DescriptionWhat does it take to act in vertical films? In Episode 3 (Part 1) of The Vertical Buzz, host Buzz Leer sits down with Michael Naizu, an Asian American actor, writer, producer, and director whose work spans film, television, and vertical storytelling. Together, Buzz and Michael break down everything about acting and emoting on vertical film sets.Sponsor: AEIROAEIRO Air Purifiers identify, reduce, and monitor airborne contaminants to create an optimal indoor environment for homes and professional spaces. Featured on set at Glendale Podcast Studio: AEIRO AC-150 Website: AEIRO.coGuest: Michael NaizuMichael Naizu is an Asian American actor, writer, producer, and director whose work spans film, television, and vertical storytelling.He is the founder of PinkHouse Productions and has starred in multiple hit vertical series, including My Secret Agent Husband.His acting credits include Amazon's Christmas Is Canceled and HBO's Hacks. Naizu first created Bound For Glory as a short film in 2020, which was licensed to Asian American streaming platform JoySauce.He has since expanded the project into a feature, which he co-wrote, co-directed, produced, and starred in, recently completing production and set to premiere on the festival circuit in 2026.Instagram @MichaelnaizuHost: Buzz LeerBuzz Leer is an actor, host, and veteran of the vertical film space with 30+ vertical short-form features to his credit, plus TV/film work including HGTV’s House Detective (65 episodes), FOX’s neXt, NBC’s Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire, and more. Instagram: @buzz_leerProduced at Glendale Podcast StudioOwned & operated by Erika & Jason Hanan Instagram: @GlendalePodcastStudioSocial Media Producer: Ana Karina CanoInstagram: @anakarinacanoMusic by Grace Leer & Bryan Dawley — “The Vertical Buzz Theme Song” Public Relations & Media: Robb Leer — Leer Communications, Inc. Special thanks to all of my support team, friends, and family. —Host, Buzz Leer#VerticalFilm #VerticalDrama #MicroDrama #Filmmaking #MobileStorytelling #Directing #FilmProduction #TheVerticalBuzz