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Ladyada Interviews Alexandra Dean, Director of The Hedy Lamarr Story

Ladyada Interviews Alexandra Dean, Director of The Hedy Lamarr Story

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Alexandra Dean’s documentary displays the difficulties that Hedy Lamarr faced when trying to be both smart and beautiful.

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“Vintage Tomorrows,” the Book, the Film, and the Golden Age of Steampunk

“Vintage Tomorrows,” the Book, the Film, and the Golden Age of Steampunk

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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See the award-winning documentary about the early 21st century steampunk scene.

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See How Gotta Groove Presses Gorgeous Vinyl Records

See How Gotta Groove Presses Gorgeous Vinyl Records

Nick Cavalier

By Nick Cavalier

Nick Cavalier

Nick Cavalier is an award winning director of music videos, commercials and documentary content.. A visual and character-focused director of films, music videos, commercials and branded content, Nick is known for his gritty guerilla filmmaking style and poetic hero centered themes. Nick has been honored with awards and selections at festivals such as SXSW, Beverly Hills, Cleveland International and many more. His work is featured in multiple national publications including New York Times, The Boston Herald, Alternative Press, G4, Juxtapoz Magazine and many more. Nick is more recently lauded for his award-winning film and character portrait on famed artist Derek Hess titled “Forced Perspective” available now through Gravitas Ventures & Redbull TV.

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Gotta Groove Records is a record pressing plant in Cleveland, Ohio, that specializes in records with high quality sound and creative vinyl.

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3,000 Kilometer Tour de Fab Concludes with Barcelona’s Makerspaces

Miriam Engle

By Miriam Engle

Miriam Engle

Miriam Engle is a professional nomad and the writer for our filmmaking adventure. Since graduating from The College of William & Mary in 2011, she has lived and worked across five continents.

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Madison Worthy

By Madison Worthy

Madison Worthy

Madison Worthy is the director behind Self-Made, the story of creative communities. She graduated from New York University in 2011 and is now on ​a mission to merge her artistic and scientific sensibilities.

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Miriam and Madison have biked across Europe visiting FabLabs and Makerspaces along the way. Check in with them in their final installment from Barcelona.

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Tour de Fab Labs Cycles Through France

Tour de Fab Labs Cycles Through France

Madison Worthy

By Madison Worthy

Madison Worthy

Madison Worthy is the director behind Self-Made, the story of creative communities. She graduated from New York University in 2011 and is now on ​a mission to merge her artistic and scientific sensibilities.

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Miriam Engle

By Miriam Engle

Miriam Engle

Miriam Engle is a professional nomad and the writer for our filmmaking adventure. Since graduating from The College of William & Mary in 2011, she has lived and worked across five continents.

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Miriam Engle and Madison Worthy are filming a documentary about the Maker Movement in Europe. Follow along on their bicycling adventure as they tour France’s Fab Labs.

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