Ten Bullets

HOW TO SWEEP

[3:29] By Tom Sachs. Directed by Van Neistat. 2012

Part 1 of the "Energies and Skills" trilogy. Tom created this series to teach new employees how to work within his Studio. Part 1 starts with the most basic skill, sweeping.

LOVE LETTER TO PLYWOOD

[10:17] By Tom Sachs. Directed by Van Neistat. 2012

Part 2 of the "Energies and Skills" trilogy. This film explores the relationship between Tom Sachs and plywood. A love letter that outlines a set of guidelines for working with plywood in the Tom Sachs studio.

SPACE CAMP

[6:27] By Tom Sachs. Directed by Van Neistat. 2012

Part 3 of the "Energies and Skills" trilogy documents the training regime Tom Sachs developed to prepare his team for their mission to mars.

COLOR

[26:08] By Tom Sachs. Directed by Van Neistat. 2011

This comprehensive color code outlines the finite palette permitted within the Tom Sachs studio. This film describes the history and selection process of colors used in notable works by Tom Sachs.

TEN BULLETS

[21:07] By Tom Sachs. Directed by Van Neistat. 2010

A procedural manual for employees of the Tom Sachs studio. Derived from a notebook John Ferguson gave to Tom as a gift, this film explores *ten bullets* or rules for working in Tom's studio. Humour and clips from popular films are teaching agents for the serious lessons behind each bullet.