owen mar (hoffsten) is a filmmaker, photographer, writer, and social designer based in new york city. 

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he aims for a social practice in all of his work, involving the needs and desires of the communities in which he finds himself.

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he has experience in cinematography and homelessness advocacy; in story development and international youth empowerment and solidarity. collaboration is where he thrives.

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he is interested in fusing documentary and fiction together to create greater truths.

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owen studied sustainability and the built environment at pomona college and 16mm narrative filmmaking at FAMU international in prague.