TwoOhSix Podcast

This special Opening Day edition of the Changing Directions podcast series is award winning filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki, director of Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams, a documentary about the high school baseball tournament in Japan that has created countless superstars and is basically the March Madness Japanese sports. Changing Directions is a podcast interview series focused on diverse and emerging filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for women and minorities while creating amazing films.

Director Sabrina Doyle joins the Changing Directions podcast series to talk about her debut film, Lorelei. Lorelei is one of those movies that sneaks up on you with emotionally powerful performances and a relatable story that steers far away from any type of Hollywood story telling or fairy tale endings. Changing Directions is a podcast interview series focused on diverse and emerging filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for women and minorities while creating amazing films.

Director Mallorie Ortega joins the Changing Directions podcast series to talk about her debut film, The Girl Who Left Home. The Girl Who Left Home combines all the right ingredients for a heartfelt musical dramedy that showcases Filipino family, food, and culture. Changing Directions is a podcast interview series focused on diverse and emerging filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for women and minorities while creating amazing films.

Director Larissa Lam and Producer Baldwin Chiu join the Changing Directions podcast series to talk about their documentary, Far East Deep South. The documentary is heart wrenching because of the generations of history the Chiu family has lost and it is also filled with hope because of how much of that history has been recovered for future generations to learn from and appreciate. Changing Directions is a podcast interview series focused on diverse and emerging filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for women and people of color while creating amazing films.

Director Chelsea Christer joins the Changing Directions podcast series to talk about her documentary, Bleeding Audio. Bleeding Audio is an inspiring documentary and an intriguing look into the realities of being in a band, dealing with the music business, and learning some valuable life lessons along the way. Changing Directions is a podcast interview series focused on diverse and emerging filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for women and minorities while creating amazing films.

Director, actor, and 4th grade spelling bee champion Sujata Day joins the Changing Directions podcast series to talk about her new film, Definition Please. Definition Please spells out the ups and downs of a dysfunctional American Indian family in a very lighthearted yet meaningful way. Changing Directions is a podcast interview series focused on diverse and emerging filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for women and minorities while creating amazing films.

Director Alice Gu talks about her new documentary The Donut King, an inspiring story of prosperity and ingenuity that also digs into the heart of immigration and racism in 1970's America, the perils of fleeing a country under siege, and the pitfalls of living the so called "American dream." Thank you for listening to the TwoOhSix Podcast where we talk about movies with the people who make them.

Alaska is a Drag is a movie that is full of life and inspiration and a cast that is just as impressive. Shaz Bennett's feature film debut puts her on the map as a director to keep an eye on and I was thankful to have an opportunity to speak with Shaz about the movie and about working with Ava DuVernay and Array Releasing. Thank you for listening to the TwoOhSix Podcast where we talk about movies with the people who make them.

Dear Santa follows the United States Postal Service’s Operation Santa program over the course of a holiday season. Director Dana Nachman sat down virtually to spend some time talking about her documentary, her career, and how the generosity of Operation Santa has restored hope to a year that most of us are happy to see come to a close. Thank you for listening to the TwoOhSix Podcast where we talk about movies with the people who make them.

A Thousand Cuts is a documentary that is currently being featured virtually in several film festivals around the country including the 2020 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival which is how I had the opportunity to see it. Director Ramona Diaz generously took the time to talk about her movie and her amazing career. Thank you for listening to the TwoOhSix Podcast where we talk about movies with the people who make them.