FILM
From the time he was just a child, growing up in Taipei, Taiwan, Weilun Feng was always enchanted by the idea of becoming a cinematographer. He was only four when he realized his passion for looking through the lens of a camera and making movies and has spent every day since working toward reaching that dream.
Feng has now achieved his dream and is an internationally sought-after cinematographer, working behind the camera on m...
Life is exciting as a Chief Lighting Technician. Okay, so you may not even know exactly what that means if you arenât keenly aware of this position in film, television, and a variety of other platforms. A glimpse into the career of Junbai Zhou, the Chinese born professional who has worked across the planet engaging her talent for lighting to the benefit of many productions, proves that a successful career pursing oneâs passi...
At just 5 years of age, George Takei was classified by the American government as an "enemy alien" and forcibly imprisoned in an internment camp with his family in 1942. Growing up, he noticed how very few people knew about his family's horrible experience. âI read all the history books that I could get my hands on, and there wasnât a word about this chapter of American history,â explains Takei. Today, he's part of a growing m...
Known for her previous films Home and The Theatre, Natalia Montecinosâ new film Voiceless is making waves in the filmmaking community after winning, âBest Dramaâ and âBest Actressâ at the LA Indie Short Fest. Also, it recently was announced as the finalist on the running for a Remi award, and will be screened at the 53rd Annual WorldFest-Houston Film Festival.
The film tracks Mia, a 9-year-old girl who suffers from selective mu...
As a dreamer, the arising writer Elizabeth Soto-Lara never stopped believing in the power of the magic that lies within ourselves when we deeply want a dream to become reality. Her unique ability to empathize to the core with others has taken her to travel while fulfilling her dreams. The Mexican filmmaker has collaborated in projects around the globe and her work has been recognized in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile and In...
The film Immortal boasts some very recognizable talent onscreen. One of the most impressive talents you wonât see in this film which recently premiered at Screamfest in Hollywood is the filmâs music composer Kieran Kiely. While Kiely spent a large amount of time on the worldâs biggest rock stages as Musical Director and band member for Grammy award-winning artist Sinead OâConnor or performing/recording with legendary musician...
Born and raised in India, Anju Purushot grew up in a family of filmmakers, knowing it was her destiny to one day do the same. As a celebrated producer, she has worked on many award-winning films and commercial campaigns for major companies like Du, Mars, PepsiCo, and more.
We had a chance to sit down and talk with this talented producer about her incredible journey, success, and what it takes to make it in such a competitive in...
As a production designer, Xiwen Zhang sees herself as a constructor of worlds. She can express her creativity through her work, with every choice contributing to the artistry of a film. What color suits a character? What backdrop can express their feelings in a single frame? These are an artistâs questions, and ones Zhang asks herself every day. Her canvas is a studio or shooting location, her brush is the props.
âI use my imag...
Rounders is a film that has grown to be part of poker culture since its release in 1998. After initially flopping at the box office, itâs rightly been recognized as a cult classic by those who caught the poker bug around the turn of the century.
It was way ahead of its time in terms of subject matter, poker exploded in popularity after the millennium, with Matt Damon and Edward Norton becoming a key part of that culture. It m...
Abigail (Yana Gold) has suffered a devastating loss. In the midst of her grieving she decides to tear down her Christmas tree, a sad reminder for her. This nine minute film quietly explores the isolation that many women feel after having suffered pregnancy loss. The film is co-written by Yana Gold and Jonathan Popalis, directed by Jonathan Popalis and masterfully shot by cinematographer Hadi Azer.
"We wanted to make Tanne...
