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.... more

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How many episodes does Strong Asian Lead have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Strong Asian Lead episodes:

May 10, 2024What Happened to Strong Asian Lead?
In this introspective and candid episode of the Strong Asian Lead podcast, Mas delves into the challenges and realities of maintaining the platform, grappling with the nuances of non-profit work, and the personal toll it takes to run such an initiative single-handedly. This episode offers a raw, unfiltered look into the struggles behind the scenes, the impact of community support, and the future of Strong Asian Lead.
Introduction to the hiatus
Explanation of the extended break from the podcast and the difficulties in maintaining Strong Asian Lead as a solo venture.

The realities of running Strong Asian Lead
Insights into the operational challenges, financial strains, and the overwhelming responsibilities faced when running a non-profit single-handedly.

Discussion on the lack of consistent community support and the impact on the platform's sustainability.

Comparisons and reflections
Comparing Strong Asian Lead’s journey to other non-profits and initiatives within the Asian Pacific entertainment community.

Reflective thoughts on personal growth, changes in perspective, and lessons learned through the journey.

The future of Strong Asian Lead
Plans and hopes for the platform, including potential rebranding and focusing on more sustainable strategies.

Introduction of Filmclusive, a new direction aiming to broaden the scope and reach of the initial mission of Strong Asian Lead.

Call to action
Encouragement for community involvement and support, emphasizing the need for collective effort to sustain and grow initiatives like Strong Asian Lead.

Acknowledgements and thanks
Expressing gratitude to those who have participated and supported the platform through various means.
Thank you for joining us on this deeply personal episode. Your listening and support mean the world, especially during such transformative times for Strong Asian Lead. As we navigate these changes and embrace new beginnings with Filmclusive, we hope you continue to be part of our journey, helping us to foster a more inclusive and supportive community.

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1h 11min
August 22, 2023 Breaking into Hollywood: A Beginner's Blueprint
From actors to screenwriters, directors to cinematographers, we explore the first steps to ignite your creative passion and enter the entertainment world. Whether you're dipping your toes in or already immersed, our casual chat and expert insights will guide you on your journey. Plus, we'll dive into the iconic movie 'Enter the Dragon' and discover its lessons for aspiring filmmakers.

Mas' Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya ⁠

SAL Links: ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/ ⁠

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ ⁠

Crowdfunding - ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/donate ⁠

Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead ⁠

Venmo: ⁠@StrongAsianLead⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead ⁠

Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at ⁠https://members.strongasianlead.com⁠

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1h 15min
August 15, 2023 Paying it Forward: The Secret Door to Hollywood
Dive into Hollywood as we reveal the transformative power of kindness and how 'paying it forward' can rewrite your starry destiny. Tune in to discover the hidden ripple effects of generosity in Tinseltown and be inspired to make a difference in your own way.

Jungle Book: https://members.strongasianlead.com/p/strongasianlead/resource/i/04a91b74-62de-4f9f-b443-a55518175975/?sgj=am

Mas' Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya ⁠

SAL Links: ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/ ⁠

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ ⁠

Crowdfunding - ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/donate ⁠

Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead ⁠

Venmo: ⁠@StrongAsianLead⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead ⁠

Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at ⁠https://members.strongasianlead.com⁠

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1h 5min
August 08, 2023 No Stands For Next Opportunity: Kicking on Hollywood's Doors
In this empowering episode, we explore the transformative power of 'No'. We take you behind the scenes of Hollywood's glamour, sharing my personal stories from the industry and how I turned their rejection slips into stepping stones. Each 'No' they encountered was not a rejection, but the 'Next Opportunity' paving their path to success. Tune in to learn how you can apply these lessons to your own journey, transforming every 'No' into a new possibility.

3 Ninjas (1992):
https://members.strongasianlead.com/p/strongasianlead/resource/i/32b753d7-b8b4-4265-aca7-fe203cc27b25/?sgj=am

Mas' Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya ⁠

SAL Links: ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/ ⁠

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ ⁠

Crowdfunding - ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/donate ⁠

Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead ⁠

Venmo: ⁠@StrongAsianLead⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead ⁠

Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at ⁠https://members.strongasianlead.com⁠

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1h 11min
August 01, 2023 Honest Insights: How to Give and Receive Constructive Criticism
In this candid episode, I share my personal stories of giving and receiving feedback throughout my career in Hollywood. The good, the bad, the ugly.
I'll talk about how I learned to deliver constructive criticism without crushing spirits, and how to take useful notes without losing my vision.
Plus, my best tips for making feedback work for you, not against you.
Whether you're an actor, filmmaker, or just trying to navigate feedback at school or work, I hope my messy stories and hard-won lessons take the stress out of critique.
Mas' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
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1h 2min
July 25, 2023 Return of the Podcast!
Got tired of waiting on myself to restart the podcast. So I'm coming back, quick and dirty, run and gun style. A few thoughts here and there. Once a week, maybe twice.

Thank everyone who was still listening to the podcast even thought I wasn't posting. These show notes will get better too. Just doing this because I'd rather spend the time doing a podcast than doing an instagram post.

Mas' Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya ⁠

SAL Links: ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/ ⁠

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ ⁠

Crowdfunding - ⁠https://strongasianlead.com/donate ⁠

Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead ⁠

Venmo: ⁠@StrongAsianLead⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead ⁠

Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at ⁠https://members.strongasianlead.com⁠

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38min
October 18, 2022 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 Canada and what does it take to make a career as an actor.
Genevieve's website:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2002602/
Genevieve's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/genevievekng/
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
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1h 39min
October 11, 2022 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, France, and the Untied States. Dinh Thai is an award winning director and is a co-creator on the upcoming Freeform series, AZNBBGL, a coming-of-age story about three Asian American teenagers driven by a desire to break free from generational expectations and carve out their own place in the world, set in the vibrant Vietnamese community of Little Saigon in Southern California’s Orange County.
Dinh's website:
https://www.dinhthai.com
Dinh's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinhster/
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
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1h 3min
October 06, 2022 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). Find out how writers can empower themselves to tell great stories while being authentically themselves.

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Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
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53min
September 29, 2022 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 - https://www.instagram.com/katie___chang/
Pantheon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0U58K58V50XWKXYFAZ3FVYB96J/ref=atv_dl_rdr?tag=justus1ktp-20
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
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44min

FAQs about Strong Asian Lead:

How many episodes does Strong Asian Lead have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.