Michael Naizu | Acting for Vertical Films: What no one tells you: The Vertical Buzz Episode 3 (Part 2)

Description In Episode 3 (Part 2) of The Vertical Buzz, host Buzz Leer continues his conversation with Michael Naizu, an Asian American actor, writer, producer, and director whose work spans film, television, and vertical storytelling. Michael tells stories about his work in Vertical films and his own feature film, Bound for Glory. Sponsor: AEIRO AEIRO Air Purifiers identify, reduce, and monitor airborne contaminants to create an optimal indoor environment for homes and professional spaces. Featured on set at Glendale Podcast Studio: AEIRO AC-150 Website: AEIRO.co Guest: Michael Naizu Michael Naizu is an Asian American actor, writer, producer, and director whose work spans film, television, and vertical storytelling. He is the founder of PinkHouse Productions and has starred in multiple hit vertical series, including My Secret Agent Husband. His acting credits include Amazon's Christmas Is Canceled and HBO's Hacks.  Naizu first created Bound For Glory as a short film in 2020, which was licensed to Asian American streaming platform JoySauce. He has since expanded the project into a feature, which he co-wrote, co-directed, produced, and starred in, recently completing production and set to premiere on the festival circuit in 2026. Instagram  @Michaelnaizu Host: Buzz Leer Buzz Leer is an actor, host, and veteran of the vertical film space with 30+ vertical short-form features to his credit, plus TV/film work including HGTV’s House Detective (65 episodes), FOX’s neXt, NBC’s Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire, and more. Instagram: @buzz_leer Produced at Glendale Podcast Studio Owned & operated by Erika & Jason Hanan Instagram: @GlendalePodcastStudio Social Media Producer: Ana Karina Cano Instagram: @anakarinacano Music by Grace Leer & Bryan Dawley — “The Vertical Buzz Theme Song” Public Relations & Media: Robb Leer — Leer Communications, Inc. Special thanks to all of my support team, friends, and family. —Host, Buzz Leer #VerticalFilm #VerticalDrama #MicroDrama #Filmmaking #MobileStorytelling #Directing #FilmProduction #TheVerticalBuzz