Loni Stark

Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. A self-professed foodie and adventure travel enthusiast, she collaborates on visual storytelling projects with Clinton Stark for Stark Insider. Her insights are shaped by her role at Adobe, influencing her explorations into the human-tech relationship. It's been said her laugh can still be heard from San Jose up to the Golden Gate Bridge—unless sushi, her culinary Kryptonite, has momentarily silenced her.
Loni Stark - Bend Venture Conference Keynote

The Future of Brands: Content simply isn’t living on islands anymore

Think you have too many devices? A tablet, a smartphone, a laptop? Wait until you see what today's kids are doing. Research shows generation Z (mid-1990s to early 2000s) will use, on average, five devices. That's an important trend to keep in mind if you're in marketing or branding. Content simply...

James Franco, Lola Sultan talk ‘In Dubious Battle’, mud and Franco possibly being a “goofball” (Video)

Stark Insider continues its ongoing coverage of the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) with an interview with James Franco and Lola Sultan at the screening of In Dubious Battle. Past segments include: Nicole Kidman (Lion), Amy Adams (Arrival), and Emma Stone (La La Land).  The guy will just not stop. James Franco...

Nicole Kidman lights up Mill Valley, talks ‘LION’ & importance of human connection, mothers (Video)

Stark Insider is a media sponsor of Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) 39. Don't miss a thing. Get your iPad, iPhone, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, VR headset, Android, self-driving car, or plain old web browser ready, and be sure to subscribe to the Stark Insider YouTube Channel for updates, news, and...

Emma Stone ‘La La Land’ interview at Mill Valley Film Festival (Video)

Stark Insider is a major media sponsor of Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) 39. Don't miss a thing. Get your iPad, iPhone, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, VR headset, Android, self-driving car, or plain old web browser ready, and be sure to subscribe to the Stark Insider YouTube Channel for updates, news,...
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Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke reveals filmmaking secrets (Video)

When it comes to Catherine Hardwicke one word comes to mind: hustle. As I discovered when I met the energetic director at the Mill Valley Film Festival you can't help but come away from a Harwicke encounter without being inspired. And educated. It was while filming the seminal skateboarding and surf...

In Photos: Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Yes, it was raining. But, no, that did not stop me from visiting the stunning, cultural gem known as the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Located on the expansive grounds of the University of British Columbia (the property lies on University Endowment Lands west of Vancouver, Canada), the MOA is...

The California Glamping Experience: Treebones in Big Sur

A yurt. A nest. And endless views of the Pacific Ocean... So, you find good old camping a little too rustic. But you'd like something more natural, more romantic than a hotel room or airbnb. May I humbly suggest: Glamping. Yes, camping with wi-fi. SFGate recently picked their top 10 spots for glamping...
Loni Stark - Driving fast, receiving mysterious phone call

A top secret mission

Vintage Mercedes cars. The autonomous Spanish city of Ceuta. An ex-con. Yes, this one is going to be interesting. I'm on a secret mission. I can't divulge the details, save for sharing this one photo, as I'm spent my last quarter and have no more way to communicate. I'm among the bulls, driving as fast...
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Shawn Hook interview, plus concert highlights from Live in the Vineyard (Video)

The Stark Insider summer concert series continues with interviews and highlights from the Live in the Vineyard music festival. Past episodes include Pentatonix, Ben Rector, and previews of Audiodamn!, Daughtry, Ingrid Michaelson. Today: Juno nominated and platinum selling singer-songwriter Shawn Hook. He's got the suit. He's got the coif. And...