Abi takes us through possible creative uses of different types of paper, which she has learned about through her experience as a filmmaker.

Abi has a new favorite hobby! And she’s keen to share with us what she’s learned, so grab a sheet of paper and be ready to fold a classic origami design!

Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.

Abi reads extracts from a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous Christmas poem, popularly known by its first line “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” about a father who witnesses the visit of Santa Claus on one magical Christmas Eve.

The multi-talented Annie Quick channels her creativity in a multimedia project, the subject of which is the human construct, New York’s Central Park. Enjoy!

Here’s the second and final segment of Annie Quick’s multimedia project Souvenirs and Shiny Things from Central Park. Enjoy!

This video is a cover by Austin Reed of the breakup song "Call Me," originally by Shinedown. Sometimes, if you can't change or don't want to, the only thing to do is walk away.

Come listen as Bindni Karia, a woman working in film production in the Indian film industry in London, shares a bit about herself and the job she loves. Learn a bit about her hometown of Leicester, England, along with her love for London and the UK as a whole.

The new biopic Bohemian Rhapsody is getting a lot of attention, but exactly how accurate is it? Here is a quick look at some discrepancies between what is shown in the film and the real story of the band Queen.

The filmmakers made some significant changes to the actual timeline of the band's story. And with all the prosthetics and makeup to make Rami Malek look like Freddie Mercury, one thing stands out as missing entirely.

Watch the famous speech delivered by Charlie Chaplin's character in the film The Great Dictator from 1940. "We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness."

Chris Isaak tells the story behind shooting the iconic 1989 music video for "Wicked Game," which featured supermodel Helena Christensen. The on-screen chemistry between the two of them has made many people wonder if they were romantically involved in real life, but Isaak says it was the combination of Christensen's excellent acting and the skill of photographer/director Herb Ritts that made the video come alive.

Peg Harris shows us some of her work, including several paintings of the Union Square Market in New York City.

Peg tells us about oil pastels, which she loves using. She then goes on to show us her workbench, with its cubbies and drawers of different kinds.

MTV has unearthed an amazing clip of David Bowie backstage at Live Aid with Thomas Dolby, talking about Labyrinth and his “Dancing in the Street” music video.

John Tullo (Beej) from Drumroots and Tanante giving an interview about our most recent Drumroots Live event ran as a fund raiser to for all proceeds to be handed onto Médecins Sans Frontières MSF (Doctors Without Borders) for their essential and on-going work in East Africa.

Annette provides some biographical notes on Maya Angelou and then recites her poem “Caged Bird." The poem followed Angelou's memoir volume, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Hasn't everyone tried to miss a day of school by pretending to be sick? Annette reads us a humorous poem by American poet Shel Silverstein about the very subject.

Did you know that the big letter “M” from the MacDonald’s logo might have a further significance? Many well-known brands, companies, and institutions have hidden meanings and messages in their logos, as well as some subtle and some not-so-subtle advertising.

What is the rule of thirds? In the video, find out exactly what it is, how to use it, and how it can improve your films and photography.

This film editing masterclass looks at both theory and technique. Deciding on the order and duration of each shot is a process that profoundly influences a viewer’s experience.

The right cut made at the right moment is crucial to the smoothness and flow of a film. Understanding the concept of “eye-trace” helps editors make films that are far more engrossing for the viewer.

John shows us some impressive murals in New York, all of which are by Brazilian street artist Kobra and depict famous artists, musicians, and historical figures.

Native New Yorker John S. tells us about a work of art that awaits travellers at one New York Subway station.