Today's episode features Chicago filmmaker, Addison wright.

Addison is a Chicago native filmmaker and director. From visualization to execution, his goal is to push the culture and change perspectives. Directors like Spike Lee, Hype Williams and Spike Jonze inspired his passion for film. Addison has 7+ years of filmmaking experience and aims to inspire people with his creativity.

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• Website: www.addisonjwright.com
• Instagram: @addisonwright  

 

Episode highlights

• His first dream that was shattered in college
• How he managed to keep his scholarship, despite his setback
• The story of the Hiplet Ballerinas here in Chicago
• The lack of representation in dance
• A story of artists who are frequently criticized by people who also mimic their work!
• A career milestone of Addison’s that quickly met adversity
• The questions Addison asks when facing adversity
• How to stay creative when there’s so much fear
• A humbling reminder all artists need to hear about feeling uncreative 

 

Links 

• Hiplet: Because We Can (film) 
• • Website 
  • Instagram: @hiplet_film

• The Hiplet Ballerinas 

• Website
• Instagram: @hipet_film
• Founder Homer Hans Bryant: @homerhbryant

• The Change.Org petition: Racial Equality in the Ballet World
• #SundaySelfcare video on other people’s opinions

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