Miyako Fuqua
Los Angeles, California, United States
Screenwriter
Miyako had spent the first 11 years of her life growing up on Army bases around Tokyo and Seoul. Graduating from IU with a degree in Japanese Languages and Cultures, Miyako was offered a job teaching English in Japan but declined in hopes of becoming a screenwriter. Studying atomic bomb literature during her college career, Miyako was inspired to focus her writings on aftermath stories, exploring themes of sustaining one’s quality of life and maintaining dignity through creating adventure.