S1E6: Can a Brazilian-Japanese Director Make Chinese Dramas Work for the West?

🎧 Today’s episode features director Mauricio Osaki, a Brazilian-Japanese filmmaker bringing Chinese-style short dramas to global screens.

Working with platforms like ShortMax (China) and Vigloo (South Korea), Mauricio directs both localized adaptations of Chinese hits and original stories inspired by the emotional pacing of vertical drama.

He shares how he rewrites scripts for Western audiences, softens over-the-top tropes, and focuses on emotional clarity over spectacle.

For Mauricio, short drama is a powerful new format — blending cinematic storytelling with cultural nuance.

Let’s dive in!