James Stephens is a director turned actor with too many facets to count.

Despite his confidence, James Stephens is haunted by frustrations, doubts, and exhaustion tied to his decision.

Halley Cianfarini sometimes feels like a nameless face in a crowd.

Finding peace in New York City is an endless pursuit for Halley Cianfarini.

Where others see an aluminum slab, copper wires, and a few-hundred diodes, Joshua Kirsch envisions sculpture art.

Joshua Kirsch, along with his brother Jesse (right), painstakingly install his latest creation.

For Christian Sbailo, dreams are black and white, and there can be no compromise.

Christian Sbailo writes and sings beautiful music about life, love, and tragedy.

Mike Mergo, like many artists who rely on the transit system to live in the sprawling metropolis, is no stranger to the small aggravations the city.

Mike Mergo embraces his friendships and conversations over beers.

Stuti Kejriwal approaches her acting with supreme confidence and flair.

As a foreign artist, Stuti Kejriwal is pitted against an army of American hopefuls all vying for the spotlight.

All the world's a stage, and Aaron Novak is a player with range.

As an actor, Aaron Novak chases the dream in a city of giant names and faces.

Hailing from Britain, Rachel Grundy battles separation from family all too often.

In his home workshop, Matthew Wood crafts one-of-a-kind jewelry by hand.

Matthew Wood grew up in a greener place where the sky is clear and trees outnumber people.

Emily Thomas ain't from around these parts. An aspiring actress hailing from the South, Thomas often feels transparent in New York's crucible of the perpetually preoccupied.

Emily Thomas , a world-class flutist, is trading in her lucrative music career for film.

Felix Flores is always searching for the perfect artistic outlet.

At home in the bustling metropolis Felix Flores, strengthened by his whirlwind journey through life, maintains an older soul of confidence.

HD Southerland was born to entertain.

Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. HD Southerland has made many in his lifetime. Some good, some bad, and all somehow leading him here, to his life in New York.

The Coney Island boardwalk attracts people like Naomi Blume, a person with a defiant appreciation of culture you cannot buy in stores.