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When Hubert Kang takes a photograph, he is always looking for moments and layers in an environment to build a visually rich image. He doesn’t ask for models to pose, he gives them a story and lets them act naturally. In that process, he captures something that’s believable and relatable, but yet at the same time useful to his client. His style is authentic and emotional, a hybrid of commercial and documentary photography; there will be imperfections and surprises, but in a good way. This in demand photographer has had quite an esteemed career. From travelling the world with Fairmont hotels to travelling Canada for Globe and Mail , millions have seen and appreciated his work. He is known for his ability to tell a story with a single image, and popular companies seek him out to help rebrand their advertising image, such as Metropolis at Metrotown Mall, Vancouver’s largest shopping center, and Fairmont Royal York, one of the nation’s most prolific hotels. “It’s easy for every...

William Bronchick , a successful young caterer based in Denver, Colorado, grew up working in his family barbecue restaurant in Texas. With his family’s full support, he attended the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio. While his original background is in classic American and Texas barbecue fare, William Bronchick quickly branched out to other world cuisines. His curiosity drove him to study cooking abroad in France and Thailand. When he returned to the United States, he made plans to start his own private chef business. Others doubted that he could succeed on his own so soon after finishing school, but his business thrived. Bronchick regularly travels the world to gain experience of new cultures and cuisines. In every city he visits, he picks up inspiration for new dishes. Recently, he traveled to Morocco where he discovered a love for the food and the local culture. Bronchick is equally likely to dine in a five-star restaurant as to visit a small, family-run establis...

Too few of us dare to manifest our dreams. It’s a requirement for an actor to be a dreamer, both in practice and in theory. Australian actress Brooke Chamberlain is one of those few in the world who understood her dreams and followed the course through to manifest them. Growing up in Alstonville (NSW, Australia), a little country town merely twenty minutes from Byron Bay, Brooke followed her brothers and attempted to do whatever they did. This rejection of any limitations is what likely led to her self-confidence. When her talent and said confidence landed her on the set of Lionsgate’s Daybreakers (starring Ethan Hawke, Sam Neil, Willam Defoe, and Claudia Karvan) it was apparent to her and everyone around her that this was her calling. Subsequent appearances in blockbusters like Walt Disney Pictures Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales starring Johnny Depp and Javier Bardem vetted this fact. Chamberlain’s career thus far has been the eclectic life of an actress with diff...

Growing up, Fred Stichnoth was always drawn to adventure movies set in tropical locations. “I love ancient themes, from Egypt to Indonesia. I’ve spent a long time travelling around the world, being drawn to what is considered taboo,” he says. So, it was a dream come true when he located from his native Germany to the Indonesian Island of Bali. From here he has been able to explore some of the remotest areas in the East Indies and the tribes that call these places home. A home that is fast disappearing, along with their customs, legends, ceremony and regalia. When the world is at your feet, turning your back on it is a big call. But most of us are not Fred Stichnoth. The German-born, Bali-based photographer relinquished life as a celebrity and fashion photographer in the late nineties, where he was poised for popularity, in order to decamp to the East Indies and collect shells. It’s a move that has yielded a distinctive body of work. Stichnoth’s portraiture bears the hallma...

When watching your favorite film, it is easy to become so immersed in the movie magic that you forget about all the hard work it took to make it so. Every single frame requires many talented individuals, beyond the actors you see on camera. Qiao Wang is one of those people, working hard to leave a lasting impression on those that see his work. As an industry leading Character Technical Director and Character Effects Artist, Wang uses his combined talents of technology and art to create iconic characters in blockbuster films and national commercials. Throughout his career, Wang has worked on several prolific projects, spanning from Justin Timberlake’s award-winning music video “Filthy”, commercials for world renowned companies such as Target and Lexus, and movies like Marvel’s record-breaking Avengers: Infinity War , the last of which he credits as the highlight of his impressive career. “I am a big fan of Marvel's superheroes, and I am very into their powers, weaknesse...

The Four - 4 Jan 2018  Grivas Kopti is very happy about his most recent work on FOX television’s The Four . Almost immediately following season one, the network renewed this talent competition series for a second season AND extended the episodes per season. It’s proof that the show’s popularity in terms of TV ratings ( The Four was Fox’s top in-season unscripted series premiere since “Cosmos” kicked off almost four years ago) and online presence (trending #1 on Twitter every week it aired) cemented its premier status for FOX. The success of the show in America has resulted in it being picked up in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Greece, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Peru, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and Spain. The Four is not the first show of its kind but, as associate producer Grivas Kopti notes, it’s the show’s personal style and brand that makes it so captivating. Kopti brings years of work in scripted and unscripted television ( Naked Attraction, Unbelievable, Stripped and Stra...

Art is not always about the abundance of expression. Sometimes it is about being straightforward and the beauty in the simplicity. Pablo Picasso’s “Dove of Peace”, “Blackbird” by The Beatles, there are numerous examples in varied mediums of art which exhibit the power and effectiveness of restraint coupled with sincere emotion. Production designer Yuntong Peng utilized this approach in her work on the film Anna and Dan . What is so striking about Peng’s work on this film is how her minimalistic approach perfectly complements the emotional tone of the two main characters. Though Yuntong has contributed her talent to productions ranging from award-winning thrillers like The Girl in the Garage to national news channels such as Changsha News, and others, this heart-wrenching tale of two wounded people seems to be where the understated side of her work shines most brightly. Awards from WorldFest-Houston International Film and Video Festival, Festigious Los Angeles, Hollywood International...

Brian Setencich is a distinguished and well-known business leader in the San Francisco area. Though his work has encompassed both the public and private sector, he is best known as a prominent businessman in the Bay Area. He currently holds the position of General Manager at First Service Residential, an all-inclusive property management service. His responsibilities include the daily management of a luxurious residential/commercial development. Setencich has consistently raised the bar for performance, year after year. Brian Setencich's past professional experiences and endeavors have all contributed to his current management abilities to a tremendous degree. The highlight of this experience is perhaps the years he has spent in state and local government. He has served the City of Fresno as a City Council Member, and the State of California as an Assemblyman. In holding these positions, he became an expert problem solver and manager. Although Brian Setencich has moved ...

When Wells Fargo found itself in the midst of a scandal, it performed a “mea culpa” via commercial. In a series of ads, it both acknowledged the need to change and once again earn the public’s trust as well as reminded us of the good it had once done. Connection with the people means speaking to them directly. These spots included archival footage as well as a number of period pieces with a diverse set of individuals of different backgrounds. People were the key element in these ads and Amanda Curtis was the production talent coordinator for it. Cinematic is the only word appropriate to describe these productions which show the American public from the westward expansion up to present day and the relationship that has existed with Wells Fargo. The intention was to tell a story which communicates the long history of Wells Fargo working as a benevolent contributor to the growth of America, spanning numerous decades. This lofty goal required a truly grand approach. To facilitate ...

Having always been an avid reading, inspiration often struck Youjia Qian when she was flipping through the pages of a magazine. With each advertisement and image, she would wonder how it was put together, from the clothes the model was wearing to the color scheme in the photos. As a child, she felt a need to do the same, and has since become a celebrated art director and stylist. “I think the most interesting thing about being an art director is communicating with others to help them to express various ideas. I think each job seems to be an adventure with my vision,” she said. Qian has impressed audiences around the world. She has put her touch on viral music videos for popular artists like Roy Woods, DeathByRomy, and Gab3, and worked on commercial campaigns for world renowned companies such as Barneys New York. Her original artistic eye has made her in demand all over the world, from her home country of China and abroad. “I think my style of art direction should be yo...

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans of the genre that horror films are big business; one which is increasing every year. Compare the US box office returns for horror films of the 70’s (slightly exceeding $200 million) to last year’s record breaking $733 million in ticket sales (the biggest year in film history) for Horror films and it’s obvious that audiences love these productions. The storylines range from classics like Stephen King’s IT to a new subgenre (psycho-social horror) in Get Out. With a fanbase that hungers for film of this type, the question posed is how creative filmmakers can be in order to hold the interest of a receptive audience. Producer Huidi Sun led the team which created one of 2017’s most praised and awarded horror shorts, A Scream That’s Trapped Inside . The immense success and attention of this film has vetted the film community’s awareness that the increasing popularity of short format films (prominent at festivals and via streaming services) is opening u...

Society is said to be in the midst of one of the most rapidly changing states it has ever seen. Over the last decade, we have experienced a technological shift that is redefining the way we think about life and about how human beings ought to operate within it. What hundreds of thousands of people are struggling with, therefore, is how to keep up with such an unprecedented amount of change and how to adapt accordingly. Innovative engineers like Marc G Tan; however, are attempting to do far more than keep up with these changes. On the contrary, Tan is attempting to anticipate coming changes and proactively determine how best to preempt any impending issues with considerately planned solutions. He is at the top of his craft with a repertoire of work beneath his belt that sets him apart from his competitors. To date, he has achieved a number of milestones in his field and hopes to continue to do so for as long as this world will allow it. “As an engineer, I get to understand syst...

As a creative director, Jeff Venida takes great satisfaction in developing a language, a tone, and an overall message for the brands he works with and their respective catalogues of products. For Venida, bringing various elements of a brand together to create a sense of coherence is what most unsuccessful campaigns lack, yet fortunately, he has a knack for doing so. He knows how to make a good brand great and more importantly, identifiable. Capitalizing on his proficient verbal and written communication skills, Venida leverages his talents from an angle that differentiates him from most other creative directors. Ultimately, where some creative directors see obstacles, Venida sees opportunities and for this reason, he has earned himself a reputation in his industry. With that, he has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, spreading his creativity across the globe and showing his clients, time and time again, just what makes him so unique at his craft. “My strong suit i...

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” While that statement gives respect to the fine work done in the past, it definitely doesn’t translate when it comes to entertainment. Whether it’s the type of film (or actually, lack of film) being used, the special FX, or even the vernacular of the day, audiences will not be engaged by continual recreation of the same ideas using the same tools. Producer Laura Elwood knows this better than most. As something of a fixer in regards to updating television panel shows for the present day viewer, Laura has been enlisted numerous times to bring a fresh approach. A string of success stories that include long running British programs like Your Face or Mine and 8 Out of 10 Cats have resulted in a greatly respected resume for this producer and a full work schedule. It’s the golden handcuffs of success for a producer like Elwood who finds herself constantly at work because she tuned into the public’s frequency, no pun intended. Panel shows are the mo...

The stars aligned five years ago when Yulia and Dmitry met on the island paradise only a few months after they both arrived in Thailand – she, for a sales and marketing job in the luxury real estate sector, he, for a change of pace after many intense years spent working as a computer scientist. It was this meeting that led to the now married couple becoming full time artists. ' Blindness ' is the couple’s first collaboration together. “I had a dream where I could see nothing and everything at the same time. I was walking on a street where everything was white. I heard city noise, saw and felt the shapes of buildings, and could see every facial feature of the people I met as I passed by. The brightness was dazzling, blinding. “When I woke up to the normal world full of colour, I yearned to see only one colour again, and its unique palette undiluted by surrounding elements. I spoke to Dmitry about this dream and we discussed the role of vision and the impact of c...