How I accidentally changed the way movies get made

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November 7, 2018 Today's TED Talk How I accidentally changed the way movies get made 16:20 minutes · TEDxVeniceBeach How does Hollywood choose what stories get told on-screen? Too often, it's groupthink informed by a narrow set of ideas about what sells at the box office. As a producer, Franklin Leonard saw too many great screenplays never get made because they didn't fit the mold. So he started the Black List, an anonymous email that shared his favorite screenplays and asked: Why aren't we making these movies? Learn the origin story of some of your favorite films with this fascinating insider view of the movie business. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Kickstart your creativity Out of fresh ideas? These inspiring talks offer the kick-in-the-pants you need to unleash your creative spirit. Watch » 6 talks · Total run time 1:23:00 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Why we should all consider taking a midlife gap year When Caroline Harper suddenly found herself jobless in her mid-40s, she decided to step off the corporate ladder and travel to all the places she'd always wanted to go, from Antarctica to Egypt. Here's how it changed her life -- and her career. Read more »   Download the TED app

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