I am Bryan Tan, I am a filmmaker based out of Atlanta Georgia. If you’re curious, you can see some of my films here.

I have also worked in the film industry here in a variety of roles, as a grip, a gaffer, 1st/2nd AC, an editor, and as cinematographer and this is how I have paid my bills for the last decade.

In Lucid Themes, I am looking to combine some of that nitty-gritty film making experience with a broader, critical and social perspective. I hope it will be interesting to people beyond just the film world. There’s a lot to ponder about how technology shapes our cultural interests, and I see cinema as only one facet of that larger discussion.

Ultimately, I am a filmmaker first, not a journalist, but I am going to try to write on a consistent schedule. My plan is to start with a Friday film recommendation “From the Vaults.” I will be sharing a deep cut film that I think speaks to something our present moment is lacking.

Along the way I am hoping there will be some space for reporting on the film scene here, and other places where ideas and community are growing organically. I will share some of my own work, experience, and process when it is relevant to our themes. In general, I am figuring this all out myself so I will welcome your feedback as to what is vital and enriching to your day. If I find that the pace of output is too fast I’ll slow it down to maintain quality.

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