A short documentary about two brother's passion for skateboarding.

My original composition titled “Is This How You Here Music” Vocals by Qiana Hester.

One of my favorite bands right now. They are a group from Japan that specializes in rock and funk fusion. They have incredible bass lines. They are fun to play as a bassist.

This photo was taken up on Mt. Tamalpais. The fog was flowing over a ridge on the east side of the mountain, and I hiked down this dirt road to get a unique vantage point. The light was very interesting as it was starting to disappear and the fog had very intense textures. I decided to take a long exposure to exaggerate the light and the textures on the fog.

My yellow is an acrylic portrait done of my boyfriend with a yellow wash background.

Aria McKenna is an 18-year-old senior who dreams of being a lawyer, this is the story of how she lost her life to a tragic accident.

On an innocent day, a week before graduation, aspiring lawyer- Aria McKenna gets into an accident where she finally understands that life isn't fair, especially after you die.

My script embellished the need to live life like it's your last day. I want to bring new passion into the lives of the readers of my piece, to make them realize that life is short and often cruel.

Singer/songwriter Hannes Gerber created a visual production for a song that he wrote and sung.

hi everyone! this is a submission for arts review only. Dr. Kakkis is my uncle-I am very proud to bear his name (with an ext. congrats on the youth arts festival in its first year). thank you for the vision to keep creativity alive for teens!!

“Bossa Nova” is a piece I wrote for my cello playing friends. During isolation, getting creative has given me a stronghold in a turbulent time. This piece has a bit of a Latin feel to it, with images of relaxing Brazilian style. My hope was to bring out some fun and humor. Hope you enjoy! -ES

This is a Halloween song from the movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” called, “This is Halloween.” I chose it because we're in the Halloween season and I love that movie. (played on piano)

I use drawings to portray the voices in my head that won't leave me alone. This image is showing the voice of insecurity and doubt which is a character who is persistent and unforgiving. I use both photography and drawing to express the fact that in this situation there are two aspects affecting each other, the visible and the invisible.

Two strangers walk into an elevator both heading to a library, one for work one looking for an answer, unfortunately neither of them reach their Goal, the elevator becomes stuck, the two seemingly very different characters bond. Jamie Reveals her Insecurities about her family and Tom Talks about how worried he is for his son. The two eventually find they have a lot in common and even find solutions for

What makes my script Unique and worthy of being a Movie, is the fact that it is a simple story that plays with Dialog in a small space without much action or drama to hold up the script, It is pure Dialog and character.

A home alone kid investigates an alarming sound.

This is a short cello solo that I wrote over the summer for “Young Women Composers Camp”. I had fun experimenting with articulation and different cello techniques. My goal for this piece was to capture excitement and confusion.

This is a cover/arrangement of the famous Jazz standard “Lullaby of Birdland,” this arrangement is featuring Qiana Hester on piano and vocals, Aidan Macdonald on drums, and Naomi Baraban on bass, background vocals, and production. This was filmed and edited by Connor Ruiz.

My dad standing on our balcony at 10a.m. on September 9, 2020; a day where a splash of vibrant orange was dropped into the sky.

Fading night sky with stream of water and trees.

A pessimistic “plus one” gives her unrelenting opinion on an art museum’s pieces, unaware of her audience. Magnolia has been strung along to accompany her friend Charlotte at a work event. The car ride to the event is filled with Magnolia’s nervous rambling, but when Charlotte persists, Magnolia’s reluctance is no match.

At the gallery Magnolia breaks off on her own, examining each piece. When she reaches one that is particularly unfavorable, she is joined by a man. When that man asks for her opinion on the piece, Magnolia does not hold back, explaining exactly how horrid she believes it is. The man brings her to another piece, determined to get a different reaction, but Magnolia’s artistic eye remains negative. Upon rejoining Charlotte, the auction begins and Magnolia is horribly surprised to hear that the man from before was asking her opinion on his own pieces. The selling begins and not a single hand is raised, that is until Magnolia herself agrees to buy the painting. Constructive Criticism is a lighthearted and comedic piece that can be enjoyed by a variety of age groups. Not to mention that it’s simplicity would make the filming process a breeze. Magnolia is quite the relatable character and she draws attention through her witty dialogue.

I made this movie at the beginning of quarantine when everyone was first getting used to online school. It's a spoof on the challenges of studying at home.

“Double Take” is a string quartet that I wrote a couple years ago. It was my first time writing for strings and if was fun for me to experiment with articulation, dynamics, and more. This piece starts off angry, but then transforms into many different colors and emotions.