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An estranged meditator falls into a liquid dreamscape, discovering himself in absolution.
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The next installment of Adam Hans’ poetic short film series which began in 2018, his early days as an independent writer and director. With no budget or experience, he took the advice of a friend to combine his poetry with visual montages, which he began using to grow new skills in short storytelling.
“PORTALS” seeks to embody the inexplicable understanding of self, to discover who you are and who you can be. It takes relative influences from the director’s cultural exposure to Vedanta, and the philosophical concepts of oneness and inner potential.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Writer & Director
Adam Hans is a film and video director born and raised in Queens, New York, who pursues the evolution of media as an ever changing art form.
Since 2016, he has delivered a wide range of content, including ads, short films, music videos, and shows, alongside a lesser known passion for writing and poetry.
Under his current label, Made in Queens, launched in 2019, his work employs raw cinematic elements for simple music videos from a diverse palette of artists.
Cinematographer
& Composer
Haku Leaf is a full time artist who’s roots start in sound. He’s an upcoming musician, audio engineer, cinematographer, and best known as the founder of the annual Bonfire: Music & Arts Festival in NYC.
Haku breathes life into PORTALS, lending his eyes and ears to combine sound and sight in a melodic masterpiece.
Assistant Director
Erick Gonz is a creative director and dedicated storyteller who loves the medium of media. He’s worked on various projects and productions of all sizes, paving a way for himself as a visual artist.
Make-up Artist
Kristal Gonzalez is painter, nails technician and designer with a keen eye for beautiful aesthetics. Kristal and Adam have been experimenting with a blue skin-paint concept since high school, finally bringing it to life in PORTALS.
Production Assistant
Jonemil Anthony is a developing set hand and creative mind exploring the field of filmmaking to express greater stories that must be told.
Photographer
Deon Chambers, the infamous rapper, celebrity photographer and creative director comes on set to deliver incredible behind the scenes coverage.
Violist
Amirah Stewart is a violist, educator and member of the Compound Quartet, an orchestra band based in NYC.
Trumpeter
Jon Shillingford is a Jazz musician and composer who frequents the stages of clubs throughout the big city.