Glenbard Parent Series, and cartoons at Northwestern University, and Waubonsee Community College

Old School New School director Steven Fischer presents a creativity workshop at the Glenbard Parents Series on April 4, 2013 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Register details here!

Steven is back at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, presenting Introduction to Cartoon Storytelling (fiction storytelling) mini course starting in April. Sign up here!

His non-fiction cartoon storytelling class for adults is currently held at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois. A child-friendly cartoon storytelling workshop will be held at Waubonsee Community College Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Now & Forever Yours: Letters to an Old Soldier, directed by Old School New School director/producer Steven Fischer, appears as a resource in the 2010 book Stealing Secrets: How A Few Daring Women Deceived Generals, Impacted Battles, and Altered the Course of the Civil War By H. Donald Winkler and in the book Westminster, Vermont, 1735-2000: Township Number One by Jessie Haas.

An Inspiring Documentary…

….so writes The Examiner. Jan Fitzgerald flatters us with her words. Click here to read the full article about Old School New School.

Old School New School screening at Chapman University

On Monday, Nov 12, Old School New School screened at Chapman University in Orange, California. The post screening Q&A with director Steven Fischer was led by producer Michael Phillips. Click here to hear a moment from the evening in which Fischer talks about where creativity and ideas come from.

Creativity Workshops at Chapman University

On Monday and Tuesday, November 12-13, at Chapman University in Orange, CA, Steven Fischer presents interactive creativity workshops exploring creative self-development. The workshops support Fischer’s documentary on creativity, Old School New School.

Writing Workshop at Flintridge Prep Thursday Nov 8

On Thursday, November 8, at Flintridge Prep near Pasadena, CA, Steven Fischer presents an interactive writing workshop covering effective communication techniques, narrative structure, character development and more. The workshop supports Fischer’s documentary on creative self-development, Old School New School.

Writing Workshop at Illinois Center for Broadcasting

On Saturday, November 3, at the Illinois Center for Broadcasting Steven Fischer presents an interactive writing workshop covering effective communication techniques, narrative structure, character development and more. The workshop supports Fischer’s documentary on creative self-development, Old School New School.

Details:
Date: Sat. Nov 3, 2012
Time: 11am-1pm
Address: Illinois Center for Broadcasting, 530 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

For additional details about sign up and fee contact ICB at 312.884.8000 for more details.

The Art of Handwriting

Very intriguing discussion on BBC Radio 4 about The Art of Handwriting. Interesting to note the comments on handwriting’s connection to creativity and individual expression.

John Cleese on Creativity

Click here to watch an insightful, inspiring speech from John Cleese at Video Arts on Creativity. He reminds us of the value space, time, confidence, and humor have in our ability to tap into our full creative potential. Some of the ideas are present in Old School New School.

Who are you?

Who are you? What do you most wish for?

Krzysztof Kieslowski asked these two deceptively simple questions to 100 people ranging in age from 1- to 100-years old. The result is the documentary Gadajace glowy

This is a wonderfully insightful, profound look at the human condition. Enjoy.