ABOUT US
For the Sake of It
embodies the spirit of a video production company driven by authenticity, creativity, and purpose – where storytelling isn’t just a transaction but a pursuit of meaning. We embrace passion projects and experimental ideas, prioritizing artistry over commercial constraints, whether crafting cause-driven narratives, capturing raw moments, or collaborating with bold voices. The name reflects our philosophy: creation for its own sake, valuing intention, innovation, and the sheer joy of bringing visions to life.
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THE CREATORS
This is our story in one sentence: two international students meet in the U.S., find true love, and disappoint everyone who thought they would marry a male citizen (jokes aside). Here is more about our creative journeys:
(they/she) is a Brazilian interdisciplinary artist working across filmmaking, photography, creative writing, painting, artists’ books, and installations. Their art aims to provoke thought and highlight overlooked issues, particularly focusing on social, political, and cultural topics related to Latinx studies, the LGBTQ+ experience, sociology, psychology, and temporal-spatial philosophy. Fê’s filmmaking and photography work have garnered numerous awards, with films showcased at international festivals in Brazil, Italy, Sweden, and Panama, and recognized at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago. They have also founded art initiatives for minorities and created public art for the Bronx community. Fê holds a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2023), where they were awarded as the “New Outstanding Artist,” and an Associate’s in Photography with Honors from Borough of Manhattan Community College (2020).
Fê Carvalho
(they/them) is an award-winning Peruvian musician, mixing engineer, and composer. They started their musical journey at six years old with the acoustic guitar and now play a variety of instruments, including piano, bass, drums, and synthesizers. Immersed in Afro-Peruvian music and film scores from a young age, and studied music theory and composition at the National Peruvian Conservatory of Music. They are particularly dedicated to addressing social issues, with a strong focus on LGBTQIA+ themes. Their innovative compositions have been premiered by notable ensembles like TAK, PinkNoise, and COPE, and their film scores have been showcased internationally. They hold a Bachelor’s in Music from Columbia University (2024), where they received "The Boris & Eda Rapoport Prize,” and an Associate’s in Music from Borough of Manhattan Community College (2019).
