We are moving stories

“I want people to watch this film and hopefully feel a sense of relief from seeing an element of themselves portrayed with heart onscreen. I think film has the power to make people feel less alone - that’s my only real goal.”

“Little Miss Perfect aims to tell the story of a girl who struggles to control her life by controlling her weight. This need for “control” had led me to discover an unhealthy online subculture of pro-eating disorder material when I was in high school and much like our protagonist Belle, I was fascinated and compelled by it, even in knowing that it was wrong.”

“The documentary has received terrific feedback from inside the fashion industry and society at large. I think women and younger girls are desperate for content like this where they can see themselves reflected on screen.”

“Universally, plus size celebrities are extremely uncommon. Despite the fact that the media is convinced we now have role models of all shapes and sizes, we do not. Adele and James Corden are both examples of plus size celebrities who inspire the younger generation, but there are very few others who are known globally. This is something that I hope will change over the coming years, and the pressure on young people to look like celebrities will become more acceptable as the celebrities themselves (hopefully) begin to allow their natural body shape without plastic surgery or freak diets. I believe that as long as you are healthy, your body shape should be accepted and celebrated.”

“It’s worth examining the darker sides of our own psyches. So many of us deal with negative self talk- especially around the subject of body image. In order to break that cycle, it must first be acknowledged. Hopefully this film provides that first step for our viewers. ”

“The first comic book convention I ever went to was in Seattle. I found myself completely dazzled by the array of costumes and characters I came across. It was a nerd-gasm experience to say the least. The amazing thing about cosplay is it’s like a giant “I like this” beacon. You immediately can find and connect with someone based on a common interest one or both of you are literally wearing. In a world of digital media, digital friendships, it’s absolutely awesome to see these face to face interactions and friendships created by a maker hobby.”

“My reason for creating this series stemmed from noticing that something that was once quite an outsider pastime had exploded into a massive global phenomenon with almost all of the box-office smash being based off comic book films – yet within this market nothing much had been done beyond docos pointing out how weird it is to like Star Trek.”

“We think one of the things our film demonstrates is that even though Rose has taken a lifetime worth of photos, the eras they document took place before the entire culture went digital and when women photographers were outsiders. The fact is, what we think of today as “Studio 54” is deeply informed by Rose’s images.”

“It will take you on a ride, initially as a recording of a legendary nightclub with celebrity and patron stories, music and dancing. Then, about 20 minutes into the film you realize this is much more than a simple documentary, it’s a unique recording of history, music and standing up to discrimination. There is incredible talent in the film but also a large lesson for everyone from Jewel. ”

“Kevyn thought every single person on earth was beautiful. Race, size, and gender didn’t matter. He brought what was interesting and unique about them to the forefront and enhanced it. The most difficult thing for him was to find it in himself. Every single one of us struggles with this at one point in our lives.”

“Is it wrong to dedicate your life to things are beautiful and to collect designer shoes that cost over 5000 euros? Why is it that collecting feminine beautiful things is considered shallow and wrong? Is this lifestyle more acceptable to some people than others?”

“But what did emerge as universal was that even though each customer had their own reason for cross-dressing they sought a place where they could be supported. When I first visited Wildside I wondered why people would go there when they could just buy wigs or shoes online or go on youtube if they needed help with makeup. But what became clear was that they were seeking out human connection with someone they could trust. .”

“We made this film to act as an agent for change in the fashion industry in order to help conserve the rivers and waterways on our planet.”

“Tomorrow and The Butterfly is a feature-length documentary filmed in six vignettes that tells stories of sustainability, beauty and diversity around the world that converge with Davines Chairman Davide Bollati’s vision of business and brand ethos. The audience goes on a journey from Parma to Tuscany to Cambodia to Portland, Oregon and through these true stories, we find a common thread in the episodes and their characters’ independent, yet collective belief, that something truly beautiful and good is possible.”

“I wanted the audience to be able to meditate on their own choices and purpose in life. I think it’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of life and forget that we have choices we can make for ourselves – we can create the life we want and imagine a life outside of what society may prescribe. I want this aspect of the film to be a source of conversation – to think about why we do the things we do and make the choices we make, and make sure we are leading a life true to who we are. ”

“I am a professional Costume Designer and Professor. A few years ago, I spent a year of research and another year of construction to build a historically accurate replica wedding dress for my renaissance-themed wedding. More recently, while preparing curriculum for my Costume Design Class I scoured the internet for a good video about Renaissance Fashion to show my class and found nothing, which inspired me to make my own.

As the dress had outlasted the marriage, I wanted to find another use for this labor of love. ”

“The audience should watch this film because it will entertain them: visually pleasing, emotionally moving in parts, and very ‘now’ regarding the influence the fashion industry has on current culture.”

“today’s beauty standards are completely fucked. They have little to no relationship with reality. What’s more, I think we’re self-aware enough as a culture to know this. We know that the model on the billboard has spent 3 hours in makeup with two dozen makeup and wardrobe stylists and lighting specialists tending to her. ”

“I’ve always been drawn to characters who are misfits, specifically ones who yearn to be someone other than themselves. Usually, it’s driven by their desire for escapism or acceptance. Within the film, there are general universal themes which are drawn from my own personal experience – being misunderstood, loneliness, the inability to assimilate, to name a few. Of course, as a straight, cis-gendered, able-bodied male, I’ll never grasp what it must be like to experience life as a woman with body image concerns – especially in a culture that has unrealistic standards of appearance and perfection.”