OUR INSPIRATION

FILM & VIDEO

THE INSTITUTE

A documentary about the Jejune Institute, a stunning phenomenon in San Francisco in which 10,000 people were "initiated" without ever realising what they had signed up for.

APOCALYPSE

Someone gets a second chance at life when mentalist Derren Brown makes him realise the importance of life by making him believe that a meteorite has hit the earth and is now populated by zombies.

THE GAME

Nicholas is a bored rich banker who has everything. For his birthday, his brother gives him a business card from a company. Out of curiosity, Nicholas visits the company. This turns his life completely upside down.

BIG FISH

Will Bloom is fed up with the implausible stories about his father Ed's adventures. An argument about Ed's storied life even causes Will to break up with his father. When his father is terminally ill and does not have long to live, Will is determined to get to know the real Ed Bloom.

YOUTUBE CHANNEL EXPERIENCE EXPERTS

Are we really going to mention our own YouTube channel on this page? Of course we will! On our Youtube channel, you'll find aftermovies, making-of videos and tutorials about our work.

THE MAGICAL SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING

Why is Storytelling so powerful? And how do we use it to our advantage? In this Ted-talk, presentation expert David JP Phillips shares key neurological findings on storytelling.

BOOKS

Into the Woods

John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a wide range of drama to British screens. Here, he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling. Read more >>

The Anatomy of Story

John Truby is one of the most respected story consultants in the film industry. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book and it shares all his secrets for writing a compelling script. Read more >>

Story

STORY is a comprehensive and superbly organised exploration of all elements, from the basics to advanced concepts. It is a practical course that offers new perspectives on the craft of storytelling. Read more >>

Hero with the thousand faces

Rediscover the myths that have shaped our lives and choose your own hero's journey. In this book, Joseph Campbell introduces us to the hero with a thousand faces. A hero goes out, is tested, fulfils challenging tasks and returns home to celebrate his victories. You can see these archetypal elements in many films, books and series, as well as in our own lives. Read more >>

Better than real

The trend is inescapable: more and more people are leaving reality to retreat into games. Jane McGonigal, one of the world's best-known researchers in the field, asks a refreshing new question: is there perhaps something wrong with reality? In Better Than Real, she draws on insights from neurology, psychology and philosophy, among others, to explain how gaming can play such a major role and why it is one of the most important trends of our time. Read more >>

HANDY TOOLS

PIXABAY

For free stock photos of good quality. Of course, you prefer to use your own photos but if you do go for stock then this is a good platform. View Pixabay>>

TAILOR BRANDS

Tailor Brands is the world's first AI-powered logo design and branding platform. Here, you can design your own logo like a pro. View Tailor Brands >>

CANVA

A free design tool that lets you create really beautiful designs for cards, socials, flyers and much more in no time. View Canva >>

WIX

A very simple platform to build your own website with. No complicated menus but nice building blocks that allow you to get started quickly. View Wix >>

OTHER

COLOSSAL

A bottomless pit full of visual inspiration from artists and performers working in various disciplines. View Colossal >>

NO PROSCENIUM

A blog about everything to do with immersive experiences. View No Proscenium >>

DOLORIS

Doloris invites you to enter her Meta Maze, an individual art experience with more than 40 rooms of surrealist art. View Doloris >>