Nagi Moore, 23, is a South Central LA–raised director-producer and former foster youth telling bold, necessary stories. His latest short film, Later Leon, explores generational trauma in the Black community and the choice to break the cycle. Up next from Nagi: Out of Bounds, set in Nickerson Gardens, with a Seed&Spark crowdfunding campaign on the way to bring it to life. Nagi keeps it real for emerging filmmakers: Start with what you have (yes, your phone counts), say yes before you feel ready, and stay disciplined. His mantra is simple: Treat your craft like you need it as badly as you need air.

Follow Nagi on Instagram at @nagi.moore and on YouTube.

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