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Some Things | Vol. 61: What we've learned from the Oscars
Some Things | Vol. 61: What we've learned from the Oscars“I think the world would be unliveable without Art...” Steven Soderbergh (Best Director for Traffic 2001)This year's Oscars made headlines across the globe but for many of the wrong reasons. So this week we wanted to celebrate & recall some of the most positive moments & firsts to come from the Academy Awards in recent years.Here are Some Things from the Oscars to inspire you:
Some Things | Vol. 60: A New Lens
Some Things | Vol. 60: A New Lens“I don’t trust words. I trust pictures.” Gilles PeressThis week we're celebrating the launch of our partnership with curator & image maker CLO. As we celebrate reaching 5 million views in our Something™ Spaces extention, the London based studio is taking over to highlight some of their most treasured images & promising photographers from their community. After fantastic receptions to previous partnerships with Nobrow Press & Where Are The Black Designers? we are excited to once again fill your browser tabs with a new selection of inspiring creative work. Install here now to view the curation & support the photographers.Discover Some Things from our community this week:
Some Things | Vol. 59: The power of film
Some Things | Vol. 59: The power of film"I think empathy is a beautiful thing. I think that's the power of film though. We have one of the most powerful, one of the greatest communicative tools known to man...” Michelle Rodriguez"Whether it's the story or message within it, the purpose behind it, or the craft that goes into making it, film can inspire us, challenge us to have difficult conversations, & transform how we connect with others.This was one of the driving factors we developed our Something™ Originals platform to enable ourselves & the creators we work with to challenge cultural norms, reframe how we think about certain subjects & provide an opportunity for underrepresented creators to work with brands & reach a wider audience through film.So, after the BAFTA's & as we head into Oscar's season here are Some Things to inspire you this week:
Some Things | Vol. 58: Without purpose - what's the point?
Some Things | Vol. 58: Without purpose - what's the point?"Not too long ago, the prevailing wisdom was that profit and corporate social responsibility were mutually exclusive pursuits. But the tide has changed, bringing with it an opportunity for business leaders to take charge and fulfil environmental and societal needs where other leaders are not – and realise greater commercial success as a result."In our latest issue of TMRRW we investigate how purpose builds better businesses. We're lucky to work with some incredible brands who've successfully grown their business by placing as much emphasis on their purpose as they do their product development.But you don't have to be a big brand to have a purpose. This week we've been inspired by SME's, individuals & communities who've established a clear purpose alongside a fantastic product, platform or idea & are achieving even greater success as well as creating some groundbreaking work.Here are Some Things to inspire you to think about purpose this week:
Some Things | Vol. 57: Breaking down barriers - day in, day out
Some Things | Vol. 57: Breaking down barriers - day in, day out"Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength." - GD AndersonAs people around the world celebrate IWD this week we thought we'd highlight some of the incredible people & platforms that are championing equality & diversity day in day out.We're lucky to have some of these change-makers as part of our team, our Something™ Else community & the others we simply admire & hope to work with one day.If you know of any inspirational leaders or communities who're breaking down barriers in gender equality, diversity & inclusivity in the creative industries, then please get in touch as we'd love to meet for a cup of tea & a chat.So, without further ado, here are Some Things to inspire you this week:
Some Things | Vol. 56: People, Planet, Fashion
Some Things | Vol. 56: People, Planet, Fashion"Fashion is the armour to survive the reality of everyday life." - Bill CunninghamAs we continue to emerge from the pandemic it's been a joy to see inspirational designers debuting their collections on the catwalks once again as part of Fashion Week in the "Big 4" cities (New York, London, Milan & Paris).We thought we'd take a closer look at some of the inspirational brands and designers who're playing a lead role in sustainable fashion this year.Here are Some Things that are bang on-trend this week:
Some Things | Vol. 55: Back In The Day
Some Things | Vol. 55: Back In The Day"Looking through the past to make sense of the future" - Sean BrownNostalgia is bittersweet, it makes you long for things, persons, or situations of the past. So, as we continue to power through the year, we feel that we must acknowledge how the pain and joy of days gone by has inspired what is happening in our present. From an unexpected hip-hop history lesson at the Super Bowl half-time show and HBO's Euphoria encompassing the modern-day #sadgirl aesthetic once present on the notorious blogging platform Tumblr - We ask ourselves, how else do we like to escape the reality of today?So, here are Some Things to take you on a trip down memory lane:
Some Things | Vol. 54: Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
Some Things | Vol. 54: Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself"The definition of self-acceptance is the complete acceptance of oneself, of both your positive and negative traits."It appears, on this occasion, Justin Bieber might be wrong...With it being Valentine's Day this week we wanted to recognise the shift in youth culture we’re seeing from a desire for self-love to one of self-acceptance. Increasingly, amongst our community of creators & cultural leaders, we’re hearing about an acceptance of peoples ‘imperfections’ & a shift away from the constant need to change & improve oneself. In our experience, it’s when creators & brands focus less on being aspirational & more on transparency & enabling conversations around discovery & acceptance that they are able to play a more valuable & relevant role in peoples lives. So, with that in mind, here are Some Things that we LOVE this week:
Some Things | Vol. 53: Access all Areas
Some Things | Vol. 53: Access all Areas"This is so private. It’s like we are seeing something we are not supposed to be seeing..."Any of you who've tuned into the first three episodes of the new Hulu series Pam and Tommy this week should recognise that quote. The evolution of the internet has presented us with many opportunities, some good & some bad. But what fascinates us is how through various platforms we now have far greater access to the creators, curators, brands & spaces that inspire us.So, here are Some Things we've uncovered this week to inspire you:
Some Things | Vol. 52: The Year of the Tiger
Some Things | Vol. 52: The Year of the Tiger"It is better to live for one day as a tiger than to live for a thousand years as a sheep."Said a wise Tibetan Monk, & we wholeheartedly agree. As we approach the Lunar New Year we've been thinking about brands, businesses & creators who've adopted this attitude; taking a brave & often bold approach, with no guarantee of success & yet they've triumphed - blazing a trail to inspire others. So here are Some Things to inspire you to be brave this year:
Some Things | Vol. 51: Culture Drives Content
Some Things | Vol. 51: Culture drives content"You keep going until you get it right. And then you keep going until you can't get it wrong."Just as Netflix's Cheer coach Monica Aldama from Narvarro College encourages her athletes to support each other as they attempt 51 "full-outs" of their routine - both physically and emotionally - we feel inspired to embrace this narrative to our everyday as we flip, toss and fly through this first month of 2022.On the back of the success of The One's Who, we have some exciting Something™ Originals formats in the pipeline. But in the meantime, here are Some Things that demonstrate how inspiring film can be when you find that perfect balance between Culture, People and Brands:
Some Things | Vol. 50: Over To You
Some Things | Vol. 50: Over To You"With great power comes great responsibility."Welcome to the 50th Edition of Some Things! This milestone has prompted us to stop & reflect on some of the things we've been sharing over the past 12 months. We've been inspired by some iconic cultural partnerships some truly transformational brands, some awe-inspiring uses of tech, & some game-changing podcasts.We thought we'd take this opportunity to pause & ask you what you wanted to see more (or less) of. Are you fascinated about the latest developments in Web 3.0, do you get your fix learning about the latest & most hyped cultural collaborations or do you need inspiration for your next podcast?Let us know what you think by answering these 2 simple questions.In the meantime, here are Some Things to inspire you to look to the future this week: