The creator of the documentary series "Borders" on Vox announced that the fifth season has been canceled due to changes in the country. He expressed his sadness and gratitude for the experience, which transformed his life and career. The series, which started as a small project, grew into a critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated documentary series that explored border regions around the world. The creator thanked his team, including his story editor and music composer, and acknowledged the contributions of many people who worked on the series. He also shared his plans for the future, which include focusing on his YouTube channel, a startup called BrightTrip, and collaborating with the New York Times on journalism projects. Despite the cancellation of "Borders," the creator remains committed to sharing stories and information about the world in beautiful and meaningful ways.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The fifth season of "Borders" was in production but has been canceled and will not air.
2. The creator of "Borders" worked at Vox when it was a startup.
3. The creator's boss, Joe, gave him the opportunity to make a documentary-style video in Cuba.
4. The creator traveled to six different border regions around the world in one summer to film the first season of "Borders".
5. The first season of "Borders" was nominated for an Emmy.
6. The creator worked with a music composer, Tom Fox, to create custom music for every episode of "Borders" starting in Hong Kong.
7. The creator is now a full-time YouTuber and plans to continue making videos on his channel.
8. The creator is working on a startup called Bright Trip, which publishes travel courses.
9. The creator is collaborating with The New York Times on a video project.
10. The creator's goal is to share stories and information about how the world works, specifically about far-away places.