Becoming

2024 Submission
Written By Justin Merino

Two sisters, Lucinda and Mary, dream of shedding their skin and becoming lizards, only to find themselves tricked by the very idol they strive to be. In association with California Dirt (a Los Angeles based jewelry company), Becoming utilizes this allegory to explore themes of women's relationship with society. As women, we are led to believe that we have to look a certain way by the world around us. However when we strive to become that societal idol in order to be respected, praised, or listened to, we can either put our life on the line or be told we are vain and care too much. Or in other words, women can be devoured by society! Chomp!

Amrita Li Newton

Predominantly an actress, "Becoming" is Amrita's directorial film debut! Recently, she started a production company with lifelong best friend Elena Wasserman named Hi Dad Productions and has been organizing and acting in found-theater plays in her home for the last two years. She would like to thank Thruline Entertainment, Taylor Bright, Frankie Shaw, and Petra Michel for all their support!

Justin Merino

justin raymond merino founded kulturspace on a strong philosophy of collaboration and a belief that enriching our world with artistic, cultural and innovative visions can be done collectively, free from the limitations of a traditional brick-and-mortar operation.

over fifteen years of wide ranging international experience in management, design and cultural environments has gifted justin the skills needed to bring together the talents of creative professionals and designers.  most recently he cofounded the berlin student film festival (bsff) to spread the vision of inclusion and provide a platform to rising talents.

justin’s education is just as comprehensive. he completed business management studies at coc, a degree in design and visual communications from the university of pennsylvania, and in film & cinema from the university of london. he also studied project management at pinnacle p.d., exhibition design at node’s center for curatorial studies, and has participated in numerous educational programmes at the museum of modern art in new york. 

as a creative consultant justin has worked with mercedes-benz, deutsche telekom, adidas, dr. oetker, victorinox and others to harness and foster the force behind designers, strategists and creatives.  through a series of workshops and one and one support justin coaches berlin creative freelancers on how to navigate their career, develop a portfolio, build a client base as well as how to market and brand themselves. these days justin travels between berlin, tel aviv and his native los angeles developing kulturspace’s & bsff’s international presence, working with creative individuals and organisations to bring ideas to life.

http://www.kulturspace.com
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