Artist
Activist
Culture is formed by the output of artists. Joy, energy and acceptance is found in communities where art flourishes. Art communicates values, big concepts, small truths and a broad spectrum of this thing called life. ArtsRule explores through video the ways in which innovation and creativity brings out the best in us.
Michael Sodano and Nancy Sabino, born and raised in NJ, have been immersed in media production since the ‘70s and gravitate to stories of small groups of people accomplishing incredible feats through passion and commitment.
Their first feature-length documentary Greetings From The Parking Lot, profiles the fans tailgating during the historic 15 night reunion concert of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Their follow-up documentary, Rock and a Heart Place, was an award-winning film showcasing a local NJ charity, Holiday Express, and the populations aided by their efforts The film highlights the small efforts of determined and dedicated individuals who follow a passion, give and get big emotional pay-offs and the satisfaction of time well spent. In both documentaries, the labor of a few produce a life-altering result, unexpected and rewarding.
From 2009 – 2020, Mike and Nancy brought back film to Asbury Park where they owned and operated the arthouse ShowRoom Cinemas. Currently, they are applying their experience to tell stories with video and exploring creativity and culture through their personal observations traveling to arts-centric locations.
