Interview Archives - substrate arts

A Conversation with Jeffrey Lo

By David John Chávez, with Jeffrey Lo

Substrate Arts co-founder David John Chávez sits with Bay Area theater maker Jeffery Lo about his career and the state of local arts producing.

Mission Possible

Cyanotype photo of the curved MUNI train tracks at 24th aat Chattanooga. Superimposed over the image is a graphic of a curved strip of 35mm film. White all-caps letters read MISSION POSSIBLE

By Nicole Gluckstern

Mission District Filmmakers Mike Kuchar, Maria “M” Judice and Naomi Garcia Pasmanick are keeping the DIY spirit alive.

Representing three generations of filmmaking, these three artists have carved out their own creative niches; each one embodying a neighborhood that embraces its original thinkers and gives them the space to manifest their own liberation.

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.

Crafting a Narrative Inside & Out

A cream-colored background with a white triangle inside of it, off-center, and green patterned lines resembling a scaffolding. Text in green reads Crafting A Narrative Inside & Out

By David John Chávez, with Sean San José

As part of Substrate Arts’ Launch Party held at Magic Theatre in June 2023, Substrate Arts co-founder David John Chávez spoke with Sean San José, artistic director of Magic Theatre and co-founder of Campo Santo.

Sweet Heartache Landscape

By Hiya Swanhuyser, with Yea-Ming Chen

As part of Substrate Arts’ Launch Party held at Magic Theatre in June 2023, Substrate Arts co-founder Hiya Swanhuyser spoke onstage with songwriter, composer, and actor Yea-Ming Chen.