If you could be a fly on the wall, where art and technology meet together, where creatives bring incredible characters to life, what would you hear and see? You’ll learn what’s behind the scene of those great creators. And what if you use the same fresh look, finding the same grace and creativity even in the most difficult life situations, in the most unusual environment? You’ll discover incredible stories around you, essential stories for your life of tomorrow.

Leslie Iwerks is a successful director active on global and humanitarian issues. Her first documentary "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)" is dedicated to her grandfather, Ub Iwerks, co-creator of Mickey Mouse. In 2006 she directed "Recycled Life," nominated for an Academy Award, in 2007 "The Pixar Story," nominated at the Emmy, and in 2010 directed "Magic: Creating the Impossible."

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx