Calvin Tigre,
Filmmaker/Photographer
Who is Calvin Tigre?
If you wanted, you could label him as a filmmaker, a photographer, a musician. And though
all of these would be correct, none of them captures the whole picture. You lose the tiger by
staring at the stripes. Calvin possesses a bottomless hunger for adventure. He has the courage
to seek it out, the creativity to build it around himself, and the kindness to invite it into the lives of
others.
Calvin believes in authenticity, in realness. In art, and in music. In facing the realities of the
world, but never losing your softness. He works on what inspires him: always pursuing projects that spark his creativity. He lives to experience the beauty of the world around him; in its grandest monuments and its simplest joys.
- Daniel Bradbury
Calvin Tigre, a talented filmmaker, embarked on his cinematic journey at a young age without even realizing it. At the age of 11, he made his first short film, driven by his innate creativity and a camera in hand. From filming skateboarding sessions with friends to capturing random skits and class projects, Calvin's passion for filmmaking gradually emerged. It wasn't until he attended "film school" and graduated with a videography degree that he began to seriously consider pursuing a career in the field. With a Sony DSLR camera in hand, Calvin immersed himself in the music community, filming and editing live performances for local and touring acts. This experience eventually led him to direct, shoot, and edit music videos. After several years in the music industry, Calvin made the move to Atlanta, GA. His direction process is rooted in emotional connection, whether it stems from a script, real-life experiences, or the powerful resonance of a song. Inspired by the fusion of music and visuals, Calvin aims to build emotional landscapes that capture the desired tones in his projects. His ultimate goals are to constantly improve his filmmaking skills and to bring more major cinema projects to his hometown, St. Louis, MO, leveraging its gritty, DIY spirit to create exceptional cinematic experiences.
- Christian Wood, Yellow Bike Magazine
