Finally Focused NY to LA: Episode 1 Paulette Agnes Ang
“In general, life is a gift invaluable and if you share that view everything you create is worthwhile… ” – Director Paulette Agnes Ang
We caught wind of Paulette Agnes Ang and her work after watching the video for Princess Nokia’s track “Balenciaga.” The continuous shot. The intensity of each frame. And the overall creativity of the project is what caught our eye.
We had to hit her up and tap into the mind of the young director in order to grasp a better understanding of her work. And this first episode of Finally Focused NY to LA is a direct representation of that.
Already making a name for herself the Thai, Puerto Rican, Italian and French director, has worked with artists and brands ranging from Joey Bada$$ to Versace.
Not to mention her grind doing non-biased reporting on social, scientific, political, and cultural occurrences for Getty Images.
With nearly a decade’s worth of work, the multi-faceted creative’s journey is definitely one worth documenting.
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Paulette Agnes Ang and her creative journey
Starting her creative journey as a production assistant in 2011 Paulette took hold of every opportunity presented to her. She would tap into her directing talents for the first time after linking up with 88 Palms to create a video.
While shooting, by chance, she was recruited by a managing director at an agency that represented directors. It was at that moment Paulette said, “That this was something that not only felt natural for me but unknown and rich in exploration.”
Merging her skills as a painter and an artist Paulette’s work became more than valuable. For her, “film and video are forms of communication and they are conversations that you have with the viewer through your work.”
Additionally, they are conversations you have with the artists through their work and a conversation with yourself. Using her love of non-practical lights to create an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they are in an altered state.
“I think because I am not very ‘film literate’ I get most of my inspiration from paintings and the art world…”
At this point in her career, she is open to learning even more from collaborative experiences. Paulette’s advice to up-and-coming creatives…
“Be open to experiences and opportunities and be curious when you are in them. Challenging your perspective is how you can go deeper in what you are doing and learn about yourself and what surronds you.”
On the preface of greatness, let’s keep our fingers crossed for the visionary inspiring the next-gen of directors as she is nominated in three categories at the 2020 Berlin Commercial Festival.
“Life is a gift.”
Shoutout The Squad
Production
Director: Jesse Vargas
Executive Producer: Claude J. Easy
Creative Director: Paulette Agnes Ang
Director of Photography: Ilya Shnitser
Edited by: Jesse Vargas
Art Assistant: Esmee Liu
Colorist: Elias Nousiopolous
Color Provider: Evan Bauer
Color House: The Mill
The Music
“Figura” – written and produced by Giacomo Favaron
“Ritmo Elegante”- written and produced by Marco Shuttle
“The Tropical Year” – written and produced by Alessandro Adriani