The Essay Library

The Essay Library

@theessaylibrary.com

📼 Video essay collective making weird and fun collaborative projects: youtube.com/@theessaylibrary 📱 Discord server with 900+ members dedicated to the craft of video essays: theessaylibrary.com

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Kai After Kai
@kaiafterkai.bsky.social

Learn the true meaning of WALL-E as Pixar director Karl Marx always intended. And also check out the other guys afterwards. They did a good job. youtu.be/iqFif_SUMJc

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📼 NEW VIDEO(S): Tales from the Essay Library ... IN SPACE! A collection of 20 short video essays, each about a randomly assigned movie or TV episode set in outer space. Join us for the premiere in 30 minutes 🚀 youtu.be/DDE6mpciacc

youtube.comTales from the Essay Library ... IN SPACE!YouTube video by The Essay Library

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Buster The Corp
@bustercorp.bsky.social

Im apart of this! I analyzed the Star Trek DS9 Episode "The Visitor". Watch it and then watch the rest of the essays! youtu.be/2wPcp05WtN4

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📼 NEW VIDEO(S): Tales from the Essay Library ... IN SPACE! A collection of 20 short video essays, each about a randomly assigned movie or TV episode set in outer space. Join us for the premiere in 30 minutes 🚀 youtu.be/DDE6mpciacc

youtube.comTales from the Essay Library ... IN SPACE!YouTube video by The Essay Library

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CyberGrapeUK
@cybergrapeuk.bsky.social

🚀 AND WE HAVE LIFT-OFF!!! New video essay out now! #HitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy #VideoEssay youtu.be/BWGTSrW9mhI

youtu.beHitchhiker's and the Space of AdaptationYouTube video by CyberGrapeUK
The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

📼 NEW VIDEO(S): Tales from the Essay Library ... IN SPACE! A collection of 20 short video essays, each about a randomly assigned movie or TV episode set in outer space. Join us for the premiere in 30 minutes 🚀 youtu.be/DDE6mpciacc

youtube.comTales from the Essay Library ... IN SPACE!YouTube video by The Essay Library

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Batmanultra7
@batmanultra7.bsky.social

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?...

youtu.beWhat 'Sinners' Gets Right That 'One Battle After Another' Doesn'tYouTube video by Batmanultra7
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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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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SamTheAnthro
@samtheanthro.bsky.social

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

youtu.beThe Lose-Lose Game of Blind Box ToysYouTube video by SamTheAnthro
The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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De-Katie and Cat-Boo!-ger
@katieandcatburger.bsky.social

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 :)

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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LambHoot
@lambhoot.bsky.social

JAM DONE! check out everyone’s submissions here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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hotcyder
@hotcyder.bsky.social

Video Jam done for another year! Hop in the playlist and checkout what everyone worked on 🙏 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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Boingo Rider
@boingorider.bsky.social

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

youtu.beCan You Win Street Fighter 6 Training Mode?YouTube video by Boingo Rider
The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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jo ੯‧̀͡⬮
@bumpybeagle.itch.io

NEW VIDEO: (MADE IN 48 HOURS) (THIS IS MUCH LESS TIME THAN USUAL) youtu.be/FNMoZ4kvWz0

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The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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Kyle the Scott
@kylethescott.bsky.social

My entry is in! Always a fun time: youtu.be/roPBMg-tuZo

youtu.beWhy You Always LoseYouTube video by Kyle the Scott
The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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TehSnakerer
@tehsnakerer.bsky.social

I've jammed out a vid about where winning and losing meet youtu.be/X4jYuMUjQHw

youtu.beWIN/LOSE/BOTH (Video Essay Library Jam 2026)YouTube video by Tehsnakerer
The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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Buster The Corp
@bustercorp.bsky.social

MY ENTRY IS UP! Talking about BreaKey, THE WORST Collectiable game of all time! youtu.be/-hsii0AF67s

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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Cosmic Horror Goblin
@buliaros.bsky.social

I'm already working on a video at the moment, but surely another one couldn't hurt

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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LambHoot
@lambhoot.bsky.social

couldn’t have picked a better theme 🙏 gonna spend the next two days on this

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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SamTheAnthro
@samtheanthro.bsky.social

I'm excited to take part in this, if you see this feel free to join!~

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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hotcyder
@hotcyder.bsky.social

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!

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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Henry Kathman
@henrykathman.com

See ya'll in 48 hours

The Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

👀 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...

youtube.comThe Essay Library Video Jam 2026 - YouTubeThese video essays were created in 48 hours for the Essay Library Video Jam. Learn more at theessaylibrary.com.

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LambHoot
@lambhoot.bsky.social

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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🚨 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

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De-Katie and Cat-Boo!-ger
@katieandcatburger.bsky.social

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 Essay Library@theessaylibrary.com

🚨 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

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Kai After Kai
@kaiafterkai.bsky.social

We getting wacky and wild at today's camp meeting! Check my video about The Parent Traps, as well as everyone else's entries. Honestly might be one of our best. youtu.be/cdI51kZLJ3Q?...

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🏕️ OUT NOW: Camp Essay Library - 20 new video essays about summer camp movies! Watch 'em all here: youtu.be/_dNoJPSKcqc [1:24:10]

youtu.beCamp Essay Library | the summer camp video essay anthologyYouTube video by The Essay Library

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Unearthed Entertainment
@unearthedent.bsky.social

I talk about Bart. And Krusty. youtu.be/PlO4nO0zPRg?...

youtu.beI Understand Bart... And Krusty (Camp Essay Library Submission)YouTube video by Unearthed Entertainment
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🏕️ OUT NOW: Camp Essay Library - 20 new video essays about summer camp movies! Watch 'em all here: youtu.be/_dNoJPSKcqc [1:24:10]

youtu.beCamp Essay Library | the summer camp video essay anthologyYouTube video by The Essay Library