Los Angeles will welcome a new celebration of creativity, courage, and first beginnings this fall as filmmaker, entrepreneur, and multimedia artist Yi Zhou premieres her highly anticipated limited documentary series, First Timers, on September 11, 2026, at the Royal Laemmle Theater in West Los Ange les. Presented in partnership with Clarins, the premiere will bring together leaders from the worlds of film, art, music, technology, fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship for an evening dedicated to the power of taking the first step. For Zhou, whose work spans documentary filmmaking, contemporary art, publishing, music, and emerging technologies, First Timers represents one of her most personal and ambitious projects to date. “Every successful person was once a beginner,” says Zhou. “The series celebrates those moments when people chose courage over certainty and stepped into the unknown.” Christian Courtain Clarins: “We are always honored to support female artist filmmakers.” A Celebration of Creative Beginnings Produced by Into The Sun Entertainment, First Timers explores the defining first experiences that shaped some of today’s most accomplished creators and innovators. Among the featured participants are Academy Award-winning filmmaker Cameron Crowe, renowned contemporary artist Shepard Fairey, and celebrity cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Simon Ourian, whose careers transformed their respective industries through bold vision and unconventional paths. Through intimate conversations, the series examines not only success but also the uncertainty, setbacks, and pivotal first opportunities that ultimately shaped these influential careers. Each episode pairs emerging voices with established leaders, creating meaningful conversations about ambition, resilience, creativity, and personal transformation. Spotlight on Innovation and Influence One of the series’ featured conversations includes Dr. Simon Ourian, founder of Epione Beverly Hills and one of the most sought-after cosmetic dermatologists in the world. Known for pioneering non-surgical aesthetic treatments, Dr. Ourian has worked with some of the most recognizable figures in entertainment, fashion, sports, and business, including members of the Kardashian family, supermodels, actors, recording artists, and global cultural icons. His episode focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the risks involved in building a world-renowned practice from the ground up. Likewise, Cameron Crowe reflects on his remarkable journey from teenage journalist to Academy Award-winning filmmaker, sharing lessons learned from decades of storytelling and creative reinvention. Shepard Fairey discusses how his early street-art experiments evolved into one of the most recognizable artistic movements of the modern era, demonstrating how creative conviction can reshape culture. A Los Angeles Premiere The Royal Laemmle premiere will serve as both a screening and celebration of the creative community that helped inspire the project. Filmmakers, artists, entrepreneurs, media executives, cultural leaders, beauty innovators, and entertainment figures are expected to attend the event, which will feature a red-carpet reception and post-screening discussions. The venue itself reflects the spirit of First Timers. Long regarded as one of Los Angeles’ most respected independent cinemas, the Royal Laemmle has introduced audiences to groundbreaking voices and emerging storytellers for generations. Presented in Partnership with Clarins The event and series are presented in partnership with Clarins, the iconic French beauty company whose relationship with Yi Zhou spans more than a decade. As one of Clarins’ earliest ambassadors in China, Zhou has maintained a longstanding connection with the brand throughout her international career. Together, Clarins and First Timers champion confidence, innovation, self-expression, and transformation—values reflected throughout the series. The partnership reinforces a central theme of the project: that extraordinary accomplishments begin with a willingness to embrace new possibilities. Yi Zhou’s Expanding Creative Vision Born in China and raised in Italy before establishing an international career, Yi Zhou has built a reputation for bringing together art, technology, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. Her projects have connected influential voices from across industries while exploring creativity, resilience, and cultural innovation. With First Timers, Zhou expands that vision by creating a platform where accomplished leaders share not only their successes but also the challenges and uncertainty that preceded them. Looking Ahead As audiences gather at the Royal Laemmle on September 11, 2026, First Timers promises to offer more than a documentary series. It offers a reminder that every filmmaker, artist, entrepreneur, innovator, and dreamer begins exactly where everyone else does: at the starting line. Through stories of courage, persistence, and reinvention, Yi Zhou’s latest project celebrates the universal truth that extraordinary journeys are built one first step at a time. First Timers premieres September 11, 2026, at the Royal Laemmle Theater in Los Angeles and is presented by Into The Sun Entertainment in partnership with Clarins. www.intothesunentertainment.com wwww.yizhouinc.com The post Yi Zhou’s ‘First Timers’ to Premiere September 11, 2026 at the Royal Laemmle in Los Angeles appeared first on LA Weekly. ...read more read less