Three years ago, artist Sophie Parens set out to direct her first documentary on her grandfather, Henri Parens. At age 12, Henri escaped from the Holocaust and went on to become a globally recognized psychoanalyst, dedicating his life's work to the prevention of prejudice. With her documentary Zaida, Sophie reframes one of the 20th century’s most horrific incidents while simultaneously celebrating her grandfather's legacy.
Read MoreUpon first watching Chicago band Slow Pulp’s music video for “Falling Apart”, your first reaction is awe, the second is questioning how in the world it was made. Director Jake Lazovick and Matthew Melchionne teamed up to create the meticulously animated dreamscape over a span of three weeks.
Read MoreArtist Nina Gofur began her short film, “Nectar” two years ago as a form of therapy. In between then and now, the commotion of everyday life put the film on hold until the pandemic hit, giving Nina the opportunity to resurrect it. She speaks with DP Julia Kupiec on the inception of the short film and how even years later, the ideas and emotions still live on.
Read MoreArtists Mollie Moore and Lucia Florez met while studying documentary filmmaking In New York City. They have since gone on to make three internationally recognized films together, A Word Away, Paper Thin and Mama. Below we learn of how they were able to balance a creative and personal partnership with one another as well as the journey they have been on together.
Read MoreArtists Amanda Tan and Maya Ru talk living through world history, the reexamination of society, and the idea of radical existence.
Read MoreToronto based director Mashie Alam never intended for an international pandemic to reinvent the meaning behind her short film, “Boredom”. Along with cinematographer Thomas Van Der Zaag, the crew set out to make a piece that spoke to the anxieties of social isolation and interaction pre quarantine.
Read MoreFriends and artists Tina Hanaé Miller and Vanessa Thill are contemplating both their creative processes and social change amidst an unknown future. Together, the two friends consider transformations before and during quarantine, in their creative processes, and in the world around them.
Read MoreChicago based artist Caitlin McCann shares photos of longing, yearning, sorrow, and joy while on tour with indie rock band Vundabar this past summer.
Read MoreJune West premieres the video for her single “Forever” directed and produced by film duo Sacred Pact.
Read MorePhotographer Marie Renaud documented Chicago’s Post Animal on their first European tour.
Read MoreSedona takes us behind the scenes of her 80s porno inspired “More Love” music video.
Read MoreMadge, gender-bending DIY pop producer, and May Daniels, editorial photographer and model exploring queer and intersectional feminine space, catch up and talk about the creation of their 2000s socialite inspired photo series.
Read MorePhotographer Derec Patrick captures Los Angeles’ Rose Dorn on their inaugural tour across the American west.
Read MoreFounder and editor-in-chief of POND, Natalie Leonard, and Digital Director of POND, Rachel Cabitt, talk ethos and the origin of the POND Photo Review 001, POND’s first print photo book featuring conversations and work from 23 photographers.
Read MoreLos Angeles based photographer Phil Donohue released his first book “I Dreamed it was Better Than it was” via Antihero Press this past March. With Antihero founder Mathea Millman, they discuss the ideas and thoughts that brought it to life.
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