The Maestro

By Julius Ernesto Rea, with Austin Dean Ashford

Substrate Arts co-founder Julius Rea sits down with As the 2024 Artist-in-residence at Z Space in San Francisco, the critically-acclaimed Austin Dean Ashford shares his philosophy behind his art making.

A Full Circle

By Julius Rea, with H.P. Mendoza

The poetic prince of SF independent film paints the picture of his illuminating career trajectory.

Substrate Arts co-founder Julius Rea spoke onstage with San Francisco-based filmmaker H.P. Mendoza as he tours his newest film, “The Secret Art of Human Flight.”

A Spaceship, A Vessel, A Portal

By Julius Rea, with with Michael Arcega, Paolo Asuncion & Rachel Lastimosa

An American-mad motorcycle transforms into a healing container for Filipino lives.

Substrate interviews the creators behind TNT Traysikel, a mobile installation uplifting history, shared grief, and collective joy.