9/11: 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, never-before-released footage offers a quiet and deeply personal look at New York City just days after one of the darkest moments in American history. The footage was captured roughly around September 15, 2001, just four days after the attacks, by filmmaker William Sikora III, who was just 19 years old at the time. “I went up with my dad, cousin and brother to deliver a hot dog cart from our family’s business. They donated it to the Salvation Army. We were still in shock because it was only a few days after the attacks. The city felt so quiet.” That silence is one of the most striking elements of the film. Rather than focusing on the images that were repeatedly shown on television in the days following September 11, the footage captures something more intimate: the atmosphere of the city itself. The streets,
Eden Cole Debuts First Single
New artist Eden Cole makes her official debut today with her first single, “Wherever You Are,” penned by songwriter Sikora. The song touches on the open question: is there love out there for me? She is completely fine on her own if not, but on those cold nights, she still wants someone near, calling out to whoever and wherever they are in this big world. The release pairs Sikora’s storytelling lyrics with Cole’s warm, velvet smooth vocal delivery over an intimate, soulful production. For Sikora, creating this track opened up a whole new realm of creative freedom: “Coming from recording in real studios, real writing, and real producing, being in this space is incredible,” says Sikora. “It takes everything to another level of possibility…hearing my lyrics come to life in ways I never could have imagined.” The track introduces Eden Cole as a fresh presence in the music landscape, grounding
A Creative’s Reflections
While working in Philadelphia in May 2026, director William Sikora III pauses for a quiet moment of reflection. Surrounded by the fast pace of production, he takes in something that is easy to overlook: he is living the career he once only dreamed about. The long hours, creative risks, and years of persistence have led to this very moment, turning childhood ambitions into reality. Rather than focusing solely on what comes next, he allows himself to appreciate how far he has come, recognizing that the dream was never just the destination. It was also the privilege of creating, collaborating, and telling stories every step of the way.
Behind The Scenes of A Live Show
What started as a routine day filming behind the scenes of Brandy’s highly anticipated REWIND performance at Roots Picnic 2026 turned into an unexpected look at the making of a live production. After countless hours of rehearsals and preparation leading up to the festival, filmmaker William Sikora III was on site documenting the fast paced action behind the curtain. In the middle of the excitement, his phone was accidentally left recording inside his shirt pocket, creating an unplanned first person view of the organized chaos that unfolds backstage during a major live event. The result is what Sikora jokingly calls “the behind the scenes of the behind the scenes.” The candid footage offers a fun glimpse into the nonstop movement, teamwork, and energy that go into producing a performance of this scale. Brandy’s REWIND show was one of the highlights of Roots Picnic 2026, showcasing the dedication of an incredible
A New Animated Short with a Powerful Message
“Sal” began with a simple question: What would the world look like through the eyes of one of the smallest creatures living in a redwood forest? The film written and directed and created by William Sikora III, follows Sal, a tiny salamander whose peaceful life unfolds deep within the ancient redwoods of Northern California. Rather than focusing on human characters, dialogue, or narration, we wanted audiences to experience the world from ground level, where every stream feels enormous, every fallen branch becomes an obstacle, and every sound carries meaning. The core creative goals behind “Sal” were scale, emotion, and perspective. We wanted viewers to feel the overwhelming size of the natural world through the eyes of a creature that exists near the forest floor. At the same time, we wanted to create an emotional connection to the countless animals that share these ecosystems and often go unseen. By telling the
Little Paw Soundtrack Out Now
Relive the adventure with the official soundtrack, plus new music inspired by the film. The world of Little Paw continues through its music, carrying the emotion of the story beyond the screen and into something you can return to anytime. At the center is “Home,” written by William Sikora III, a song that arrived instantly and connected deeply to the film’s emotional core, reflecting the journey of stepping into the unknown, discovering independence, and feeling that quiet pull toward belonging. The soundtrack features three versions of “Home,” each offering a different tone while staying rooted in the same feeling, with the original version delivering a cinematic and intimate experience tied closely to the film, the folk version bringing an organic, grounded energy that echoes the natural world, and the Spanish version expanding the reach of the song while carrying the same emotion across language. Alongside it, new music inspired by
