First Act Break
Claim This Podcastby Jiayang Liu and Yunqi Richard Li
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<p>Insights on finding success in the film industry — by young filmmakers, for young filmmakers. Hosted by USC film directors Jiayang Liu and Richard Li.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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Publishing Since
1/21/2025
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Recent Episodes
November 23, 2025
How to Make Your First Feature Film and Premiere it at Tribeca | Chris Merola
Director Chris Merola discusses his journey of creating his first feature film, Lemonade Blessing, and premiering it at Tribeca Film Festival, offering insights into independent film production in an interview.
November 23, 2025
What It’s Like Editing Vertical Short Dramas | Eljin Yoo
Editor Eljin Yoo describes how musical rhythm influences pacing and storytelling in vertical short dramas for platforms like TikTok and Reels, offering insights into the indie film journey and career stability in an interview.
November 22, 2025
The Emmy-Winning Composer Behind the NFL, NBA, FAZE, and Kai Cenat. | Mic Ferrante
Emmy-winning composer Mic Ferrante discusses scoring for major brands like the NFL and NBA, offering insights into breaking into the film industry and pursuing a composing career in this interview.
33 total episodes available
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Chris Merola
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Eljin Yoo
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Mic Ferrante
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Rhys Zemeckis
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Teddy Alvarez-Nissen
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Phinehas Yoon
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Daniella Raphaël
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Flint Tanquary
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Kayla Cunningham
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Noah Lee
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Daeil Kim
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Daniel Han
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<p>Insights on finding success in the film industry — by young filmmakers, for young filmmakers. Hosted by USC film directors Jiayang Liu and Richard Li.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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