Dhoua Vue is a young talented storyteller who is dedicated to creating short films about her life and real life situations that affect young people. Dhoua was born into In Progress and is 3rd generation Hmong and 2nd generation filmmaker.  She tells her story of what it means to be an In Progress artist. 

Mickies Kiros is a passionate creative writer and storyteller who is dedicated to capturing his unique perspective on the world through words. Always seeking inspiration in his surroundings, he is actively honing his skills in story and narrative writing. His commitment to developing his craft has led him to attend multiple writing workshops and to study and draw from all forms of art, while building connections with fellow creatives and writers throughout the Twin Cities.

Morgen Arguelles shares her story as a developing artist, the making of her film 4600 Children, and her work as a curator for In Progress's Studio 110 in Crookston Minnesota. 

Masyn Arguelles has been an active In Progress artists since they were the age of 11.  Masyn is a photographer and writer and presents in this interview how she first recognized her talent as a writer.  In their own words:  "On my own time, I write a lot. It is usually poetry/spoken word. It may not be considered deep poetry, but it’s something I enjoy.  Once Masyn graduates high school, they are considering a career in the military.  

McKinna Amiot participated in our summer Storytellers Project at Studio 110 in Crookston.  She has a deep love of nature and photography.   

Kao Choua got her start with In Progress around 2007.  She became a documentary filmmaker and founder of the Qhia Dab Neeg Flim Festival while working for In Progress.  She now lives in northern California but continues to check in with us with dreams of bring back the Qhia Dab Film Festival in 2025.