Fashion Week is the apex of the industry. Specific locations around the planet become the very center of the fashion universe for a brief moment and international model Ulla Reiss has been a part of these glamorous and sometimes frenetic events. She gives us the view from the center of the storm.
Many of us are fascinated by the talented performers featured in television and film productions. Elaine O'Brien has taken her fascination with this and crafted a successful and exciting career out of it.
ReelShort is the latest way to consume great entertainment at your convenience. Award-winning filmmaker Shu Zhu is a big part of why ReelShort’s productions are so incredible.
How do you make a film great? Xuechen Zhu knows quite well how to achieve this. Those who collaborate with her can testify to this fact.
There are many paths to success in the music world and Richard Wang seems to be a part of nearly all of them.
The work of an editor is enormously misunderstood by the general public. Yi Qu is an extraordinary talent and he explains in this article how an editor can have a major impact on the tone and direction of a film.
There is a steady influx of artists and others into Nashville. Guitarist Cameron Mee describes why he moved halfway across the world to make this American city his home.
There are some places that musicians speak about with the same reverence as the most established churches. Phil Donnelly confirms that this respect is well reserved. Making music there is a near spiritual experience for him and he allows us to experience one such moment through him.
It's the work, not the accolades which keeps cinematographer Alexander Vatalev pushing himself to create masterful visual moments. He's found a global community of collaborators who delight in what Alexander is able to craft with his immense talent and skill.
Music keeps changing and the way that it is created is also evolving. Geng Li has embraced the challenging diversity of this situation and turned it into a wellspring of opportunity.
While so much of the world is focused on selfies, Maggie Wen is more concerned with the fascinating stories found in the world that can be told in a photo. Her work and the attention it receives proclaims her mastery.
Fishbowl is a film with an unexpected storyline, one which is propelled by an incredible score.
Whether reinventing the photo experience for one of the world's most prestigious film festivals or for popular online magazines, photographer Noah Asanias revels in what can be discovered through overcoming obstacles. It's an aspect which has made him one of the most sought after in present day.
Sound and emotion are closely connected. Syllous Mai proves that with her extraordinary work on many varied productions.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Citadel, and other productions reap the benefits of the talented Lawrence Lin. Lawrence has taken his childhood dreams and achieved them in a career that presents fantastic images for viewers across the globe.
From films to music videos and beyond, Cici Liu sees the importance and opportunity of visual storytelling from behind-the-scenes.
They say you can't do it all but Madi Gibson is attempting to do just that, at least when it comes to her life's passion of dance.
Sound without borders, that's the ethos of Artem Semenov who finds an intriguing manner of communicating this with every production he undertakes.
Billionaire CEO's Obsession is proof that there's a huge audience for entertainment that is delivered in brief episodes. Peiqi Peng gives an insider's look at this wave of the future by Goodshort.
You can make a change for the better if you are tenacious but talent goes a long way in aiding that; just ask Matilde Pietrabissa who has implemented her architectural knowledge and skill to a number of varied projects with incredible results.
Though his chosen instrument is the camera, Yifu Li is in the business of conveying emotion. Imagery may be the most obvious element but astute audiences experience the feelings he manifests and fixates upon.
Samantha Gao has long been one of the most talented producers in film but this year her name is receiving more press than ever before. To understand why, read on.
This award–winning filmmaker brings emotionally compelling moments to the music video realm.
There's an aesthetic to modern filmmaking that can only be described as astonishing. Sibi Naayagam is at the center of this.
Xiaobo Ma does more than simply seeing the future of filmmaking, he's manifesting it. Technological advancements and creative skill merge in his work, from the fantastic to the heartwarming.
One of the most respected 1st assistant directors working today, there's good reason why so many professionals want to work with Gabriel Williams. He has an artist's perspective, a tactical mind, and the disposition of a saint.
Change is never easy, whether for yourself or as part of a couple. Christine Zivic's upcoming film makes a strong statement to support this...with a huge heart.
Actor Oliver Fredin has received a great deal of praise and attention for his work in films which take place in realities far different than ours. Unmistakably magnetic on screen, Oliver Fredin might be Sweden's greatest current export.
There are those professionals like Samon Siripanichgon who are devoted to the craft of creating rather than searching for attention. Samon has channeled his seemingly inexhaustible energy into continually testing his talent in a variety of settings. The wisdom and insight gained is enlightening.
Less than a decade old, Molly Belle Wright has starred in films, television series, and one of the most watched TED Talks in recent years...and she's only begun.
As a BAFTA member in the US, Amina Nada is helping to bring powerful voices and extraordinary stories to the public, and getting recognized for this as with her latest offering All at Once.
Ariel Zhang is already well known in her homeland but, as with so many talented actors from China, is becoming increasing well known and utilized by the United States film industry.
A century old silent film gets an emotional update via the very sensitive and extraordinary music of composer Yi-Chen Chiang.
Better Than a Shovel mixes horror, comedy, and the mafia to elicit shock and laughter. A vital part of this film is the way that the sound cultivates the environment for these reactions and Ethan Xie is the person who so masterfully enables this.
Composer Anya Pelevina has a story as cinematic as the music she creates for film. Growing up in a town outside Moscow, the daughter of a music professor, Anya has attained her dream of creating music for international films after attending the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Shaman Marya knows no boundaries, literally and artistically, when it comes to his career. He's earned a reputation as one of the best and a look at any of the productions he has enabled will convince you why.
CG animation spans the distance from mirroring live-action in its appearance to dreamlike fantasy. Rui Huang is a modern day master, recognized for creating looks that charm and elicit powerful feelings.
A filmmaker like Vicky Rattanavipapong synthesizes the spectrum of human emotions into powerful imagery. The international experiences of a professional such as Vicky are undeniable in their ability to create a shorthand for accessing what moves us regardless of culture or identity.
The name Scorsese holds great weight in the film world. Francesca Scorsese proves her own sizable talent with the film Fish out to Water. Samon Siripanichgon worked with Francesca on the film and gives insight into this production which hints at the next generation of filmmaking greatness.
There are more films being made by women about the female perspective. The Model makes a profound statement about how society views women as well as their own decision to accept or rebuke this.
Dialogue Editor may not sound that exciting as a title but those who work with YuXin Boon, such as the legendary John Woo and Kim Bass, profess to her remarkable ability to heighten the emotion of any production with her skill.
Adventure may not legally be Sofia Terpou's middle name but it's certainly how those in the film industry know her. This producer loves to take on work that tests her own skills and that of her collaborators. These productions are always remarkable and always offer an interesting story.
Mike Arlotto of Equinox discusses how deeply physical and mental fitness are connected.
Representation in the world of film/television/theater has made progress but still has far to go. Through his work, Ary Satish is adding to the conversation and the image of multiculturalism in American entertainment.
Gangster movies are evergreen. Jack and Lou: A Gangster Story is the most recent and features major stars like Linda Hamilton. Writer Joshua Powell is excited about his role in creating this riveting crime spectacle set in Chicago.
The latest iteration of Great Expectations is a visual feast which matches the tone of this classic tale.
Sexy Beasts is a very unique dating show on Netflix. Editor Radek Sienski had a major part in shaping this series which asks "What if a person's attractiveness were taken off the table?"
Yvette Zhang has an exciting career that proves you can be a young professional who sets your own parameters for what constitutes success and fullfilment. She works in a variety of settings on productions that range from films to Social Media campaigns and music videos.
Pavel Iaroshenko leads a fascinating and sometimes precarious life rubbing elbows with some of today's most celebrated actors and even risking danger in hopes of capturing that perfect sound.
Filmmaker Robin Wang gives insight into the directing of famous actors like Linda Hamilton and others on the set of the soon to be released feature film Jack and Lou: A Gangster Story.
Vera Tin is an international filmmaker/sound professional. As part of the team of the film Mrs. Fang, she documented the last days of one woman's end of life and what it entailed for her family.