In this episode, we welcome Justin Lin. Justin is a producer and director with a resume that includes Better Luck Tomorrow, Fast & Furious, Star Trek Beyond, “True Detective,” “Magnum P.I.,” Annapolis, The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, F9: The Fast Saga, Fast X, and Last Days — his return to indie filmmaking. In our chat, he shares about his formative years, his pathway into directing, and the making of Last Days. He also offers practical recommendations for today’s up-and-coming independent filmmakers.

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