"Self-Destruct (Mumbai Mix)" is a chill-pop fusion song by Tanya Vora that incorporates elements of Western Hip-Hop/R&B with traditional Indian meter and percussion. This music video has a dark vibe, talking about "self-destructing" by putting yourself in relationships/positions that hurt you. It's generally a nice song to jam to, but carries weight in its message as well.
papi runs is a cinematic choreo-poem that follows the journey of a young afro-latinx's fight to stay afloat in the same waters of oppression that nearly drowned their father.
Accusations of witchcraft have been thrown around for centuries, but what exactly does the word witch imply and how has language been used to disempower women throughout history?
Gregory Alexander Foltynowicz - 20, Bennett Barbosa - 19, Haley Johnson - 20, Katelyn Clarke - 20 California
The Art of Healing is a short film that beautifully depicts stages of grief and healing through the eyes of a homeless man who mourns the tragic loss of his daughter. This man’s artistic delusion, including a personal muse, form the basis of this message.
Daryl Paris Bright - 22, Ariel Zucker - 22, Kaytie Nielsen - 23, Anatola Pabst - 20 New York
In 'Black Girl Poem,' black woman take a surrealist approach in confronting the power dynamic of sexual harassment within the African American community.
From dancing in the hallways at her high school to winning professional battles across the globe, Nigerian immigrant Kosi Eze's story of growth is a glowing example of how the power of HipHop can inspire, uplift and support anyone who wants to discover it.
Nostos, refers to an ancient Greek literary theme that features an epic hero's homeward journey from sea. Nostos portrays the power of raw emotion from the recollection of fragile memories, meeting the people you missed knowing and the longing innocence of growing up. Nostalgia is the feeling that overcomes you when some minor vanished beauty of the world is temporarily restored.
Mother is about my 92-year-old grandfather, who lost his mother when he was only 3-year-old. He now has Alzheimer’s and is living the last days of his life. I love and respect him very much, so I wanted to pay tribute to him by creating a film that shows his challenging yet successful life. Mother made my grandfather experience the everlasting love between him and his mother in a way he never has.
