Letters About Journalism
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107 / Three! New! Things!
Two videos and a comic short story - all finished this week.
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074 / Fuck Fish
Why do I suddenly give up on something right when things seem on the verge of taking off?
• 2 minute read
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063 / Eating Toilet Paper for Coronavirus
This week I made a satirical video for The New York Times about this new coronavirus thing.
• 2 minute read
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044 / Cloud Bergs
Some thoughts on striking the right tone in journalism and documentary. The world is a serious place, but sometimes a light touch is what’s needed.
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039 / September 29th 2009
Reflecting on a decade of being a freelance filmmaker and journalist - and an update from the Emmy Awards!
• 5 minute read
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030 / A New Film I'm Proud Of
A behind-the-scenes look at a new film I’ve made for The New York Times - plus some exciting news about a film I directed last year!
• 4 minute read
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019 / Five Miscellaneous Things
There’s a lot in this one! Poetry, filmmaking, graphic novels and visual storytelling - take your pick!
• 6 minute read
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018 / Planned Improv
Notes on the balance between preparation and improv in the creative process, while shooting a film for The New York Times.
• 4 minute read
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016 / Keep Hanging On, Kid
Remembering Lyra McKee, a fellow journeyman who lost her life too soon in Northern Ireland.
• 2 minute read
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011 / Five Days
A day-by-day account of writing and designing a film for The New York Times.
• 5 minute read
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010 / Building A Body Of Work
You’re not just publishing into a never ending stream, you’re building a library of work
• 3 minute read