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[FILFURY](https://www.instagram.com/filfury/) is a British designer, artist and director based in LA, with a style that is bold and graphic across all mediums. He is a proud brummie and a self-confessed camo-obsessed footwear freak.
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A perfectionist in all realms, be that digital or sculptural art, film, music videos and commercials. Whilst working across a spectrum of mediums and clients, there is a common aesthetic that is undeniably FILFURY.
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Clients and collaborations have included Nike Basketball, adidas Originals, Reebok, Size?, Footlocker, Jordan Brand Classic, Phillip Plein, Ralph Lauren, Rolls Royce, Ford Mustang, J Hus, MJ Cole and more.

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Fashion stylist, creative consultant and costume designer [Cynthia Lawrence-John](https://www.instagram.com/cynthialawrencejohn/) started off her career in photography, and quickly moved into fashion styling, becoming Fashion Director at the iconic Sleaze Nation. Her background in photography has seen her working as both a stylist and creative consultant across the fields of – fashion, advertising, music, narrative moving image and feature films.
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Her obsession with ‘style over fashion’ and attention to detail has led Cynthia to work for several high profile international brands such as adidas, Nike, Apple, Samsung, Absolut and BMW to name a handful. Her celebrity roster includes international recording artists, celebrities and sports people including Pharrell, Swizz Beats, Young Fathers, Little Simz, and Mahalia.
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While continuing to work in the fashion and advertising worlds, most recently Cynthia has moved further into short and feature films, enjoying the in-depth research aspect of the film world as well as the opportunity to explore human nature on a deeper level and exploring characters through the details in their style.

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Cynthia Lawrence-John

The wonderful Skye Kelly-Barrett is a curator and the founder of [Roar Art & Illustration agency  ](https://www.instagram.com/roarartists/).
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Roar Art & Illustration Agency; a unique boutique art agency representing a carefully curated selection of the most talented artists, both established and emerging, within the creative industry.
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Having worked as an art director and curator, she realised that there was a space in the market for an artist agency in the New Contemporary art field, focusing on alternative & low-brow artists. Clients include: Vans, Nike, The Guardian, FA Cup, Riot Games, Virgin, BBC, to name a few.
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Alongside running Roar, Skye also curates and manages exhibitions and events, having recently taking over as curator for the Mothership venues including: The Book Club and Colours Hoxton.

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[Akinola Davies Jr.](https://www.instagram.com/akinoladaviesjr/) is an award winning filmmaker, writer & video artist. Some might know him from working with Blood Orange, Tim & Barry, Kenzo, or from his documentary for Carhartt WIP which follows the footsteps of Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s most political musical icon, amongst other things.
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His work is situated between West Africa and the UK as he identifies as a member of the global diaspora who is situated within the margins of being part of both worlds. Akin tries to delicately navigate the collision of both colonial and imperial tradition and whilst advocating a return to indigenous narratives.
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He explores themes of community, race, spirituality, identity and gender, telling the stories that bridge the gap between traditional and millennial communities. These themes come with a duality: that of necessity and urgency in regards to the medium of storytelling.
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There is a large emphasise on a necessity for clear intention in concepts and a willingness to experiment with form: the preparation and meticulous research for his films assume a central role and are critical to his image manufacturing. He draws from aspects of collective, individual memory and lived experience.