Today, The Balvenie and Questlove are excited to debut season four of their Webby award-winning digital series Quest for Craft.
Filmed at the iconic Electric Lady Studios in New York City and featuring some of Hollywood’s most renowned actors and musicians including America Ferrera, Common, Bill Hader, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, this latest installment of Quest for Craft explores the distinct themes each individual has faced in their pursuit of craftsmanship including uncertainty, self reflection, authenticity and persistence.
The episodes, which are available exclusively on The Balvenie’s YouTube channel, are beginning to roll out now.
Additional information about each episode can be found below:
- Chapter 13 – Craft & Self with Actor, Director and Producer America Ferrera – America shares how she channels her own life experiences to shape her roles and influence her craft.
- Chapter 14 – Craft & Authenticity with Rapper and Actor Lonnie “Common” Rashid Lynn – Common explores the tension between staying true and evolving, and the ways that artists can use their authenticity to expand the horizons of their craft.
- Chapter 15 – Craft & Uncertainty with Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer and Director Bill Hader – Bill discusses how his personal struggle with anxiety played out in his career and the ways in which he leveraged uncertainty to elevate his craft as a storyteller.
- Chapter 16 – Craft & Persistence with Songwriter, Actor, Director and Producer Lin-Manuel Miranda – Lin-Manuel touches on how he remains committed to his ideas and the importance of holding onto the passion that fuels oneself.
