By Esteban Rodriguez In recent years, the arts have become overshadowed, and many people have forgotten what makes us uniquely human. I spoke with photographer Gael about his experiences at UTRGV, the factors that contributed to his growth, and his journey as a photographer.    What was your journey with photography? What brought you to this specific art form?    (One of Gael’s photos that manipulates lighting)   At first photography seemed simple. I recall using an iPhone 5

Photo Gallery from NovaRhet 2024. Photos from the photography team including Dave, Pedro, and Jesus. Curated by Richard Reimer.

Philosophy, Art, and Film are interrelated and each one affects each other. Film is a rather new art medium in which we have barely tapped into its full potential. Thanks to its mainstream nature, it has helped spread awareness of controversial topics. These Film makers draw inspiration from readings predating the birth of Christ to present day. Some of these philosophical ideas influence film makers, influencing how these film makers see the world. The problem that mov