Jenny Tam, Mai Thao, Swelt, & What We Become After - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 61)

To kick off this special two part series special, Kyle and Kirk sit down with actor Jenny Tam and writer/director Mai Thao for a wide-ranging conversation about their paths and experiences in film. Mai opens up about her journey as a first-generation immigrant, pursuing her MFA at Columbia University and why she prefers staying behind the camera as a director rather than acting in front of it. They also explore the complexities of being Kayin. Meanwhile, Jenny shares how the pandemic sparked her passion for film as well as her personal connection to Vietnamese culture.Follow Jenny Tamhttps://www.instagram.com/jennyytamm/?hl=enMai Thaohttps://www.instagram.com/maimthao/Help support What We Become Afterhttps://jenny-tam.com/what-we-become-afterFollow Ushttps://www.youtube.com/@jkproductions6790/https://www.instagram.com/jkproductionsteam/https://www.facebook.com/JKProductionsMN/