On Your Radar

Olivier Theurillat

Olivier Theurillat discusses stories of friendship, including his experience making a 2nd year film in Saudi Arabia with his friend and fellow classmate Raed Alsemari.

Ninna Pálma

Ninna Pálma tells us about being inspired by death and growing up in Iceland.

Ciarán Maginn

Ciarán Maginn talks about an ever-changing Dublin, the stories from his childhood that are inspiring him, and loving Grad Film.

Rashad Frett

Rashad Frett paints a picture of both of his homes and all the moments in his life that led him to pursue filmmaking.

Alexander Etseyatse

Alexander Etseyatse talks about wanting to tell the stories that never get told and his home close by.

Kayla Arend

Kayla Arend paints us a picture of what it's like in the land of 10,000 lakes and talks about filmmaking as the main constant in her life.

Yi Tang

Yi Tang recounts her adventurous path to becoming a filmmaker.

Aditi Mody

Aditi Mody describes the vivaciousness of Mumbai and the documentary films that moved her.

Ashley Deckman

Ashley Deckman talks of her hometown Annapolis and childhood performances that grew into something more.

Ashley Alexander

Ashley Alexander talks about her amazing collaborations at Tisch and keeping a global perspective as a screenwriter

Haley Anderson

Haley Anderson discusses shooting in the South and her favorite filmmakers: her classmates.

Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir

Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir describes the breathtaking stillness of a 5:00 AM magic hour in Iceland, her newborn daughter, and the deep friendships she has found on the 10th Floor of Tisch.

Beier Zhong

Beier shares his deep appreciation for the films of Tsai Ming-liang.

Francesca Mirabella

Francesca talks about growing up in NYC in the 80's & 90's, her amazing summer road trip across the US, and her love for fellow Grad Film students.

Jamie Dack

Jamie talks about her family-themed script research including a recently unearthed VHS tape her parents shot of her on the day she was born.

Raven Jackson

Raven discusses summer fireflies in Tennessee, her passion for details, and love for shooting on film.

Omar Antonio Iturriaga

Omar Antonio Iturriaga engages us with his interest in "magical realism, surrealism and minimalist portrayals of everyday life."

Lasse Tolboll

Lasse paints a picture of his hometown in Denmark, discusses using music as a vehicle for cinematography, and shares his insights on directing.

Jeff Verlanic

Jeff, fresh off his 2nd year shoot in Montana - energetically flows with lyrical perceptions of his hometown and favorite filmmakers.

Chuko Esiri

Chuko gives us a colorful glimpse of Nigeria, discusses what classical literature has taught him about filmmaking, and shares his insight on the importance of letting imagination fuel his work.

Elizabeth transports us to a space of contemplation on the relationship between inner life and outer environment; details her appreciation for those who cut through dominant mediated narratives; and shares her experience growing up in a family of artists.

Laura Valladao

Laura discusses her visceral process of shooting, shares fun clips from growing up in the Bay Area, and gives a shout out to the Grad Film directors who have challenged her to grow.

Tony Koros

Tony entertains us with woven portraits from Nairobi, and discusses his rich learning process at Grad Film.

Karishma Dube

Karishma discusses growing up in the Himalayan foothills and finding inspiration from afar.

Joshua Foster

Joshua discusses the richness and complexities of the South, how he gets inspiration from his daughter, and his talented classmate collaborators at Tisch.

Samuel Grandchamp

Samuel discusses growing up in multicultural Switzerland, his directorial influences, and going back home to shoot in the Swiss Alps.

Woonjae Park

Woonjae discusses finding friendship, love and support at Grad Film.

Thati Peele

Thati talks about growing up in South Africa and drawing inspiration from the world around her.

Blair McClendon & Harry Cepka

Grad Film's dynamic duo, Harry & Blair, discuss their respect for artists who work rigorously no matter what their means are.

Myrsini Aristidou

Myrsini discusses growing up on an island, her mentor for life, and the relationship between memory, abstraction and time.

Aimee Schaefer

Aimee discusses the exciting possibilities for virtual reality development and interdepartmental collaborations across NYU.

Sarra Alshehhi

Sarra shares her childhood daydreams growing up in the U.A.E, and discusses coming full-circle with the acceptance of her first year film at the Dubai International Film Festival.

Ashish Ravinran

Ashish discusses his love of writing and finding inspiration in historical figures.

Lydia Chammas

Lydia talks poetry, the 1970's, and growing up culturally French in DC.

Jovan James

Jovan discusses his hometown, Baltimore, and shares his inspirations.

Mamadou Dia

Mamadou talks about African cinema and growing up in Senegal.

Stephanie Bollag

Stephanie discusses Jerry Weintraub, Edgar Degas, and the best editing advice she ever got.

Layla Jian Luo

Layla Jian talks about 3-D filmmaking and the beautiful community she's found at Tisch.

Elegance Bratton

Elegance Bratton inspires us by sharing his passions and upbringing.

Chenyi Zhuge

Chenyi Zhuge talks about growing up in a Hobbit-like land and how Chinese policy is inspiring his films.

Kristin Kouke

Kristin Kouke discusses repairing her grandfather's camera and filmmaking in her native Hawai'i.

Nagham Osman

Nagham Osman tells us about the writers inspiring her and her childhood in Dubai.

Molly Gandour

Molly Gandour talks about the magic of a great film crew, growing up in the Midwest, and the surreal world we're living in.

Laurel Parmet

Laurel Parmet discusses finding her voice at Grad Film and the photographers inspiring her right now.

Kevin Vu

Kevin discusses otherworldly images and the perception-altering atmosphere at Tisch.

Steven Brickhouse

Steven Brickhouse discusses the secrets of the Bronx and being inspired by the people around him.

Abbesi Akhamie

Abbesi Akhamie writes about her Nigerian-American heritage, and filmmaking as a life-long experience.

Marian Mathias

Marian Mathias intrigues us with an old international thesaurus, and discusses how Grad Film has expanded her thinking.

David Stein

David Stein discusses the architecture of film, and his obsession with the places in our lives where politics meet the personal.

Lin Que Ayoung

Lin Que Ayoung discusses humanity's fascination with fear and finding her her own voice at Tisch.

Mary Evangelista

Mary talks about escaping mall culture and finding inspiration from Riot Grrrls.

Daliso Leslie

Daliso Leslie discusses practicing patience when filming faces, and feeling most alive in bodies of natural water.

Kevin Wilson

Kevin Wilson tells us about his rich childhood growing up in "The Bull City", his numerous inspirations, and what brought him to Grad Film.

Alan Wu

Alan Wu discusses the fruits of artistic discipline and his enjoyment collaborating with fellow students at Grad Film.

Jack Kendrick

Jack Kendrick discusses the changing landscape of New York City and the universality of the midlife crisis.

Ines Gowland

Ines Gowland talks about immersing herself in the director's world when collaborating as a cinematographer.

Jordan Nikolic

Jordan Nikolic shares his interest in the people on the margins of society.

Prashanth Kamalakanthan

Prashanth Kamalakanthan ponders dreams, memories, identity, paradoxes and "reality realer than the real.”

Rebecca Martos

Rebecca Martos discusses the differences between Phoenix and New York, and how technology is impacting society.

Swetha Regunathan

Swetha Regunathan ponders the constant changes of consciousness and her belief in poetry.

Louis (Hang) Yin

Louis (Hang) Yin discusses Kubrick and always wanting things we can't have.

Silvio Canihuante Fernández

Silvio Canihuante Fernández talks about the need for artists to address all emotions, even the hard ones.

Gabriel Bier Gislason

Gabriel Bier Gislason describes the two vibrant cities he's from and his myriad of inspirations.

Sontenish Myers

Sontenish Myers talks about returning to her first love, sci-fi/fantasy, and how studying at Grad Film is akin to training for the Olympics.

Kirsten Riccardi

Kirsten Riccardi talks about the communal excitement during production and the small yet vast things that make up home.

Elizabeth Charles

Elizabeth Charles talks about creating compelling multicultural content and the melting pot that is her home.

Brandon Laventure

Brandon Laventure explains his complex hometown in Michigan and the joy of being able to work with his brother at Grad Film.

Emilija Gašić

Emilija Gašić paints a vivid picture of the legends that mystify her home in Serbia and reflects on the tight-knit Grad Film community.

Olumuyiwa Baker

Discover Olumuyiwa Baker's suburban upbringing in College Park, Georgia and the shows that are currently inspiring him.

Izik Alequin

Find out how Izik Alequin's passion for designing his own games and toys as a child in Illinois has helped his craft in film now.

Evan Dale Karg

Evan Karg shares his path navigating his queer identity within his Christian upbringing and the terrifying movies that continue to inspire him.

Moxie Peng

Learn how the community in Moxie Peng's hometown in Hunan, China have inspired his work and how his second home of NYC has helped him find his voice.

Andrea Vaca

Andrea Vaca discusses how New York, Quito and Grad Film have shaped her growth.

Lucas Villamarim

Lucas Villamarim paints a picture of his many homes and shares how people with different beliefs inspire his work.

Alexander Wiske

Alexander Wiske discusses the fun of screening his film in public and the nurturing environment he was raised in.

David Moragas

David Moragas tells us about being inspired by Léos Carax and growing up in a tiny Catalonian town.

Kevin Wang

Kevin Wang dissects what it means to come from several places, and gives a shout out to Professor Mick Casale.

Ian Barling

Ian Barling describes the mystique of his hometown, Atlantic City, and gives a big shout out to his mom.

Molly Gillis

Third-year student Molly Gillis discusses people, music, shows and a humbling social experience - all of which have been inspiring her work.

Kristian King

As a biologist-turned-filmmaker, third-year student Kristian King gives thanks to her supportive family and discusses the shows that she loves.

Farida Zahran

Third-year student Farida Zahran contemplates the complex meaning of "home" and the art of New York City encounters.

Grant Hyun

Third-year student Grant Hyun discusses what he has learned from his documentary on wrestler New Jack and the lifelong friends he has made at Grad Film.

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