Fringy narratives

Hi! My name is Justin, and welcome to Fringy Narratives.

Sometimes, Im a trumpet player, a filmmaker, an economist… I could name a thousand more hats I’ve worn. But in essense, I’m a storyteller eager to zoom into the stories that grows in the corners of our world—communities often overlooked by the majority, yet quietly thriving, claiming a world of its own.

I approach these groups like a scientist with a microscope, eager to lay bare the intricate webs and stories that twist and turn beneath what’s visible. It’s fair to say that I’m drawn to the places and people that exist just out of easy reach, where the residues of mainstream society quietly accumulate.

Through short films, photo essays, and digital zines, I try to bring these hidden worlds into focus, inviting others to witness the beauty and richness that blossom in the dark. My work is less concerned with wiping away the mold and more about letting it go wild—watching what new worlds will emerge when we let it spread.

Han, a climate acivist/drummer, underground tango groups, invisible hands that keep our school running, theyre just the begenning. Now go ahead, I’ll be your microscope. Stick your heads into the ‘corners’ of our society, and you’ll be surprised at what you will discover.

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  • Baraka Little Library

    Itaewon’s Back-alley Community

    Rihan and Musawer, two best friends, reshaped my understanding of what life is like as a refugee. It’s less about the struggles described in mass media. Instead, their story reveals a story of kindness and understanding. Click below to discover the true value of friendship and the power of dreams.

    Beyond labels

  • Steps and Shadows

    Tango Wanderers Troupe

    You glance once, they’re just dancers — strangers stepping in rhythm, arms wrapped, shoes sliding on the floor. But look closer and the stories start to spill out: about touch and distance, about what we’re allowed to show and what we bury. You can watch for the dance, or you can watch the real reason why they dance.

    ¡Entrada!

  • Invisible Hands

    For school IT staff, librarians, security guards, and the rest of SFS’s overlooked community.

    Everyone sees and recognizes the teachers and principals; people in the front of the classroom. But the IT staff who prefer that people don’t know they exist, and librarians with the inside scoop for school drama; they’re often the ‘invisible hands’ that keep our school running.

    Behind the scenes

Meet the Fringe

  • Forbidden Canvases

    NAME

    (NAME) thrives on the margins of legality. In a society where the possession of tattoos is legal but the act of receiving one isn’t…

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  • beard & beats

    Han Kim

    Life’s always a carnival: that’s Han’s gospel. His fits, music, and lifestyle all live up to it. But there’s so much more to Han than his appearance. He's a climate activist, a whistling teacher, and a tambourine merchant. Ok, I think this is enough to convince you to click the button below:

    Feel the Vibe

  • cold steel

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

    Everyone’s heard of fencing and kendo, but…

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Smoke Signal

The world saw the smoke, not the signal.