Why @YesTheory Refused a $1,250,000 Movie Deal

Welcome back to The Editing Podcast! It’s every filmmaker’s dream, $1,250,000 dollars to make the documentary you’ve always wanted. But Yes Theory said no. “Project Iceman” is a documentary about the man who completed an Iron Man Triathlon in the most dangerous place on earth, Antarctica. Even more impressively, this movie was funded entirely by the subscribers of the YouTube channel Yes Theory. We sat down with Ammar and his DP/Editor Victor. In our conversation, we explored how the editing process was challenging, how they prioritized emotion in their visual storytelling, and what this means for the future of YouTube filmmakers. 0:00 Intro 1:24 Why Yes Theory said no to $1,250,000 9:18 “Project Iceman” scene breakdown 20:08 Reflecting on making “Project Iceman” 21:39 Comment “We Love Stir” 22:22 How they found the story in the footage 27:07 What does the word “YouTuber” mean to Yes Theory 29:22 Will they get nominated for an Oscar? 32:12 How editing technology was utilized 36:15 The biggest lesson Yes Theory learned Intro Video Essay Edited by @DodfordYT Podcast Edited by: Tyson Pellegrini