Presenting the kick ass class of Young Guns 22
It’s a kick-ass class. Young Guns 22 is topping the charts in creativity. But are you even surprised? Of course, not. If you’re new here, let me catch you up. Young Guns is a community of incredibly talented individuals – think amazing cinematographers, animators, illustrators, photographers, designers, and directors – and a new class of winners is chosen by an expert jury every year. This year we have 33 winners and among them, we have some very new, very exciting titles to unveil – an Architectural Designer, Composer, Stage & Show Designer, and Colorist.
We interviewed the winners so we could share their prowess with you. And if you’re a NYC local you can snag a ticket to the official YG22 Party at Sony Hall on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, where you will have the chance to meet and greet them.
Young Guns continue to dominate the creative industry, so we’re happily presenting you with the kick-ass class of Young Guns 22.
Dante Pasquinelli
Colorist, Ethos Studio
Based:
Los Angeles, CA
Hometown:
San Francisco, CA
What were your original impressions of the Young Guns competition, award, and community?
I learned about Young Guns last year through a friend and coworker who was a previous winner. YG is an unique award in our industry that focuses on artistic merit.
How did you end up in the creative field anyways?
I knew I wanted to work in film, but was not quite sure where it would take me. Without any formal training I was lucky enough to be surrounded by people willing to give me a chance. From there it was a lot of self teaching and learning through doing.
“Without any formal training I was lucky enough to be surrounded by people willing to give me a chance. From there it was a lot of self teaching and learning through doing.”
Congrats on the YG win! Why did you decide to enter this year?
Maybe not now or never, but at least soon or never. Having just turned 29 it felt like the right time to submit.
You only get to submit six projects that embody you and your talent. So, how did you decide which pieces were good enough to make the cut?
The six projects I submitted have stuck with me throughout my career.
What was your reaction when you discovered that you won?
It was such an honor to hear I had been selected. I remember James, our company founder, calling me to tell me the news. He was at a dinner or something so he was whispering excitedly, a memorable moment for sure.
How does your current home inspire your creativity as an artist?
LA is a creative center - I am surrounded by incredible filmmakers, artists, and designers at all times. My team at Ethos also constantly pushes me creatively.
Now that you’re a part of the Young Guns community, are there any past winners you look up to and admire?
I’ve actually had the chance to work with some of my favorite YG winners - Zhang and Knight (YG21), an incredible director duo in the UK. Their work is so unique and has such an emphasis on color!
Name a dream project that you have yet to fulfill — maybe Young Guns will propel you in that direction!
Ah, too many to list. But I would love to continue to push more into the feature film world.
Will we see you at the YG22 party in NYC in November?
Yes!
Come party with us and celebrate the class of Young Guns 22 on Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 PM, at Sony Hall in NYC!
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