Hasta La Motion!

Director: Danielle Elliot Producer: Tom Davis/See Think Films Editor: Brad Turner/See Think Films DP: Jake Zalutsky On a sunny afternoon in May 2009, LaVonte Stewart was coaching a Little League practice when two men ran across the field. The second had a gun in his hand. Stewart, a former gang member who previously spent time in prison, dove to the ground to take cover. The kids, on the other hand, stood around laughing, taking bets on whether the gunman would shoot. Stewart was shocked. Why weren’t his players reacting? Gun violence is commonplace across Chicago and in many other U.S. cities. For years, organizations have attempted to steer boys away from gangs. But it’s not always as simple as deciding to join or not—there are other factors beyond their control. And it’s not an issue that uniquely affects young men. Young women are also at risk. In that moment on the field, Stewart thought about his earlier life and how he was at least partially responsible for the indifference his players showed when they saw a gun. This short documentary captures what he did next, and how it’s impacting the greater Chicago area. Lost Boyz is a recipient of a 2017 Renewal Award from Allstate and The Atlantic, which recognizes organizations driving positive change and confronting the nation’s biggest challenges. For more information, visit https://www.therenewalproject.com.

There is so much more to Peru than Machu Picchu. From the heart of Lima to deep in the Sacred Valley, ‘Rhythms of Peru’ takes you not only to Peru’s most iconic, but also far off the tourist trail for a chance to experience a more intimate view of this beautiful country. A Co-Production of The Tipsy Gypsies (www.thetipsygypsies.net) and Kuoda Travel (www.kuodatravel.com) Although we visited some really amazing places, this is by no means an all encompassing portrait of the country. We did not make it to the north or the amazon this trip. I would love to go back and film a part 2 at some point. PREVIOUS WORK: Valleys in the Sky: https://vimeo.com/202710107 Morocco (Staff Picks): https://vimeo.com/186219014

THREE STONES—a film about a female wanderer, who perceives the world in a constant state of lucid dreaming. As the film progresses from the calmness of lush greenery in the Japanese countryside to the electrifying night scenes of the Tokyo metropolis, the wanderer’s graceful movement synchronises with the atmospheric music and ethnic rhythms produced by Kalakmul. ‘Three Stones’ is a self-funded production driven by the passion and creativity of a unique group of people. The female aerialist featured in the film is Maika Isogawa, who up until recently was on tour with Totem for Cirque du Soleil. The video is produced by Strategy Set, an award-winning international production and creative agency based in Australia and Japan. The art director, Marek Okon, is a Tokyo-based independent creative who previously worked for Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo on brands such as Nike, Spotify, and Sony. The music was produced by Kalakmul, a psychedelic dub DJ and music producer based in rural Chiba, Japan. The film was color graded by Toshiki Kamei, currently a colorist at Cutters Tokyo. _ Staff Credit Production by Strategy Set https://www.strategyset.com/en Director of Photography: Brandon Strack Producer: Adrian Grey Editor: Tom Slemmons Assistant Editor: Alexis Wuillaume Production Coordinator: Tatsuya Yamada Art Direction by Marek Okon http://www.marekokon.com Performance by Maika Isogawa http://www.maikaisogawa.com Music by Kalakmul https://kalakmul.bandcamp.com Color Grading by Toshiki Kamei http://www.cutters.com Public Relations by Saya Oshima http://www.sayaoshima.com

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In an abandoned housing project in New Orleans, graffiti artist Brandan “Bmike” Odums evokes the legacy of iconic figures alongside urban residents struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina.