Almost exactly a year ago, I attended the screening for Gary Hustwit’s film Objectified and blogged about it here. It was in the post-film Q&A that Gary alluded to a new film project but adamantly declined to give any further details.  Moments ago, I received Hustwit’s email newsletter announcing his new project that will complete his documentary trilogy – Helvetica, Objectified, and now Urbanized.

Hustwit says of his new project, “Urbanized looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design, featuring some of the world’s foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.”  He seems to have a knack for finding a niche and documenting the relevant issues surrounding that community.  I can only assume that Urbanized will be equally important to the urban planner/designer crowd as Helvetica was to the type nerd (like me), or as Objectified was to the industrial designer. Go ‘head Gary!

I emailed Mr. Hustwit to see if I could find out more information about the role of sustainability in the film and like a true documentarian he replied that he needs to get closer to finishing the film before he can discuss it more.  He also pointed me towards an interview he did a few weeks ago with Co. Design (whose blog I will now be visiting more often).

Urbanized is currently in production and is planned to premiere in 2011.  More info as it becomes available.