Live Your Art

2019 | 19 min

"Live Your Art" is an inventive collaborative film project that captures the essence of the artistic life in Buffalo. This short film showcases the journey of four distinct artists—Naila Ansari, Julia Anne Cordani, Pam Glick, and Maryam Muliaee. It delves into their creative spaces, offering a behind-the-scenes look at where art is birthed, and extends into the city to explore the wellsprings of inspiration, collaboration, and community. This project is a testament to the vibrancy of Buffalo's artistic landscape and the interplay of creativity across various disciplines.

Cast and Crew

Director and Editor: Mani Mehrvarz
Featuring: Naila Ansari, Maryam Muliaee, Pam Glick, and Julia Anne Cordani
Director of Photography: Paul Calandra
Producer: UB Arts Collaboratory &
Concept: Kirsten Miller & Bronwyn Keenan
Photography: Jacob Vogan
Music: Ethan Hayden
Music Engineered and Mastered By: Chris Jacobs
Music Performed by: Wooden Cities (Brendan Fitzgerald, Megan Kyle, Ethan Hayden, Nicholas Emmanuel, Evan Courtin, Katie Weissman)
Audio: Paul Calandra
Interview: Bronwyn Keenan
Gaffers: Jesse Robson, Rutuja Sawant
Thank you:
Robin Schulze, Kris Tjaden, Kate Ferguson, Regina Ticco, Department of Art, Department of Media Study, Department of Theatre And Dance, Department of Music, UB Production Group