I am particularly excited for the new year. There are many personal and collaborative projects I am looking forward to being a part of. Currently, I am diligently writing a feature film, most likely my debut feature directorial work. My next short subject will most likely be experimental. Although, my film, L'artiste: Un Portrait was conducted in the experimental approach, more specifically my next short film will be an exploration of the Avant-garde cinema under which I am being mentored by experimental filmmaker and professor, Chris Harris. Meanwhile I come across inspirations and ideas. This video, which I hope is not deleted from youtube anytime soon, is of the talented Brazilian singer and actor, Seu Jorge, whom I've had the privilege of a brief meeting with at his concert in Orlando earlier this year.
Seu's songs render such lyricism, beauty, culture and authenticity that it is incredible, and this is evident in this video segment and is one of the many inspirations I gain from fellow artists such as Seu. The monologue he puts forth about "Negro drama" (Black drama) is particularly resonating regardless of it being a Brazilian tale told in Portuguese, it is indeed universal. In relation to my upcoming work, I will encapsulate much of this type of context within particular imagery and dialogue or sounds.
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