SpeakEasy is a documentary film about the fear of public speaking, and the 2008 Toastmasters World Championships of Public Speaking. Filmmakers Paul Galichia and Brian Weidling embarked on an almost two year journey – conducting hundreds of interviews about public speaking anxiety, and capturing every stage of the tense, highly competitive World Championships of Public Speaking.
We’ve met so many amazing people and seen so many interesting places on this continent, I think back and it seems a little surreal to have made such an odd, fascinating, arduous journey. Williston North Dakota. Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Erie Pennsylvania. Vegas. Homeless shelters. Angola State Penitentiary. Magicians. I’ll rattle on as we recount the adventure and get ready to release the film. We’ll have pictures and videos and blog posts and communities and message boards and Tweets and favorite links and all things public speaking…. and, of course, at some point soon, the film itself.
Cheers to finding your voice!
I understand why you’ve put this at the top, it makes sense. However, having it with the date of August 10 displayed gives the impression of a stale, abandoned blog, which might be a PR turnoff. Granted, folks only need to scroll down to see newer content, but some might not do so.
Good call Colin!!! I’m on it!
Fabulous. Looking forward to seeing the entire documentary. Good luck at Sundance. All of us Toastmasters in the Founder’s District, the birthplace of Toastmasters, are rooting for you!
This documentary has explained very well “public speaking anxiety.” I learned a lot. Meanwhile, let me also share this, I also had my own comprehensive shot at tackling public speaking anxiety, please have a look!
http://www.spreadinghappiness.org/2010/01/analysis-of-public-speaking-anxiety-and-proposals/
Thank you, Nick