The headlining short, “The Instrument”, directed by Sam Spiegel, imagines a world where music and physics are one and the same and the rules of gravity are meant to be defied. The short film set the tone for upcoming original short films in the 10-day series centered around a unique Einstein quote, such as “I live my daydreams in music" and piqued viewers interest in the National Geographic series Genius.

The "10 Days of Genius" Film Festival for National Geographic is a series of short films inspired by the creativity and imagination of Albert Einstein. The festival supports the debut of National Geographic's Emmy-nominated series, Genius. This unique effort celebrates and extends the creative halo of its primary subject.