Local film premiere alert: Art of Mastery at the Laemmle Royal

Over the past decade, I've had the opportunity to travel extensively and meet people who have dedicated their lives to mastering a craft—whether that's weaving, cooking, carving, dancing, instrument making, or countless other traditions. Again and again, I found that their stories weren't just about what they made, but about patience, purpose, community, and the values that shaped their lives.

Those experiences eventually became Art of Mastery, a feature documentary built from over 100 short films created with local filmmakers around the world. Rather than focusing on any one culture or craft, the film asks a simple question: what can people who devote themselves to mastery teach us about being human?

I'm excited (and honestly a little nervous) to finally share it publicly. We'll be screening it at the Laemmle Royal, and I'll be there afterward for a Q&A. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, I'd love to meet some fellow Redditors there and hear what you think.