{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6667dae72b1d7200124b2759/683e278e0d2b3bac3e3719f3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BONUS - After Show: How Much a Director Makes & More with WGA/DGA Writer/Director, Yoko Okumura","description":"<p>This week we’re sharing a previously recorded episode from The Lot1 Podcast After Show vault with one of our fan-favorite guests, Yoko Okumura!</p><p>–</p><p>Yoko Okumura (she/her) is a genre-fluid writer and director who thrives in the intersection of grit and glamour. Born in a Buddhist temple in Japan and raised in the frostbite of Minneapolis, she is obsessed with telling rebellious stories through underrepresented perspectives.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>She directed the feature thriller <em>Unseen</em> for Blumhouse, and her episode <em>Ball of Twine</em> for Sam Raimi's horror anthology <em>50 States of Fright</em> is streaming as a Roku Original. Yoko has also directed numerous one-hour episodes for Freeform.</p><p><br></p><p>She is a sponsored director under the Women In Film + Sundance ReFrame Rise Program. She has participated in top directing initiatives for Apple, Warner Brothers, Ryan Murphy Half Initiative, and Fox. Her films have won numerous accolades including a DGA Award and a Webby.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Yoko has a BFA from CalArts and an MFA from AFI, and lives and works in Los Angeles. She belongs to the DGA and WGA.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Yoko</strong>:</p><p>➡️ TikTok: @directoryoko</p><p>➡️ Instagram: @fouryoko</p><p><a href=\"http://www.yokookumura.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.yokookumura.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Lot1 Podcast ✨</strong></p><p>The Lot1 Podcast is designed for anyone who is interested in or working in filmmaking. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, we hope you gain the knowledge you need to improve your craft, achieve your filmmaking goals, or simply get an understanding and appreciation for the roles and duties of your peers and colleagues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>☕Tourist Hat Coffee Company</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://touristhatcoffeecompany.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://touristhatcoffeecompany.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>📣BUY 2 GET 1 | Use code “<strong>LOT1BOGO”</strong> at check-out to grab your deal! 📣</p><p><br></p><p>Tourist Hat Coffee Company is a family business with a heart for community, a passion for giving back, and of course, a love for coffee. They strive to offer quality-roasted beans with top-notch customer service while dedicating time and money to being a positive impact in their community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us! ⤵️</strong></p><p>Instagram &amp; TikTok: @thelot1podcast</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thelot1podcast/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thelot1podcast/?hl=en</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thelot1podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@thelot1podcast</a></p><p><strong>–</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by</strong></p><p>Deji Bankole (@deji_bankole)</p><p>Christopher Henley (@henley_son)</p><p><strong>Produced by</strong></p><p>Mina Vazirian</p><p><strong>Edited by</strong></p><p>Carlos Luna &amp; Christopher Henley</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/thelot1podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/thelot1podcast</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Lot1 Productions"}