From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process (2012)

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.

Director: Tim Cawley
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 79 min
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Language: English
Budget: $250,000
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process about?
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.
Who directed From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process?
From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process was directed by Tim Cawley.
Who stars in From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process?
From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process stars Tom Perrotta, Maria Bamford, Neville Page, Sara Quin, Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger.
How long is From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process?
From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process?
From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process is a Documentary, Music film.
What is the budget of From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process?
From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process had a budget of $250,000.