Her First Take
Her First Take
Jiyoo Nam
Everybody wants to interview the Oscar-winners and Cannes nominees. But what about the newcomers? Her First Take is a space for emerging female filmmakers who are just picking up the camera, stepping onto set, and rewriting the rules.
SPECIAL: Tribeca "Horsegirls" Feature Film Director Lauren Meyering on Acceptance
What does it mean to be alienated? Picked on? Today's special episode features the "Horsegirls" feature film director Lauren Meyering, who shares her perspective on promoting acceptance for all.
Sep 24, 2025
36 min
Asserting Control Amidst Pressure with New Yorker Lara Jayanti
New Yorkers are known for having pride in their city, and rightfully so. But does being from New York, a place where life sometimes feels built for you, at all shape the stories that are told through the medium of filmmaking? Lara Jayanti, a talented writer/director, shares her experiences in the City that Never Sleeps, and how that shapes her art today.
Sep 19, 2025
35 min
At a Crossroads of Individuality and Conformity with Vivian Chen
Individuality versus conformity is a theme that re-occurs as a celebrated theme in multiple art forms, whether it be painting, writing, filmmaking, or music. Especially when culture is involved, the idea only gains more nuance. But what does it mean to live and breathe this idea? If your world was at a constant crossroads of individuality and conformity?
Sep 17, 2025
31 min
Why Filmmaking Didn’t Work with Stage Manager Eva Lee
This podcast features the many talented student female filmmakers of our world. But what about the other side of the story? What does it feel to be let down by filmmaking? Today on the show we’ll shed light on the perspective of Eva Lee, a talented artist who opted out of filmmaking to pursue her calling: theater stage management.
Sep 10, 2025
40 min
Film Talk with Pioneer of Spontaneity and Social Justice Lauren Lee
What is social justice? Combatting climate change? Racism? Sexism? These are all important issues to address, but sometimes justice is served best at a smaller scale. This episode with Lauren Lee, we discuss what it means to be a filmmaker who wields her skills to serve justice in local communities.
Sep 5, 2025
25 min
BONUS: A Little Bit About Myself, The Host
A short bonus episode where I introduce myself, the host.
Sep 3, 2025
13 min
From Film Critic to Film Maker with Korean-Harvardian Garvin Kim
Every place on our planet offers unique opportunities and community. Garvin Kim— a multicultural filmmaker with roots in Korea, France, the US, and more— definitely resonates with this statement. From building communities in Korea to further developing her career at Harvard, Garvin shares her experience seizing opportunity, wherever she is.
Aug 27, 2025
54 min
Exploring Perspective with Half-Asian Horror Filmmaker Sofia Peypoch
1/2 Chinese, 1/4 Italian, 1/4 Spanish, and 1/8 Indonesian. Being multicultural isn't easy, but it does bring a lot to the table. Such as, perspective. As Sofia learns to wield her background to create horror films, it's important we begin to promote multiculturalism.
Aug 22, 2025
33 min
Facing Antisemitism Head-On with Artist Activist Sydney Wider
From running photo book fundraisers to receiving accolades for a symbolic image of the Star of David, Sydney Wider has been at an intersection of art and advocacy for the longest time. Today, she hopes to empower the Jewish population through her art.
Aug 20, 2025
45 min
Shaping Hispanic Representation with Zoey Rodriguez
Hispanics have fallen victim to superficial, sexual, and inauthentic portrayal on screen. Filmmaker Zoey Rodriguez aims to dismantle the status quo, and represent her community through her work.
Aug 15, 2025
39 min
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