First Act Break
Jiayang Liu and Yunqi Richard Li
Insights on finding success in the film industry — by young filmmakers, for young filmmakers. Hosted by USC film directors Jiayang Liu and Richard Li.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 26min
How we got into USC Film School and Our 4 Year Experience
Welcome to episode 2 of The First Act Break podcast, the show where we dive into the art, business, and hustle of breaking into the film industry. Today, we share how we got into USC film school and our experience studying here the last 4 years. We go over our portfolio, essays, and all the fun stories studying at USC film school has to offer.
Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 2min
How to Find Your Filmmaking Path: Insights from Two USC Film Directors
Welcome to episode 1 of The First Act Break podcast, the show where we dive into the art, business, and hustle of breaking into the film industry. Today we talk about how we got into filmmaking, USC film school, and stories from film sets.
Jan 21, 2025 • 1min
Welcome to the First Act Break
Welcome to the First Act Break Podcast, the show where Jiayang Liu and Richard Li dive deep into the art, business, and hustle of breaking into the film industry. We are here to help you find success doing what you love, by building a sustainable career. We will bring guest from all spaces in the film industry like directors, producers, cinematographers, executives, and more!
