Kayli Kimura on Identity, Family Archives & Becoming a Director

Filmmaker interview on Japanese American identity, diaspora stories, and documentary filmmaking. Inside Out host Yhá Mourhia Wright sits down with filmmaker Kayli Kimura (Visual Communications Armed with a Camera Fellow) at the BraveMaker Film Festival to unpack Sansedai—where a family kimono, family archives (8mm/9.5mm), and three generations reshape voice and vision.They cover: from AC to Director (claiming the title), pivoting during industry slowdowns, turning found footage into story power, and intentional film scoring with temp tracks, mood, and instrumentation.Who it’s for: directors, documentary storytellers, film students, and indie creators exploring identity, archives, and craft plus anyone moving from the camera department to a director.Award-winning filmmaker Kayli Kimura shares her journey as a Japanese-FOLLOW INSIDE OUT PODCAST:https://www.instagram.com/insideout_podcast_________________FOLLOW BRAVEMAKER FILM FESTIVAL:  @BraveMakerOrg  https://www.instagram.com/bravemakerfilmfestival/_________________FOLLOW KAYLI:https://www.instagram.com/kaylikimura/_________________SUBSCRIBE TO  @KayemiStudio  _________________Stay Connected with YháWright Productions!:_________________YhaWrightProductions.comInstagram: @LoveMyRoomieFacebook.com/LoveMyRoomieInstagram: @MsWrightontime