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Prolific writer and producer Koji Steven Sakai creates stories that entertain, challenge, and connect. From scripted television for Disney+ and Hulu to producing feature films starring Academy Award® winners and action legends, Koji’s work has reached global audiences across every major streaming platform—including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Paramount+.

With an extensive track record of 12 produced feature screenplays and nine films as a producer, Koji has collaborated with an impressive roster of icons, including Samuel L. Jackson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mel Gibson, and RZA. His versatility is reflected in a diverse portfolio ranging from a Netflix comedy special to his work on the writing team for the hit series House of the Owl.

Beyond the screen, Koji is a leader in the audio space. He is the creator of the chart-topping fiction podcast Elucidity, which hit #1 on the Apple Podcasts charts in 2024, and the host of The Unofficial Official Story, which averages over 50,000 downloads per episode.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Koji currently teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extension and has shared his expertise at USC, Chapman University, and the New York Film Academy. Whether through a screenplay, a podcast mic, or a classroom lecture, Koji remains committed to the art of storytelling in all its forms.

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Story Over Studio: Why We’re Taking Elucidity Season 2 to the Resistance

When we launched Season 1 of Elucidity, it was a question: in a world of constant surveillance, is our inner world still our own? Because of your support, that “small” independent project hit #1 on the Apple Podcast thriller charts. We proved that we didn’t need a giant studio or a corporate marketing budget to … Continue reading Story Over Studio: Why We’re Taking Elucidity Season 2 to the Resistance

S5E10: The Super Bowl: Sport or Scripted Spectacle?

In this episode of The Unofficial Official Story, hosts Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai are joined by comedian and actor Chris Bowers to tackle the biggest sporting event of the year: The Super Bowl. Is the “Big Game” actually a fair contest, or is it just high-budget theater scripted by “Big League” … Continue reading S5E10: The Super Bowl: Sport or Scripted Spectacle?

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Star Ludi Lin Joins ‘Comedy InvAsian III’ Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

“Mortal Kombat II” actor Ludi Lin is joining the cast of “Comedy InvAsian III,” alongside comedians Juno Men, Erik Escobar, Trevor Jang, Michelle MaliZaki, Shivaan Nadan, Kitty Pine and Vanja Renee. The third season of the AAPI stand-up comedy showcase comes from creator-showrunner Koji Steven Sakai of Little Nalu Pictures, executive producer Victor Elizalde of Viva Pictures … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Star Ludi Lin Joins ‘Comedy InvAsian III’ Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

S5E8: Food Judgments, Broccoli Conspiracies, and Big Cancer

S5E8: Food Judgments, Broccoli Conspiracies, and Big Cancer In this episode of the Unofficial Official Story podcast, hosts Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai discuss foods they secretly judge people for disliking and delve into intriguing food-related conspiracies. They explore the suspicion around broccoli being poisonous and investigate whether big cancer and big … Continue reading S5E8: Food Judgments, Broccoli Conspiracies, and Big Cancer

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