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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Film.

Video playlists about Film

The power of film

12 visionary creators and curators -- from Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood -- talk about how to make movie magic.

How art shapes conversation

Powerful art makes people talk. These TED Talks bring context and nuanced perspectives to subjects surrounding history, race, socioeconomics and more.

Talks by TV and movie icons

Individuals who have shaped society and culture in homes around the world and on the big screen.

How visual effects bring movies to life

Ever wonder how computers make films so realistic? Enjoy these fascinating talks on movie magic in the digital age.

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Talks about Film

Barry Sonnenfeld

How to get people to do what you want

Rob Bredow

The artist-driven innovation behind the films we love

Ben Proudfoot

The true story of the iconic tagline “Because I’m worth it.” | The Final Copy of Ilon Specht

Jon M. Chu

Why creativity thrives on challenges

Suleika Jaouad

How to find creativity and purpose in the face of adversity

Ava DuVernay

How film changes the way we see the world

Stacy Spikes

The intersection of storytelling, cinema and AI

The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

Episode 1: The Internet's First Main Character?

John Paget

How to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town

Jawad Sharif

3 stories of Pakistani resilience, told in film

Sid Thatham

The value of an eclectic streaming queue

Tamana Ayazi and Kat Craig

The danger and devotion of fighting for women in Afghanistan

Zach King

The trick to regaining your childlike wonder

Julieanna L. Richardson

The mission to safeguard Black history in the US

Mounia Akl

How film captures the space between hope and despair

Liam Young

Planet City -- a sci-fi vision of an astonishing regenerative future

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Exclusive articles about Film

8 mouthwatering TV shows and movies about the future of food and our planet

Feeding the world's 8 billion people requires a lot of Earth's resources -- so how can we do it more sustainably? From tackling systemic issues like food waste to learning how to cook delicious plant-based recipes at home, these shows and movies are all about the power of our plates.

Posted Nov 2022

4 fascinating, underappreciated jobs that all great movies depend on

When you watch the Academy Awards, are categories like “sound editing” and “production design” your cue for a bathroom or snack break? Read why those jobs -- and sound mixer and cinematographer -- matter.

Posted Mar 2018

How color helps a movie tell its story

There’s no Academy Award for Best Color -- yet -- but this less-celebrated element of filmmaking is used to propel and convey the plot. Here’s how.

Posted Apr 2017