BEHIND THE TEDTALK
Since 2007, TED has entrusted m ss ng p eces to tell the story beyond the TED Talk. Our films have an been integral tool for the TED organization, shared constantly with their speakers and sponsors as references.

Each year, mp has explored themes relevant to the TED brand, from the power of ideas and how they spread, to how the TED Talks themselves have become a worldwide phenomenon seen by over 350 million people. 

Given unprecedented access into the organization and its members, we have gained a unique perspective into the TED community. We have created intimate profiles and friendships with some of the worlds most fascinating global leaders, thinkers, doers and artists. This knowledge is at the core of how we create meaningful media across audiences.

Our work for TED has been viewed in over 150 countries worldwide by over 150,000 people, and are often used as tools by TEDx events and conferences everywhere
Published on: 
2010
Documentary
  • BEHIND THE TEDTALK


    For the past 4 years m ssn g p eces has been working closely with TED staff to create engaging documentaries for the organization, its sponsors and the TED community.

    Our films have an been integral tool for the TED organization, shared constantly with their speakers and sponsors as references.

    Given unprecedented access into the organization and its members, m ss ng p eces has gained a unique perspective through intimate interviews and friendships with some of the worlds most interesting global leaders, thinkers, doers and artists. This knowledge is at the core of how we create meaningful media for a specific audience.

    Each year, we explore themes relevant to the TED brand, from the power of ideas and how they spread, to how the TEDTalks themselves have become a worldwide phenomenon seen by over 350 million people to date. 

  • CREDITS BEHIND THE TEDTALK 2010

    Video by 
    m ss ng p eces 
    Executive producer Jason Wishnow
    Produced by Ari Kuschnir and Ben Nabors 
    Filmed by Josh Nussbaum and Todd Banhazl
    Edited by Adam McClelland

    Music credits:

    Music Supervision and Rights Coordination by
    Samuel Valenti IV & Jeremy Peters at Ghostly Songs Music Supervision
    “Legume Minimal”
    Written by Benjamin Mullins
    Performed by Ben Benjamin
    © 2009 Copyright Control
    Licensed Courtesy Benjamin Mullins
    “Legume Shotgun”
    Written by Benjamin Mullins
    Performed by Ben Benjamin
    © 2009 Copyright Control
    Licensed Courtesy Benjamin Mullins
    “Locks”
    Written by Jeff McIlwain
    Performed by Lusine + David Wingo
    © 2006 Ghostly Songs
    Licensed Courtesy Ghostly International
    From the Album: Idol Tryouts Two: Ghostly International Vol. 2
    “Flowers Into Stardust”
    Written and Perfomed by Christopher Willits
    © 2010 Overlap Music
    Licensed Courtesy Ghostly International Under Exclusive License from
    Christopher Willits
    From the Album: Tiger Flower Circle Sun
    “Viper Skies”
    Written by Jason Corder
    Performed by Offthesky
    © 2009 Copyright Control
    Licensed Courtesy Jason Corder

  • BEHIND THE TEDTALK