About

Our core missions.

Build a creative community.
Creating a creative community is all about fostering a supportive environment where local and global creative talents come together, whether in person or online, to grow and thrive without the burden of competition. The reason behind this initiative is simple: we believe that by collaborating and sharing our skills, we can achieve more collectively than we ever could individually. It's all about pooling our resources, knowledge, and experiences to help each other succeed and reach our creative potential.
So, why are we building this creative community? Because we know that when we work together, we can create something greater than the sum of its parts.
 
Help each other.
At the heart of our community lies an another simple yet powerful mission: helping each creative soul reach their own unique goals while banding together to conquer common ones. The 'why' is clear – we understand that every creative journey is personal, but there's immense strength in unity. Here, we're all about lending a helping hand, offering advice, and joining forces to support each other in achieving both our individual and shared creative aspirations.
It's like having a team of like-minded allies by your side, making every achievement a personal win and a group triumph.
Together, we're not just chasing dreams; we're making them a reality, one creative endeavor at a time.
 
Teach and inspire.
In our community, teaching and inspiring one another is not just a practice; it's our guiding principle. We believe that knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied, and so we enthusiastically exchange ideas, insights, and experiences to fuel each other's growth. But we don't stop there; our impact extends beyond our own circle. We're committed to reaching out to those outside our community, sharing our expertise and passion to ignite inspiration in others.
By fostering this culture of teaching, learning, and inspiring, we're not just shaping ourselves into better creatives; we're also creating a ripple effect of creativity and innovation that touches lives far and wide. Together, we're on a mission to elevate the world's creative spirit, one connection at a time.

About the Host

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Keno Manuel

Host / Filmmaker / Photographer

Keno Manuel is a self-taught filmmaker, photographer and director originating from the Philippines. He is currently based in little small town called Niceville, Florida.

Born with hearing loss, Keno relies on visuals to help navigate through life and in film - it allows him to view projects and ideas through his own “lens” and perspective.

Keno’s main focus in film production is music videos - however, his portfolio also showcases various types of projects such as narrative and documentary. His video work in music videos are unique and often being described as eye-candy, strikingly vivid and picturesque. He uses his work to connect to viewers by associating cinematic images with their emotions and inspiration.

From 2018 to 2021, under KENO Visuals, he has produced over 20+ projects including music videos, narratives and commercials in his film portfolio. Today, he works as a film freelancer under his own name.