Written & Illustrated By: Gabriela Della Corna “Wait, hasn’t that been done already?” (A.K.A. the kiss of death in the creative field.) Maybe I’m being dramatic, but it sure can feel that way. As a graphic designer I am constantly pulling inspiration while desperately trying to avoid producing anything that could be a straight up imitation. It’s scary how fine that line is. But as creatives, we all walk down that path whether we’d like to admit it or not. …
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Have you ever said, “I’m done with the news,” and found yourself glued to a morning segment only moments later? Do you actually get excited when Kellyanne Conway appears on live television? Is Anderson Cooper’s voice your only source of comfort in today’s news frenzy? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, watching the news has you riding an emotional roller coaster. Maybe you are sick and tired of the banter and petty on-air arguments, but it …
David Bowie was a fearless, rock-n-roll revolutionary who was always pushing the boundaries. He passed away in 2016 due to liver cancer, but his legacy and career will no doubt live on and continue to inspire those who reject conformity. If you love David Bowie and haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, Spotify has taken over the Broadway-Lafayette subway station in New York City with a large tribute to the icon. An exhibit that is worth seeing …
Written by: Robin Baudreau The SoDA Academy is a unique opportunity to meet other curious leaders in the industry where it seems no one is afraid to challenge how we can be doing better or trying harder. It’s an intimate setting and the sessions encourage you to break into small groups. Among the group members there are people from all over the world – agencies big and small. I look forward to attending because for me, it’s a little bit like …
Ghetto Film School is an award-winning nonprofit that was founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great American storytellers. Their mission is to identify young talent from local communities and provide them with the access, opportunity and resources to pursue creative careers, always free of charge. In 2015, they launched the Ghetto Film School Roster as a way to help young professionals in the film industry network. On April 17th, I had the opportunity to …
Guy considers Kworq to be his first full time job. Before running his own Creative Production Agency with co-founder Chris Sullivan, Guy worked as a DP and then Director/DP on commercials. Having grown up in South Africa, he made his way to Los Angeles at the end of ‘99, where he went to LA Film School, eventually settling in NYC in ‘02. Guy has an anything can be done approach and questions what’s expected. He believes creativity is about problem …
Some might refer to Chris as a “tech nerd,” but really he is a practiced storyteller with a knack for solving technical problems. Before starting Kworq with co-founder Guy Peires, Chris started production company 903films which was acquired by digital agency Code and Theory. Chris paired his love of storytelling with his love of solving technical challenges by creating his dream job with Kworq. Always a self starter, he’s been an editor, animator, producer, director, programmer, manager, and strategist. His past …
Cassie is from Endicott, NY and went to college at the University at Buffalo which is also located in upstate New York. She loves Tina Fey, dogs, and making things awkward. Since the end of 2017 Cassie has been heading Subatomic TV, which will be a hub of comedy video content produced by Kworq. You can catch her on the subway writing raps in her notebook, at Dunkin Donuts ordering an iced coffee, or people watching during the day in …
When I think Nike shoes, the first two shoes that come to mind are the iconic Air Force 1’s and the timeless Air Jordan 1. Since the 1980’s when both these shoes were first released there have been in-numerous versions created and yet still they remain a staple for shoe lovers everywhere. Now it’s 2018 and Nike decided it was time to reimagine both these styles through a female lens and who better to do it than a group of 14 creative females!
Nike’s goal was to take diverse talents and bring to life new versions of the Air Force 1’s and Air Jordan 1’s. After 4 days of collaboration, the final output was a total of 10 new original redesigned sneakers made specifically for female sneaker heads everywhere. …
Robin is originally from Massachusetts, she moved to NYC on a whim 4 years ago and it turned out to be a pretty good decision. Her favorite food is buffalo wings and she hates bananas. Nicknames at the office include: Bob, Boberino, Bobby Robertson, Arby’s, and Rino (pronounced REE-NO.) What is your role at Kworq? How long have you worked here? Executive Producer. It will be 3 years April 1st! Where were you photographed? Why was that your choice? Popeye’s. …
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