NYPL: Made at NYPL Sally Wen Mao Composing Poetry & Prose
Brand
Date
Apr 2026
Description
This documentary piece follows poet and writer Sally Wen Mao as she explores her creative process within the storied halls of the New York Public Library. Captured in a horizontal format, the film leans into the architectural details of the space, contrasting shots of ornate vaulted ceilings and grand stone corridors with intimate scenes of the author at work. Produced by Toby Jacobs, the project utilises natural light to illuminate the library's scholarly environment, highlighting bookshelves and intricate woodwork. The piece serves as a portrait of a creative professional engaged with the historic site.
Style
Documentary, Horizontal, Warm, Clean
Techniques
Natural light
Industries
Color
Forest Green
Background
Library
Context
Documentary
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