BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise

Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a
Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling,
science, and education. From his early days editing videos with
dual VCRs to his innovative work at Khan Academy, Brit reveals how
deep focus, analog creativity, and a love for explanation helped
shape his approach to teaching complex subjects through immersive
visuals. With storytelling as the core, he shares how each lesson
in Pixar in a Box connects school-taught concepts like math and
physics to the movie magic of Pixar, showing students that what
they learn can have real, creative application. Throughout the
conversation, Brit explores his philosophy that creativity is “the
ability to deal with unknowns,” emphasizing iteration, structure,
and the power of simplicity. He also gives us a glimpse into the
upcoming storytelling curriculum at Pixar in a Box, where students
will storyboard their own shorts from scratch. For filmmakers,
educators, and curious minds alike, this episode is a masterclass
in how to bring clarity, authenticity, and joy into the learning
and creative process.


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