Welcome back to another episode of Amateur Hour where our young creatives discuss current events surrounding the rise in attacks against the AAPI community. Press play to listen to the perspectives of four young AAPI members from different backgrounds, upbringings, and thoughts. How does Mike see this situation as a Korean adoptee in an Italian family? Find out on Episode 3 of Amateur Hour.

Who are we?

Darren is fully invested in a future of cinematography and directing. He is a driven entrepreneur seeking to unite creatives through his initiatives such as the Cinema Society of Binghamton and the "Self-Made" Speaker series. He and Mike currently co-host the "Action Filmmaking Decoded" podcast where they break down action films with big names in the industry.

Jojo is exploring sustainable fashion, both as a consumer and business person aspiring to catalyze sustainability in the fashion industry. She studies finance and economics to one day see these aspirations become reality. She recently started a YouTube channel and has first posted her first video, titled: "What did I get from giving ?".

Richard is passionate about the future of technology in marketing, spending his free time honing his skills of photography, cinematography, and more. He enjoys discovering the diverse ways that society is inexplicably connected.

Mike is the orchestrator of stories, having written AM Production's latest short "Model." He pursues Political Science & Physics all in an attempt to gain a deeper understanding of the world around him.

Amateur Mastermind (AM) Productions, started by college students, seeks to utilize film to tell compelling stories that address social issues.

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