Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Jinsui Song | Writer/Director & Editor

Growing up in Shenzhen, China, I was captivated by Hong Kong movies and TVB series. This immersion sparked my interest in reading and writing stories from a young age, and I always envisioned myself becoming a novelist. The power of words, sentences, and paragraphs to create entire worlds on paper fascinated me. I would spend hours shaping, arranging, and reconstructing. However, as I grew older and moved to different places, I realized that writing alone wasn’t enough for me. Read more>>

Savannah Daniele | Co-Owner of Tantalizing Tigers LLC

My name is Savannah Daniele, known as savvysohn (stage name) co-owner of the Tantalizing tigers LLC. I am from a very small town in Michigan and much like most aspiring artist, I felt there was something more for me out there then just waiting tables. I moved to Columbus, Ohio where I began learning the ins and outs of business through executive work independently as a personal assistant. Read more>>

Ruben Diaz | DJ & retail manager

Really I was born in San Diego, California, but my parents decided to move to Texas shortly after I was born. I come from a family of hard working immigrants, and they were the reason as to why I work so hard. Thanks to them I currently work 3 jobs and can handle any situation thrown at me. Read more>>

Vic Cruz | Stand Up Comedian

I am originally from Puerto Rico, born in a tiny village on the west side of the island. I moved to Orlando when I was around age 5 only knowing Spanish at the time. I basically taught myself English by watching Nickelodeon programming to be able to keep up in school and not be bullied. As a family we loved watching HBO comedy specials, so this really set the tone for my love of stand up and performing. Read more>>

Ava Matasavage | Composer, Songwriter, and Producer

I was born and raised in the Studio City area. My parents are not musicians however music was always playing in the house- especially when my mom was cleaning; Billie Holiday, Carole King, Outkast, Madonna, Lilo & Stitch Soundtrack (this was a staple in my house). I have a lot of fond memories helping my mom clean the house while 40’s Junction or Swing Kings (Sirius XM radio stations) played from the TV. All of my “What do you want to be grow up?” Read more>>

Wendy Moore | Realtor

I spent my formative years in New York City. During those days, Central Park felt like an extension of our own backyard. I relished skateboarding along the smooth sidewalks in front of the iconic Guggenheim Museum, walked to school as part of my daily routine, took voice lessons on the renowned Broadway, and honed my dancing skills under the guidance of the city’s finest instructors. My aspiration was to become a Broadway sensation, leading me to graduate from The Dalton School and enroll at Boston University to pursue a theater degree. Read more>>

Coze | Director | Editor

I’m from Savannah/Atlanta, Georgia. Well, thats where all of my family is from. I actually like to think home is where the heart is because of my upbringing. I was a military child which caused my family to move to a different state and/or country almost every three years. So I have lived in 8 different states and 1 country, Germany which is ironically where I was born. Read more>>