Webby Winner

Online Film & Video
News & Politics: Series

In 2014 Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions and Cinelan partnered to produce WE THE ECONOMY 20 Short Films You Can’t Afford to Miss. Each film was made by an acclaimed filmmaker, each with their own creative vision. The series aims to drive awareness and establish a better understanding of the U.S. economy. Told through animation, comedy, musical, non-fiction, and scripted films, WE THE ECONOMY seeks to demystify a complicated topic while empowering the public to take control of their own economic futures.

An advisory board of top economic experts including academics, analysts, journalists, and historians helped identify 20 key topics about the U.S. economy that every American should understand.

Working with director Morgan Spurlock† , we created narrative styleframes and storyboards that transformed economic theory into entertainment-forward storytelling. The project blended animation, comedy, and nonfiction to demystify complex economic concepts—making audiences feel informed and empowered rather than lectured.