MIYA HIGASHIYAMA
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Hi!
I'm Miya, pronounced Mee-ya
I’m a professional singer, award winning filmmaker, and content creator. I write, review, make short films, and create videos on a daily basis that can be found on Peliplat.com, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube using the handle @movieswithmiya.
"Bugonia Isn't About Aliens. It's About Us"
Writing example from Peliplat where writers discuss and review film, media, and larger movie culture. This article was highlighted by the website founders and featured on their front page in November 2025.
Artistic Inspiration or Plagiarism? Exploring the 'Together' Lawsuit and Controversy
Writing example from Peliplat discussing a lawsuit surrounding the film "Together", comparing and contrasting the films and parties mentioned in the suit, and the larger implications of the fine line between artistic inspiration and plagiarism.
The Substance | When the Public Discourse of a Film Mirrors it's Cautionary Tale
A written piece from my independent freelance movie work (Instagram and Tiktok @movieswithmiya) discussing and analyzing the public scrutiny that a team of women faced creating an artistic project that directly critiques Hollywood and beauty standards.
"A Glimpse of Us" | Severance
Artistic video edit depicting the love triangle between three major characters in Apple TV+'s Severance.
Tate Mcrae Miss Possessive Tour Opener
A fast, commercial style opener I designed for pop star Tate Mcrae.
The Substance | Oscars Recap
A recap narrated, designed, edited, and created by me of the 2024 film The Substance after the Oscars results aired live in March.
Freelance singer, filmmaker, and content creator (writing and visual)
I'm a member of the TikTok Entertainment Creator Growth Program and Creator Rewards Program, as well as a top featured and regular Peliplat writer where I write about film. I love to write about classical music and musicians, LGBTQ issues, and feminism.
Pacific Lutheran University (Bachelors) and Northwestern University (Masters)
Bachelors and Masters degrees in music, with a minor in German and concentration in Italian and Musicology. Graduated both institutions with honors.
The Bear Creek School/CCMS Homeschool
Attended a private K-12 school with one year of homeschool at a co-op, with an emphasis in writing. Classes and coursework included Latin, reading ample amounts of classic literature, writing essays, short stories, and critical thinking pieces.