A multifaceted creative force, Nic Cha Kim is an award-winning television reporter, documentary filmmaker, playwright, and cultural activist. With a remarkable career spanning across various artistic disciplines, Nic has made significant contributions to the world of arts and culture in downtown Los Angeles.
In this episode with host, Rasha Goel, Nic Cha Kim shares his experiences in the '92 LA Uprising, how he views the intersection of technology and art that shape the future of creative expression, and what trends he is currently excited about in the world of digital art. We also get insight on his views in regards to the ever evolving relationship between media, storytelling, and social change, especially in the context of today's fast-paced digital world.
He has won 4 LA Emmys for his work on SoCal Connected (KCET) and Artbound (KCET), as well as, the LA Press Club's 'Television Journalist of the Year Award'. Executive Director of Niche.LA Video Art, Nic directs and produces documentaries for public television and curates digital and video art shows. (Editor of Niche.LA Video Art featured in the Tumblr Art Spotlight). His plays Trapezoid, RE:verse, Rise Up!, and Like Yesterday have been produced for the stage by Lodestone Theatre Ensemble and Company of Angels.
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CAPE: Pioneering Systemic Change in Hollywood with Michelle Sugihara │ 2x30
Connection through World Music and Dance │ 2x29
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and AAPI Identity │ 2x28
The Rising Generation of Activists │ 2x27
Finishing Feature Films with Stephen Nakamura │ 2x26
AANHPI Women in Military Leadership │ 2x25
Helping Heal At-Risk Youth with Connie Chung │ 2x24
Representation Behind the Scenes │ 2x23
LGBTQ+ Activism in the Military │ 2x22
Health and Wellness with Dr. Cindy Tsai & Dr. Khoa Truong │ 2x21
Cultivating Community for Women of Color with Asha Dahya │ 2x20
Spearheading AAPI in Space with Dr. Leroy Chiao │ 2x19
2Chang: Taking our own Stories Back │ 2x18
Farm to Table Dreams with Chef Lan Thai │ 2x17
The Storytelling Power of Photography │ 2x16
Being Asian in Law Enforcement with FBI Special Agent Stacey Moy │ 2x15
Creating your Own Representation with Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja │ 2x14
The American Secret War in Laos │ 2x13
Cultivating Personal Growth and Legacy │ 2x12
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