This episode of Forward Filmmaker features actor-turned-director David Lascher, whose background includes roles on iconic 20th century TV shows including Beverly Hills 90210, Hey Dude, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In more recent years, he has directed and co-written the award-winning film Sister, now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime. He joins us to discuss how he has made the acting-to-directing shift and how his experiences on the other side of the camera help inform his directorial style.

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features actor, writer, producer, and director Michele Ehlen, who has held all of those titles on four award-winning feature films, including the first lesbian comedy trilogy: Butch Jamie, Heterosexual Jill, and S&M Sally. On this episode, she discusses creating work that strikes a comedic tone while illuminating issues including gender, sexuality, stereotypes, and identity.

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Akira Boch. An LA-based, Emmy-winning filmmaker, Boch has been directing shorts, documentaries, and music videos since high school. His films reflect his strong ties to his Japanese heritage and passion for music. Among them are the PBS documentary Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience, as well as Atomic Café, which delves into the 70s LA Punk scene, and The Crumbles, an indie-rock comedy about an up and coming band. He discusses all of this, with an emphasis on how he infuses music and culture into his work.

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