Our New Series

Here’s the trailer for our new 13-part series, Invitation to World Literature, featuring more than 100 artists, actors, writers and scholars, including Alan Cumming, Harold Ramis, Kristen Chenoweth, Tim Blake Nelson, Mo Rocca, Aisha Tyler, Robert Thurman, Chris Ware and Philip Glass. Playing on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings!

Salon.com looks back at Kennedys film


With Patrick Kennedy announcing his departure from the United States Congress, Salon interviews filmmaker Seftel about his documentary, Taking on the Kennedys.

USA Today Talks Secret Life


Here’s a USA Today article about our Emmy-nominated PBS web series Secret Life of Scientists.

Remembering Evel Knievel


Joshua Seftel’s remembrance of daredevil Evel Knievel. The essay appeared on NPR’s Weekend Edition and in Salon.com.

Breaking the Mold on NPR

Joshua Seftel tells Corva Coleman the story behind his film Breaking the Mold.

The Making of Taking on the Kennedys

Featuring the director’s parents, who tell the real story of the film,

Who is the Demon Deacon?

One of our latest commercials, featuring our favorite mascot, the Demon Deacon.

Many Uses of the Frisbee

Made in his senior year of college for a class assignment, this short film was Josh Seftel’s first.

An Early Intimate Encounter

L.A. Times Arts Journalist Allan Jalon recalls an early intimate encounter in Allan and the Rose, a very short documentary by Joshua Seftel.

The Making of Breaking the Mold

Here’s a short film about the making of Breaking the Mold, featuring the director’s parents who tell the real story of the film.

Lost & Found on NPR

Joshua Seftel tells the story behind his documentary Lost & Found.

Secret Life of Scientists Extras

Here are a few extra fun Secret Life videos.

With Wrestler Rachel Collins:

With Speed Demon Jean Berko Gleason:

Cheering with Mollie Woodworth: