Luke Galati
Luke Galati is a Canadian journalism student based in Toronto. He writes for the Japanese Canadian newspaper, Nikkei Voice.
Updated December 2014
Stories from This Author
Hollywood Veteran Chris Tashima Looks Back on His Filmmaking Career
Jan. 30, 2015 • Luke Galati
In a sharp black tuxedo and matching bowtie, Chris Tashima takes the stage at the 1998 Academy Awards. His small gold earring sparkles. His jet-black hair glistens. And the Oscar that he just won for Best Live Action Short Film shines. The thirteen-inch statue is plated in gold and weighs just over eight pounds. He grips it tightly in his left hand. For Tashima, the award serves as recognition for the leap of faith that he took on Visas and …
Issey Nakajima-Farran's Wild Ride: Becoming a Professional Soccer Player
Jan. 2, 2015 • Luke Galati
During Issey Nakajima-Farran’s very first soccer game, he scored a goal. But there was one problem. He was eight, playing for his school team in Japan. His opponent took a shot that slid past his keeper, but the ball wasn’t travelling fast enough to reach the back of the net. So Nakajima-Farran gave it his all, sprinting hard in an effort to tackle the ball, and kick it out of harms way. With a smile on his face, he tells …
