including his escape from Vietnam by boat.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Awards ceremony and red carpet at Herbst Theatre.
Industry Dynamics
The selection reflects the growing prominence of biographical documentaries at regional festivals that focus on global, cross-cultural storytelling. Such platforms serve as a vital entry point for filmmakers to gain industry recognition during the competitive autumn festival season.
Local audiences can attend the awards ceremony at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on November 1, 2026. The event offers attendees the opportunity to view the documentary work and engage with the production team.
The takeaway
The documentary illustrates how personal histories of migration and grit contribute to broader discussions on the refugee experience. Viewers interested in independent film should monitor festival results to see which projects gain wider distribution after the awards.
Further reading
Learn more about local film projects and industry recognition in the Documentary section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Davis Enterprise.
