ThoughtMatter's "For the People" docuseries Episode 7 introduces celebrated writer, choreographer and director Jack Ferver, touching on themes like identity, LGBTQIA+ rights, the myth of democracy, allyship and white privilege as it relates to the U.S. Constitution. Ferver is a gifted performer, acclaimed by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time Out NY with work presented at The New Museum, The Kitchen and countless other venues foreign and domestic. Interviewed during the middle of the pandemic quarantine, by director Olu Obafemi, Ferver details his personal story, struggles, and efforts to use dance as a political tool while also reflecting the personal and social fractured psyche that has become more evident in the U.S. since the 2016 election.
Production Company: ThoughtMatter / Creative Culturalist
Director: Olu Obafemi (Olu Bliss)
Producer: Kristie Lee
Director of Photography: Justen Blaize
Editor: Matt Cole
Color: Ari Miller
Sound Design: Matt Cole
Sound Mixing: Eric Harding
Music: DreamWolf Projects
Editorial Board Provides Creative Post For Tecovas “True West”
Tecovas’ latest brand spot, “True West,” is a fever dream seen through the eyes of a young kid peering out the window of a train. As he watches the shifting landscapes, characters, and passions of the West roll by, our young hero imagines himself in it. It reminds us that being brave isn’t about being different, it’s about being yourself. Beyond the cattle drives and rodeos, the West is also art, music, diners, neon signs, roadside motels, and endless exploration. Narrated by the legendary Texas singer, songwriter, and visual artist Terry Allen, “True West” appeals to the universal, untamed place inside all of us that urges us to pull up our bootstraps and follow our hearts. Tapping into its appreciation for the journey and a love for the expansive beauty of the American West, Editorial Board is honored to provide editorial and finish to help bring the evocative film, exquisitely directed by Scott Ballew, to life.
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