Her First Take

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…

A short bonus episode where I introduce myself, the host.

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. Fro…

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 creat…

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 hop…

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.

For the longest time, Jaeeun Lee has been exploring the fine line of being a Korean-American. Her ultimate conclusion: the best stories arise from accepting your unique identity.

Is female representation improving within the film industry? Yes. Could it be better? Also yes. Michelle Park shares her views on the best ways to empower women through cinema.

From battling anxiety to eating disorders, it hasn't been an easy ride for Katelyn. But great things can come by wielding hardship in the best ways possible.

What does it mean to have ADHD and be a student filmmaker? Esther Yoo from Irvine unpacks her mental journey: from diagnosis to expression, and how it shows up in her films.

Welcome to Her First Take, a podcast highlighting emerging female filmmakers around the world.