Term
Braintrust
Catmull's term. A meeting of trusted colleagues who give a filmmaker honest notes but have no power to make decisions for them.
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration, Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace
Explained in
- Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration, Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace
- The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups, Daniel Coyle
A Pixar meeting where experienced colleagues honestly examine a rough version of a film. The director retains the right to decide what to change.