A Tik Tok video with more than 2 million views exploded the handmade scrunchie business of Belleville, Ontario based XXL & CO during the pandemic.
Started by mural artist Tina Nguyen in her 400 sq. ft. Toronto condo, the Ontario based scrunchie business XXL & CO exploded after going viral on Tik Tok during the pandemic with more than 2 million views. Tina and XXL & CO beat the odds and family business highlights acts of service, the love language of East Asian parents.
After dropping out of art school, Tina and XXL & CO beat the odds and continue to grow with lofty goals.

Writer: Amy Chyan

Producer(s): Amy Chyan

Cast: Tina Nguyen

Previous Awards:

Belleville Downtown DocFest’s Audience Choice Award for Best Local Film, and the Audience Choice Award for Best Canadian Film

ALL VAFF VIRTUAL are available to watch for the entire duration of the festival (Nov 7 – Nov 13, 2022) after purchase. However, once you press play to start watching a film, you have 24 hours to finish watching. Only accessible by viewers anywhere in CANADA.