Lauren Lola
@akolaurenlola.bsky.social
Creative with words, master of talents of surprise, I’m a little on the short side, but don’t you judge me by my size. https://linktr.ee/akolaurenlola
96 years ago today, the #WatsonvilleRiots began in Watsonville, California.
This past year, I wrote a screenplay centered on a reimagining of the aftermath there.
Today, I look back on the research trip I took there last summer.
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This past year, I wrote a screenplay centered on a reimagining of the aftermath there.
Today, I look back on the research trip I took there last summer.
open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...
EXT. WATSONVILLE (and Thoughts From There)
While researching a location for a screenplay set 95 years in the past...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM
96 years ago today, the #WatsonvilleRiots began in Watsonville, California.
This past year, I wrote a screenplay centered on a reimagining of the aftermath there.
Today, I look back on the research trip I took there last summer.
open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...
This past year, I wrote a screenplay centered on a reimagining of the aftermath there.
Today, I look back on the research trip I took there last summer.
open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...
I see the 2016 trend going on, and I’m here like… Don’t y’all remember that John Oliver blew up 2016? And it was WARRANTED!
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Fuck 2016 - John Oliver
YouTube video by Harshil
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January 17, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I see the 2016 trend going on, and I’m here like… Don’t y’all remember that John Oliver blew up 2016? And it was WARRANTED!
youtu.be/PQ6WPo-oW5Q?...
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Incredibly proud of my @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social colleauge @akolaurenlola.bsky.social for highlighting Elaine's plight and by extent other Natives' experiences with 🧊
Please read and share thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/12/23/e...
Please read and share thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/12/23/e...
Elaine Miles Speaks Out and Copes with Humor Following Encounter with ICE
On November 3, actor Elaine Miles was waiting at a bus stop in Redmond, Washington, when four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approached her, demanding to see her ID. Miles,…
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December 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Incredibly proud of my @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social colleauge @akolaurenlola.bsky.social for highlighting Elaine's plight and by extent other Natives' experiences with 🧊
Please read and share thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/12/23/e...
Please read and share thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/12/23/e...
I’m so grateful to Elaine Miles for trusting me with her story on this very serious subject matter. Please go give it a read now on @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social.
Elaine Miles on Speaking Out and Coping with Humor Following Her Encounter with ICE
On November 3, actor Elaine Miles was waiting at a bus stop in Redmond, Washington, when four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approached her, demanding to see her ID. Miles, a registered…
On November 3, actor Elaine Miles was waiting at a bus stop in Redmond, Washington, when four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approached her, demanding to see her ID. Miles, a registered…
Elaine Miles on Speaking Out and Coping with Humor Following Her Encounter with ICE
On November 3, actor Elaine Miles was waiting at a bus stop in Redmond, Washington, when four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approached her, demanding to see her ID. Miles, a registered member of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, stood her ground and in what – as she described – “felt like a lifetime, but it was only maybe 30 minutes, 45 minutes long,” they were arguing.
thenerdsofcolor.org
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I’m so grateful to Elaine Miles for trusting me with her story on this very serious subject matter. Please go give it a read now on @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social.
In the latest for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social, I did something that wouldn’t have been possible for me to do two months ago: I wrote about “KPop Demon Hunters.” Specifically about how “What It Sounds Like” is the underrated, true heart of the soundtrack.
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“What It Sounds Like” is the Underrated, True Heart of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced last Friday, and the hottest animated film of the year, KPop Demon Hunters, is a five-time contender. Netflix’s most-watched original anima…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In the latest for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social, I did something that wouldn’t have been possible for me to do two months ago: I wrote about “KPop Demon Hunters.” Specifically about how “What It Sounds Like” is the underrated, true heart of the soundtrack.
thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/11/13/w...
thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/11/13/w...
New Substack is out, where I delve into the occurrences of what’s been happening concurrently with the production of “Disarm” so far.
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The Ongoing Stories Behind the Story
On occurrences that have emerged so far while making "Disarm".
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November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New Substack is out, where I delve into the occurrences of what’s been happening concurrently with the production of “Disarm” so far.
open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...
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We’re in the FINAL DAYS of the Seed & Spark campaign for “Disarm,” and as of this writing, we’re about 20% of the way from receiving the GREENLIGHT. Please if you can, help us make that happen! We can do this!!!
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
Disarm - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark
Following the Atlanta spa shootings, a young woman struggles with several intersecting identity issues, when a hate crime unfolds on her train ride home. It's a film that brings forward a story center...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We’re in the FINAL DAYS of the Seed & Spark campaign for “Disarm,” and as of this writing, we’re about 20% of the way from receiving the GREENLIGHT. Please if you can, help us make that happen! We can do this!!!
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
Jacob’s case is starting to gain national attention. Good! The more people know, the better! It’s been THREE WEEKS! Jacob needs to be free!
If you’re in the US, contact your Congress representative. Also, or if you’re not in the US, make some noise!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/u...
If you’re in the US, contact your Congress representative. Also, or if you’re not in the US, make some noise!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/u...
www.cnn.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Jacob’s case is starting to gain national attention. Good! The more people know, the better! It’s been THREE WEEKS! Jacob needs to be free!
If you’re in the US, contact your Congress representative. Also, or if you’re not in the US, make some noise!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/u...
If you’re in the US, contact your Congress representative. Also, or if you’re not in the US, make some noise!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/u...
The Final Stretch for the “Disarm” Seed & Spark
I meant to post about this much earlier, but other than it being better late than never, this past month wound up being a lot more than I had anticipated. Time is a-ticking, and I'm in need of help.
I meant to post about this much earlier, but other than it being better late than never, this past month wound up being a lot more than I had anticipated. Time is a-ticking, and I'm in need of help.
The Final Stretch for the “Disarm” Seed & Spark
I meant to post about this much earlier, but other than it being better late than never, this past month wound up being a lot more than I had anticipated. Time is a-ticking, and I'm in need of help.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Final Stretch for the “Disarm” Seed & Spark
I meant to post about this much earlier, but other than it being better late than never, this past month wound up being a lot more than I had anticipated. Time is a-ticking, and I'm in need of help.
I meant to post about this much earlier, but other than it being better late than never, this past month wound up being a lot more than I had anticipated. Time is a-ticking, and I'm in need of help.
Something a little different for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social, where I talk about attending this year’s Hawai’i International Film Festival, as a new filmmaker.
Reflections on Watching Shorts at the Hawai’i International Film Festival as a New Filmmaker
I’ve been covering the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) for several years for The Nerds of Color, yet haven’t attended its festival in-person since 2019. When I obtained many ticket vouchers from…
I’ve been covering the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) for several years for The Nerds of Color, yet haven’t attended its festival in-person since 2019. When I obtained many ticket vouchers from…
Reflections on Watching Shorts at the Hawai’i International Film Festival as a New Filmmaker
I’ve been covering the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) for several years for The Nerds of Color, yet haven’t attended its festival in-person since 2019. When I obtained many ticket vouchers from serving on the screening committee for its 45th iteration, I realized before me I had a really good excuse to actually travel back to Honolulu this year to attend it.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Something a little different for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social, where I talk about attending this year’s Hawai’i International Film Festival, as a new filmmaker.
Last Tuesday, Jacob Ira — who I worked with on “Dasig” a few years ago — was illegally detained by ICE while on his way to work, despite being a DACA recipient and having no criminal background. He’s been held in a detention center since then.
October 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Last Tuesday, Jacob Ira — who I worked with on “Dasig” a few years ago — was illegally detained by ICE while on his way to work, despite being a DACA recipient and having no criminal background. He’s been held in a detention center since then.
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The "How to Report ICE" zines in the photo above were made by the incredible @meganpiont.bsky.social - download and print your own!!!
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October 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The "How to Report ICE" zines in the photo above were made by the incredible @meganpiont.bsky.social - download and print your own!!!
blacksky.community/profile/did:...
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Please join me in supporting @akolaurenlola.bsky.social's project "Disarm" on the Atlanta spa shootings. Bravo Lauren on this hugely important project. seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
Disarm - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark
Following the Atlanta spa shootings, a young woman struggles with several intersecting identity issues, when a hate crime unfolds on her train ride home. It's a film that brings forward a story center...
seedandspark.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Please join me in supporting @akolaurenlola.bsky.social's project "Disarm" on the Atlanta spa shootings. Bravo Lauren on this hugely important project. seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
The See & Spark campaign for my short animated, martial arts-drama “Disarm” is now LIVE! Please consider making a contribution to this very important story about anti-Asian hate. At the very least SHARE THE LINK with your networks. That’s how word of mouth spreads.
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
Disarm - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark
Following the Atlanta spa shootings, a young woman struggles with several intersecting identity issues, when a hate crime unfolds on her train ride home. It's a film that brings forward a story center...
seedandspark.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The See & Spark campaign for my short animated, martial arts-drama “Disarm” is now LIVE! Please consider making a contribution to this very important story about anti-Asian hate. At the very least SHARE THE LINK with your networks. That’s how word of mouth spreads.
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...
I’m launching a crowdfunding campaign for my film tomorrow, and today I reflect on my thoughts and feelings leading up to it: open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...
This Version of You
A reflection on making a film so far, on the eve of its crowdfunding campaign
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October 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I’m launching a crowdfunding campaign for my film tomorrow, and today I reflect on my thoughts and feelings leading up to it: open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...
I watched “In the Mood For Love” for the first time, and reviewed it for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social for its 25th anniversary. Heads up: I may or may not have an unpopular opinion about it.
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Stunning Yet Oddly Paced Romance, ‘In the Mood For Love’
It’s been 25 years since Wong Kar-wai’s pièce de résistance, In the Mood For Love, premiered in Hong Kong. Set in the early 1960s, it follows two neighbors (Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung) who find o…
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September 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I watched “In the Mood For Love” for the first time, and reviewed it for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social for its 25th anniversary. Heads up: I may or may not have an unpopular opinion about it.
thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/09/29/i...
thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/09/29/i...
Bantering Soon About “Dasig”
It's been nearly two years since the release of Dasig, and for the first time in a hot minute, an event is going to be held for it.
It's been nearly two years since the release of Dasig, and for the first time in a hot minute, an event is going to be held for it.
Bantering Soon About “Dasig”
It's been nearly two years since the release of Dasig, and for the first time in a hot minute, an event is going to be held for it.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Bantering Soon About “Dasig”
It's been nearly two years since the release of Dasig, and for the first time in a hot minute, an event is going to be held for it.
It's been nearly two years since the release of Dasig, and for the first time in a hot minute, an event is going to be held for it.
Very honored to have interviewed another one of the actors from #ChiefofWar, Siua Ikale’o, for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social. Check it out!
Siua Ikale’o on Bringing Life to His Breakout Role in ‘Chief of War’
In the Apple TV+ historical drama, Chief of War, the cast is made up of many Polynesian actors; ranging from the hot shot that is Jason Momoa, to industry mainstays like Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis, and newcomers like Kaina…
In the Apple TV+ historical drama, Chief of War, the cast is made up of many Polynesian actors; ranging from the hot shot that is Jason Momoa, to industry mainstays like Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis, and newcomers like Kaina…
Siua Ikale’o on Bringing Life to His Breakout Role in ‘Chief of War’
In the Apple TV+ historical drama, Chief of War, the cast is made up of many Polynesian actors; ranging from the hot shot that is Jason Momoa, to industry mainstays like Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis, and newcomers like Kaina Makua.
thenerdsofcolor.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Very honored to have interviewed another one of the actors from #ChiefofWar, Siua Ikale’o, for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social. Check it out!
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it's always a good day to harass a company!
The address to target is:
Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521-3515
Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521-3515
September 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
it's always a good day to harass a company!
I’ll Be Speaking At This Year’s Mixed Asian Day!
Mixed Asian Day is happening in San Francisco this year, and I will be one of the speakers at it.
Mixed Asian Day is happening in San Francisco this year, and I will be one of the speakers at it.
I’ll Be Speaking At This Year’s Mixed Asian Day!
Mixed Asian Day is happening in San Francisco this year, and I will be one of the speakers at it.
lolabythebay.wordpress.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I’ll Be Speaking At This Year’s Mixed Asian Day!
Mixed Asian Day is happening in San Francisco this year, and I will be one of the speakers at it.
Mixed Asian Day is happening in San Francisco this year, and I will be one of the speakers at it.
New Substack post is out, where I reflect on the depths of vulnerability that are in the multiple projects I’ve been working on this summer.
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CLOSEUP on Vulnerability in Storytelling
A reflection on bringing the stories from deep within the chambers.
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August 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New Substack post is out, where I reflect on the depths of vulnerability that are in the multiple projects I’ve been working on this summer.
open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...
open.substack.com/pub/laurenlo...