From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process

May 2 2012 Not Rated 1h 20m
Biography, Documentary, Music

Everyone has ideas. But what where do they come from? And what ensures they keep coming? How do you sort the genius ideas from the useless ones? Why invest all this hope and energy into making things in the first place? From Nothing, Something profiles creative thinkers across a variety of disciplines and finds common methods, habits, mindsets and neuroses that help bring breakthrough ideas into being. This is a thoughtful, intimate, often funny look at the creative process—straight from the brains of some of our culture's most accomplished and inspiring talents.

Plot

A documentary profiling creative thinkers across a variety of disciplines - novelist, rock star, celebrity chefs, Hollywood creature designer, artist, prodigy/composer, scientists, fashion designers, comedian, editorial cartoonist, architect, choreographer, video game designer - and finds common ideas, methods, and neuroses that help them bring breakthrough ideas into the world. This is a thoughtful, uplifting look at the creative process - straight from the brains of some of today's most unique and accomplished talents.

Written by

Tim Cawley

Directed by

Tim Cawley

Cast

Alexa Adams, Maria Bamford, Moungi Bawendi

Crew

View crew

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Trailers
From Nothing, Something: Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
98
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA