Ivan Cash

Today Rolling Stone Films premieres the Ivan Cash-directed short ‘Sea Lion Cow,’ a genre-defying musical film which takes place on New York City’s late-night G Train. Check it out here or on RollingStone.com for more inside how this cinematic experience came together. A @Cash_Studios X @Rollingstone Production Director: @ivan___cash Featuring: @gideonirving Concept: Ivan Cash & Gideon Irving Producer: @_maggieroberts_ Cinematography: @_jamalsolomon_ Production Design: @sayokoosada Executive Producer: Ivan Cash Executive Producer: Gideon Irving Executive Producer: @the_fake_alexdale Executive Producer: @jasonfine Executive Producer: @guswenner Executive Producer: @seanfwoods Song: Bella Fratkin Music: Gideon Irving, @dharringtone Mastering: @dharringtone Art Director: @gabyguul Set Dresser: @carolkimhee Assistant Camera: @zhenyathegabriel Sound Op: @obliqueoctopus Art Production Assistants: @dianapenglase , Sam Winiger Production Assistants: @onasiscirineo , @connorgraham2024 Color Grade: @motionmixology Animation and VFX: @madeatartcamp , @saphirelefleur Graphic Design: @anitaatachen Legal Council: @evankraussmedia Special Thanks: Michael Fratkin

This has been a wild week! The past few days, I’ve been directing a dream project with an incredible team. Today, @deadline announced that @mandypatinkin & Kathryn Grody are Executive Producing my feature documentary @evercuriousman featuring @_sydney_cash_ . My most ambitious project to date. And this Sunday, my latest short film, SEA LION COW, is premiering at @tribeca . Anyone who is an independent creative knows how hard it is to keep going on, in late stage capitalism, with diminished cultural value on creativity and originality, and the existential threat of AI… Not to tie it all up in a neat bow, but I’ll say—weeks like this—make it feel all worth it, and for that I’m grateful. And I’m so excited to share this deeply personal film with the world! THE EVER CURIOUS MAN Featuring @_sydney_cash_ Production Company: @cash_studios Executive Produced by @mandypatinkin Director: ✋🏼 Produced by @johnthesnake Cinematography: @_jamalsolomon_ Editor: @elize_ahrens Associate Producer: @_maggieroberts_ Consulting Producer: @susiesilbert Business Affairs: @es_collab With generous support and inspiration from a number of individual and organizations, including but not limited to: @illumineservice @urbanglass_nyc @rxfogarty @jrseftel @gideonirving @carlitafernandez @jacobjonasthecompany @your_average_mo @mattogens @arikuschnir @farhoudmeybodi @dancovert & many more

After hours at the museum hits different 😌 Don’t sleep on “Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture,” SFMOMA’s (@sfmoma ) expansive exhibition exploring the powerful role of sports in contemporary culture. Experience the excitement, passion, and intensity that unite the worlds of sports and art, starting with this short film featuring basketball phenom Paige Bueckers (@paigebueckers ) and produced in partnership with Cash Studios (@cash_studios ). “Get in the Game” opens Saturday, October 19. #PaigeBueckers #Basketball #Museum #NightAtTheMuseum #ArtMuseum #Museums #SanFrancisco #BayArea #SF #BayAreaSports

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Over a three-month period in NYC, we partnered with @substack to ask writers and creators fundamental questions like “What is your creative process?” Check out the full Director’s Cut, now live, link in bio ✍️📜 Featuring… @alisoneroman @davidspinks @hunterh @magdajtaylor @nnekaj @nycjayjay @pempempem___

Last Wednesday, we had the honor of welcoming @ivan___cash as our final guest of 2025. We couldn’t have imagined a better way to wrap up the year! On our couch, Ivan shared his journey and the process behind some of his most groundbreaking independent projects, including IRL glasses and Sea Lion Cow, the short film he created in under 24 hours that went on to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. In an interactive Q&A with the audience led by our co-founder @vittorio.perotti , Ivan dived into a series of insightful topics, including AI, creativity, embracing risk, and igniting humanity through storytelling with his creative studio and production company @cash_studios . Follow @sydneycashmakestoomuchart to learn more about Ivan’s new exciting film project. Thanks to everyone who participated, looking forward to an inspiring 2026! Pics by @johnnybegusto @salotto.nyc

Don’t miss our last event of the year: an inspiring, unforgettable conversation with award-winning artist, filmmaker, and creative director Ivan Cash @ivan___cash . Renowned for bold storytelling and a focus on human connection, his impactful projects have garnered hundreds of millions of views, been showcased in major museums, and featured in top news outlets around the world. At @salotto.nyc , he will share powerful insights and real-world examples of passion projects and high-stakes brand work, emphasizing the importance of real human stories over superficial digital interactions in a world ruled by AI slop, algorithms, and the attention economy. Join us to learn how to embrace risk and bring daring, artful ideas to life, and leave inspired to make bold creative work that cuts through the noise, transcends the ordinary, and resonates deeply on a human level. RSVP LINK IN BIO

Menorca, Spain - 10.2025 w/ @carlitafernandez Shot on Contax T2 📸

Founder @ivan___cash is fired up about a new business model the studio has been prototyping over the past year called THE TRUST MODEL. How it works: 1. Zero rounds of feedback. 2. Half the timeline. 3. Half the cost. Under The Trust Model, we align with our clients up front, after which they entrust us with full creative control. Daring clients including @substack , @sfmoma , & @air.hq have partnered with us through The Trust Model to receive the same quality of work (if not “purer”) at a faster turnaround and more affordable price. Why would we do this as a studio? Two of our company values are “artful” and “subversive.” It’s not all about the bottom line. We love pushing boundaries and stretching what’s possible creatively, and when that can happen, it’s a win-win. Is The Trust Model right for everyone? Nope. We get it–most client projects involve multiple stakeholders who require meaningful oversight. But for a special few, it just might be what unlocks your next project…

In difficult times, joy is a radical act. This is a cut-down from a 2016 @photay music video called “Monday” where a commuter is inspired to dance around downtown San Francisco in a silver unitard. May this music video bring joy to your Monday, amidst so much difficulty in the world. Directed by @ivan___cash Produced by @sprinklelab & @cash_studios Featuring @ashleyroby & @turfinc DP: @k_e_e_n_a_n Producers: @rachel_serada & @ashleyroby Editor: @blakebogosian DIT: @be_dizzle AC; @goforwonger Color: @ayumiashleycolor Sound Design: @joelraab PA: @martinrisberg @michaelreiner @andrealacorazza #musicvideo

Sea Lion Cow is a unique musical journey through the New York City subway in the middle of the night. Directed by our very own @ivan___cash , this one-take short is the antithesis to clickbait, a surrealist balm for the soul. The film was recently acquired by @rollingstone , and has been featured in @variety and @indiewire . From @jonbl_istein at Rolling Stone: “Sea Lion Cow is the epitome of a passion project, turning a late-night train ride into a mini odyssey.” Watch the full film now, link in bio.

I’ve been in awe of Ray and Charles Eames ever since seeing their exhibition at @oaklandmuseumca back in 2018. They were creative pioneers who dedicated themselves to their creative practice and were TRUE polymaths, fluidly moving between creative disciplines like design, products, and film. For these reasons and more, I’m thrilled to be named an @eamesinstitute Curious 100 Honoree! The Curious 100 is a celebration of courageous leaders and creative minds across the United States who are harnessing the transformative power of curiosity to solve today’s most pressing problems. Being on this list puts me in company with some of my creative crushes including @alualoveslife , @wendymac , @notimpossible , @kellianderson , @heyliztran , @crystale , @gaelynnlea , @jessicahische , @baratunde , @onbeing , and of course @carlitafernandez ! Curiosity has always been a core value of mine. It’s what allows us to stay open minded and find creative solutions in a world where it’s easy to feel defeated. It parallels a buddhist teaching called “Beginners Mind” which places value in ‘not knowing’ - the idea of refraining from making assumptions or jumping to conclusions. Thank you @johncaryjr , @llisademetrios , @ok_mitz , @wherearetheblackdesigners , and @scottshigeoka for including me on this amazing list. 🥹 #curious100