Her First Take

Creating Character-Centric Films for Feeling with Amy Wadsworth

What is the core of a movie? Plot? Character? Theme? The easy answer is all three. But every filmmaker seems to have one or two they’re especially drawn to-- what does it look like to be drawn to character? Amy Wadsworth from Irvine unravels her mission to make people feel through her character-centric approach to filmmaking.

SPECIAL: Mentor Lauren Meyering Joins Former Guest Sydney Wider

"Horsegirls" feature film director Lauren Meyering joins our former guest Sydney Wider in a heartwarming discussion about filmmaking, women, acting, and more. Lauren shares her experiences and insights in hopes of uplifting Sydney's future career.

SPECIAL: Tribeca "Horsegirls" Feature Film Director Lauren Meyering on Acceptance

What does it mean to be alienated? Picked on? Today's special episode features the "Horsegirls" feature film director Lauren Meyering, who shares her perspective on promoting acceptance for all.

Asserting Control Amidst Pressure with New Yorker Lara Jayanti

New Yorkers are known for having pride in their city, and rightfully so. But does being from New York, a place where life sometimes feels built for you, at all shape the stories that are told through the medium of filmmaking? Lara Jayanti, a talented writer/director, shares her experiences in the City that Never Sleeps, and how that shapes her art today.

At a Crossroads of Individuality and Conformity with Vivian Chen

Individuality versus conformity is a theme that re-occurs as a celebrated theme in multiple art forms, whether it be painting, writing, filmmaking, or music. Especially when culture is involved, the idea only gains more nuance. But what does it mean to live and breathe this idea? If your world was at a constant crossroads of individuality and conformity?