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On Set With GoodShort Executive Producer, Hao Chen
If any executive producer knows what it's like being on set, it's Hao Chen. The Los Angeles–based Head of Studio and Executive Producer specializes in mobile vertical dramas. While soap operas were popular in the 1990s, the bite-sized dramas in the 9:16 vertical format are the future of mobile filmmaking. The rapid expansion of vertical drama has positioned producers and studio leaders like Chen at the forefront of a new mobile-first storytelling ecosystem.Chen has over 10 years experience across production and post-production, and since joining GoodShort in 2023, has overseen the development and production of over 100 vertical drama series.
By Lisa Rosenberga day ago in Interview
The People We Become After Goodbye
Goodbyes are among the most powerful moments in a human life. They rarely feel grand or dramatic when they happen. Sometimes they arrive quietly, disguised as a simple wave, a last message, or a door closing behind someone we once believed would always stay. Yet, long after the moment passes, we begin to realize that a goodbye does more than end a chapter—it reshapes who we are.
By Aiman Shahida day ago in Confessions
Sex Clubs: Where You Can Watch Men’s Social Skills Deteriorate in Real Time
There are many unexpected places to observe the decline of modern social skills. Office meetings. Dating apps. Comment sections under TikToks about emotional intelligence. But if you want the most concentrated, unfiltered, sociological case study imaginable, allow me to recommend a surprising location: a sex club.
By No One’s Daughtera day ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 魚のカマ
I am looking forward to the 9th. I will get my money then and I could buy something more interesting to eat. But I still have my project page on my desk. I only crossed off 1/7 of the things on there. These are the things I need to do to consider being more active outside and with people. I am just dragging my feet with it though.
By Kayla McIntosha day ago in Confessions
Co-Living Couples Navigate Boundaries Communication And Relationship Growth Daily
The co-living system has also been on the increase as a result of the increased housing costs and the changes in lifestyle where couples prefer to live together. Couples whether it is in a studio apartment, shared house or co-living community, are spending more time together under the same roof. This unending closeness can lead to relationships to be strengthened but it also brings about special challenges. Spouses have to understand how to be independent and also spend time together taking into account individual needs and habits of both spouses in the same place.
By Robert Smitha day ago in Confessions
How To Build Intimacy Through Shared Experiences And Emotional Vulnerability
Intimacy is not about being physically close to each other but the emotional bond between two individuals where they feel safe, comprehended, and appreciated. In its meaning, intimacy is fostered when people are ready to express their true self and are not afraid to judge them. The background of meaningful relationships is provided by emotional openness and shared experience in life. Feeling emotionally safe, the partners will be more willing to share their ideas, concerns, goals, and weakness, which will make the relationships stronger and enhance the bond between the partners in the long term.
By Robert Smitha day ago in Confessions
Is He Fun to Be Around, or Am I Fun and He’s Just Around?
We often mistake silence for peace and presence for connection. We spend months, sometimes years, decorating a relationship with our own laughter, our own energy, and our own vibrant spirit, only to wake up one morning and realize we’ve been throwing a party for two where only one person brought the music. The question isn't just a clever play on words; it is a mirror held up to the tired soul: Is he actually fun to be around, or am I the fun, and he is simply standing in the glow of my light?
By Alex Sterling a day ago in Confessions
