Do you remember what you did on July 24, 2010? For most people this day is not remarkable, just a mid-summer Saturday. But for many people, who participated in a worldwide YouTube project, July 24, 2010 will be the day that their everyday life became immortalized in film. Last year, producer Ridley Scott and director Kevin Macdonald asked people to record what life was like for them and submit it on YouTube.
This is what was asked of anyone that wanted to participate: “On July 24, you have 24 hours to capture a snapshot of your life on camera. You can film the ordinary -- a sunrise, the commute to work, a neighborhood soccer match, or the extraordinary -- a baby’s first steps, your reaction to the passing of a loved one, or even a marriage.”
The goal was to get a picture of what it is like to be alive today. They received over 80,000 submissions that totaled over 4500 hours of film from 192 countries. From the 4500 hours they produced a 120 minute film. This film was the closing film of TIFF and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to finish the festival. For 120 minutes I smiled, laughed, and even teared up a bit as I experienced life through others’ lenses. The film premieres in theatres on July 24 of this year and if it comes to your city I would recommend you see it. Here is a link to the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT_UmBHMYzg.
I just checked out that trailer, I LOVE it (made me cry in 30 seconds), hopefully it comes to minneapolis! Miss and love you, sounds like you're having tons of fun :)
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