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EP 607: Writer/Director Anthony Ma On New Short Film "God and Buddha Are Friends"
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- Aug 9, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, host Ken Fong is joined by independent filmmaker Anthony Ma , writer and director of the award-winning short film God and Buddha Are Friends . Anthony shares the inspirations and creative journey behind his funny, tender, and deeply personal film, exploring how faith, friendship, family, and Asian American identity intersect on screen . Before diving into the conversation, Ken reflects on taking his granddaughters to the Sacramento Buddhist Church's annual August Bazaar . He shares his personal journey of moving away from rigid religious rejection toward a progressive, deconstructed Christian faith that fully embraces his Asian American cultural heritage .