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The visual album of "MOONCHILD" by 88rising artist NIKI.
A metaphorical tale of a man’s struggle in letting go of his past in order to feel completely free - we find our protagonist, portrayed by Desmond Richardson, stuck in a limbo-like cycle while attempting to achieve a breakthrough. This tale is a metaphor of the creative process and the struggle one goes through as an artist, while searching for an idea.
OLIVE. is a short documentary highlighting adult film actress Olive Glass. The intimate, yet at times gritty doc, details the story of a child born into a FLDS cult. From proselyte to metal drummer to adult actress, this film illuminates the life of a woman who found creative freedom in the art of Pornography.
The second narrative film by Italian born filmmaker and creative director Andre Bato, "Petit Louis" (2023) follows the romance between young runaway Chiara and inscrutable French artist J. Set entirely within the confines of a small European apartment that the camera never leaves, the film unfolds over the duration of their relationship, offering a candid exploration of love in the mid-1970s. As emotions escalate and the romance enters periods of strain, Bato invites viewers to contemplate the defense mechanisms we employ in relationships, and the self-made prisons constructed as a result. Through Chiara's and J's relationship, "Petit Louis" (2023) journeys deep into matters of the heart and the role our actions play in how relationships evolve over time.
