It would be difficult to find a film with as much heart as Always Come in Second. Every coming-of-age film has its own unique perspective with a cross-cultural thread of relatability and this story does so in the form of a Chinese teen named Tyler. This is an idyllic blend of comedy and drama which illustrates the struggles of achieving […]
“We Got Now” is a campaign by New Balance that takes us back to the roots of why we fell in love with playing basketball. One on one; pushing each other as friends and opponents to see what we can bring. The manifestation of this advertisement was a vastly different endeavor for producer Arlene McGann who juggled location scouts, the […]
A young svelte woman in her early 20’s pirouettes gracefully around a room, the picture of poise and grace. Moments later she is face down in a toilet, anguish on her face. A voiceover relates her aspirations and dreams of the future. These are the first few moments of Death of the Virgin; a film which takes an unusual perspective […]
Jeff Pangman admits that he hasn’t been part of creating a musical before now, and certainly not one which features an eclectic array of animals being serenaded. The Canadian line producer does confirm that the eclectic nature of his work in commercial production is what keeps him excited and engaged. Pangman enthusiastically states, “Animals bring a sense of joy and […]
For an international superstar, scheduling is usually the greatest challenge. The music video for MIYAVI’s “Hush Hush feat. Kang Daniel” brought these two famous artists together; but not physically. Their performance together, as well as the locations in this video are the result of the most advanced digital manipulations. 3D designer Xiaobo Daniel Ma was the lead animator on this […]
A group of artists set out to prove that while the world was forced to take pause during the pandemic, the creative spirit would endure. Violin on the Roof is filmmaker Young Li’s love letter to Boston and the musical community which has been cultivated there by institutions like the iconic Berklee College of Music, The New England Conservatory of […]
Let’s be honest. By this point, we are all yearning for some social interaction and sense of normalcy. That cannot happen but you can experience some of this through a proxy. In your voracious consumption of streaming television, Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle can provide the satisfaction to your itch. The timing could not have been more perfect for the […]
The heart of the film Suntanned Orange is built upon communication and travel. The film’s director and producer, Peiqi Peng, took this premise to a literal place with both her cast and crew traversing multiple states to film this Chinese language film. The mutual dependency that is cultivated by such a scenario exists within the story as well as the […]
Ulla Reiss doesn’t believe in life as a passive existence. She is intent on sampling what she can out of what this journey has to offer. This is obvious whether you witness Ulla mesmerizing crowds at an international Fashion Week event, see her acting in a production, or listen to her speak about her aspirations in an interview. She’s a […]
The Russian railway and metro system is a place of marvel by design. Originating nearly one hundred years ago (1938), this transportation system has come to be known as the “palace of the people” and is recognized for its beautiful design, both architecturally and decoratively. Sculptures, mosaics, and even chandeliers adorn the stations. As recently as 2017, the metro system […]