Kasia Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg

Kasia Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic. She curates the Video channel. More

Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg's work in media spans documentary television, advertising, and print. As a producer in the Viewer Created Content division of Al Gore's Current TV, she acquired and produced short documentaries by independent filmmakers around the world. Post-Current, she worked as a producer and strategist at Urgent Content, developing consumer-created and branded nonfiction campaigns for clients including Cisco, Ford, and GOOD Magazine. She studied filmmaking and digital media at Harvard University, where she was co-creator and editor in chief of H BOMB Magazine.

Go Behind the Scenes at New York City Ballet

Go Behind the Scenes at New York City Ballet

A look at the amazing size and scope of the world-renowned dance company More »

Beautiful Photos and Time-Lapse Video of Lower Manhattan in Total Darkness

Beautiful Photos and Time-Lapse Video of Lower Manhattan in Total Darkness

A video captures the eerie atmosphere of New York during the blackout.  More »

VHS and Vinyl: Why People Love Retro Media

VHS and Vinyl: Why People Love Retro Media

The PBS Off Book series interviews creators and collectors about their favorite analog formats.  More »

'The Way Americans Like to Do It': What Voting Looked Like in 1944

'The Way Americans Like to Do It': What Voting Looked Like in 1944

From a voting booth in small town California to a victory celebration in Times Square, an archival film celebrates American democracy in action.  More »

An Epic Montage Packs IMDb's Top 250 Films Into 2.5 Minutes

An Epic Montage Packs IMDb's Top 250 Films Into 2.5 Minutes

Jonathan Keogh edited together hundreds of clips to create this whirlwind tour of cinema's most iconic movies.  More »

How the Animated GIF Took Over the 2012 Election

How the Animated GIF Took Over the 2012 Election

PBS Idea Channel investigates the role the little video loops have played in the political conversation.  More »

The Rise of New York City: A Fascinating Look at Manhattan in the 1940s

The Rise of New York City: A Fascinating Look at Manhattan in the 1940s

Encyclopedia Britannica Films chronicles the growth of America's most iconic city.  More »

What Would Happen If We Scrapped Congress? A 1940s Film Explains

What Would Happen If We Scrapped Congress? A 1940s Film Explains

The fantasy of abolishing Congress turns into a nightmare in this archival clip from Coronet Instructional Films.  More »

How to Become a Rap Star on the Internet: The Rise of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

How to Become a Rap Star on the Internet: The Rise of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

A documentary about creativity, hustle, and the making of the viral hit video "Thrift Shop"  More »

'Gloam': A Spooky Animated Journey Through a Dark Forest

'Gloam': A Spooky Animated Journey Through a Dark Forest

A mysterious creature discovers a luminous sight in this beautifully crafted short film. More »

Celebrating a Halloween Tradition: 10 Ways to Smash a Pumpkin (in Slow Motion)

Celebrating a Halloween Tradition: 10 Ways to Smash a Pumpkin (in Slow Motion)

Spoiler: the samurai sword is the best one.  More »

The Fine Art of Being Superman

The Fine Art of Being Superman

California Is a Place is back with a portrait of Hollywood Superman impersonator, Christopher Dennis.  More »

The Best of the Hurricane Sandy Video Bombs and Why We Love Them

The Best of the Hurricane Sandy Video Bombs and Why We Love Them

Because a devastating storm doesn't mean you can't make your own fun ... More »

250 Glowing Umbrellas Are 'Pixels' in a Luminous, Collaborative Spectacle

250 Glowing Umbrellas Are 'Pixels' in a Luminous, Collaborative Spectacle

The experimental dance group Pilobolus and the MIT Distributed Robotics Lab use LEDs and umbrellas in an interactive performance.  More »

This Video of NYC Without People Looks Eerily Like Actual Pre-Sandy Footage

This Video of NYC Without People Looks Eerily Like Actual Pre-Sandy Footage

Empty America uses special effects to remove all signs of life from major cities, but the latest episode looks all too familiar after Sandy's devastation.  More »

A Time-Lapse of the NYC Sky During Sandy

A Time-Lapse of the NYC Sky During Sandy

Images taken by The New York Times' live webcam from October 29-30 reveal the onslaught of the storm.  More »

Storm Weary? Watch the Cutest Tiny Animated Boat Weather the Elements

Storm Weary? Watch the Cutest Tiny Animated Boat Weather the Elements

Nelson Boles's 'Little Boat' is an inspiring story of adventure and perseverance. More »

Hurricanes of Yore: Vintage Newsreels of Devastating Storms

Hurricanes of Yore: Vintage Newsreels of Devastating Storms

Jaw-dropping archival clips of hurricane damage to U.S. cities in 1938, 1955, and 1969.  More »

PSA: No TV? Watch the Weather Channel Live on YouTube

PSA: No TV? Watch the Weather Channel Live on YouTube

Watch live streaming coverage of the storm as it approaches the New England coast.  More »

'Frankenstorm' Hurricane Sandy Looks Pretty Scary From Space

'Frankenstorm' Hurricane Sandy Looks Pretty Scary From Space

The International Space Station captured this view of the brewing storm on October 26. More »

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Early Monsoon Rains Flood Northern India

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