Brian Ellison -is a philanthropist and a self-taught photographer, cinematographer, and conceptual visual artist. He is the director and cinematographer of the film UnMASKulinity. Brian believes there is no limit to self-expression and that art is a universal language that can be the catalyst for healing. Through his lens, Brian documents the everyday Black experience such as gentrification's impact on historical communities, under-publicized Black love and comradery, parenthood, and the persistent courage of Black women and men.