An intimate introduction to the heart behind Held Here. Step inside the mind of Mai Nguyen — community strategist, creative storyteller, and founder of Held Here, a human-centered consultancy rooted in storytelling, emotional insight, and intentional connection. In this quiet, reflective video, Mai shares fragments of thought, personal reflections, and her philosophy on what it truly means to build meaningful communities. Filmed in the comfort of her Brooklyn apartment, this conversation invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and feel into the purpose behind the work. Whether you're a brand, organization, or community leader seeking to build with depth and purpose, this is where it begins. Held Here is a consultancy that helps brands and organizations build intentional, emotionally resonant communities through people-first strategies and foundational storytelling. Learn more at: www.heldhere.com In this video: - Why storytelling is central to community-building - The power of emotional resonance in strategy - Personal insights on vulnerability, culture, and connection - The vision behind Held Here ✨ If this resonates, subscribe and follow along for more reflections, case studies, and human-centered community insights. Co-Producer: Jasmine Hope @jasminehope.nyc Filmed by: Kat Castro @yunglilfireball Co-editor: @jasminehope.nyc x @yunglilfireball #HeldHere #MaiNguyen #CommunityStrategy #Storytelling #HumanCenteredDesign #IntentionalCommunity #FoundersStory #CreativeConsultancy #EmotionalResonance

An unknown writer becomes an overnight media sensation when her public throw down with a finance douche goes viral. As the clock ticks on Twinkle Reddy’s 15 minutes of fame, PROBLEMATIC follows her changing relationships with her obnoxious boss, a deranged work rival, her carefree BFF, and most of all — herself. From rage to riches, how far will Twinkle Reddy go? Originally a pilot gaining recognition from Austin Film Festival and Sundance Episodic Lab, PROBLEMATIC has been realized as a short-form 6-episode series from BRIC TV in association with Paradoxic Films. Executive-Produced by, in addition to our creators, Kuye Youngblood, Kecia Élan Cole, and Grace Sin, PROBLEMATIC the digital series was directed by Sushma Khadepaun and stars Deepti Menon, Austin Ku, Usama Siddiquee and Devyn Inez Fusaro. CREATORS/ Pranav Behari, Aditi Natasha Kini, Devyn Inez Fusaro DIRECTOR/ Sushma Khadepaun PRODUCER/ Grace Sin (Paradoxic) EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS/ Kecia Élan Cole, Kuye Youngblood, Devyn Inez Fusaro, Aditi Natasha Kini, Pranav Behari, Grace Sin WRITERS/ Pranav Behari & Aditi Natasha Kini -- WHO WE ARE BRIC TV is Brooklyn’s premier video producer of local news and social justice reporting; music, arts and comedy coverage; Brooklyn documentaries; and original series programming on cable television and online video. BRIC TV works with the most exciting filmmakers in the borough to create bold, groundbreaking new work that’s garnered Emmys, Ippies and Tellys, screened at the Tribeca Film Festival and Sundance all while speaking to the communities we serve. @BRICTV

What Is LayeRhythm? www.layerhythm.org @layerhythm Filmed by Steven Ruggiero, Kash Gaines, MJ Abiva, Gabriel de Jesus. Edited by Steven Ruggiero & Jasmine Hope Veridiano.

Official website: https://to.pbs.org/IL_2024 | #IndieLensPBS Former Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba visits Labay Market: a Grenadian-owned Caribbean grocery store in the “Little Caribbean” area of Brooklyn, NY. The store's proprietor "Big Mac" looms lovingly over the neighborhood and together with other local foodies, Grenada's "island vibe" infuses the spirit of the people and the food. The Grocery List Show | A Little Caribbean Market in Brooklyn | Episode 3 More recipes, episodes and tips: https://to.pbs.org/3qqn1T4 Made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW INDEPENDENT LENS: Independent Lens: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/independentlens Threads: https://www.threads.net/@independentlens X: https://twitter.com/IndependentLens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independenlens YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDUknWztWaLs7motsqGwPg?sub_confirmation=1 #carribeanfood #grenada #brooklyn #nyc The Grocery List Show | from @independentlens Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. Special guests and food enthusiasts join Chrissy to shop for ingredients and cook a favorite family recipe together, celebrating global food traditions over a shared meal. Visit a Filipino grocery store in Chicago, a Grenadian-owned Caribbean grocery store, a halal grocery store, and a Latin American grocery, all in Brooklyn, plus an Italian grocery store in New Jersey, and experience what makes each cuisine unique and delectable. Credits: Executive Producers Carrie Lozano Lois Vossen Royd Chung Stephen Gong Donald Young Director and Executive Producer Emily Strong Producer Diane Quon Hosted by Chrissy Camba Field Producer Grace Sin Editor Brent Bandemer Director of Photography Sebastián Pinzón-Silva B Camera Operator Sam Paakonnen Sound Avantika Nimbalker Music by Noah MacNeil Senior Manager, Short-Form Content Pamela Torno Supervising Producer Susan Cohen Post Production Supervisor Raul Mendez Production Coordinator Johnny Alvarez Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer John Wong Colorist David Torcivia Motion Graphics and Animation Jesse Kerman Featuring McDonald "Big Mac" Romain Griere Bowen Kenya Cummings Onicka Rubin Shelley Worrell Camera Assistant Anh Vu BTS Photographer Sam Paakonnen Musicians Julian Litwack (guitar) Noah MacNeil (piano) Kana Miyamoto (flute) Diego Ramírez (drums) Justin Swiney (drums) Music Mixing and Mastering Sanche Ramírez Production Assistants Terry Kenard Barnes Mark Claudio Assistant Editor Jasmine Veridiano Location Labay Market Little CaribBeing Legal Counsel Holland and Knight Fair Use Counsel Brandon Butler Nick Crovo Peter Jaszi Sunny Taylor Bookkeeping Tracy Keller Website Design Julia Martin New York Arts Program Intern Thu "Pallavi" Ahn Tran QuonCo Productions Intern Avery Bartley Archival Materials Courtesy of Grub Street Huge Galdones The Patch The Romain Family Insurance Film Emporium Camera Rental LVR Rental Music Musicbed Maps Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, used under the Open Database License (ODbL). More information at www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. Special Thanks Alex Campbell Aiyoung Choi Lawson Chong Christine Connor Hedva Goldschmidt Alana Hauser Ji Kang Lily Kaplan Catherine Kelly Dahee Kim Kyrha Lever Julia Martin Dan Matthews Lindsey Megrue Amanda Muscat Arlen Parsa Michael Pollock Dan Protess Simon Pulman David, Chris, Sarah, Rachel and Kasey Quon Donald Romain Donna Romain Sonia Romain Tita Romain Rachel Steinman The Strong Family Ben Watkins Ron and Mary Waxell Jacquelyn Wells Jason Wishnow Independent Lens Short-Form Funding Provided by: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Acton Family Giving John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Ford Foundation Park Foundation Wyncote Foundation National Endowment for the Arts THE GROCERY LIST SHOW is a co-production of Oyster Films, LLC, Independent Television Service (ITVS), and The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), with funding provided by the Corporation For Public Broadcasting (CPB). This program was produced by Oyster Films, LLC, which is solely responsible for its content. © 2025 Oyster Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Here's the behind the scenes of the creative journey of developing FLOW STATE, a dance visual that explores movement, choreography, and artistic expression. This mini documentary offers an intimate look at our rehearsal space, creative process and interviews of the crew and dancers. Discover how instinct, intention, and collaboration come together to bring this piece to life. - Filmed by Hannah Tran @hannnahtran - Edited by Jasmine Hope Veridiano @jasminehope.nyc #behindthescenes#Dancefilm #Documentary

Official website: https://to.pbs.org/IL_2024 | #IndieLensPBS Mrs. Masoud is the matriarch and co-founder of Balady Halal Market in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge. Chrissy Camba joins the family to celebrate generational legacy by preparing a favorite Jordanian and Palestinian dish, mansaf: a luscious lamb and yogurt meal often enjoyed communally. The Grocery List Show | Halal Grocery in Brooklyn | Episode 2 More recipes, episodes and tips: https://to.pbs.org/3qqn1T4 Made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW INDEPENDENT LENS: Independent Lens: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/independentlens Threads: https://www.threads.net/@independentlens X: https://twitter.com/IndependentLens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independenlens YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDUknWztWaLs7motsqGwPg?sub_confirmation=1 #halalfood #middleeasternfood #lambrecipe #brooklyn The Grocery List Show | from @independentlens Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. Special guests and food enthusiasts join Chrissy to shop for ingredients and cook a favorite family recipe together, celebrating global food traditions over a shared meal. Visit a Filipino grocery store in Chicago, a Grenadian-owned Caribbean grocery store, a halal grocery store, and a Latin American grocery, all in Brooklyn, plus an Italian grocery store in New Jersey, and experience what makes each cuisine unique and delectable. Credits: Executive Producers Carrie Lozano Lois Vossen Royd Chung Stephen Gong Donald Young Director and Executive Producer Emily Strong Producer Diane Quon Hosted by Chrissy Camba Field Producer Grace Sin Senior Manager, Short-Form Content Pamela Torno Supervising Producer Susan Cohen Post Production Supervisor Raul Mendez Production Coordinator Johnny Alvarez Editor Brent Bandemer Director of Photography Sebastián Pinzón-Silva B Camera Operator Sam Paakonnen Sound Avantika Nimbalker Emily Strong Music by Noah MacNeil Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer John Wong Colorist David Torcivia Motion Graphics and Animation Jesse Kerman Featuring Abraham Masoud Essa Masoud Ferial Masoud Mosa Masoud Camera Assistant Mehul Vadher BTS Photographer Sam Paakonnen Musicians Julian Litwack (guitar) Noah MacNeil (piano) Kana Miyamoto (flute) Diego Ramírez (drums) Justin Swiney (drums) Music Mixing and Mastering Sanche Ramírez Production Assistants Terry Kenard Barnes Mark Claudio Richard Sin Assistant Editor Jasmine Veridiano Location Balady Halal Foods Legal Counsel Holland and Knight Fair Use Counsel Brandon Butler Nick Crovo Peter Jaszi Sunny Taylor Bookkeeping Tracy Keller Website Design Julia Martin New York Arts Program Intern Thu "Pallavi" Ahn Tran QuonCo Productions Intern Avery Bartley Archival Materials Courtesy of The Brooklyn Paper Grub Street Huge Galdones The Masoud Family The Patch Steven Schnibbe Insurance Film Emporium Camera Rental LVR Rental Music Musicbed Maps Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, used under the Open Database License (ODbL). More information at www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. Special Thanks Alex Campbell Aiyoung Choi Lawson Chong Christine Connor Hedva Goldschmidt Alana Hauser Lily Kaplan Catherine Kelly Dahee Kim Kyrha Lever Julia Martin The Masoud Family Dan Matthews Lindsey Megrue Amanda Muscat Arlen Parsa Michael Pollock Dan Protess Simon Pulman David, Chris, Sarah, Rachel and Kasey Quon Rachel Steinman The Strong Family Ben Watkins Ron and Mary Waxell Jacquelyn Wells Jason Wishnow Independent Lens Short-Form Funding Provided by: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Acton Family Giving John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Ford Foundation Park Foundation Wyncote Foundation National Endowment for the Arts THE GROCERY LIST SHOW is a co-production of Oyster Films, LLC, Independent Television Service (ITVS), and The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This program was produced by Oyster Films, LLC, which is solely responsible for its content. © 2025 Oyster Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

"MAARTE" is a docuseries following a dynamic group of femme-identifying Filipinx individuals who are trailblazers in art, activism, and social empowerment. "MAARTE" is a movement to paint a richer, more inclusive portrait of Pinay experiences that transcends the boundaries of traditional narratives. Created & Directed by Roxanne Lim PREMIERES MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 Join us for Maarte Mondays!

A Teacher Leader Corps (TLC) is a team of forward-thinking educators who advocate the use of technology to enrich learning experiences. Through the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools partnership, the TLC has helped build a culture of collaboration at OHS.