Fresh Founder Lev Glazman

Lev Glazman’s obsession with beauty products can be traced back to a single bottle of perfume.

Estée Lauder Makeup Artist Derek Miller

When Derek Miller began pursuing his career as a makeup artist, his only point of reference was his fine art background.

Jessica Eaton

Almost contradictory, she is a photographer focused on that which we cannot see.

Aradhana Seth

Having designed sets for “The Darjeeling Limited” and “The Bourne Supremacy,” Seth is used to working with minutiae, descending upon a space and turning it into something believable, tangible.

“Debris” at VIFF

Pete Clarkson combs the Tofino shorelines for debris and turns the items into art.

“Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World” at VIFF

Breathtaking shots of wildlife, and aerial views, make it easy to understand why its inhabitants are fighting so resiliently to protect it.

“The Devout” at VIFF

Set in an evangelical Christian town on Vancouver Island, the film asks us to check our own beliefs and question spirituality.

Kit and Ace

When Shannon and JJ Wilson were developing their new clothing brand, their idea was, in essence, to enhance something already largely seen as flawless.

“The Sandwich Nazi” at VIFF

Following local deli owner Salam Kahil—a man known as much for his raunchy stories as for his humongous sandwiches—“The Sandwich Nazi” holds nothing back.

Max Mara Whitney Bag

The soft leather bag features ribbing that subtly turns into fine lines—a reference to the Whitney’s steel tie-beamed façade.