Every once in a while we have the good fortune of working on a project that we feel truly matters, a project that we’ll still be thinking about years from now. Maybe even something we can imagine telling our grandkids about – surely you’ve had moments like that where something you did in your professional life really mattered?

Marcus Murphy

As an actor choosing meaningful projects are important because of the representation being presented to viewers. In the beginning of my career I wanted to be apart of a lot of projects just to stay consistent as an actor. Therefore, I learned early in my career that the projects I attach myself to can either be beneficial or detrimental. Read more>>

Alex Ellis

I’ve been really lucky to be in some amazing creative bubbles with lots of different people! The longer I’ve lived in Los Angeles, the more I’ve come to realize that you have to create the thing you want for yourself. Waiting for the phone to ring in a little BIG town, full of others trying to find their dream, will kill your soul. Read more>>

Yitong Hu

I have always believed that video games are among the best storytelling mediums. They engage multiple senses, inviting players to actively participate in shaping the narrative and experiencing the protagonist’s thoughts and feelings firsthand. Read more>>

Narges Rezaian

During my first master’s degree program in Animation at Tehran University of Art, I was exposed to the films of Jan Svankmajer whose application of animated body as a form of social and political criticism inspired me to shape my own artistic approach focusing on the theme of the body which I found to not only be a unique vessel to smuggle my message of resistance and fight against gender discrimination but also help me to nourish and empower my body image. The result of such endeavours was my first independent short animation I Is Not There (2017). Read more>> 

Angelia Jackson

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is my short film “Unexplored.” It’s the most meaningful project to me because the story is surrounding love and the nuances of love. The topic of Love is very important to me, Nikki Giovanni said it best “We love because it’s the only true adventure.” Read more>>

FLAVIA

It’s really important to me in my music to talk about things that matter deeply to me, to be radically honest and authentic, regardless of how scary it may be to share my most personal thoughts and feelings. I want people to feel less alone when they hear my music, to feel seen, heard. Pop with purpose. <3 I wrote my latest release, Call Your Friends, about the very difficult but ever growing issues of depression, addiction and suicide. Read more>>

Lucas Beaufort

In 2018 I went to Montreal to paint my biggest mural ever. It was something like 25 x 25 Meters. I have painted 588 characters on it, it was epic as I’m scared of heights. Read more>>

Angela Petta

A UK based skincare company, The Inkey List had their first campaign in 2020. They selected 11 models: 5 from the UK and 6 from the USA. I was selected as a USA model representating women over 4o. Read more>>

Devon O’Kane

In 2001, I released my first big project – a web series called Handsome. It’s about a 30-something queer man re-learning how to date after ending a 10 year relationship. On a broader scale, it’s about trying to find love in a world that’s rapidly changing and can be very difficult to navigate. Read more>>

Roc

I’m very proud of all the programming our collective is doing. I have to admit though, my favorite project we host is the Queens Rise Art Walk which is basically an art gallery that showcases local women artist on a first-come, first-serve basis. I love seeing all the unique pieces the women create and all the love and energy that go into the work. Read more>>

Chen Tang

The period when I worked at Scanline VFX. I worked on “The Gray Man” project from the beginning to the end, It wast the first feature once I joined film industry. create lots of explosion in the show. I would love to do lots of research and create different RnD. I created a series of differend kinds of fireworks for the show. Read more>>

Devin Norman

Hello! Thank you for inviting me to be apart of your interview. My name is Devin Florida native, Georgia transplant. I’ve lived in the suburbs for 3.5 years now and I absolutely love it. I’m an aspiring model , with quite a few projects under my belt. I have done some wonderful shoots, with even more wonderful photographers. Read more>>

Jaime Cepero

While I’ve been a part of some fantastic work in my career I’m currently working on a musical piece I’ve been writing about the Haitan Revolution of 1791-1804 that has been my passion for the past 6 years. The haitan revolution was the first successful slave rebellion against France which resulted in the first independent black country in the America’s – the nation of Haiti. It would subsequently become the catalyst for the ending of organized slavery worldwide, and a beacon of hope to black and indigenous people everywhere. Read more>>

Jazmine Harrington

During the summer, my stories will be published on Wattpad, Weboons, and my YouTube channel. I hope for the summer of 2026 or 2027, if not before. Read more>>

Jeff Lucky

Right now I’m preparing to release an album with my group The Brane Trust entitled “The Public Weapon.” Our first single and video is for “Coke Crazed Negroes,” where we examine the early 20 century myth that led directly to the creation of racist drugs laws and mass incarceration. Throughout the album we tackle a variety of topics including the education system on “Ni**er Factory,” activism in the social media age on “Follow Back,” and the nature of organized religion on “Age of Believing,” which is a rap interpretation of Thomas Paine’s novel The Age of Reason. Read more>>

Ashshahid Muhammad

One of the most meaningful projects I ever worked on was creating art to help benefit the homeless people in our community. Experiencing homelessness myself, I know what it feels like to go without anything. So I designed a system that is a part of Graffiti University Comics profit for homeless individuals. Read more>>

Rose Scalish

Currently I am in the process of putting up a play that I wrote. The show is inspired by an experience I had some years ago and someone I knew once. It is about the complexities of human behavior and relationships we have with one another as well as the torturous battle of alcoholism. Read more>>

Samantha Alvarado

The project that holds a special place in my heart, is the costume I designed for the movie Black Panther Wakanda Forever. Growing up every chance I could get with my dad, I would make him play the game Marvel Ultimate Alliance. My father has always been hard working, It was rare for us to spend time with him. So his love for superhero’s and comics became something we got to share together. Read more>>

Phil Leonard

The most meaningful project to date had to have been the, “Mural Renaissance – Encino Mural Gallery”, created by fate, during America, and the world’s most devastating Pandemic on January 10th, 2021. On that day, friend and fellow Artist Oscar Pelayo. and I were taking pictures at our Kobe Bryant tribute Mural for new business cards, on our way to measure our upcoming Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee Mural, both in Reseda CA. Read more>>

Elly Bernstein

The most meaningful project to me has been my most recent and my most experimental. Several months ago, I discovered a Polaroid SX-70 AutoFocus from the 1970s. With this camera I was able to experiment with not only the subject but the physical form of the photograph. I peeled the Polaroids apart, soaked them in water, colorized them, and left them in the sun. Read more>>

Rob Hayes

The ominous shadow of the Doomsday Clock looms large, with its relentless countdown now frozen at a spine-tingling 90 seconds until midnight. In the heart of this apocalyptic tension, RobHayes, the visionary of a new hip hop era, emerges as a harbinger of musical transformation. His forthcoming album, ’90 Seconds Until Midnight,’ is not just an opus; it’s a declaration of revolution that threatens to shatter the status quo. Read more>>

André Miguel Lázaro

I would say without a doubt the record my band, André Miguel & The Moment, are working on. It’s been a real trying process. We have been playing shows for over a year now, and after every show, fan’s ask, “where can I hear that song?” So we figured it was time for us to start laying these songs down in recording. Read more>>

Crimson Blue

We’re currently working on our first original album! Our group has been writing songs for close to a year now and it’s so exciting to be able to share them with our listeners. Along the way, every member has been involved in the writing process, and that really shines through with the variety of genres represented across the song list. It was so important to us that every song was not only enjoyable to listen to but also that each one had a sound and motif unique to the others. Read more>>

Payton Winchester

As a wedding planner, each client has a story that is incredibly meaningful + fun to unpack in their planning process. However, theres nothing like planning one of your best friend’s weddings from start to finish. Read more>>

Gracie Burgess

I began Grace of a Military Child and Life in April 2021 to give military children and further, spouses, a platform to share their journey. Many military family members experience many different emotions in the life style ranging from joy to pain. Personally, my story as a military child is a bit different as my dad was injured in combat while on deployment to Afghanistan in November 2011. Read more>>

Tiffany Wei

I believe that the majority of my projects have held significant meaning. As an illustrator, I’ve predominantly worked alone in my own space. However, in recent times, I’ve been actively engaging in collaborations with other creative professionals who specialize in various art forms. Read more>>

Manni Mora

I am in the process of crafting a book centered around a unique and enigmatic character named Starseed. The story delves into the journey of a lost soul navigating the intricate and often bewildering labyrinth of the human experience. The book will be read like you are reading an intimate personal journal. It will almost feel forbidden. Read more>>

Laura LeeLun

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is the Jewish/Chinese holiday romcom I’ve co-written with writer/director, Shari Albert. It came about by pure chance, from a logline I posted on Twitter (R.I.P.) on Christmas Eve of 2020. To my great surprise, it went viral. Shari reached out soon thereafter, and we began our creative partnership. Read more>>

Estee Marie

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on to date would be the arts integrated SEL curriculum for students. As a former classroom teacher, I have seen the beauty that comes from children being given the creative freedom to express themselves. I wanted to create space for that to happen beyond the 100 or so students I would get every year. Read more>>

Rebekah Laur’en

All of my projects are meaningful I make music with true intention but my current project I’m working on called “Late Summer Nights” has been the most meaningful project so far. It is more of me stepping out of my comfort zone and being more of myself authentically musically but also telling my story from a more healed and evolved view point and well, with a more emotional maturity. Read more>>

RoyStar SoundSick

My name is RoyStar SoundSick and I’m a recording from Los Angeles, CA. Read more>>

Mike Manning

Mannifest Productions is the new production company that was founded by actor/writer/producer Mike Manning earlier this year. Mannifest Productions aims to create film and television content that focuses on being both commercially successful and raises awareness about social issues important to the company – using the power of storytelling for good. Mike has over 10 years of producing experience on a wide variety of projects including over 30 Feature Films, Short Films, Television and New Media projects. Read more>>

Francis Santos

The thing I love about my art is that connects me with animal lovers like me and I also have the opportunities to donate to numerous rescues and their fundraisers events towards the care of animals in need. Read more>>

Omod Cashmere

I’d love to share about the meaningful projects we’ve created for Scorpion Creed. These designs are not just clothing; they’re pieces of my life story, my experiences, and my journey. Read more>>