Welcome to the first season of Downtown DNA. Come with us as we explore downtown Los Angeles — one of the world’s most creative communities — through conversations with its innovators, entrepreneurs and artists.Who are we? We’re DTLA Film Festival, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable arts organization, dedicated to presenting diversity in film and video through an annual film festival and related cultural events.Why are we podcasting? Like you, we’re fascinated by downtown Los Angeles — the historic core of the Film Capital of the World and the city’s new creative nexus. During the past decade of producing public events in DTLA we’ve come to know many of our like-minded stakeholders. Now, we’d like to share some of their stories with you.Like what you hear or have a suggestion for an interview next season? We’re all ears. Please send us a note with your thoughts to info@dtlaff.com And thank you for listening.
Brigham has been writing about downtown Los Angeles for the past decade in his popular blog DTLA Rising (de rigueur reading for anyone wanting to know what’s really happening in DTLA).
As director of engagement for ICLA (Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles), Asuka is constantly interacting with the DTLA’s diverse artistic community and beyond.
Collette is the Chief Education Officer for Inner-City Arts a unique providing arts education to underserved youth in DTLA and surrounding communities.
Melody is an award-winning cinematographer and director, specializing in social justice documentaries.
As the general manager of Smorgasburg Los Angeles, the city’s largest outdoor food market, Zach has his finger on the pulse of L.A. world-famous food scene
Dan heads up external affairs for Para Los Ninos, founded on DTLA’s Skid Row in 1980 “so that no child would be left behind” when it comes to early education.
Patty is the founder and president of Hija de tu Madre, a product line celebrating Latina and Latin X culture through clothing and accessories.
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