Sunday, March 13th at 7PM The Scout and producer Tom Ran will be screening their short film series on craftsmanship at the Ace Hotel in NYC.  The series covers rising artisans in the fields of fashion, interior design, and food.

Doors at 7pm, RSVP at rsvpliberty@thebreslin.com

Event: Sun. March 13, 7PM , Ace Hotel

Films on Craftmanship feat: Billykirk (leather goods), Roman & Williams (designers of The Ace Hotel), The Mast Brothers (chocolate makers).

Overview:

Billykirk, fine, artisan-crafted leather goods, (8 mins, Brennan Stasiewicz)

Brothers Chris and Kirk Bray have been producing leather goods for the last ten years. They launched Billykirk from Los Angeles in 1999, learning their craft from a third generation leather-maker. A simple leather strap kick started the business—a decade later their collection has flourished into other offerings that consists of bags, belts, shoes, wallets, hats and other accessories. Since expanding and moving their operation to the East, they’ve employed a group of Amish leather-makers to produce much of their line, while wrapping up production in their studio. We visited the brothers over the summer to observe their operation first hand and to discover the beauty behind the process.

Roman & Williams, designers of The Ace Hotel (10 mins, Brennan Stasiewicz)

 It’s a shame to only have dreams at night. You should have a few opportunities during the day.” This wistful quote from Stephen Alesch speaks volumes about the spaces he and Robin Standefer create as architects and designers. Their firm Roman & Williams, is named for their grandparents, paying homage to another era. Together, they draw on the evocative moods, textures, and meaningful objects that linger somewhere between past and present. Their work is infused with memory and allows participants to connect with a more romantic and important time.

The Mast Brothers, fine chocolate makers (8 mins, Brennan Stasiewicz)

 The life of a mariner is one given over to wanderlust—the quest for adventure, crossing unseen horizons to secure precious goods—only to bring them back to their home port. This same love of adventure and curiosity defines the brotherhood of Rick and Michael Mast. The Mast Brothers are fine chocolate makers who share a fiercely independent spirit, leaping into the unknown and trusting that they’ll find the answer through endurance and dedication to their craft.

Additional Information:

http://thescoutmag.com/blog/film/1039/the_scout_at_liberty_hall_screenings