Orion Sun
Filmmaker Series • E10
Despite the dark early days of lockdown, singer, producer, and songwriter Orion Sun is finding the light by learning to live on her own terms.
Multi-instrumentalist Tiffany Majette performs as Orion Sun, and the celestial name mirrors her position as a rising star in the music industry. After losing her childhood home, Majette continued to write music even through her darkest moments and eventually, her music became the path to providing her family with a place to live. Orion Sun’s emotive voice and personal story of resilience create the intimate sound of her album Hold Space for Me.Photos by Alice Plati
“Even in my darkest moments, I can see something outside of my current circumstance.”
“I can't fix what's going on outside, but we can fix how we treat each other.”
“I think it's always good to be hopeful.”
Episodes
1. Ali Roberto
Director Alison Roberto takes a dive into the grit and passion of the LA music scene with her films, the product of a lifelong vision.
2. Gabriel Gomez
NY Filmmaker Gabriel Gomez uses these unprecedented times to hone in on what matters to him and the musicians in his community.
3. Lauren Ruth Ward
Lauren Ruth Ward is a musician, stylist, photographer, and more than the sum of her parts, seeking ways to connect without in-person shows.
4. Rosehardt
Caleb Eberhardt has always used his music to connect with others. Now, he's working to use his platform and leave a legacy of social change.
5. Tolliver
Los Angeles artist Tolliver uses his music to reconcile who he is today with his Baptist upbringing and childhood.
6. Cautious Clay
Music is the most natural form of expression for musician/producer Cautious Clay, who is using his art to navigate the turbulence of 2020.
7. Blimes & Gab
Blimes & Gab blended their unique styles to create Talk About It. Now, they're braving the highs and lows of releasing an album mid-pandemic.
8. Sunflower Bean
Lifelong musicians and members of Sunflower Bean are leaning on each other, their music, and the politics of their art to continue creating.
9. NEZ
NEZ, Los Angeles-based music artist and producer, focuses on cultivating a creative space where he can express himself in the truest form possible.
10. Orion Sun
Despite the dark early days of lockdown, singer, producer, and songwriter Orion Sun is finding the light by learning to live on her own terms.
11. The Regrettes
newThe Regrettes are looking within for inspiration and learning to let go as their non-stop touring lifestyle slows in the midst of lockdown.