The Secret to Pharrell Williams’ ‘Piece by Piece’ Is a Global Network of Young Content Creators

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• An architecture student in France, a Lego fanboy in Poland, and an Iranian refugee in Jakarta were among the dozens of amateur Lego creators hired to work on the film, providing a diverse range of voices and styles.
• The collaborative approach allowed the filmmakers to create a visually compelling movie without the typical Hollywood animation budget, exploring how the creator economy can partner with traditional entertainment.