Guides: Film & Video Technology: Videos, Talks, & Lectures

TED Talks

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.

Andrew Stanton: The clues to a great story

Filmmaker Andrew Stanton ("Toy Story," "WALL-E") shares what he knows about storytelling — starting at the end and working back to the beginning. Contains graphic language ...

TED Talk Playlists

The power of film This link opens in a new window
Few things are as magical as sitting back in a theater with a hushed crowd to enjoy a film, but what you see on the screen isn't everything. Hear from visionaries -- from Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood -- on how to make movies.

The pride and power of representation in film
On the heels of the breakout success of his film "Crazy Rich Asians," director Jon M. Chu reflects on what drives him to create -- and makes a resounding case for the power of connection and on-screen representation.
The Power of Film to Inspire Social Change
Films have the power to transform the way we think, the way we feel and even the way we act. Filmmaker May Taherzadeh shares her experience about using her award-winning film, ‘Mercy’s Blessing’, to inspire young people to stand up for justice and to become more aware about the choices they make. The film is inspiring change in schools and communities in more than 100 countries worldwide. May Taherzadeh is the co-founder of ‘Inspire Courage for Change Foundation’.