S1E6: Can a Brazilian-Japanese Director Make Chinese Dramas Work for the West?

🎧 Today’s episode features director Mauricio Osaki , a Brazilian-Japanese filmmaker bringing Chinese-style short dramas to global screens. Working with platforms like ShortMax (China) and Vigloo (South Korea) , Mauricio directs both localized adaptations of Chinese hits and original stories inspired by the emotional pacing of vertical drama. He shares how he rewrites scripts for Western audiences, softens over-the-top tropes, and focuses on emotional clarity over spectacle. For Mauricio, short drama is a powerful new format — blending cinematic storytelling with cultural nuance. Let’s dive in!