Jemarc Axinto is a Filipino-American and the CEO of We Are Heroes Productions. Jemarc created his production company in order to ensure inclusivity based on race, gender, and sexuality. Their flagship show, Tabletop For the End of the World, is an actual play podcast mixed with audio drama where players live in a post-apocalyptic America. In this episode, we discuss Asian American representation on the big screens, including The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians, and Wong Fu Productions.

1:25 Jemarc’s approach to Asian American representation

8:46 Advocacy from allies/non-POCs

13:35 Less representation from Asians that are still connected to their culture(s)

15:15 Target Audience (The Farewell)

20:25 Crazy Rich Asians

25:20 YouTube

34:45 Asians behind the camera

43:40 Self-Promotion