Kai Sampadian
Directing
Biography
Kai Sampadian is an Asian American filmmaker based in Los Angeles and the older brother of actor, Luke Sampadian. Born in Japan and raised in San Diego, Kai's upbringing as a military child allowed him to live in various cities across the United States, exposing him to a diverse array of cultures and communities. Kai currently works in development at Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios, and has previously worked at FX Networks, Annapurna Pictures, and CAA. In 2022, Kai wrapped production on House Rules, a short he co-directed about young adulthood, sexuality, and overcoming generational and cultural differences. As a Japanese American filmmaker, Kai hopes to further push the envelope in telling fresh and compelling stories through the perspective of characters that look like him and his community.
Known For
Lenore Miller’s size has always earned her teases and jeers in her school’s hallways, but this clothes-loving teenager is about to set the world on fire with her own line of inclusive fashion designs.
Empire Waist
After a year of celibacy, Cathy trusts Jazelle to sexually prepare her for her Friday night D(ate) back in the game. As Jazelle trains Cathy through the steps of first, second, and third base, Cathy must navigate her past fears with love and inexperience with sex while embracing a side of herself she didn’t know existed.
Sex, Baseball, and All Pussibilities
An Asian American teenage girl, dying to lose her virginity, breaks some house rules (among other things) in order to get what she wants.