In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ+ activists, artists, and everyday heroes across generations came together through Airbnb to have a candid conversation about what Pride means to them. WNW Member Ivan Cash, recently named to AdWeek’s Creative 100 list, directed the short film, which explores the possibilities when you take the time to connect with a stranger and recognize a shared mission.
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Trailers & Promo Tours Don't Cut It: Enter Giant Spoon's Experiential Film Marketing
As film companies try to buck the downward trend of theater attendance, they're eschewing traditional film marketing campaigns in favor of something more engaging and memorable. Giant Spoon shares the stories behind building a seedy pop-up tattoo parlor and speakeasy ripe with degenerate puppets, & why activations are the answer to fluffing audiences. "Once consumers step into an activation and its created world, they become hooked––and the 2-hour film they want to see becomes a continuation of the journey they just went on."
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How Google Creative Lab Primed Aneesh Chaganty For His Feature Film Debut
Filmmaker Aneesh Chaganty discusses the specific ways in which Google Creative Lab prepared him for making the new hi-tech thriller Searching, and why being a first-time filmmaker actually helped in tackling the film’s unique approach. Aneesh also shares advice for fellow advertisers looking to make the jump into filmmaking, and why it's the casting that he's ultimately proudest of.
Read MoreCinematographer Christian Haberkern's Latest Short Premieres at Tribeca
Meet Christian Haberkern, the cinematographer of short film I Heart NY, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film explores the life of Milton Glaser, the creator of the iconic I Heart NY symbol. We talk to Christian about finding a creative home in New York, how his experiences in Design, Motion Graphics, and Visual Effects on films like Captain America prepared him for a career in Cinematography, and what he's proudest of both personally and professionally with I Heart NY.
Read MoreWNW Celebrates Women in Film
We hosted a special sold-out event in the center of Hollywood. Held at Black Rabbit Rose, the event brought four truly incredible women together on a panel to discuss the current state and future possibilities of women in film.
Read MoreWomen In Film: Cocktails + Conversation
We're bringing Working Not Working's creative community together for cocktails and a conversation to support female filmmakers. Moderated by filmmaker Ondi Timoner, who has the rare distinction of winning Sundance's Grand Jury Prize twice, we'll discuss the future of women in film with a panel of Erika Olde, CEO of Black Bicycle Entertainment, Montea Robinson, Managing Director of Ghetto Film School, and Oscar-nominated director Jessica Sanders.
Read MoreThere's Much More to Brazilian Fashion Than Gisele Bündchen
Brazil's population is 53% Black, yet its export of fashion and style is represented by the whiteness and blondness of people like Gisele Bundchen. WNW Member Geoffrey Levy teamed up with Papel&Caneta and Jacaré Moda to make a film that highlights the underrepresented fashion world of one of Rio de Janeiro's biggest favelas.
Read MoreTevin Tavares Is a Filmmaker On a Mission
Tevin Tavares knew he wanted to make Nike films. He talks about making moves, starting a collective, & life lessons from filming TX high school football post-hurricane. For Nike.
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