Eastern Standard Times

Featured episodes

12/3/2024

The Martyr of Hudson Yards | Kevin V. Doan

Following a relapse into anxiety attacks, Elias treads the recesses of his mind to get back to his loved ones. Click video to watch THE MARTYR OF HUDSON YARDS on Vimeo. Content warning: This film addresses issues pertaining to mental health crises and self-harm.

Watch more

Selects

The Martyr of Hudson Yards | Kevin V. Doan

11/28/2024

From Grammy nods to industry accolades, Nikita Chauhan is a force to be reckoned with. Based out of the UK, but managing influential artists across the world, from India and West Africa, back to London, Nikita has navigated the doubt, rejection, and constant need to maintain vision, with unwavering determination and a deep-rooted faith that she inherited from her grandparents. This is a story about success, and learning to cultivate the resilience needed to be a boss. But it’s more than that: it’s a story of legacy, one that finds the softer, often hidden strands that weave through the DNA of the people we admire most. Discover the inspiring story behind this young mogul in As Above, So Below.

Watch more

Mini docs

As Above, So Below

11/25/2024

This Designer Seeks to be the Voice of a Modern India

Payal Khandwala (@payalkhandwala) is the founder of her namesake fashion label which marries traditional Indian textiles with an international spirit. Ever since the brand's inception, @whatsappbusiness has helped them communicate more effectively, from connecting with vendors in remote areas of India to supporting international clients through personal consultations.

Watch more

Mini docs

This Designer Seeks to be the Voice of a Modern India

11/22/2024

During the Covid lockdown, Jasmeen Kaur captivated a global audience by showcasing her designs on Instagram Live. Her catchy tagline, “So beautiful. So elegant. Just looking like a wow,” quickly went viral, skyrocketing her brand @designmachinesuitslive allowing her to open more stores and fulfill thousands of orders every day.

Watch more

Micro Docs

The Indian Mom and Pop Fashion Brand That Looks Like a Wow

11/19/2024

Young People, Old People & Nothing In Between | Parida Tantiwasadakran

Connected by youth, in spite of age, 7-year-old Juice sets out to protect Grandma Lovely’s memories as her dementia progresses. Click video to watch YOUNG PEOPLE, OLD PEOPLE & NOTHING IN BETWEEN in Nowness Asia.

Watch more

Selects

Young People, Old People & Nothing In Between | Parida Tantiwasadakran

11/5/2024

White Butterfly (Bạch Hồ Điệp) | Catherine T. Nguyen

A mixed-race Vietnamese American returns to Vietnam following her estranged mother’s death where she must face her traditional family to uncover the complexities behind her parents’ separation. Click video to watch WHITE BUTTERFLY.

Watch more

Selects

White Butterfly (Bạch Hồ Điệp) | Catherine T. Nguyen

10/22/2024

Based on the harrowing reality of human trafficking along the Chinese/North Korean border, Sleep Well, My Baby follows the incredible journey of a refugee who's had everything taken from her and will go to desperate measures to get it back. Click video to watch SLEEP WELL, MY BABY.

Watch more

Selects

Sleep Well, My Baby | tao/s

10/11/2024

Red Bull Culture Clash: Life of the Party - EST Media

Red Bull Culture Clash 2024 features 4 rounds of head-to-head performances from 4 crews representing 4 of New York City’s most vibrant parades. Follow us to see how Alison Boya Sun from EST Media works with community leader Karho Leung (12Pell) and MC Deb Jungin Kim to pull the event off. © Red Bull Media House Cover: Ryan Muir/Red Bull Content Pool

Watch more

Micro Docs

Red Bull Culture Clash: Life of the Party - EST Media

10/8/2024

A young land developer returns to his childhood home in the Chinese countryside for the first time in a decade to convince his stubborn father to finally sell the failing plum orchard. However, when the two find themselves unable to understand each other, they turn to the dusty old karaoke machine in the house to find a common language. Click video to watch PLUM TOWN on Vimeo.

Watch more

Selects

Plum Town | Kelly Yu

9/19/2024

Watch more

Trailers

Official Trailer: As Above So Below

2/21/2023

In 2019, streetwear designer Khanh Ngo launched his online store and made $90K in less than three months. He landed his “dream job” at Levi’s, but when COVID hit, he lost his job. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, Khanh wasn’t typical in the fashion industry, and people judged him for not being the model minority Asian. He also felt shamed by his father–a Veteran and Captain, who projected his own losses onto his son. Between familial pressures and stereotyping, Khanh wasn’t in a good place. Today, Khanh speaks on how those difficulties made him more authentic, and a source of inspiration, for even his own family. He’s proud to represent where he’s from and tell the stories he believes are important. He’s also focused on love–not normalizing being defensive “because you’re Asian” anymore.