Narcissism vs. Universality
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- Reflecting on the people and experiences that encouraged 21 years of making videos for a living.
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2:36 The New Yankee Workshop Trick
3:43 A New Self is in the Process of Emerging
5:06 Is This a Real Job?
6:22 VOID
13:45 Goldfish
17:30 The Holland Tunnel
18:29 Tom Sachs Nutsy's Videos
18:34 Science Experiments
19:13 iPod's Dirty Secret
19:33 Director’s Commentaries
21:28 The Struggle of Creative Work
21:40 The Neistat Brothers on HBO
23:00 Tom Sachs 10 Bullets
23:58 The Spirited Man
29:26 Paradox Bullets
25:08 I QUIT
26:59 The Importance of Reading
28:10 Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time
30:13 Letter From a Stranger
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There was a nearly tangible, yet fleeting vibe that existed in the early 2000s, when the Gen-x’ers were doing their thing and us millennials were watching. It’s very hard for me to describe it in details but it’s perfectly on display in this man’s films from back then.
In many ways that was the peak of culture, particularly in places like New York City etc. The internet had just come into its own in its sort of current usable form, music was peaking, movies etc. There's a reason you're seeing so much nostalgia now in music and other things. 9/11, while a mostly New York, east coast event, affected things nationwide culturally and things changed quickly after that. New York was never really the same, the music industry changed, lots of things changed. Van's new videos even capture some of this feeling from back then in some way, which Casey's never really did. Casey's stuff was good in a different way and captured New York life in a more modern sense. The early 2000's were the peak and then quick last gasps of what came before, with the new tidal wave of the new (good and bad) quickly swallowing it up. Yes I'm a Gen Xr.
@@amp776 it's not about our generation it's about a vibe man. Judging by your following post you also seem unable to appreciate a local American culture. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater my dude
@@amp776 it's clearly not worth arguing with you. I share the same sentiment as the original poster. I meant a mutual generational sense of the times. According to your codswallop definition, all of my experience of reality is a figment of imagination. Certainly the imagination plays a role in my understanding of things, but it's an understanding which I feel safe to say is similar to that of the original poster's.
That’s because we lived life without the influence of social media. If you were creative, you became part of a creative network of likeminded people and it was an amazing tribal experience. We all loved the possibilities of social media in the beginning because it was a great way to get the word out about your work, but the more industrious kids turned into a hyper-narcissistic reality tv show. People today are much more influenced by social media, by likes, subscriptions, and the slew of Nerdwriter clones who are all copying the same template. There’s been a music review channel where the guy is just regurgitating Wikipedia entries and it’s one of the most popular channels in that category. The purity of doing something because you’re passionate and you’re obsessed is overshadowed by the look at me content that seems to dominate the social media landscape. We were the last generation to experience a more analog culture. Most young people didn’t even have cell phones back then. It was very rare that someone had a digital camera with them. We just lived kind of basic lives which in hindsight seem very special because we were untainted.
@@djstarsign Agreed - I moved to Portland in 2006 and saw that city's last wave of that era. Literally everyone on the street was some weird artist in a noise band, but not in a annoying self-promotional way. It was a really special time and I'm grateful to have seen a small bit of it. Again, I arrived late on that scene and it was quite different even a couple years later.
Thank you for always making me think more.
Also, idea for a Neistat Brothers redemption second season: “Neistat Fathers” stories of being a dad.
wow i like the idea!
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This is the only RUclips channel where I hit the LIKE button before I watch the video.
Likewise!
ditto
Every time!
Dude! I saw your comment and then I went back up to see if I liked the video already, and yes, I have liked the video already.
And don’t watch sped up.
I loved this. I’m now 17, with all that comes with it, and I’m finding that the more I move the more I’m compelled to move to live to breathe; and that the less I move the more I feel stuck, consuming and stagnated. Thank you, because it’s pieces like this one that drive me to move.
There’s not many RUclips channels around where, once you’ve noticed they’ve blown a deadline, you get irrationally excited because of how EXTRA good it’s going to be. Been anticipating this one and it didn’t disappoint. Love seeing the process. Stay on path.
My thoughts exactly. 🙌🏼
Narcissistic is the 80% of instagram and youtube...This is art. Thankyou
I remember in highschool I used to watch the Neistat brothers ALL the time and wondered where Van went. Now I have my answer. Great job!
Someone please, PLEASE, find the short film Van is talking about. It sounds absolutely mesmerizing!
I've been trying to track it down, because I had definitely seen it at some point previously. I instantly recognised the description... If I find it, I shall update this comment.
Any updates?!
At 36, I’m in my Vonnegut phase, after *trying* to read Slaughterhouse since high school. Finally finished it, now I’m completely hooked to reading. Im currently in Shop Class as Soulcraft thanks to this channel. Me in a nutshell: I failed out of college because of my obsession with cars, and I’ve been living off of my music, built a recording for over a decade now, built a studio with my own hands, while pursuing film as a hobby. Yeah, you basically made this channel specifically for me, right now, in this moment in time. Cheers. Maybe I’ll get to skip the mid-life crisis.
Van, I’ve been struggling with creativity over the last 8 years, I create in private, sharing the minimum with limited people. The struggle I have is extremely similar, why me? Why should people care about me? Do people need to see me? I should stop.
You sharing your stories wouldn’t have the same energy if you weren’t in them. You sharing your story of Unstuck in Time, may just have been the catalyst I needed to take the leap. The leap into sharing creativity is the hardest jump to make and this spirited man feels excited.
Many thanks for continuing the journey and sharing your story and thoughts!
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That cornel quote…. Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes. I use it often. It’s from Herman Hesse’s book Demian.
“The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must first destroy a world. The bird flies to God. That God's name is Abraxas.”
I am pursing a film career and in the process of moving. Throwing things away and donating ALOT. This video hit a deep cord in me as the old is dying when the new is emerging. It’s crazy I happened to watch this while I move. This is a moment I didn’t realize until your video spoke to me.
Tbh I have to give myself some slack because I am near my mid twenties and still new to this world 😂.
I love your videos man, definitely making me feel better about moving.
Some people who exist before the camera don't like to see themselves working. Dame Maggie Smith has never seen most of her work in Downton Abbey. She just doesn't like watching herself. Others, who have cut their chops in front of the camera and have achieved mastery at that craft, have also worked behind the camera as directors; they have somehow made peace with watching themselves, Robert Redford, George Clooney, Jody Foster. I've always enjoyed Van's perspective as the narrator/dir. And I've always wanted to follow (as a viewer) where Van goes and watch what he does, when he's in shot. In the Neistat Brothers, his stories were the ones I found myself watching over and over. When Van talks about his brother, I found that video riveting, his take on describing his brother was utterly fascinating. Like watching Robert Redford, who as the subject, allows us to see 'thinking' going on, he always shows us the wheels turning. Some of the best examples of this are in 3 Days of The Condor and Spy Game, and All the President's Men. That's what it's like when Van's on screen, whether he's shooting himself doing something, or someone else is shooting him doing something, watching his wheels turn, he's the more fascinating perspective to watch on screen. I was puzzled why he stopped exposing his work to the masses. Hearing him here break down what he was doing post Neistat Brothers has been so intriguing that I had to watch the video in blocks to digest not only what was being presented but how it was being presented. It was like watching that old Cinema 360 at Disneyland, constantly spinning to see everything, getting dizzy trying to see everything. He may tire of hearing his own voice in the edit, but it's always the better voice in the work. When Casey asked his wife, "who is the more talented Neistat?" The answer is clear, "Van." And not that it's a competition, merely who is the better voice you want to hear? Never stop making your curated takes on reality. They are one of the best examples of a curative presentation around. And the realization that Van has gone from the influenced to the influencer, the inspired to the inspirer is one of the most honest and imperiled journeys. From son to father, from apprentice to master, student to professor, audience to director...subject to storyteller, this journey is revelatory.
Hands down the best of this channel and that’s saying something when this is possibly the best channel on RUclips
Happy New Year Mr Van Neistat. We’re all grateful to have found your channel last year. Here’s hoping for an even better year for us all.
This channel is simply perfection. Thank you Van for your art. You’re truly an inspiration.
I am proud to have you on my list of influences sir. Thank you for the work that you do.
Man, this is beautiful. I missed your videos in the past few weeks, but I'm so glad you took the time to craft this one to perfection. Thank you, Van. You do influence me.
Phew, glad you're back. Missed you mate. Another thoughtful/thought-provoking film. Happy New Year.
That was incredible.
Your work just gave me spirit to do something new.
I thank you for that.
What one does can and does reach people.
In ways one could never know.
Keep it on.
The tension in this film is palpable... had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. So freaking good. Best thing I've watched in years. Thanks
This is beautiful. thank you for taking the time to make it and share it with us Van
The best kinds of anything: art, architecture, humans etc. are all "manifolds" - having many different forms or elements that bring things together in a cohesive, positive whole. Thank you Van.
Glad you took the time to plan and think this one out. Although a bit long I watched every scene with my full attention. It has taken everything you have done in your life up to this point to tell this story. I can't wait to see where your spirited mind takes you next. I am sure it will be amazing. Thanks for sharing it.
So happy to have you back, Van. Haven't even seen the video yet, but still happy to see you back.
Thanks Van, so glad to see you're back with another excellent video! Happy New Year and please keep doing your thing because you're making a difference in the lives of those that watch your channel!
I came across Caseys vlogs when he started out a couple of years ago, your brother had a huge influence on me regarding whats possible in a day. Through his videos I came to your channel and i am thankfull for that. Your videos are different to what is posted on most channels nowadays it feels more real. I enjoy the depth and the calmness and I always feel refreshed and inspired after watching.
Your story about the film at Void makes me think about those sublime moments of influence in my life and how much I love art and human emotion. Thank you
Glad to see you back Van! There's no other content on youtube that feels more inspiring and genuine. I feel that along the way I lost my spirit and I'm glad to be getting it back. Best wishes and God bless.
Keep doing the work, Van. These videos have been an inspiring light for many of us in very dark hours. Thank you!
Thank you van for your films/videos. I keep learning more and more from everytime you tell a story. No this is not gassing you but really what I feel after your videos. Keep it up man!
This whole story was the final line. You took my mind for a casual drive and then brought me to tears in one scene. Thank you for caring for yourself, so that you might inspire viewers to find a path that includes creativity.
Well done.
this is my favorite short film you've posted to the channel. it's imbued with your sense of doubt about and struggle with unanswered (or unanswerable) questions and yet-to-be-realized potential and personal metamorphosis. the search for resolution is palpable in this, even through to the final seconds, and it denies us a cathartic answer.
perfection.
Amazing video Van, thank you for sharing your influence with all of us.
Dear Van,
I'm in Film School. For a class I must do an individual film. All my own.
Just wanted to thank you for your great work. Which greatly influenced me. Because of youI've become a better person and a better filmmaker. Thank you.
@@created_just_for_you I have no idea how. If I did know, I'd love to send him a letter.
This video and its topic/plot is cathartic. Thank you for letting us in on the creative process. I was having a bad day until I watched this video. It's been a long time since I've read any book, but today might be a good day for flipping pages. If you see this, thank you Van! :]
When you adresses us viewers and the search for purpose i cried so thank you. Havent done that in 2 years.
What you're doing is fantastic and especially fires me up being a creative person. I appreciate seeing your creative process and also appreciate you being honest and vulnerable. This helps the rest of us to be brave. We're here with you through the rest of your journey and are incredibly grateful to be learning and growing along with you. Thank you Van.
These videos are always amazing. The flow and meaning and statements always make me think. I believe that’s what’s important, I think.
I found this channel over the Christmas break, and I've been salivating waiting for the next video. Keep it going Van!
Welcome to the community!
Van, thank you for making videos that are authentic, insightful and thought provoking. I catch myself thinking deeper and longer after your videos.. you bring us to places that I never thought existed. Bless you Bless you and Bless you always.
no other film maker has ever made me so inspired ive been watching all caseys videos for this pure filmamaking moment could exist, this is legendary. people will look back on these videos forever and find their own home/meaning. pure gold when it comes to video creativity. bravo.
25:10 that transition!!!! I had this on repeat for 10x maybe. I am left speechless at how beautiful this video is.
I personally like to see your creativity and how you like to build things, I’m sure there’s so much of you, and stories you can share, don’t stress out Van, we enjoy your videos (:
Thank you thank you thank you. I am feeling lost in life. I'm in my third year of electrical engineering and feeling deeply lost. I see many people around me doing things, working hard or just enjoying life. I feel like each passing day is making me more and more numb, with less direction. I feel an immense pressure to start figuring things out, to find a driving passion to fuel me. But here I am, not doing much with myself, sacrificing most aspects of my life for a degree I'm not even sure I want to finish. "I can't start doing this, I need to finish material from my electronics class" is the types of thoughts that permeate in my brain l, constantly, with the consequence of dissatisfaction in life. I've always wanted to make videos, build things and produce art. Kind of like what you are doing, but never had the courage. So fuck it, and I mean it, fuck it, I'll make my life purpose about finding what my life purpose is. I'll push in all boundaries. I'll make failing and trying again, crashing until I go in the direction I feel is right, my main priority. This has been a wake up call, Van - thank you. You're videos always keep me thinking for the whole day, makes me boil with willingness to do something.
Godspeed for everything Van, godspeed.
Hey. You will do great. The only limitation is your very own mind, which, at the same time, is what could catapult you into something new you may wouldn’t have even thought of.
I am already a fan of whatever it is that you will create.
A good life to you my friend, and everybody else on this planet.
My situation is so very similar to yours right now (at least similar to what you stated in your comment). I am also in my third year in computational physics and I feel deeply lost. I feel like I am in the dark, failing to latch on to something.
Find your “Why”. Godspeed friend.
Hey Alfredo,
You have no idea how much I relate to that. Second year of Software Engineering here, feeling as bad and lost as you do.
I feel horrible three quarters of my time, becasue I hate what I am doing so much, and the life I am living doesn't even feel mine.
I hear you. I care about you. Try to focus on what you want to do. I am trying to do the same, and it's hearbreaking, I feel completely good for nothing and useless, and I'm struggling just to function on a day to day basis. Stay hard my friend.
Never worry about what others are doing! That's too much to live up to. Worry about what YOU are doing. Finish your Engineering, and let it and other things inspire you to do something that fuels you. I am in my late 40's and still making my life purpose finding what my life purpose is. Some get lucky and just get find their purpose right away, but for many they accept the status quo or they keep looking.
Thankful for thought provoking work on the internet! It’s incredible that there are enough creators in the world to relate to a video like this. The main NvU concept of this film is excellent.
Just leaving a comment here to show the appreciation i have for the work being put in here. Thank you Van. Your work certainly has influence on others, especially when it's as honest as it gets.
What I see while viewing your offerings is not a change, but an evolution. Thank you for tricking me to watch the middle part.
On the one hand I enjoy the predictability of scheduled videos, on the other hand finding a new video of yours randomly makes it more precious and exciting. Not sure which I enjoy more but love all you do either way!
Thanks Van
You challenge my brain to comprehend your statements. I like it. I stop what I'm doing to listen and actually absorb what you say. Well done.
This was my favorite episode so far. Thank you
I have been... struggling.
As an early 50 something, with a failing career, and in recent years, a loss of the freedom that unintentional sacrifices in life had given me. And so I have found my questioning purpose. Especially given the nature of those sacrifices and then the loss of the life those sacrifices had afforded, due to the unforseen circumstances of the last few years.
This left me lost, not just a loss of "things".
I, like many my age I would imagine, esepcially if they too are at a loss, have turned to philosophy and literature. And after a considerable amount of time with these ideas and those thinkers, highlighting life, its paths and its pitfalls, you release this...
The timing could not have been better.
Especially given what my inner self slowly begins to convince my conscious mind, is a reasonable, appropriate, constructive and positive way to move forward. And so slowly progress and again find purpose and worth.
Thank you, as always, for your content. It is reasuring, inspiring and comforting in a way so few things are these days. I hope I can have a similar effect on at least one person in the world, at some point... let alone the countless people your work has reached, and continues to reach.
So again, thank you.
Today I learned. Good things are worth waiting for. We had a long delay between Van's videos and now we see why. This is Van's artist talk.
Van, I don't think you'll ever find this comment, but if you do, there's something I want to tell you. This exact video was waiting for me in the bookmarks for some days, I knew I want to watch it, just was dealing with a work I truly love. Watching it now, making exact time for it made me just speechless. I have watched a lot of your work here on youtube and have always been inspired by the masterpieces all the time. Never commented, now I should. This work is outstanding, motivating me in a lot of ways maybe you can't even imagine. I'm just wondering, you mentioned The Spirited Man video, is there any way I can watch it? Just out of curiosity about your story. These videos are works of art, I know you know it. This deep feeling I've got after seeing this particular one is hard to describe, but it's just amazing. Thank you for this work, you're great being yourself. Thank you! JH
I need to watch this 5 more times... Still processing.
Van, I absolutely can't get enough of your do it yourself videos. If possible, profitable and not damaging to your family's welfare, please always keep them coming.You're making a Spirited Man out of me.
Thank you very much, van! That is so inspiring. Was afraid you wouldn’t make videos anymore. Happy to have this wonderful peace on RUclips!!
Loved this video. Been feeling like I have been struggling to find myself and to see my purpose in life. You've given me lots of perspective and inspiration to discover the human for me to become.
Happy New Years Van! I am so happy to see a video up and well worth it it was. You do great work. You are like the caterpillar that is emerging as a butterfly. I cannot wait to see what the future of your channel brings
The people who thoughtfully wrestle with this concept are the people I want to hear from most. Thanks for stepping in front of the camera.
What a beautiful movie Van. I love your brain and creativity. Truly a blessing to have you on RUclips.
Your best video is the one about personal crisis, how fitting. I can’t name a better way to profound growth. Kurt’s quote about doing your work/art, no matter how badly, will stay with me forever. Thank you for being an inspiration, Van.
Weird how I’ve watched every video on this channel and this one just showed up. Right when I am deciding what I need to do to find my life’s purpose. Negated the journey so far. Thank you for this
Thank you Van, I simply find your work and style captivating. Your deep thought together with insightful commentary has provided me with a vehicle prompting me to look, not only reflectivity backwards but forward… encouraging me internally to “have a go” & “tick off some of those goals”… or as Fran N. Furter sang…. “Don’t dream it, be it.”
Again, than you for sharing!
Van, this one is a masterpiece in and of itself. Going to be watching this many times in the future! Thanks for sharing this story and keep doing what you do.
Absolutely adored this Van. Thank you for bringing us into your process and sharing your inspirations. ❤️
Don't usually stick around for long-form RUclips videos, but I really loved everything about this. Even though it may feel like it from your perspective, your presence are a crucial element to these videos being a success. Now I'm even inspired to go back and read some vonnegut, which I haven't dipped my toes into in about a decade.
Moments of inspirational understanding are sublime.... Forlorn windows with shades suddenly slewn open. We have these "universal" moments "here". Thank you.
Van I loved everything about this video, everything. You definitely are an artist/filmmaker to strive for. You shine a light on my interest/hobby of making a video or a film(eventually) which I have put in the darkroom of my life. You make me not feel afraid or feel daunted about this task of film-making, I feel excited and elated for it. I am grateful to you and I respect you. Thank you and I wish very best to everyone.
Why don’t you start small and make a 60 second film?
Watching your films over the last year has given me strength to get towards my goal of being a film-maker, which I thought was long lost to insecurity and lack of drive. You walk us through your steps, inner dialogue, self doubt and most importantly the amount of WORK you do to ensure quality. The jaw grinding and delicate process of refinement until the idea has flourished. I’ve struggled a lot with my purpose, as I know film is the route I’m supposed to take, yet let the industry myths and potential future pressure get to me before I’d even started. I’m going to start again, and I look forward to the work. Thank you Van, dearly and deeply.
This is amazing. I've largely stopped making videos on my own channel because I was also sick of being my own protagonist. But it's the journey and exactly the search for meaning and plot in life that people want to see and relate to. Thank you for creating this.
Great to have you back, Van!
Thank you for these videos. I especially enjoy when you mention a book you’ve read. I’ll order the book myself that is how you’ve influenced me.Please continue to recommend them. You’ve been a tremendous help in my life thank you Van
The challenge is in how to connect the positivity others receive to the internal realization of it ... Van, your viewers have ALWAYS felt this way about you. So as always, thanks for sharing the journey with us.
“I generally went crazier … “. Love your self awareness and transparency @Van. For that I would say your not as much an narcissistic … anymore. Good for you buddy 👊🏻
Edit: 49, still searching, and learning from your videos (among others)
Paying forward is a blessed concept. Paying forward is not always about finances but more about influences. Thanks
In primary school ( 1995 ) we had a news channel made for children here in the Netherlands.. this was the highlight of our day.. i don’t remember math class but I remember these super creative videos talking about life, the news and fun experiments 🧪 . It gave me the happy feelings😊 . You and Casey trigger that same feeling with your videos. Every time I finish one I want to go out and be more creative. Thank you 🙏🏽
Your video's are amazing and always gets me to think about my own life. As a new dad, the video where you and your son went on a trip made me so hopeful about the years to come and the stories we will make. Thank you. Please keep sharing your thoughts and your lessons, so we can learn too.
I am so grateful for this channel.
Wow, New Yankee Workshop! Watched that and This Old House when I was a kid. Learned so much from those guys.
Hi Van, your videos have been a remarkable breath of fresh air, i want you to know that they make me want to be the better man i aspire to be. Thank you, keep making videos because your style is one in a million.
Happy New Year Van. I've been a fan since I first discovered your work. This video hit the nail on the head for my own internal struggles with my work and trying to refine my purpose. Thank you for sharing your art with us.
One of the most brilliant videos i've ever seen on youtube.... perfect from the beginning all the way to the end
I'm 57 and looking after my Ma on the Gulf Coast of Texas...after 18 years NOT making millions in the movies. To me you are the most acutely interesting dude on RUclips. Please, continue.
Van, I loved this, and the wait was worth it... Ignore the dictates of the algorithm and post once your satisfied you've made something worthwhile... we can all go rewatch our favorites on your channel while we wait. I like your (what I think of as) aside videos, the one's about what's happening around the house, what your wondering about, etc , but to have a gem like this pop up every once in a while is (definitely) worth not having a new video every Friday. ...and all the plywood structures and gadgets make me feel warm and fuzzy. Keep after it.
Dear Van, great video. You are a positive influence on my life, too. Your work is one of my favourite discoverys in 2021 (tied with Fleabag Season II). I run, repair, build, parent, write, struggle and I try to make sense of it all and I shall die trying. Its good and inspiring to hear your voice. Thank you. From Munich, Germany.
Thank you for your absolutely beautiful presence in the world, and amazingly supportive service of truth. God bless brother ❤
after watching this whole video and struggling with the some of the same things myself, you've helped me see that putting myself into a story doesn't have to take away from it. We all struggle with the same issues so putting our true selves into our art is all we can do. we're all one, you know? anyways, i wish you good luck on your journey
Sometimes, when I watch these videos, towards the end, I suddenly stop breathing until my eyes cry and then I feel something. Thank you.
Oh I watched all the adds I think. I am poor that is all I can.
My favorite video from you so far. This is brilliant
This was such a moving episode Van. Thank you for your gifts.
As an aspiring director I vowed to myself that I WILL finish writing as many ideas as possible this year. Your video on narcissism Van kicked the wish into high gear. I know what I want it’s how I believe must change. Tired of worrying about embarrassment I just wanna DO.
Please, keep doing these videos! They are so inspiring
Thank you for creating, Van.
I just went to see the Tom Sachs’ Space Programm exhibition in Hamburg at Deichtorhallen a couple of days ago. It was such an amazing experience and I was so exited to find pieces of you everywhere - f.e. your training suite for the Space Programm and the films you’re mentioning. Now I understand the Influence Tom has had on you (and also Casey I guess) and your work on a whole new level. And now to see you make a film about that influence and you wearing the 10 bullets uniform just makes me so happy.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and struggles. You are an extraordinary filmmaker and an influence for so many people yourself. All the best.
You are so good at what you do. Be proud of that.
Narcissism has gotten a bad rap. There is nothing wrong with a tiny bit of healthy narcissism, or ego or self promotion. What ever or however you look at it.
You have a gift. The gift of storytelling. Storytelling in a new way. Short form movies. That have clear direction ,definition and clarity.
Youre just damn good at what youre doing.
If one year’s worth of mindless wandering & wondering at RUclips lead me to your channel, then every second of it was worth it.
Thanks!
Every time I watch one of your videos it makes me want to close the lid to my laptop and go out into the world and experience it. Which is what I'm about to do right now.
What a beautiful story, beautifully told. You nailed it as usual! Somehow your videos dropped off my feed, but then just showed up again randomly. Glad they did!
Loved every second of this! thanks Van