The Beat

The Beat is a Q&A-style docuseries exploring creativity through candid conversations with working artists—from painters and poets to musicians and filmmakers. Born from my background in editorial storytelling (The Great Discontent), the series marked a return to my roots—this time through the lens of filmmaking.I conceived, directed, produced, shot, edited, and designed the entire series. Created as both a passion project and a showcase for Tellie, The Beat brought me back to what drives my work: authentic stories, told by the artists themselves.

Watch the full series on Vimeo.

Diane Gaeta

Emmitt James