What happens when life gets messy—but the work still needs to get made? In this episode of The Story Lab, we get honest about what it means to stay creative when you're not okay. From burnout to uncertainty, we talk about: • Creating when you're depressed, anxious, or just disconnected • Why your best work might come from your hardest moments • Letting go of perfection and leaning into honesty • How getting out of your medium can spark inspiration • The balance between being a professional a...
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What happens when life gets messy—but the work still needs to get made? In this episode of The Story Lab, we get honest about what it means to stay creative when you're not okay. From burnout to uncertainty, we talk about: • Creating when you're depressed, anxious, or just disconnected • Why your best work might come from your hardest moments • Letting go of perfection and leaning into honesty • How getting out of your medium can spark inspiration • The balance between being a professional a...
"When to Show vs. Tell in Filmmaking" | The Story Lab
The Story Lab
14 minutes
7 months ago
"When to Show vs. Tell in Filmmaking" | The Story Lab
How do you craft a powerful edit? When should you show instead of tell? This episode dives deep into the storytelling process—how filmmakers can shape narratives by stripping away excess and letting the audience discover meaning for themselves. We explore the evolution of In the Blood, a documentary that started as a family business story but became a personal, intimate portrait of legacy, loss, and connection. From shifting perspectives in the edit to the fragility of life, this conversatio...
The Story Lab
What happens when life gets messy—but the work still needs to get made? In this episode of The Story Lab, we get honest about what it means to stay creative when you're not okay. From burnout to uncertainty, we talk about: • Creating when you're depressed, anxious, or just disconnected • Why your best work might come from your hardest moments • Letting go of perfection and leaning into honesty • How getting out of your medium can spark inspiration • The balance between being a professional a...
