Writer and Director Roy Hsu on filmmaking. The conversation covers a range of topics including dreams and aspirations, the immigrant experience, the power of storytelling, the idea behind the film 'Cheap AF', personal stories in the film, cultural differences and hilarity, representation and diversity in film, universal themes in storytelling, directing style and collaboration, filmmaking in Seattle, and the impact on local economies. The discussion emphasizes the importance of supporting local economies and the significance of storytelling in film. The conversation covers the themes of supporting underrepresented voices in filmmaking, the importance of business acumen in filmmaking, building the right team, creating a positive work environment, the role of trauma and pain in creativity, and the pursuit of filmmaking dreams and passion projects.Takeaways- Immigrant experience- Power of storytelling Diversity and underrepresented voices in filmmaking- The importance of business acumen in filmmakingChapters00:00 Introduction and Background08:57 Idea Behind 'Cheap AF'05:11 Storytelling and Empathy in Film07:50 Cultural Experiences and Humor in Immigrant Families10:30 Casting and Collaboration in Filmmaking13:10 Directing Style and Creative Freedom15:20 Reviving Seattle's Film Scene15:28 Cultural Differences and Hilarity17:23 Navigating the Film Industry Landscape19:05 Emerging Filmmakers and Local Economies21:15 The Business of Filmmaking25:11 Lessons Learned in Production26:20 Supporting Local Economies28:25 Creating a Positive Work Environment31:20 Staying Creatively Energized31:21 Lessons in Filmmaking and Business Planning34:21 Passion Projects and Personal Stories38:13 Future Aspirations in Filmmaking38:37 The Role of Trauma and Pain in Creativity