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The Daily Buzz

The Daily Buzz is a “festival only” radio show. We travel to film festivals year-round and interview some of the most important indie voices, partner with NPR affiliate and local community radio stations and aim to deliver these conversations to cinephiles, fans and moviegoers everywhere.The show is in its fifth year, and the Daily Buzz has interviewed some of the most important voices in the entertainment industry: more than 500 guests ranging from directors, actors, producers, festival directors and journalists in the independent film world.The Daily Buzz partnered with KUT this year to provide coverage of the 2015 SXSW Festival. This week, The Daily Buzz is broadcasting from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) — which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Toronto, Canada — and interviewing independent and international filmmakers. Daily Buzz at the Toronto International Film Festival is made possible with support from Production Legal, Cloud Electronics, Soundcloud, ENKI NY and Angry Porcupine.

SXSW: Episode Twelve from The Daily Buzz

KUT 90.5 | By Irene Cho

Published March 25, 2015 at 1:38 PM CDT

Korean American Daniel Park (aka DPD) is a director and producer. His film Ktown Cowboys made its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival. He started his music, news and publishing agency, Transparent Agency, along with electro-hop band Far East Movement. Together they manage artists April Nhem, Bye Felicia, Dustin Lenji, Paul Mason, Rell The Soundbender, and Yultron. He sat down with us during KPop Meet Up @Blackheart to talk about the KPop wave, why the computer is a musical instrument, and how DJs are artists too.

The Daily Buzz at the 2015 SXSW Festival is sponsored by Production Legal, Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival, Soundcloud and Cloud Electronics. With additional support from KUT, Kind Snacks, Texas Tea and Squeeze and Sabra Hummus.