2018, Turkey - USA, 11' 56'', color

The Protagonist: Phillip Picardi (formerly chief editor of Teen Vogue and Them)
Client: Sweden Unlimited & W Hotel Worldwide
Director: Gizem Bayıksel

Producers: Patrick Emanuel, Tara Milutis
Director of Photography: Birkan Yorulmaz

Prism Shoots: Gizem Bayıksel
Editor: Ayris Alptekin
Sound: Vincent Rozenberg
Talents: Bradley Secker, Üzum Derin Solak, Şevval Kılıç, Kültigin Kağan Akbulut, Elif KK
 

In Pursuit of Pride is equal parts education, inspiration, and celebration. This video series captures the transformative nature of travel. Through the protagonist, the audience will see how travel and Istanbul’s queer community opens their eyes, inspires, challenges and motivates them.

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