One of our favorite things to do is to ask the folks we are inspired by what they are inspired by. We’ve shared some of their responses below.
Daniela Lugo | Actress and Filmmaker
I as an active latina actress and filmmaker, I am inspired by my latin community and my people. I have never felt so connected to my country through my work and my projects. My two upcoming projects “WIFI DATE” and “THE MARCH OF THE PENGUINS”, are two powerful stories that empower latin people. Read more>>
Yinghui Li | Writer/Director
As a filmmaker, I’m most inspired by the life experience of myself and the people around me. I learn so much about people and myself through the creative process. It’s always a growth for myself as I develop a story and eventually bring it to life. In terms of the style of storytelling, I’m hugely inspired by the novels of Gabriel García Márquez, whose use of magical realism has always been mesmerizing to me. I’m also a big fan of Ari Aster and Darren Aronofsky for the interweaving dream worlds and realities in their films. Read more>>
Daija Moore-Evans | CEO of The Moore Marketing Agency
What inspires me most, is myself. When I feel down or unmotivated, I look back at all of my old content from when I was younger, I look back at my youtube page or an old journal that had my goals in it. I always find myself in awe because every year I’ve made tremendous progress, and I know that the younger me would be so proud of where we are right now. Read more>>
Yuan Hong | Film Editor & Assistant Editor
As an editor, I get inspired from other people’s work. There are numerous great examples in this industry: before I get into a film school, the editing of The Social Network (2010) and Requiem for a Dream (2000) hooked me. Also, music gives me inspiration too as evrything is about beats and rhythms. I do think there is similarity between rap music and editing – we all looking for a good flow. Read more>>
Heather Wilson | Community Manager, Metro Sessions
I tend to find inspiration in those around me. I am inspired by people who are unconfined creatively, who look around, see what they have available, then make something unique out of it. The Long Beach collective GRN+GLD, AJ Mendzter of Living Room Sessions, and the Milkcrate Mondays folks all come to mind. Lately, I’ve been really inspired by the ways that KCHUNG DJs have been using their space in front of MOCA to do cool things on the radio. Read more>>