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The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
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👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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My entry is in! Always a fun time: youtu.be/roPBMg-tuZo
January 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
My entry is in! Always a fun time: youtu.be/roPBMg-tuZo
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I've jammed out a vid about where winning and losing meet youtu.be/X4jYuMUjQHw
January 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I've jammed out a vid about where winning and losing meet youtu.be/X4jYuMUjQHw
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6 Hours Later - We're Done!
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January 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
6 Hours Later - We're Done!
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January 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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I'm already working on a video at the moment, but surely another one couldn't hurt
January 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM
I'm already working on a video at the moment, but surely another one couldn't hurt
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couldn’t have picked a better theme 🙏 gonna spend the next two days on this
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
couldn’t have picked a better theme 🙏 gonna spend the next two days on this
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I'm excited to take part in this, if you see this feel free to join!~
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I'm excited to take part in this, if you see this feel free to join!~
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The Essay Library Video Jam is now LIVE! Going to spend the next day and change figuring out my idea, but if you've ever wanted an excuse to hop into shortform essay video making, this is a perfect chance to do so!
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
The Essay Library Video Jam is now LIVE! Going to spend the next day and change figuring out my idea, but if you've ever wanted an excuse to hop into shortform essay video making, this is a perfect chance to do so!
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See ya'll in 48 hours
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
See ya'll in 48 hours
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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y’all this is this weekend and I’m so excited to give it a shot! 🙏 if you’ve needed an excuse to unpack a rainy day idea, HERE IT IS
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
January 15, 2026 at 4:50 AM
y’all this is this weekend and I’m so excited to give it a shot! 🙏 if you’ve needed an excuse to unpack a rainy day idea, HERE IT IS
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Oh btw happening this weekend, a creative exercise where video essayists are given a vague prompt/theme and craft video essays around it in 48 hours. And I got to do the promotional trailer for it!
Also check out this promo video by @bustercorp.bsky.social! youtu.be/Ex3SDq2a8XA
The VIDEO JAM is back!
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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January 13, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Oh btw happening this weekend, a creative exercise where video essayists are given a vague prompt/theme and craft video essays around it in 48 hours. And I got to do the promotional trailer for it!
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Y'all I'm *so* excited to finally have the time to participate this year. It's really shaping up to be an all star line up too, I hope you'll join us!!
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
January 11, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Y'all I'm *so* excited to finally have the time to participate this year. It's really shaping up to be an all star line up too, I hope you'll join us!!
Also check out this promo video by @bustercorp.bsky.social! youtu.be/Ex3SDq2a8XA
The VIDEO JAM is back!
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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January 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Also check out this promo video by @bustercorp.bsky.social! youtu.be/Ex3SDq2a8XA
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
January 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
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The latest @theessaylibrary.com collab is premiering any minute now- see a new micro-essay from me & 24 more pieces from other talented creators:
youtu.be/WeXz8kr7eck
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25 Video Essays About Dreams
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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September 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The latest @theessaylibrary.com collab is premiering any minute now- see a new micro-essay from me & 24 more pieces from other talented creators:
youtu.be/WeXz8kr7eck
youtu.be/WeXz8kr7eck
OUT NOW: 25 new micro-essays about dreams, presented in a curated compilation on our YouTube channel.
Total runtime is just under half an hour, so set aside some time today to discover your next favorite video essayist!
📼 The Essay Library Anthology Vol. 9: Dreams [English CC] youtu.be/WeXz8kr7eck
Total runtime is just under half an hour, so set aside some time today to discover your next favorite video essayist!
📼 The Essay Library Anthology Vol. 9: Dreams [English CC] youtu.be/WeXz8kr7eck
25 Video Essays About Dreams
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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September 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
OUT NOW: 25 new micro-essays about dreams, presented in a curated compilation on our YouTube channel.
Total runtime is just under half an hour, so set aside some time today to discover your next favorite video essayist!
📼 The Essay Library Anthology Vol. 9: Dreams [English CC] youtu.be/WeXz8kr7eck
Total runtime is just under half an hour, so set aside some time today to discover your next favorite video essayist!
📼 The Essay Library Anthology Vol. 9: Dreams [English CC] youtu.be/WeXz8kr7eck
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We getting wacky and wild at today's camp meeting! Check my video about The Parent Traps, as well as everyone else's entries. Honestly might be one of our best.
youtu.be/cdI51kZLJ3Q?...
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August 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We getting wacky and wild at today's camp meeting! Check my video about The Parent Traps, as well as everyone else's entries. Honestly might be one of our best.
youtu.be/cdI51kZLJ3Q?...
youtu.be/cdI51kZLJ3Q?...
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August 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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HEY I DID SOMETHING FOR THIS!
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August 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
HEY I DID SOMETHING FOR THIS!
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🏕️ OUT NOW: Camp Essay Library - 20 new video essays about summer camp movies!
Watch 'em all here: youtu.be/_dNoJPSKcqc [1:24:10]
Watch 'em all here: youtu.be/_dNoJPSKcqc [1:24:10]
Camp Essay Library | the summer camp video essay anthology
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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August 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🏕️ OUT NOW: Camp Essay Library - 20 new video essays about summer camp movies!
Watch 'em all here: youtu.be/_dNoJPSKcqc [1:24:10]
Watch 'em all here: youtu.be/_dNoJPSKcqc [1:24:10]
10 minutes to go!
Premiering tomorrow: a creative supercut of all 29 Video Jam submissions condensed into six minutes. youtu.be/3orPbb18vTc?...
A 48 Hour Video Essay Journey
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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February 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
10 minutes to go!
Premiering tomorrow: a creative supercut of all 29 Video Jam submissions condensed into six minutes. youtu.be/3orPbb18vTc?...
A 48 Hour Video Essay Journey
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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February 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Premiering tomorrow: a creative supercut of all 29 Video Jam submissions condensed into six minutes. youtu.be/3orPbb18vTc?...
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Analysis of color and setting in The Road Within (2014), made as a submission to @theessaylibrary.com's first-ever 48 hour Video Jam, the theme for which was "Journey"
youtu.be/z13y7l9kToQ
#videoessay #theroadwithin #analysis #indiefilm #theessaylibrary #robertsheehan #devpatel #zoëkravitz #youtube
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#videoessay #theroadwithin #analysis #indiefilm #theessaylibrary #robertsheehan #devpatel #zoëkravitz #youtube
The Journeys Along "The Road Within"
YouTube video by The Cowardly Valiant
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January 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Analysis of color and setting in The Road Within (2014), made as a submission to @theessaylibrary.com's first-ever 48 hour Video Jam, the theme for which was "Journey"
youtu.be/z13y7l9kToQ
#videoessay #theroadwithin #analysis #indiefilm #theessaylibrary #robertsheehan #devpatel #zoëkravitz #youtube
youtu.be/z13y7l9kToQ
#videoessay #theroadwithin #analysis #indiefilm #theessaylibrary #robertsheehan #devpatel #zoëkravitz #youtube