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Aaron Brokenbough is a Philly filmmaker, producer, and writer covering community, culture, and storytelling. He produces award-winning films and develops projects like Redefining Safety, highlighting Black, queer, and immigrant voices.
At the heart of Gabardine is Gaines’s philosophy that poetry is the essence of all art and that writing, film, and acting are not separate entities but interwoven languages used to express that essence threads that together shape his artistic lens.
Gladden’s playful gaming persona is balanced by maturity, stepping up to address trolling during co-op gameplay.
Xenia Matthews is a filmmaker whose evocative storytelling and fearless approach to filmmaking have cemented her place as a rising star in the industry.
Since 2009, Jasmine Rivera has been a relentless advocate for immigrant rights, championing policies that protect and uplift vulnerable communities.
Reflecting on his prison work, he shared how he began volunteering with programs in Baltimore with Domonique Stevenson and Marshall “Eddie” Conway — a former Black Panther — that combined political education, theater, and nonviolent communication.
Philadelphia-based multimedia artist Rashid Zakat pushes creative boundaries in his latest exhibition, Uses of the Ironic, currently showing at the Asian Arts Initiative.
In a world where Black and Brown filmmakers often struggle for visibility, Kristal Sotomayor has emerged as a powerful voice in the Philadelphia independent film scene.