Stories

Paul Bui– From Rave to Ballroom

Beautiful Freak in the Machine
Powerhouse x VIVID
Paul Bui is in centre frame wearing a crystal headpiece. There is a multicoloured swirling background.

I only wanted to work with marginalised figures who felt othered and had gone through the trials and tribulations to do amazing things.
Paul Bui

Australian born, New York based creative director Paul Bui journeys from his roots as a rave kid, through influential roles at Oyster, Milk, The Face and Out Magazine to building Community Bread, a global music network - using his creative powers to amplify marginalised voices.

People enjoying themselves in Rave in the center frame. There is a multicolored background.

Beautiful Freak in the Machine

This is a series of five short films telling stories of fashion, freedom and self-expression. Trailblazers share stories of personal bests and creative processes, colliding with layers of imagery from their bodies of work. These short films are for style fans and pop culture geeks, celebrating the outliers, the misfits and the spirit of creativity.

Presented by Vivid Ideas and Powerhouse

Featuring and interview direction: Paul Bui
Creative director: David Bonney
Creative producer: Anna May Kirk
Commissioning editors: Callum Cooper, Lisa Ffrench, Tory Loudon Production and cinematography: Velem
Producer: Cara Stewart
Editor: Yeoseop Yoon
Image research: Brittany Wyper