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Finding Inspiration: Artistry, Mastery and Human Capability

A conversation with Jimmy Chin and Julien Montousse

Mazda believes inspiration is everywhere. To help others find their inspiration, Mazda recently partnered with Jimmy Chin, the Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker of Free Solo and other inspiring entrepreneurs, photographers, filmmakers, and designers to share stories about where and how they find inspiration. So, what does making a film and designing cars have in common? The parallels on aesthetics and design are based on the same ideas according to Jimmy Chin and Julien Montousse, Senior Director of Design at Mazda North American Operations. Jimmy recently sat down with Julien by the beach in beautiful Santa Barbra to talk about inspiration and their shared passion for great artistry, human capability, and the pursuit of mastery that comes to life in their creations.

Video ThumbnailMazda believes inspiration is everywhere. To help others find their inspiration, Mazda recently partnered with Jimmy Chin, the Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker of Free Solo and other inspiring entrepreneurs, photographers, filmmakers, and designers to share stories about where and how they find inspi