Detox

2019 Submission
Written By Justin Merino

The story signifies the co-existence of two parallel worlds: 
MANKIND and NATURE. The film is focused on the contrasting aspects of pollution that the fashion industry engenders. Nature and Mankind walk parallely yet are deeply intertwined. Both of them go through excruciating pain. Also, the pain incurred by one is felt by the other. It’s in the inherent nature of ‘nature’ to give back. The narration beautifully encapsulates dominance of the nature which helps in bringing everything to its original raw state – ‘the untouched beauty’ 

Neel Sawant

Neel Sawant is a film student presently completing his Master of Arts in Film and Television at SCAD. Having completed his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Neel began making vine videos on Instagram that not only introduced him into the world of storytelling but also got him a job at a reputed advertising agency where he continued to work for 2 years, as a DP and editor. He also got familiar with graphic design and 2D animations while he worked at the agency. At this point in time, he decided to move his roots from the science field into arts, and hence went ahead to pursue his education at a film school. Having the main focus on being a DP, he also has an interest in being a director. DETOX is Neel’s first directing project.

The unique L.A. Fashion Festival content was created by SCAD School of Fashion students in collaboration with students from the award-winning SCAD film and television program. SCAD School of Fashion is comprised of degree programs including accessory design, business of beauty and fragrance, fashion, fibers, jewelry, fashion marketing and management (FASM) and luxury fashion management (LXFM). SCAD School of Entertainment Arts encompasses degree programs including film and television, sound design and performing arts. Cutting-edge resources and equipment combined with an experienced, acclaimed faculty facilitate student development to create tomorrow’s entertainment industry leaders. SCAD has long been a destination for international luminaries across disciplines to connect with emerging talent. The university provides these visits as opportunities to celebrate remarkable work and unprecedented careers. FASM and LXFM students lead the art direction, story and production design of this unique content, in tandem with film students’ technical expertise and conceptual cognition. See the L.A. Fashion Festival …as only SCAD can.

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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