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📼 Video essay collective making weird and fun collaborative projects: youtube.com/@theessaylibrary
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The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
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👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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New @lambhoot.bsky.social video freaking rocks youtu.be/0eTNbHw5hMI?...
The Recruitment Game where the Army Always Win 🪖
YouTube video by LambHoot
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January 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM
New @lambhoot.bsky.social video freaking rocks youtu.be/0eTNbHw5hMI?...
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Today marks 5 years since I founded @theessaylibrary.com, which is a discord server aimed at helping video essayists meet each other and improve their craft. Feel free to make jokes about me being a discord mod, it's fine.
January 20, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Today marks 5 years since I founded @theessaylibrary.com, which is a discord server aimed at helping video essayists meet each other and improve their craft. Feel free to make jokes about me being a discord mod, it's fine.
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Totally forgot to share mine in my 4 hours of sleep addled haze but I made a whole ass 20 minute essay about Sinners and One Battle After Another, asking the question of what's true intersectionality? youtu.be/C4fuDty6h-s?...
January 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Totally forgot to share mine in my 4 hours of sleep addled haze but I made a whole ass 20 minute essay about Sinners and One Battle After Another, asking the question of what's true intersectionality? youtu.be/C4fuDty6h-s?...
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If you missed it, I took part in a video jam! Click the link from the essay library to find the full playlist! here is my contribution: youtu.be/EA0Tv6xJZyg
January 19, 2026 at 6:22 PM
If you missed it, I took part in a video jam! Click the link from the essay library to find the full playlist! here is my contribution: youtu.be/EA0Tv6xJZyg
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Is Game Changer even a game show?
This is the question I asked for @theessaylibrary.com's 48 hour essay jam this year.
I hope you enjoy the results: youtu.be/YPrDJL3Qysc
This is the question I asked for @theessaylibrary.com's 48 hour essay jam this year.
I hope you enjoy the results: youtu.be/YPrDJL3Qysc
January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Is Game Changer even a game show?
This is the question I asked for @theessaylibrary.com's 48 hour essay jam this year.
I hope you enjoy the results: youtu.be/YPrDJL3Qysc
This is the question I asked for @theessaylibrary.com's 48 hour essay jam this year.
I hope you enjoy the results: youtu.be/YPrDJL3Qysc
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JEEZE it's so impressive how many submissions there were! This was a blast and there is a lil bonus katie vid somewhere in here :)
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:52 AM
JEEZE it's so impressive how many submissions there were! This was a blast and there is a lil bonus katie vid somewhere in here :)
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JAM DONE! check out everyone’s submissions here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
January 19, 2026 at 1:48 AM
JAM DONE! check out everyone’s submissions here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Video Jam done for another year! Hop in the playlist and checkout what everyone worked on 🙏
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Video Jam done for another year! Hop in the playlist and checkout what everyone worked on 🙏
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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IN UNDER THE WIRE
Made a video for this jam
I discuss the limited nature of using win and lose is concepts when discussing games
Can You Win Street Fighter 6 Training Mode?
youtu.be/-rBEAyokIsw
Made a video for this jam
I discuss the limited nature of using win and lose is concepts when discussing games
Can You Win Street Fighter 6 Training Mode?
youtu.be/-rBEAyokIsw
January 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM
IN UNDER THE WIRE
Made a video for this jam
I discuss the limited nature of using win and lose is concepts when discussing games
Can You Win Street Fighter 6 Training Mode?
youtu.be/-rBEAyokIsw
Made a video for this jam
I discuss the limited nature of using win and lose is concepts when discussing games
Can You Win Street Fighter 6 Training Mode?
youtu.be/-rBEAyokIsw
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NEW VIDEO: I participated in @theessaylibrary.com's Video Jam 2026, and the result is a video exploring the way in which the Spelunky games celebrate and reward failure as much as they do success
Spelunky Doesn't Care If You Die, and Neither Should You | Static Canvas
YouTube video by Static Canvas
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January 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM
NEW VIDEO: I participated in @theessaylibrary.com's Video Jam 2026, and the result is a video exploring the way in which the Spelunky games celebrate and reward failure as much as they do success
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NEW VIDEO: (MADE IN 48 HOURS) (THIS IS MUCH LESS TIME THAN USUAL)
youtu.be/FNMoZ4kvWz0
youtu.be/FNMoZ4kvWz0
January 18, 2026 at 7:23 PM
NEW VIDEO: (MADE IN 48 HOURS) (THIS IS MUCH LESS TIME THAN USUAL)
youtu.be/FNMoZ4kvWz0
youtu.be/FNMoZ4kvWz0
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My entry is in! Always a fun time: youtu.be/roPBMg-tuZo
January 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
My entry is in! Always a fun time: youtu.be/roPBMg-tuZo
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I've jammed out a vid about where winning and losing meet youtu.be/X4jYuMUjQHw
January 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I've jammed out a vid about where winning and losing meet youtu.be/X4jYuMUjQHw
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6 Hours Later - We're Done!
youtu.be/JA-8YWWcj1U?...
youtu.be/JA-8YWWcj1U?...
January 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
6 Hours Later - We're Done!
youtu.be/JA-8YWWcj1U?...
youtu.be/JA-8YWWcj1U?...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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I'm already working on a video at the moment, but surely another one couldn't hurt
January 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM
I'm already working on a video at the moment, but surely another one couldn't hurt
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couldn’t have picked a better theme 🙏 gonna spend the next two days on this
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
couldn’t have picked a better theme 🙏 gonna spend the next two days on this
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I'm excited to take part in this, if you see this feel free to join!~
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I'm excited to take part in this, if you see this feel free to join!~
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The Essay Library Video Jam is now LIVE! Going to spend the next day and change figuring out my idea, but if you've ever wanted an excuse to hop into shortform essay video making, this is a perfect chance to do so!
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
The Essay Library Video Jam is now LIVE! Going to spend the next day and change figuring out my idea, but if you've ever wanted an excuse to hop into shortform essay video making, this is a perfect chance to do so!
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See ya'll in 48 hours
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
See ya'll in 48 hours
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTube
These video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
👀 Our 2026 Video Jam theme has been revealed…
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
For the next 48 hours, we’ll be making video essays inspired by the prompt “WIN OR LOSE.” Check out the videos in the playlist below – and maybe add your own!
📼 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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y’all this is this weekend and I’m so excited to give it a shot! 🙏 if you’ve needed an excuse to unpack a rainy day idea, HERE IT IS
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
January 15, 2026 at 4:50 AM
y’all this is this weekend and I’m so excited to give it a shot! 🙏 if you’ve needed an excuse to unpack a rainy day idea, HERE IT IS
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Oh btw happening this weekend, a creative exercise where video essayists are given a vague prompt/theme and craft video essays around it in 48 hours. And I got to do the promotional trailer for it!
Also check out this promo video by @bustercorp.bsky.social! youtu.be/Ex3SDq2a8XA
The VIDEO JAM is back!
YouTube video by The Essay Library
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January 13, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Oh btw happening this weekend, a creative exercise where video essayists are given a vague prompt/theme and craft video essays around it in 48 hours. And I got to do the promotional trailer for it!
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Y'all I'm *so* excited to finally have the time to participate this year. It's really shaping up to be an all star line up too, I hope you'll join us!!
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
January 11, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Y'all I'm *so* excited to finally have the time to participate this year. It's really shaping up to be an all star line up too, I hope you'll join us!!
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
January 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
🚨 THE VIDEO JAM IS BACK! 🚨
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam
📅 January 16–18, 2026
To celebrate five years of The Essay Library, we'll be coming together once again to create video essays in 48 hours.
Learn more + join: theessaylibrary.com#jam