In a series of narrative driven, human-focused pieces, Cohen tells an intimate and honest story about people who have a true passion and respect for what they do and create and invites us to get to know them as they demonstrate their love for their craft. ''I'm interested in the people, their story, what they have to say'', Cohen explains enthusiastically. ''I go and meet everyone beforehand, talk with them, see their work spaces, spend time with them, explain what I'm doing and why I think this project is important''.

In the four beautifully edited episodes released so far, Dustin Cohen offers us the chance to meet ‘The Violin Maker’, ‘The Watchmaker’, ‘The Jewelry Maker’ and his latest discovery, ‘The Shoemaker’. Responding to his respectful approach, these craftspeople open up their studios and shops and invite us in as they reminisce about their life and trade. The series splendidly captures the true essence and soul of traditional artistry, painting an evocative picture rich with memories, colours and details where we hear the synchronized ticking of the watches, see the gold chains sparkling in the sunlight and can almost smell that distinctive scent of leather and wood varnish.

In a world where all things handmade are becoming scarce and by all means even more valuable and awe-inspiring, the series draws attention to the value of craftsmanship and the uniqueness of the handmade object. Showing immense respect for people who follow their passion, Cohen highlights the fundamental role of traditional craftsmanship within our society:

''I think there's been this resurgence within people to seek out things ‘Made in America’. Even more so here in New York City, consumers seem to really enjoy objects that have a ‘Made in New York’ or ‘Made in Brooklyn’ tag. People are drawn to things that are created by an actual person and not a mysterious factory thousands of miles away. Getting to buy a product directly from the person making it, interacting with them, it's all part of the experience and people take a lot away from that.''

Despite having lived in Brooklyn for 8 years now, Dustin Cohen is still amazed by the number of people that continue to create, innovate and produce their own artefacts within the borough, thriving within today’s era of the mass-produced. So it seems that people are not only drawn to the beauty of the handmade but are also inspired to start creating themselves: 
''Between online sites like Etsy, and places like The Brooklyn Flea and Renegade Craft Fair, there are more opportunities for these craftspeople and artisans to directly connect with potential customers and I think this has opened up the door for a lot of new businesses to set up shop here in Brooklyn. In conjunction with that you have the family run businesses that have been here in Brooklyn for generations and despite wars, recessions, and globalization, are able to stay open and make it work. Both kinds of stories are incredibly interesting to me and I think it's something that is worth shining some light on”.

Acting as a reminder of the beauty of fine craftsmanship, Dustin Cohen’s heartfelt film series makes us start to question whether there is in fact any beauty in standardized manufactured products. We can’t wait to see whose story he will choose to tell next.