in-depth and experimental coverage of the bay area’s arts and cultural scenes
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.”
By David John Chávez, with Alan Quismorio
A longtime pillar of Bay Area theatre looks in the past and hopes for the future.
The Chikahan Company co-founder Alan Quismorio sits down with David John Chávez to unpack the state of theatre-making and the power of Filipino narratives.
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.