MCP - Other

"The National: Something Out of Nothing"

(A VR/360 film, best viewed in VR goggles, but viewers can also scroll within the screen above to change the camera view. Download The New York Times VR app here.)

This 12-minute VR/360 film takes audiences behind the scenes as indie rock band, The National, writes and records their Grammy-winning album Sleep Well Beast. Directed by Marshall Curry and released by The New York Times.

"Amazing Animated Film on the Deficit"

This light-hearted animated film, written and directed by Marshall Curry, is part of the WE THE ECONOMY SERIES, curated by Paul Allen's Vulcan Productions and Morgan Spurlock's Cinelan.

The series brought together twenty acclaimed documentary and narrative directors (including Adam McKay, Joe Berlinger, Steve James, Barbara Kopple, James Schamus, Catherine Hardwicke, Ramin Bahrani and others) to make twenty short films about the economy. The films were released simultaneously on numerous theatrical and online platforms (iTunes, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon, etc.)

"Funeral for a 747"

(A VR/360 film, best viewed in VR goggles, but viewers can also scroll within the screen above to change the camera view.)

Each year hundreds of airplanes reach the end of their lives and are crushed for scrap metal. At a facility in Arizona, a group of "undertakers" carries out this final act for a Boeing 747. Directed by Marshall Curry for The Wall Street Journal/Google/Scenic.

"30 Seconds in Prospect Park"

A year in Prospect Park, told in 30 seconds. Made from "found" footage, this short piece for the Prospect Park Alliance is a surprisingly evocative celebration of Brooklyn's favorite park. Directed by Marshall Curry.

Mistaken for Strangers

A heartbreaking and hilarious documentary about sibling rivalry and indie rock. Directed by Tom Berninger, the jealous -- and lovably hapless -- younger brother of the lead singer of The National, Mistaken For Strangers was the opening night film at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it received rave reviews. Executive Produced and additional editing by Marshall Curry.

"Garry from N.C. for Hillary"

This ad campaign for Hlllary Clinton features real unscripted people talking about their choice. Directed by Marshall Curry.

"The Future of Jobs - Animated"

Narrated by Black-ish star, Anthony Anderson, this short animated film explores how technology is upending the job market like never before in history. Commissioned by the non-profit, Working Nation. Written and Directed by Marshall Curry.

Queens University Commencement Address

Marshall Curry talks about making documentary films and hiding our failures.