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Tag: creativity

You Can Take a Nap, I Promise

Film
By Nakia Stephens | October 12, 2020
By Nakia Stephens | October 12, 2020

You Can Take a Nap, I Promise

Screenwriter Nakia Stephens reflects on how she’s learning to release the shackles of productivity by leaning into purpose.

Three Great Things: Kodi Smit-McPhee

Film
By Kodi Smit-McPhee | October 6, 2020
By Kodi Smit-McPhee | October 6, 2020

Three Great Things: Kodi Smit-McPhee

The multi-talented Australian actor, currently starring in 2067, on his love of Be Here Now, the creative process and the Tesla Model X.

Why I Make Movies

Film
By Sergio Navarretta | July 30, 2020
By Sergio Navarretta | July 30, 2020

Why I Make Movies

How epic school musicals, bar cover bands and meetings with Michael Moore and James Cameron lead The Cuban's Sergio Navarretta to a film career

Stick Figures: On the Basis of Race

Film
By Aimiende Negbenebor Sela | July 13, 2020
By Aimiende Negbenebor Sela | July 13, 2020

Stick Figures: On the Basis of Race

Filmmaker Aimiende Negbenebor Sela on how creative play led her to understand that we live the same lives, but are just colored differently.

Creativity in Chaos

Film
By Deborah Twiss | March 18, 2020
By Deborah Twiss | March 18, 2020

Creativity in Chaos

Actress-writer-director Deborah Twiss draws parallels between 9/11 and the present moment, and advocates for art as a way to process trauma.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Talks with Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Talkhouse Podcast | October 17, 2019
By Talkhouse Podcast | October 17, 2019

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Talks with Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh for the Talkhouse Podcast

The two get conceptual on the future of creativity at Life Is Beautiful festival.

The Kitchen

Film
By Colman Domingo | September 9, 2019
By Colman Domingo | September 9, 2019

The Kitchen

Fear the Walking Dead's Colman Domingo on finding the right ingredients for a fulfilling life of performance, creativity and food.

Lake Bell Talks with Santigold for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Lake Bell | June 20, 2019
By Lake Bell | June 20, 2019

Lake Bell Talks with Santigold for the Talkhouse Podcast

Friends Lake and Santi take a break from their hectic schedules to talk motherhood, creativity and the challenges of balancing the two.

My Favorite Car is a Bicycle, or Why I Must Create Things vs. Making Them

Film
By Ritesh Batra | May 17, 2019
By Ritesh Batra | May 17, 2019

My Favorite Car is a Bicycle, or Why I Must Create Things vs. Making Them

The Lunchbox writer-director Ritesh Batra writes you a letter about why he went back to his artistic roots for his new film, Photograph.

John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist

Music
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019

John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist

The musician/producer shares what he’s learned from the pitfalls and victories of making records.

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