In this episode, Mas Moriya digs into one of the most overlooked skills in the film industry—and pretty much every industry: giving and receiving feedback. From unsolicited screenplay notes to interjecting at the wrong time, Mas shares personal missteps, awkward moments, and the lessons that came from them.

He explores why feedback is often poorly delivered (or avoided entirely), why bad feedback can be worse than no feedback, and how good feedback—given the right way—can change careers. This is part confession, part industry PSA, and part call for a proper feedback workshop in filmmaking programs everywhere.

• Why every creative field should teach feedback as a skill

• The problem with giving notes no one asked for

• How not to react when you get feedback you don’t like

• Learning to write feedback down before reacting

• The danger of “helpful” interjections at the wrong time

• How bad feedback can break trust in a group or collaboration

• Recognizing when your notes aren’t actually helpful

• The importance of tone when delivering critique

• Why friends who can’t give honest feedback aren’t really helping you

• Filmclusive updates: new self-promotion tools and token-based boosts

• Don’t give feedback no one asked for—unless safety or ethics demand it.

• Don’t take feedback personally—write it down first, react later.

• Don’t offer vague or unhelpful notes—focus on specifics that can actually be applied.

• Do present feedback privately when it might embarrass someone.

• Do be open to feedback yourself—you can’t improve if no one tells you what’s wrong.

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I talk about something a little more personal — my health. Specifically, how I handled an ear infection before it got worse.

We talk about:

• Why “pushing through” when you’re sick is rarely worth it

• How to know when it’s time to see a doctor (hint: sooner than you think)

• Why your RSVP doesn’t matter more than your recovery

• Embarrassing stories involving poles, kites, and seven-inch lacerations

• What I learned about acid, tomatoes, and not Googling your symptoms too hard

• Paul Graham’s colon cancer PSA and why it hit me

• The importance of taking advantage of your insurance while you have it

• Don’t ignore the signs your body is sending you.

• Don’t go to events just to “show face” when you’re not well.

• Don’t assume no pain means no problem.

Do:

Go to the doctor. Tell people when you need to cancel. Take your body seriously.

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In this episode, Mas Moriya unpacks the years he spent hiding in plain sight—behind the camera, behind the work, behind humility—and the long-overdue lesson of stepping into the spotlight. From his early photography days in New York to founding Filmclusive, Mas reflects on how being invisible—culturally, professionally, and personally—impacts our relationships, identity, and growth.

He explores the emotional cost of always being the one who shows up for others, but never for yourself. Whether you’re an Asian American who’s been taught to prioritize the group, or someone who’s quietly fading into the background out of fear, this is a reminder to stop shrinking. Visibility isn’t vanity—it’s responsibility.

• Overcorrecting for invisibility as an Asian American

• Using photography as a form of belonging

• What it means to be excluded from your own memories

• The emotional toll of always texting first

• Cultural humility vs. self-erasure

• Hiding parts of yourself to be accepted

• The cost of staying quiet in your own story

• Being visible so others can see themselves too

• Shoutout to the Uprisers streetwear brand

• Don’t stay invisible. If you’re not in the room, your story won’t be told.

• Don’t be the only one reaching out. Relationships should be reciprocal.

• Don’t erase your identity. Whether it’s your race, culture, or queerness—own it.

• Don’t hide behind “helping others.” Self-sacrifice doesn’t equal self-worth.

• Don’t wait for permission to be seen. You don’t need it.

Mas gives love to Uprisers—a streetwear brand for and by Asian Americans—for their community-forward designs and consistent support of cultural visibility.

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