Fernanda Baggio’s Declaration, “All You Need is Pasta!”
Punit For most of us, the pandemic lockdown was a time of fear and restlessness. We channeled this energy into baking bread, doom scrolling, or perhaps the all too frequent cocktail…
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Producer Sahil Mirchandani is Hardly the ‘Last One Laughing’ During Hilarious Shoot for Hit Series
As an internationally sought-after film producer, Sahil Mirchandani knows what it takes to be at the top of his game. This Canadian says that producing requires intuition, foresight, constant planning…
Director Catherine Cheng’s Choice Challenges Domestic Violence Stereotypes
As a director, “Catherine” WenChun Cheng cares deeply about perspective. That’s as applicable for characters as it is for camera angles. Her careful consideration of how different characters perceive events…
Visual Invitation to a Comforting Space with Photographer Yuya Parker
Anyone who has ever bought or considered buying a home knows that the right photograph can hook you. Mint Locations procured photographer Yuya Parker to utilize his remarkable skills for…
THE CONTEMPORARY CREATIVITE COURSE OF AFAC
The path of an artist is rarely direct and almost never given the respect for the tenacity which it so deserves. Andres Felipe Acosta Castañeda (aka AFAC) doesn’t take this…
Filippo Savoia: Supporting Characters Through Art Direction in The Runner
For most artists, the act of collaborating with those whom you respect is far more important than the accolades of critics and the public. Art Director Filippo Savoia admits that…
Equinox Instructor Mike Arlotto’s Back to Basic Mat Pilates
Pilates. Everyone seems to be talking about it or doing it but you’re not sure which version to do and how to do it correctly. Equinox instructor Mike Arlotto is…
Director Obinna Onyeri Explains his New Rules
It’s often been said that the difference between comedy and tragedy is the way in which we choose to frame it. Obinna Onyeri is masterful at achieving this, displayed most…
Adventures of a Sound Engineer with Syllous Mai
Syllous Mai utters a polite laugh when it’s suggested that a film about her career so far might be appropriately titled “Adventures of a Sound Engineer.” She understands that most…
The Extraordinary Costume Designs of Drama with Deborah Cantor
Fashion is important whether you subscribe to this idea or not. Perhaps you’re not interested in haute couture but it’s a strong bet that you enjoy television and films. When…
Gatlopp: Hell of a Game: Film in the Time of Covid
Currently the top 8th most popular movie on HBO, Gatlopp: Hell of a Game is a captivating mix of humor and fear. Paying homage to horror films of the 90s,…
Hammers, Axes, and Fanciful Creatures with Moqi Song of Thor: Love and Thunder
The names attached to Thor: Love and Thunder are unquestionably impressive. In addition to Chris Hemsworth, in the recurring title role, are Oscar Award winners Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and…
Gravitas to Gaming with Composer Peter Davison
Peter Davison doesn’t see obstacles, he sees opportunity. It comes at the price of hard work that is empowered by vision and creativity. The path of a modern day composer…
Oleg Smykalov Creates Stunning Sci-Fi Visual Effects for Amazon’s ‘The Expanse’
Oleg Smykalov first got into the film industry through video editing. He knew he loved making movies, but quickly found himself getting bored editing. He needed something else to reignite…
Samuel Lam’s Musical Creations are Character Building
Range is fickle. While directors are known and beloved for having a definitive style, actors are inversely acclaimed if they are able to present diversity. The same holds true for…
Emotional Alchemy with CG Artist Rui Huang
Fantasy is a counterweight to the difficulties of life. CG artist Rui Huang has utilized her skill and artistry to manifest this escapism for various productions with magnificent results. Collaborating…
Producer Cindy Wu on the Bond of Toad
The reality of creating a film is not the glamorous and self-indulgent experience that most of us are led to believe. Yes, it’s creatively more fulfilling than many careers but…
Editor Ben Kaplan shows off the world of wrestling in VICE TV’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’
Ben Kaplan remembers the exact moment when he realized he wanted to pursue a career as a film editor. At the time, he knew he wanted to make movies and…
Shaman Marya: the Magic Behind the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Award shows are precarious to say the least. Viewers of these productions are committed fans who are enthusiastic but can be hyper-critical. They are discerning and unrelenting when it comes…