ART FROM THE HEART

Mission

Art From The Heart Films is known for EduTainment DocuFeature films with Arts In Education content. The DVD’s are used by organizations for business marketing & promotion tools, artistic & social empowerment, outreach & fundraising.

Art From The Heart Films is reaching the audiences through partner-ships, screenings, DVD sales, performances, lectures, alternative & mainstream media and retail distribution.

Founder Wolfgang Busch

Art From The Heart Films was founded in 2007 by award winning director/editor and artistic & social activist Wolfgang Busch to bring the spotlight and awareness to underserved trendsetting communities such as the Harlem Drag “Ball” community & Artsy People with Disabilities, to bridge the gab between the disadvantaged communities & society.

upcoming film release: "Flow Affair"

"Flow Affair" documentary 80 minutes, 2010 USA

Director Wolfgang Busch, assistant director Mykel, distributed by Art from the Heart.

This time the humanitarian award winning director and producer Wolfgang Busch is capturing the history of the gay and lesbian flagging and fanning dance community in New York City. From the pre flagging days in the 70's to how it is used for entertainment and therapy today. Featuring DJ Man Parrish, Mykel, George Jagatic, Aaron Enigma, Felipe Grandinetti, Nelia Vishnevsky, Barbara Good, David Gosbin, Joe Fiore, Brad Carpenter and Jeanette Torres is passing on the tradition to her son Ryche.

film release: "A True Lesson in Humanity"

“A True Lesson In Humanity” documentary 80 minutes, 2007

Featuring the “Special Needs Color Guard of America”, an Art From The Heart Film. Director Wolfgang Busch, assistant directors Ellen Kleinert-Cohn and Jerry Cohn.

The "A True Lesson In Humanity" documentary captures the essence of artistry, perseverance, determination and true grit of a segment of our society too often underestimated, misunderstood, and forgotten. The Special Needs Color Guard of America is America's first special needs Color Guard & Dance Program in the world invited to perform in exhibition for thousands of spectators annually at the Winter Guard International competition (WGI) for World Championships in Dayton, Ohio.

Screenings:

NY 1

LGBT Community Center

Robert Urban

OutProfessionals

NYC Up & Out

DVD is $30 plus $5 shipping worldwide

click to view A True Lesson in Humanity trailer

film release: "How Do I Look"

“How Do I Look” documentary 80 minutes, 2006

Featuring the national "House Ball" community we know from Madonna's video "Vogue", "Truth or Dare" and "Paris is Burning".

Director Wolfgang Busch, assistant directors Kevin Omni and Luna Khan.

How Do I Look captured for 10 years the passing of the Harlem "House Ball" traditions that originated in the 70's, and was an off shot from the legendary "Drag" scene from the early 20's. Featuring the Icon, Legend Pepper Labeija, Willi Ninja, Jose Xtravaganza, Tracy Africa, Harmonica Sunbeam, Octavia St. Laurent, Poet Emanuel Xavier who opened the doors for their community by taking their talents outside the "Ball" community very successfully. Special appearances by Kevin Aviance, Patricia Field and Michael Musto.

The "children" members of the "Ball Houses" are driven to become legends and to get voted into the Ballroom Hall of Fame one day, the ultimate "Ballroom" achievement. The fierce competition on the catwalk, in categories like voguing, bazaar fashion and runway, is an ongoing battle with magical moments in the making.

“Best Film on matters relating to the Black Experience/Marginalized People”, from Black International Cinema, Berlin Germany, 2008.

“Pill” Award for “Best Documentary”, 2007. How Do I Look won several website content awards, community awards & rewards and is used by students for research and thesis.

click to view How Do I Look trailer