Film: An enlightening short film teaches us exactly How to Sharpen Pencils

Date
4 December 2013

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I just read on Twitter than “craftsmanship is about doing that one thing perfectly a thousand times.” In the case of David Rees, the number two pencil sharpener in the world, it seems this quote was almost written with him in mind. This short film directed by Kenneth Price and written by David himself scooped up five prestigious awards this year at numerous film festivals and has shone a light on an otherwise overlooked craft. I won’t go on, it may spoil it, but next time you think of a pencil I urge you to channel the magic of David and do it with pride, dexterity and

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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

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Liv Siddall

Liv joined It’s Nice That as an intern in 2011 and worked across online, print and events, and was latterly Features Editor before leaving in May 2015.

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