You're a Filmmaker, You're an Artist Zine
MOONPLAY CINEMA RELEASES ITS FIRST CINEMA-LITERARY ZINE!
You’re a Filmmaker, You’re an Artist intersects the collective chronicles, struggles, and triumphs of artists working in today’s independent filmmaking scene. Each contributing voice is a window into sustaining a creative life and increasing visibility and space for gender diversity in filmmaking.
“When I first began identifying as an artist, I felt freer as a filmmaker. This is why I organized the publication of this zine,” said Jes Reyes, lead editor. “I am just one voice of many contributing to this zine. We want others, too, to see themselves as film directors who can make films, no matter what, no matter if they are underrepresented within the community and industry. This collection of articles is for them.”
Published Artists include: Atlas O Phoenix, Becca Rieckmann, Bhavana, Goparaju, Cheza Willis, Hannah Hayes, Jes Reyes, Jordan Saint James, Kelly Kerr, Kiera Faber, Lanese Love, Lela Lucía, Lilan Yang, Maribeth Romslo, Natalia Rocafuerte, Sabrina Ford, Siatta Sepha, Simone LeClaire, Tempest Creation, Valérie Déus, Victor Kirksey-Brown
Lead editor: Jes Reyes
Copy editor: Finn Odum
Design & book layout: allison anne
Cover: Maribeth Romslo photographed by Spencer Nelson
Full-color book measuring 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Release date: April 10, 2024 during CANDID, a set of events celebrating the release of the zine (last image of Jes Reyes presenting on its formation).
$18 (includes shipping)