In an ever changing New York, the neighborhood of Jackson Heights remains a sanctuary for many - where a tapestry of cultures and backgrounds have built a home over the last several decades. ‘Jackson Heights: a New York story’ aims to be more than a portrayal of a neighborhood; it’s a love letter to our shared human experience, and our collective resilience during times of uncertainty and change in this city and the world at large. As we continue to witness friction rooted in gentrification and displacement throughout the boroughs, as well as greater conflicts on a global scale, this project serves as a reminder of the commonalities that connect us rather than those which divide us. Poem: The Unwritten Letter by Muna Abdulahi @munaabdulahi_ Photographer & Director: Diego Bendezu @diegobendezu Director, DP, Colorist & Editor: Zach Rockenstyre @zrock1 Stylist: Noah Rosa Diaz @noahrosadiaz Make Up / Art Direction: Juan Jaar @juanjaar Hair: Takuya Sugawara @hairbytaku Talent: Tomie Martel @tomiemar, Rahm @rahmbow, Javion Rob @javionrob, Melissa Ramirez @the_meli_show, Kai Soléil @kaisoleil_, Alex Rodriguez @em0spit, Michael Pico @lilap3, Donovan Santos @donovansantos8 Casting: Ojeras @ojeras.pm + Juan Jaar @juanjaar Casting for Michael & Donovan: Cheyma @cheymha AC: Justin Yoon @justoob Photo Assistants: Brandon Abreu @__bandobrando and Diego Rodriguez @diegorodriguezzss Make Up Assistant: Shaena Baddour @shaenabaddour Hair Assistant: Rina Miecel @miecel.rina Production: Ojeras / Austin Esterline @ojeras.pm @austin_esterline Production Assistant: Amber Li Special thanks to @dart993 @martin_jacksonheights