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The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself

A filmmaker adventures through the Scottish wilderness uncovering the astonishing lessons wild places can teach us about the secrets of the human mind and our place in the universe…

  • George Thompson
    Director
    Journey to the East
  • George Thompson
    Writer
    Journey to the East
  • George Thompson
    Producer
    Journey to the East
  • Louie Schwartzberg
    Executive Producer
    Fantastic Fungi, Mysteries of the Unseen World, Disneynature: Wings of Life, Gratitude Revealed
  • George Thompson
    Key Cast
    Journey to the East, https://www.youtube.com/@George-Thompson
  • Sim Warren
    Assistant Director and Editor
    Google, Sony, Purina, Bulmers, Lululemon, Conde Nast
  • Max Smith
    Camera Operators
    National Geographic, BBC, Silverback Films, Smithsonian, Greenpeace
  • Mike Webster
    Camera Operators
  • George Bloomfield
    Music and Sound Design
  • Jared Tompkins
    Animation
    A Town Called Malice, History. The Interesting Bits,
  • George Simon
    Creative Producer
  • Joe Wells
    Assistant Editor
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Environmental, Spiritual, Educational, Nature, Wellness, Factual, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    43 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    40,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - George Thompson

George is a filmmaker and tai chi teacher. His films have been watched by millions and over 240k YouTube subscribers have joined him for the ongoing adventure. He specialises in communicating Daoist philosophy, having studied it in China over the last 8 years. George explores some of the biggest personal and collective challenges facing us today, and shares what he has learnt in a down to earth, fun and accessible way.

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