PAINT IT FORWARD

In the heart of Long Beach, California a resurgence is happening. A cultural value shift towards the importance of urban art and it’s power to break down barriers, and build up communities. “Paint It Forward,” Directed by Scott Nichols, is a film portrait of the Southern California port city and it’s rising representatives whom are rethinking design and heritage from the ground up. Aiming to design not just for but also in and with the community.

Featured Artists: The Draculas, a Southern California-based duo comprised of artists Jeff McMillan and Gary Musgrave. Follow The Draculas: (@thedraculas)

For Licensing Inquiries: Please email scott@sickboat.com for the quickest response. All footage and aerial photos available in 4K resolution.

Director / Cinematographer / Editor: Scott Nichols (https://vimeo.com/scottnichols)
Produced By: SICKBOAT Creative Studios (www.sickboat.com)
Executive Producer: Long Beach 2nd District Council Member, Jeannine Pearce (http://www.jeanninepearce.com/)
Motion Design: Ryan Gordon
Photography: Tony Sharp & Kevin Fickling

Music: Richard Houghten
Intro / Outro Song: Airplane
Second Song: The Journey Continues
Third Song: Halcyon + On + On (Cover)
Please support the musician represented by buying their music on Bandcamp: https://bloomypetal.bandcamp.com/

Special thanks to Long Beach 2nd District Council Member, Jeannine Pearce for openness and forward thinking approach.