London-based singer, actress, writer, producer, and performer Sukie Smith is a one woman powerhouse whose CV is extensive. Amongst releasing three widely praised studio LPs with her band Madam, her acting credits include the films 'A Summer Story', 'The Witches', 'Topsy-Turvy', 'Lawless Heart', and more.
Last year London band Wolf Alice released their incredible third album 'Blue Weekend'. Critically acclaimed across the board, it was one of the best LPs to get released in 2021.
Director Daria Geller reinterprets author Anton Chekhov's 1882 short story 'He & She' ('Он и Она') with her latest short film 'Him & Her'. Exploring the interweaving of both love and hate in relationships with a conclusion that they both are inseparable, the two main characters navigate each day with one another, which becomes mechanical, often times finding themselves at odds.
Singer and artist Graciela María has been wowing listeners for a number of years with her gorgeous mixture of mood-driven modern music and the lush, traditional styles from her native country of Mexico. Having spent the past decade crafing her sound in Berlin, she has taken her music and extraordinary performances globally.
Director Anna Radchenko tackles the issue of ageism in her latest fashion film 'GRANDmothers'. Filmed in Russia, the visuals depict the possibility of women being able to have children during older stages of life, all the while highlighting the beauty of style flair of each model in the video.
Devi is a powerful short film directed by Priyanka Banerjee. Shot in India, the story revolves around a safe house full of women ranging in various ages, all who have suffered at the hands of abuse. The differences between age and experiences trigger heated arguments among the women before being interrupted by someone ringing the bell to be let in. The women are now forced to decide if there is enough room in the home to take on another victim, which sparks more yelling. Without giving away too much, the film is masterfully done, creating awareness on the issues of physical abuse and sexual assault, with tear-jerking moments throughout.
In celebration of Milan Fashion Week, director The Blink Fish and the National Chamber of Italian Fashion depict the importance of diversity in the short fashion film 'Hotel MFW'. Shot at the Mandarin Oriental in Milan, the video stars model Aina Kokorina who plays a hotel staff member who stumbles on a wide array of people in various rooms, some in their weirdest state.
Bret Easton Ellis teams up with Saint Laurent to direct a short film titled 'The Arrangement'. The story revolves around the jealousy of two males who are both infatuated by the woman who shares the luxurious home with them. Emotions run higher when she goes from being romantically involved with one and then transcends to the second. Eventually it is unveiled that a third mystery character has also stepped into the mix. The film stars Tes Linnenkoper, Hopper Penn and Dakota Lindvall.
Gucci and Frieze Magazine come together for a collaboration film titled 'Into a Space of Love', which documents the roots of New York City house music. Directed by Wu Tsang, the four-part series with an original score by Asma Maroof, 'Into a Space of Love' will be shown in Gucci Wooster’s screening room on the 10th of May. Gucci has unveiled a trailer for the film which you can view below.
For their spring/summer 2019 campaign, Parisian brand Maison Kitsuné bring forth their new Ancora Tu …
