SXSW 2025 | Annie St-Pierre Reveals the Philosophy Behind Your Higher Self
Description
Hey everyone!
I'm thrilled to share another SXSW 2025 interview with you.
This time, I spoke with the documentary Your Higher Self director, Annie St-Pierre.
Your Higher Self is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the vibrant world of health and wellness entrepreneurship. By observing fifteen life coaching sessions, the film weaves an offbeat philosophical essay on the quest for meaning, capturing both the intimate and the absurd aspects of individual emancipation.
Buy tickets for Your Higher Self's SXSW screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Synopsis of Your Higher Self
01:36 - Annie St. Pierre's Personal Connections to the Topic
03:09 - Exploring the Self-Help Industry
04:26 - Balancing Empathy and Absurdity
06:01 - The Search for Meaning
07:46 - Filmmaking Techniques and Philosophy
09:36 - Framing Intimacy and Distance in Filmmaking
16:22 - Insights on the Human Search for Meaning
19:44 - Audience Takeaways and Final Thoughts
21:26 - Closing Remarks & Screening Information
22:09 - Plugs
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