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Authentink - East to West

Brand Film, Documentary, Content

Authentink Studio in Sydney is one of Australia's most respected tattoo institutions, built on a philosophy of mastery, tradition, and artistic integrity. At its heart is Horisumi Kian Forreal, a practitioner whose work bridges Japanese tattooing heritage and contemporary expression. This documentary portrait goes beyond the studio walls, offering an intimate look at the man, his craft, and the living artworks he creates on the people who trust him with their skin.

Producer and Director: Maia Dal Berger
Director of Photography: Adam Kaiser-Lynch
Editor: Maia Dal Berger
Consultant: George Alex Nagel
Location Sound: Tony Murtagh
Original Music: Chip Taylor

Backpieces:
Tiger: Elkie Lewes
Phoenix: Sarah Chong
Snake and Warrior: Jason Blatchford
Warrior: Roel Schot

Director of Photography | Editor
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Berlin, Germany | Canberra, Australia

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