Listen "HollyShorts LIVE: Staying True to your Family's Story & Recreating WWII w/ Darren Haruo Rae (Director/Writer) & Jessica Olthof (Producer) of “Nisei”"
Episode Synopsis
We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers.In this episode, Inde sits down with Darren Haruo Rae (Director/Writer) & Jessica Olthof (Producer) to talk about their film “Nisei”Logline: Inspired by stories from the director's grandfather, 'Nisei' follows the journey of two Japanese-American brothers during World War II, Minoru and John Miyasaki. Stripped of their citizenship and placed in internment camps, they volunteer for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit that sacrificed everything, to prove their loyalty to a country that doesn’t want them. Torn between country and family, they must face the enemy overseas along with adversity back home.Follow the filmmakers & film:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niseithefilm/Website: https://www.roannfilms.com/niseihttps://www.roannfilms.comTone is critical in this period piece. Can’t make it to the festival in person? Watch the films at https://bitpixtv.com/programs/hsff-23-pre-roll-final-87100d and use code HSFF2023CFA for 20% off! For our listeners, CFA has teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.Follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts to keep up to date on new episode releases. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Apogee, FilmTools, Rosco, Lightstone Rentals, Deity, Canon, and First Mile Technologies.Website: https://www.cinematographyforactors.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactorsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactorsCinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekSend us a textFor our listeners, CFA’s teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25 Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.
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