Author Archives: Koji Steven Sakai

About Koji Steven Sakai

Writer/Producer Koji Steven Sakai is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC and the CEO of CHOPSO (www.CHOPSO.com), the first Asian English streaming video service. He has written five feature films that have been produced, including the indie hit, The People I’ve Slept With. He also produced three feature films, a one hour comedy special currently on Netflix, and Comedy InvAsian, a live and filmed series featuring the nation’s top Asian American comedians. Koji’s debut novel, Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies, was released in paperback in 2015 and in audiobook in 2016 and his graphic novel, 442, was released in 2017. In addition, he is currently an adjunct professor in screenwriting at International Technological University in San Jose.

APA Spotlight: Shinae Yoon, Visual Communications & The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Nikkei Spirit: My Experiences at a Nikkei Youth Leader’s Summit

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

(EDITORS NOTE: This article was originally published on Discover Nikkei. Reprinted with permission.) I remember as a child knowing that I didn’t look “American” and because of that sometimes I didn’t feel “American” either. As a person of color living … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Tom Ikeda, Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Tom Ikeda is the founding Executive Director of Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project. Continue reading →

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Series of Web Pages Convinced Asians are Aliens from Outer Space

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Asians are Aliens! Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Jennifer Sanderson, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Jennifer Sanderson is the director of The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE). She has dedicated her time to create opportunities for APIAs in the entertainment industry through networking and education. Continue reading →

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8Questions: Dyana Liu of Cartoon Network’s Tower Prep

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

People complain that there aren’t enough Asian Pacific Islanders on TV. And it’s true. So when someone actually makes it, we should celebrate and recognize them. That’s why I’d like to highlight the über talented and beautiful Dyana Liu. She is the newest star of the Cartoon Network’s second live-action show Tower Prep. Her character, Suki Sato, is NOT the stereotypical dragon lady, geisha, or awkward nerd (although her character is very intelligent). She’s as three dimensional Asian American female as I’ve seen on television for a long time. Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Angela E. Oh, Western Justice Center Foundation

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Angela E. Oh serves as the Executive Director of the Western Justice Center Foundation (WJC) Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Konrad Ng, University of Hawaii & the Smithsonian Institution

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Konrad Ng is a professor of creative media at the University of Hawaii and Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution. Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Athena Mari Asklipiadis, Mixed Marrow

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

8Questions is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to their … Continue reading →

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ID Film Fest at The Japanese American National Museum

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Three years ago, director Quentin Lee and I started a film festival here in Los Angeles at the Japanese American National Museum. We wanted to showcase films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. This year we have … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Lee Ann Kim, San Diego Asian Film Foundation

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Lee Ann Kim is the founding executive director of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Chris Aihara, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

8Questions is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander (API) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the API community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to their work … Continue reading →

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