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Exclusive Excerpt: Read the First Pages of “Under The Alien Skin”
In a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, an abandoned child, Brus, grows up moving through different homes, facing pain, loss, and a darkness within himself. A secret agency rescues him from prison and trains him for an extraordinary mission: to fight a mysterious threat that seems to come from space.
Indie Film Spotlight: A Long Road to Tao
A film project is not a straight path... Even though Hollywood tells you that there are set rules on how to make a film, there actually aren’t any. For those who can work inside the gray area, this works fine because we define the rules ourselves.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Elijah Rain
San Diego artist Elijah Rain specializes in intricate sacred geometry and dotwork. In this Q&A, he discusses starting his tattoo career at 29, the crossover between music and ink, and managing the pressure of permanence.
Artist Spotlight: Lisa Widener
Tucson artist Lisa Widener shares her shift from rigid perfectionism to "abstracted realism." She discusses overcoming the guilt of using tools, finding permission to experiment, and why easier doesn't mean less "real."
Indie Film Spotlight: LOAFERS
Director Zach Schnitzer shares the story behind LOAFERS, a micro-budget feature shot in 11 days. He discusses the "post-grad haze," mumblecore inspiration, and capturing the honest reality of life at 23.
Storyteller Spotlight: Mara Blake
In this spotlight, Mara opens up about how growing up with Star Trek shaped her view on inclusivity and shares an exclusive look at The Tensins—her first venture into contemporary romance. It’s a story about two strong people with past pain coming together to heal, starting with a chance encounter in a deluge.