A web series exploring people & place
Fifty People, One Question is one of the internet's first viral web series. First produced in 2008 in New Orleans, the series has since produced 6 official and hundreds of community episodes in every major city in the world in over 50 countries. Co-created with my dear friend & collaborator Nathan Heleine.
Visit the YouTube Channel: youtube.com/50people1question
Role: Co-creator, creative director, director, & producer
The series has been featured in nearly every major publication, garnered awards, and has launched the careers of filmmakers from Australia to Ireland.
"Beautifully simple premise, even more beautifully executed, peeling away at the most authentic of human sentiments about life." - The Atlantic & BrainPickings, Maria Povova
"Beautiful and touching series of short films... Ah, the madness of real life." - The Guardian, Johnny Dee
"Straightforward, but remarkably vivid series." - Huffington Post, Johanna Smith
"The most important social experiment of our time... internet famous." - Agency Spy, Matt Van Hoven
Select Films
Skoll World Forum
We premiered this episode produced for the Skoll World Forum on stage. Closing out the conference at Oxford for Malala & Richard Branson, co-founder Benjamin Reece asks "What is your one purpose in life?".
Gallery
Over 10 years, hundreds of cities & filmmakers, thousands of responses. While the website is laid to rest, the YouTube meme & format lives on. Check it out at youtube.com/50people1question
