Letters About The New York Times
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107 / Three! New! Things!
Two videos and a comic short story - all finished this week.
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098 / March 26th, 2013
I realised there was something that I really wanted to do…and then carried on doing other things — for eight years!
• 3 minute read
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092 / Another Story About The Universe
Big Magic is everywhere, if you know where to look. Plus a new film I’ve made is now out!
• 2 minute read
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072 / Maybe It Is Not What You Achieve, But Who You Inspire
Apparently seeing inside my sketchbook has inspired lots of you start drawing again - and that’s wonderful!
• 3 minute read
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069 / What A Good Idea Feels Like
A good idea feels like a visitation and a chain reaction all at once!
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064 / We're The Extras
I don’t know about you, but I feel insignificant in the face of extraordinary events.
• 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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051 / Banksy And The King
A story about the time Banksy squared off against London’s greatest graffiti artist - and lost.
• 5 minute read
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049 / A Story About The Universe
I believe that when you move towards your dreams, the universe will move with you. I see evidence of this everywhere.
• 4 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.
• 2 minute read
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040 / More Of Your Questions, Answered
I answer your questions about how I made Jaron Lanier Fixes The Internet for The New York Times.
• 4 minute read
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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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038 / Jaron Lanier Fixes The Internet
Months in production, a new three-part series I have made with technologist Jaron Lanier is about to publish!
• 2 minute read
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031 / All Sorts of Things Become Possible
Some lessons in filmmaking from the set of my latest video project.
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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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029 / The Time Orson Welles Met Hitler
Some must-watch interviews from a golden age of television.
• 4 minute read
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026 / Your Questions, Answered
A Q&A session with Third Something Readers - I answer questions about filmmaking and my creative process.
• 8 minute read
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021 / My Storyboarding Process
A step-by-step look at my previsualisation process for making a video for The New York Times.
• 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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011 / Five Days
A day-by-day account of writing and designing a film for The New York Times.
• 5 minute read