Zhi Zhi Burton-Flores

Hello, my name is Zhi Zhi. Working within the film industry, I’ve always been drawn to places that are rooted in community and collaboration. I got to see how every department had been interwoven together. Between wardrobe, makeup, crew and even crafty, we’d all relied on each other to bring the bigger picture to life. That kind of creative interdependent environment is where I feel most at home, and it reminds me a lot of what I see in local scenes through emerging artists and in the arts community in general. I’ve been surrounded by the arts for as long as I can remember, both through my own creative work as a BTS photographer on film sets and the music scene I grew up with which had been a mixture of punk rock, shoe gaze, reggae, indie, and classical that’s quietly shaped how I see and hear the world. I care deeply about supporting artists, learning from other creatives, and being part of something that uplifts the work people are passionate about. Right now, I’m especially excited to be on a path where I get to spotlight musicians, watch them thrive in their craft, and help document their stories.