Kelcey Edwards

95 min | 2021 | US | Boston Premiere

Against the backdrop of a culture in crisis, THE ART OF MAKING IT follows a diverse cast of young artists at defining moments in their careers to explore whether the art world ecosystem meant to nurture them is actually failing them. Are we at risk of losing the creative voices of a new generation as universities, galleries and museums are facing cataclysmic changes? Or are we on the verge of rewriting history, expanding access and making art more accessible for all as outdated models are being rethought? Embracing the conundrum of how artists must be in the market, but not of it, is a cautionary tale about what America stands to lose if we don’t rethink how we value artists, and a love letter to those who persevere in their artistic practice in spite of the extraordinary odds against ever achieving a sustainable career.

Official Selection: Hamptons Int’l FF

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Nicolas P. Villarreal

7 min | 2021 | Argentina | New England Premiere

Endless technological distractions can threaten to destroy creativity, inadvertently derailing you from the time that might be dedicated to your passion. 

Awards: BEST ANIMATION AWARD - Berlin Movie Awards – Germany, World Film Carnival FF – Singapore, Independent Short Awards – Hollywood US, Halicarnassus Film Festival – Turkey, L’Age d’Or Int’l Arthouse FF – India, Asian Cinematography – Philippines, Prix Royal Paris Animation Awards – France, New Wave Short FF – Germany, Rome International Movie Awards – Italy, Big Sur FF – US, Across the Globe FF – Sweden, European Cinematography Awards – Netherlands, among others.