"My Own Private Idaho" is a cine inspired photographic expose of New York Cities hottest young rising filmmakers.

Concept
The idea for this project came out from my continued interest and influence films such as Taxi Driver and anything by David Lynch have had on the way I see the world.

It was the amazing variety of locations that had led me to this city, from my first visit to New York back in the early 90's. I fell in love with the gritty urban landscape I had only before experienced in countless cinemas sitting transfixed to all those films telling tales of this extraordinary city.

Locating to the city in 2003 living in the east village being exposed to film crews around every second corner- it hit me. hey here are groups of people doing what they love out on the streets everyday.

It was now my time to get involved, by turning the spotlight 180 degrees in the direction of those behind the camera. Making those talented creatives the star of my show.

Process
I posted a listing on a industry website here in the city requesting young filmmakers to submit reels and resumes and then I started the slow selection process. Once I worked out who I wanted to feature, who by the way had to be New York based, it was time to start planning the actual shoots.

I asked each director to select a location which had an influence on them within the 5 boroughs of NYC. In the end bringing both together in one image.

Collin Gravsande
Location: W 126 st Harlem NYC

Red H. Gill
Location: Dumbo Brooklyn NYC

Anna-Maria Vag
Location: Riverside Park Upper Westside NYC

Sinnell Sandoval
Location: Bushwick Brooklyn NYC

Abiola Abrams
Location: Astoria Blvd Queens NYC

Francisco Aliwalas
Location: Hells Kitchen NYC

Robert Millis
Location: Tribeca NYC