Narratives of Complexity through Ethnography and Cinematic Storytelling. The fall studio aims to establish a foundational understanding of the complex, interconnected systems shaping our world. Through exploratory research, students use expanded forms of ethnography to understand complex issues and realities. The studio provides a unique platform where exploratory research, narratology, and cinematic techniques converge. By blending hybrid fiction and non-fiction narratives, students articulate the complexities of these systems, shedding light on the pivotal forces that shape our present and pave the way for transformative liberatory efforts.