Artists have always been a proponent, often a catalyst for social change. While their means vary from outspoken rhetoric to nonverbal performance, the goal and result is always greater representation. Madi Gibson is more comfortable with the titles of dancer, choreographer, even singer, than that of activist but she has…

Directors don’t generally receive the public recognition of lead actors. Their fame is typically restricted to those with whom they collaborate and their admiring peers. However, Dante Jiayu Liu is no typical director. Fiercely committed to his unique voice and vision, Dante’s work in both the American and Chinese film…

For Xinhao Violet Lu, filmmaking has always been about communication. His artistic side makes him inclined to do so through less than direct means; leaving the audience to question themselves more in terms of what they have learned from his films rather than solely what the action was on the…

Ary Satish has lived in many parts of the world, informing him about how the global population is alike and differs. He has channeled much of this into his work as an actor in films, theater, music videos and commercials to cultivate characters who are immensely authentic whether that be…

Among the many ways that the Covid-19 pandemic effected the world was our consumption of entertainment at home. Fortunately, this led to the discovery of a large talent pool and a widening in the palette of viewers. For Americans specifically, diversity of stories and storytellers were embraced and sought after…

Leyre Granda has an exciting life; she’s well aware of this fact. As an artist manager and A&R for Los Angeles based First Access Entertainment (FAE), Ms. Granda works with such music luminaries as singer and TV personality Nicole Scherzinger (of the Pussycat Dolls and Primetime Emmy Award-winning TV show…

Like so many of us, Peiyuan Xi felt the real world slipping away from him as the Covid 19 pandemic lingered. As the promise of an emergence from this confinement presented itself, Peiyuan went to action to do what is most natural to him, the creation of a film. The…

Every generation has its great filmmakers. Captivating audiences with their own signature approach, they are empowered by leagues of skilled professionals who remain unknown to the public for the most part though they are renowned within their own community. The name Scorsese possesses such a quality and when Francesca Scorsese…

Samon Siripanichgon has a problem. He has so many choices! This highly sought after set lighting and camera expert is pulled in numerous directions as a consequence of his great skill and reputation. He finds the whole situation quite funny because like most of his peers, Samon spent a large…