Available Now – January 12, 2026
We are honored to present the inaugural edition of The Official Concept Magazine for 2026, a publication dedicated to the thoughtful convergence of creativity, purpose, and human experience. This carefully curated issue establishes an introspective tone for the year, exploring the enduring power of storytelling through the lens of vulnerability, empathy, memory, and authentic connection.
In these pages, we profile exceptional artists whose work transcends performance to illuminate universal truths about relationships, loss, resilience, and the human condition:
Marissa Chanel Hampton – A versatile actress and audiobook narrator whose career bridges television, major franchise projects, and literary narration. From her debut on Scandal to roles in Marvel and DC universes, and her forthcoming lead opposite Scott Foley in the eight-episode drama series It’s Not Like That (premiering January 25, 2026, on Amazon Prime Video’s Wonder Project channel), Hampton brings intellectual depth and emotional precision to every role. Having narrated over twenty audiobooks—many in the romance genre—she champions narratives that honor women’s desires and human intimacy, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to advocacy with organizations including the ACLU and the Innocence Project.
Jason Faunt – Known to millions as the Red Ranger from Power Rangers, Faunt delivers a career-defining performance in the short film An Old Friend. Portraying Calvin an eternally youthful imaginary friend confronting mortality alongside his now ninety-year-old “child” he draws upon personal experiences of fatherhood and the recent loss of his own father to create a portrayal that masterfully balances childlike wonder with profound sorrow. This work earned him the Best Actor award at the Puerto Aventuras Film Festival and marks a significant evolution in his artistic journey.
Central to this edition is an in-depth examination of the acclaimed short film An Old Friend, which has garnered widespread festival recognition for its sensitive fusion of fantasy and grounded emotion. We profile the key collaborators whose vision and dedication brought this poignant narrative to life:
Nuk Suwanchote – Emmy-winning director and a cornerstone of Seattle’s independent film community. Serving as director, co-writer, cinematographer, and editor, Suwanchote employs deliberate visual language including evocative color transitions from warm nostalgia to clinical blues to trace the film’s emotional arc, inspired by writer Dan Martin’s experiences with Alzheimer’s.
Kris Flink – Producer and actress who infuses the project with deeply personal significance. Portraying the daughter character while guiding production through limited resources, Flink draws from her own family’s encounters with aging and illness to protect the film’s emotional authenticity, deliberate pacing, and therapeutic resonance.
Rishi Raj – Co-producer and co-editor whose restrained yet powerful editing preserves extended takes and meaningful silences, amplifying the story’s bittersweet emotional depth. A longtime collaborator with Suwanchote, Raj recognized the script’s universal familial resonance from the outset and defended its intentional rhythm throughout post-production.
These profiles collectively affirm the capacity of intentional, authentic storytelling to foster empathy, provoke meaningful reflection, and create lasting cultural impact. We invite you to immerse yourself in this edition and join the conversation about the transformative power of art.
With sincere appreciation,
Allan Campbell
Chief Executive Officer
The Official Concept Magazine
Available Now – January 12, 2026
We are honored to present the inaugural edition of The Official Concept Magazine for 2026, a publication dedicated to the thoughtful convergence of creativity, purpose, and human experience. This carefully curated issue establishes an introspective tone for the year, exploring the enduring power of storytelling through the lens of vulnerability, empathy, memory, and authentic connection.
In these pages, we profile exceptional artists whose work transcends performance to illuminate universal truths about relationships, loss, resilience, and the human condition:
Marissa Chanel Hampton – A versatile actress and audiobook narrator whose career bridges television, major franchise projects, and literary narration. From her debut on Scandal to roles in Marvel and DC universes, and her forthcoming lead opposite Scott Foley in the eight-episode drama series It’s Not Like That (premiering January 25, 2026, on Amazon Prime Video’s Wonder Project channel), Hampton brings intellectual depth and emotional precision to every role. Having narrated over twenty audiobooks—many in the romance genre—she champions narratives that honor women’s desires and human intimacy, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to advocacy with organizations including the ACLU and the Innocence Project.
Jason Faunt – Known to millions as the Red Ranger from Power Rangers, Faunt delivers a career-defining performance in the short film An Old Friend. Portraying Calvin an eternally youthful imaginary friend confronting mortality alongside his now ninety-year-old “child” he draws upon personal experiences of fatherhood and the recent loss of his own father to create a portrayal that masterfully balances childlike wonder with profound sorrow. This work earned him the Best Actor award at the Puerto Aventuras Film Festival and marks a significant evolution in his artistic journey.
Central to this edition is an in-depth examination of the acclaimed short film An Old Friend, which has garnered widespread festival recognition for its sensitive fusion of fantasy and grounded emotion. We profile the key collaborators whose vision and dedication brought this poignant narrative to life:
Nuk Suwanchote – Emmy-winning director and a cornerstone of Seattle’s independent film community. Serving as director, co-writer, cinematographer, and editor, Suwanchote employs deliberate visual language including evocative color transitions from warm nostalgia to clinical blues to trace the film’s emotional arc, inspired by writer Dan Martin’s experiences with Alzheimer’s.
Kris Flink – Producer and actress who infuses the project with deeply personal significance. Portraying the daughter character while guiding production through limited resources, Flink draws from her own family’s encounters with aging and illness to protect the film’s emotional authenticity, deliberate pacing, and therapeutic resonance.
Rishi Raj – Co-producer and co-editor whose restrained yet powerful editing preserves extended takes and meaningful silences, amplifying the story’s bittersweet emotional depth. A longtime collaborator with Suwanchote, Raj recognized the script’s universal familial resonance from the outset and defended its intentional rhythm throughout post-production.
These profiles collectively affirm the capacity of intentional, authentic storytelling to foster empathy, provoke meaningful reflection, and create lasting cultural impact. We invite you to immerse yourself in this edition and join the conversation about the transformative power of art.
With sincere appreciation,
Allan Campbell
Chief Executive Officer
The Official Concept Magazine
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