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Seoul Switch | Liann Kaye

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Seoul Switch | Liann Kaye

When an insecure Korean American boy meets an international K-pop idol who looks just like him, they decide to switch identities. Click the video to watch SEOUL SWITCH.

America Fever - Miss Koreatown | Emanuel Hahn

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America Fever - Miss Koreatown | Emanuel Hahn

Inspired by Miss Koreatown pageants based in Los Angeles in the ‘80s-‘90s, this series features 3 mixed-race Koreans to re-define the concept of beauty for a Korean diaspora. As Koreatowns formed across the U.S., the beauty pageant was a rare occasion for immigrants to gather as a community to celebrate beauty and kinship, and to educate Americans about Korean culture. The sashes reference the various stages of Korean immigration and farmwork carried out by early immigrants - “Miss Sugar” (sugar cane plantations in Hawaii), “Miss Orange” (citrus groves in California), and “Miss Cabbage” (cabbage farms for kimchi making). Los Angeles, as one of the most diverse cities in America, provided a fertile ground for the Korean community to grow and create its own sense of identity, characterized by cultural exchange. Click the video to watch AMERICA FEVER - MISS KOREATOWN.

Lucky Fish | Emily May Jampel

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Lucky Fish | Emily May Jampel

Two Asian-American teenagers meet in the bathroom of a Chinese restaurant while having dinner with their families. Click video to watch LUCKY FISH on Vimeo.

The Martyr of Hudson Yards | Kevin V. Doan

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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.

As Above, So Below

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As Above, So Below

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.

This Designer Seeks to be the Voice of a Modern India

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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.