Michelle Phan is definitely one of the most talented young women I know. She’s a visionary artist who transcends the art of makeup. I love that she’s writing and directing short narrative pieces for her tutorials! Check it out. Just in time for NYE:
Kina Grannis – In Your Arms
This video makes me happy :] Major props to Kina, Greg Jardin, and the team behind this vid! Super awesomeness.
And daaang, it took about 2 years for this video to be made! Each frame took anywhere from 5 minutes to 3 hours to make! Yowza. Definitely a labor of love!
More Kina Grannis: http://www.kinagrannis.com
Project:Involve Shorts – Vote for your fave!
Last week I posted about a short film I worked on called Ma Cite, Mon Histoire which was part of a program funded by Film Independent, Vanity Fair, and Banana Republic. Out of this program 10 3-minute shorts were produced with the theme of “City Stories” inspired by French New Wave and Banana Republic’s Fall line.
I got to see all the shorts on the big screen last week and I gotta say, they were all very well done. “Project:Involve” definitely seems like a solid program and I’m really glad I was involved even though I had a very small role :] Anyway! I figured I’d share my faves with y’all. You can check out the entire program here and support your favorite by voting!
My Top 5 Picks
Foolishly Seeking True Love – Loved it, reminded me of Amelie.
http://www.vfagenda.com/bananarepublic/foolishly.asp
For the Last Sixth Time – Loved the twist in this one.
http://www.vfagenda.com/bananarepublic/forthelast.asp
Ma Cite, Mon Histoire – Ok, I might be a little biased, cuz’ I was in this one… but I really do think this was one of the best!
http://www.vfagenda.com/bananarepublic/macite.asp
Midnight Ride – I actually auditioned for this one (and that’s how I ended up in the other), but the girl they cast for this is perfect. Reminded me of Nick & Norah.
http://www.vfagenda.com/bananarepublic/midnightride.asp
Steps – Very touching. I felt tugging at my heartstrings watching this one!
http://www.vfagenda.com/bananarepublic/steps.asp
Vote for your fave: http://www.vfagenda.com/bananarepublic/vote.asp
(and possibly win a $1,000 Banana Republic Giftcard while you’re at it)
Finally, muchos kudos to Melissa Lee, Eugene Lee Yang, Kuang Lee, and Cindy Fang… whom I have worked with in one way or another and who were all fellows of this very cool program!
