Casey Neistat's Filmmaking Journey

Casey Neistat, a filmmaker, shares his journey from making films for friends to creating viral content. He emphasizes the importance of the internet as a platform for democratized distribution and the transformative impact of his viral video. Casey highlights the value of exploration, risk-taking, and hard work in achieving success. He discusses a new style of filmmaking focused on individual perspectives and storytelling. Casey concludes by stressing the significance of bravery and hard work in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.

What is Casey Neistat's favorite platform for sharing his films?

• Film Festivals

• The Internet

• DVD Releases

• Television

What was the subject of Casey's viral video that marked a turning point in his career?

• A short film about New York

• A documentary on filmmaking

• A video about a broken iPod

• A travel vlog

According to Casey, what has always led to success in his career?

• Sticking to one genre

• Following established paths

• Collaborating with big studios

• Exploring uncharted paths

What does Casey find exciting about the new kind of filmmaking?

• It involves large crews

• It is a collaborative effort

• It shares a singular idea from one perspective

• It requires advanced technology

What does Casey believe is more important than having the best equipment in filmmaking?

• Using the latest technology

• Having a large budget

• Hard work and storytelling

• Working with famous actors

What are the two rules Casey always adheres to?

• Be creative and innovative

• Work hard and be brave

• Follow trends and be popular

• Stay safe and avoid risks

What does Casey say about the tallest, most talented, and most capable people?

• They always succeed

• They are always the hardest working

• There will always be someone better

• They have the most money

What does Casey say about the relationship between risk-taking and exploration?

• Risk-taking should be avoided

• Exploration requires no risk

• Greater risk leads to greater exploration

• Exploration is unrelated to risk

What prize does National Geographic offer for exploration?

• $100,000

• $50,000

• $25,000

• $10,000

What does Casey believe about life in relation to risk?

• Life is only about safety

• Life is static regardless of risk

• Risk has no impact on life

• Life shrinks and expands with risk