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Strong Asian Lead
by Strong Asian Lead
Breaking into Hollywood through the Asian American lens. Listen to interviews and stories from filmmaker, writer, and media activist, Mas Moriya.
Episodes
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Mixed Asian w/ Genevieve Kang
What's it like to be mixed Asian actor in Hollywood? How has casting treated biracial people as "too Asian" or "not Asian enough" when it comes to booking a role? That's what we're discussing with Genevieve Kang, actor on Netflix's Locke and Key. Tune in to hear what it's like to be an actor in...
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Directing w/ Dinh Thai
How do Asian American directors look at Western and Eastern projects and break down the differences in storytelling style and visual filmmaking? That's why Dinh and I talk about on this week's interview. We also discuss his projects and how they've developed over time and throughout Vietnam,...
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Literary Managment & South Asian Empowerment w/ Bash Naran
What does having a literary manager mean in the industry and how does a writer work with their manager? And where do South Asians in entertianment go to network, find resources, and share experience? That's what we're discussing with Bash Naran, a former literary manager (now an agent at WME).…
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Acting as a Career - Katie Chang
Katie and I discuss the life and struggles of being an actor and the skills that are helpful to have. We also discuss what it means to Katie to tell stories as a writer. Links and Handles: Katie's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4583512/ Katie's Instagram -...
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Inclusive Screenwriting - Ashwini Prasad
Focusing on discussions around building a community based on equity, Masami reviews the state of inclusivity within the entertainment industry with author of How To Write Inclusively: An Analysis & How To Guide and screenwriter Ashwini Prasad. Ashwini speaks on the fluidity of identity and using...
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The Stolen Children - Elizabeth Jacobs & Phoebe J Yung
Filmmakers, Lizzie Jacobs and Phobe Yung, discuss their new upcoming project, a documentary film about the stolen children within Cambodia. They describe their passions and worries when it comes to the next steps for their project. Mas also provides them with similar stories and experiences to…
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Jon Lee Brody - Filmmaker / Screenwriter
We sat down with Filmmaker Jon Lee Brody to discuss the entertainment industry and the frustrations we have moving up the ladder of Hollywood. You can find more about Jon by following him at the links below. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonleebrody/ Twitter…
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Cold Tofu Comedy w/ Marilyn Tokuda - LEGACY
Taking a look at the commonly overlooked, rich history of early Asian American cinema groups, Masami shares a reflective conversation with actress, former arts education director of East West Players, founder of Cold Tofu, and former Co-Chair of the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition, Marilyn...
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LIVE: Evolving AAPI Representation w/ Karen Tran Wood, Filiz Bahmanpour, & Travis Atreo
We're joined by Karen Tran Wood, Senior Publicity Manager at IW GROUP INC, Filiz Bahmanpour, VP of Product at GRACENOTE (a Nielsen Company), and Travis Atreo, musician, artist, and CEO of FANDED. We discussed how publicity can help any and all artists promote themselves and their careers, how…
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Bullet Train Review w/ Maria Gee & Kirie Venture
We watched Bullet Train had had many words to say about it. So we put it into a podcast episode for everyone to hear. Let us know your thoughts about it in the comments, on our socials, or even hit us up with an email. If you're interested in our meetup, here's the link....
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Still on Hiatus - Working Hard
Things are extra busy at Strong Asian Lead and for me personally. Rent and bills still have to be paid and that means taking up a full time job as a freelancer. We want to keep doing podcasts and sharing interviews, but our small volunteer team can only handle so much. Our main focus is in person...
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CH: Hidden Gems and General Discussion
Our clubhouse discussion and recommendations of Asian and Asian American films, Tv, and series. We also discussed other contemporary issues, Black representation, and Latinx Representation. Tune in to hear recommendations and check the links in the show notes for what we recommended. Join us on...
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Going on Hiatus, again.
Thank you everybody for continuing to subscribe. We are going on a hiatus and I know we haven’t been constantly on episodes but right now we have to take a break as we need to hire support staff for Strong Asian Lead. Until then stay strong and will be back as soon as we can. Take care. Be well.
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Cross-Ethnic Performances w/Maria Gee
Welcoming our new Co-Host, Maria Gee!! Follow her at @MariaAlexaG Having trouble breaking into Hollywood? Book your free discovery call Links: Strong Asian Lead Homepage Instagram - @strongasianlead_ Twitter - @strongasianlead Facebook – Strong Asian Lead Crowdfunding - LINK Patreon - LINK…
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Why I embrace my AsAm Identity
Another week, another podcast. I get angry in this episode and talk about my white "friends" who never respected me. Having trouble breaking into Hollywood? Book your free discovery call Links: Strong Asian Lead Homepage Instagram - @strongasianlead_ Twitter - @strongasianlead Facebook – Strong...
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Mixed Asian Media w/ Alex Chester
What is the conversation around Mixed Asian Media in Entertainment? Follow @AlexfChester Visit https://MixedAsianMedia.com Submit your films/shorts/podcast/screenplays for MAM Fest https://filmfreeway.com/MixedAsianMed... Having trouble breaking into Hollywood? Book your free discovery call with...
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Documentaries on Asian American Cinema
Let's talk Asian American cinema history, cause public school doesn't teach anything. What to watch: Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir CLAIMING A VOICE History of MANAA Slaying the Dragon The Slanted Screen More than Miyagi Having trouble breaking into Hollywood? Book your free discovery call with Mas...
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LEGACIES: TIM DANG - Preserving History Through Performance
This week, I speak with Tim Dang, former Artistic Producing Director of East West Players, the longest running POC/Asian American theatre company in America. Tim is an actor, producer and director who also teaches at USC. We also speak about his play, Beijing Spring. Screenwriters, Directors,...
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Asian American Stories or Stories with Asian Americans?
Here's the podcast. This is the shownotes. Until we can have a professional to do it, this is what it's gonna be. Thanks for listening! Share with your friends how crazy I am. Ready to develop your career? Screenwriters, Directors, Filmmakers: Book your free discovery call with Mas Moriya. Links:...
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5 Asian American Films that Changed my Life
Here's the podcast. This is the shownotes. Until we can pay a professional to do it, this is what it's gonna be. Thanks for listening! Share with your friends how crazy I am. Films: Always Be My Maybe (2019) Chan is Missing (1982) Year of the Dragon (1975) Ping Pong Playa (2007) Flower Drum Song...
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2022! Let's Level Up!
Here's the podcast. That's all I'm gonna write This is the shownotes I have energy for. Until we can get on a real schedule, and pay someone to do it, this is what it's gonna be. Thanks for listening! Share with your friends how crazy I am. Links: Strong Asian Lead Homepage Instagram -...
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CH: Shang-Chi Honest Reviews
Thank you for your interest in our Clubhouse discussion on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This was an in-depth discussion and reviews from the people. The consensus? Good for representation, but not actually a great movie. Exciting, action-packed, and entertaining, but littered with...
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Justin Chon / Impact & Storytelling (Season Finale)
In this episode of Strong Asian Lead Podcast, David interviews Justin Chon whose new film ‘Blue Bayou’ comes out this weekend. David and Justin discuss about the movie ‘Blue Bayou’, the influence of Asian American culture, how Justin got into the film industry, deportation, adoptees, film…
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Check in: Taking a Break is Good for your Health
We're gonna do a quick check in and let you know what's going on with Strong Asian Lead. We still need a team and need help putting together the podcast and everything else, so this show notes are going to be very sparse. I appreciate your patience I appreciate that there's this might not be the...
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CH - Mixed Asians in Media
Recorded on 8.19.21 This is David. I'm not great at shownotes, so this is what we've got. We need a new shownotes peson, so if you're interested and great at taking notes, please email me at [email protected] Guests Tony Giroux Alex Chester Lauren Lola Ryan Alexander Holmes Jenny...
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Expanding the Asian Diaspora w/ Soma Helmi
This week David talks with writer and director, Soma Helmi, about the differences in the entertainment and film industries within Indonesia and the United States, why she was drawn to the story-shaping abilities of directing, finding peace with her mixed identity, and the powerful future of...
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CH - What Hollywood Doesn't Understand - 8.11.21
Recording Date: August 11, 2021 Episode Title: What Hollywood Doesn’t Understand Guests: Alex Christian - https://instagram.com/alexchristianfit?utm_medium=copy_link Darrick Collins - https://instagram.com/whateverittakesfilms?utm_medium=copy_link Upendo William -...
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David Moriya & Strong Asian Lead
Taking a quick break from our scheduled programming. This week David talks about his journey within the entertainment industry, the brainchild that is ‘Strong Asian Lead’, and what drives him as a storyteller. Podcast Show Notes Recording Date: 08-05-2021 Episode Title: David Moriya & Strong…
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Chasing Fulfillment w/ Henry Ong
Approaching the entertainment industry from a different angle, David sits down to talk with marketing extraordinaire, incredible speaker, and mentor, Henry Ong. Not only does he touch upon his experience helping to launch some of the most successful projects in Hollywood to date, David and Henry...
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Building The Table w/ Sujata Day
Emphasizing the importance of South Asian representation in the larger Asian American conversation, this week David talks with director, writer, and actress, Sujata Day. They discuss how her debut feature film “Definition Please” came to be, how groundbreaking “Bend It Like Beckham” was, the...
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On Being Blasian w/ Ryan Alexander Holmes
This week, David sits down to talk with actor and content creator, Ryan Alexander Holmes to examine and go deeper into how content creation can help you tell your truth, the systemic colorism issues that plague the Asian American community, and the cultural significance of Rush Hour on his Black...
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Authenticity & Acting w/ Miki Ishikawa and Emi Lea Kamemoto
This week, David and Emi met with actress and industry veteran Miki Ishikawa to talk about her upbringing, the in’s and out’s of being a child actor, and continuing her journey to the acting career she has today. They also get into the nitty gritty of the many truths of representation across the...
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Looking At The Larger Picture w/ Akemi Look
Actress and activist Akemi Look hops on the pod to discuss the complexities of intergenerational trauma, her journey of healing through creative endeavors like dance and acting, the future of queer Asian American stories, and the necessity of why we need Asian American directors spearheading...
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Microaggressions (Part 2) w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto
Wrapping up their two-part episode on microaggressions, David and Emi further discuss the importance of taking the initiative to learn on your own and how it helps not only yourself, but those around you. They also break down their frustrations with the lack of representation in the director’s…
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Microaggressions (Part 1) w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto
Breaking down the differences between feeling included and actually having the power and capability to speak up, David and Emi reunite once again for the first episode of a two-part series on microaggressions. From their personal experiences with Asian stereotypes to what spaces of equity and...
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Music As a Catalyst For Change w/ jason chu & Alan Z
Emphasizing the importance of solidarity and unity across all Asian American communities, David is joined by rapper/activist, jason chu, and triple-threat in the entertainment industry, Alan Z. They dive deeper into why being unapologetically yourself is crucial, the importance of Asian American...
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Diversity Behind The Camera w/ Amanda Joy & Samantha Wan
Coming from a place of authenticity and truth, actresses, writers, and co-creators of Second Jen, Amanda Joy and Samantha Wan, join David this week to talk about everything and anything. From being locked in the trunk of a car during one of their early gigs, to breaking down the nuances of…
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The Impact of Typecasting w/ Nancy Wang Yuen
What does it mean to be typecast and how does typecasting perpetuate stereotypes in the media and society? This week, I interview Nancy Wang Yuen - scholar and author of the book "Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism." Her data dives deep into inequities in Hollywood as well as how...
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The Responsibility of Hollywood w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto
Hollywood has a huge impact on our culture’s morals and values but often doesn’t think about it or even recognize its power at all times. It may seem like an innocent hobby now-a-days when you’re just going on your phone every day looking through Instagram feeds or watching movies; but the…
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Breaking into Hollywood through the Asian American lens. Listen to interviews and stories from filmmaker, writer, and media activist, Mas Moriya.
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