Alejandra Arevalo
Rewriting The Undocumented Experience On Screen
The Undocumented Filmmakers Collective has become a creative haven for undocumented creators who are often silenced in the film industry...
ON Screen
Bummed that Netflix is cancelling the only show you felt represented in? So are we! From highlighting shows that amplify our community to those who shame it...Theres so much to talk about. Join the conversation here!
Paula J Leon
- Apr 30, 2021
- 6 min
Art Across Borders
These two young international artists are bringing their own life experiences to screen, redefining what it means to create films about...
Alyssa Naka Silver
- Apr 9, 2021
- 10 min
Interview with Teddy Qin: Trans Asian Actor and Powerhouse
In an industry lacking diversity, this rising actor is making sure queer stories are heard Teddy Qin (she/they) is a Chinese transgender...
Julia Krys
- Apr 9, 2021
- 5 min
Inside Look Into the Making of 'Ludi'
The indie film explores the Haitian immigrant experience amid the lack of Caribbean representation in the American movie industry...
Esther Um
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Grand Army: Teenhood is Much More Than The ‘Epic Highs and Lows of High School Football’
Featuring a diverse cast, the show covers many sensitive and timely topics in a refreshingly honest and respectful manner
Alyssa Naka Silver
- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
Dangerous Narratives: Featuring my Love and Grievance for “Terrace House”
TW: Mention of Suicide A sporty, independent young woman and a stylish, tall young man agree that they will begin dating in a homey room,...
Alejandra Arevalo
- Oct 31, 2020
- 3 min
Emily in Paris, Why is Your Travel Experience So White?
Love it or hate it, we have all heard of Netflix’s latest release “Emily in Paris” starred by British-American actress Lily Collins and...
Alyssa Naka Silver
- Oct 31, 2020
- 4 min
Beauty Standards: Featuring My Love and Grievances for “Terrace House”
TW: Mention of Body Dysmorphia Scrolling through my Netflix account, I see an array of shows. Faces after faces. So this is what the...
Paula J Leon
- Oct 17, 2020
- 6 min
Dear Entertainment Industry, You’re simply not doing enough.
When I entered the field of entertainment it was because it was the only place I could breathe. I did theatre outside of school, which I...
Alyssa Naka Silver
- Oct 3, 2020
- 5 min
The Powerful Asian Folks Giving Me Inspiration
There have been numerous moments during quarantine of feeling stuck, of feeling the absolute opposite of inspired, which I’m sure is...
Neeta Thadani
- Oct 3, 2020
- 6 min
‘Never Have I Ever’ Felt Represented by American Media
Ok, I lied. I actually have felt represented by American media. Once. The opening scene to Season 2, Episode 3 of “Master of None” where...