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Once upon a time, we awoke with a new question on our mind. We didn't quite know what the buzz and bustle of a Brooklyn afternoon would bring. In search of nothing more than some fresh answers, we found a few dreams instead.

It's a simple question and the answers can lead us anywhere. So go ahead, ask yourself…

Visit fiftypeopleonequestion.com/locations/3-brooklyn-ny and post your response.

We also asked this question in London - vimeo.com/2834087

Credits

Fifty People, One Question
Production
Open Clinic
Director/Editor
Benjamin Reece
Director of Photography
Tung Ly
Sound
Nathan Heleine
Producer
Deltree
Production
PopSci.com

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Anne Sorrentino 3 years ago

With a 5 minute video you have successfully made me an addict. I was thrilled to see this one was finally up. I love the new question, I love the new people. Thank you, again.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Thank you :) hopefully we can keep feeding your addiction - new video from London coming very soon. Thanks so much for your support.
Paul 2 years ago

I feel the exact same way...great questions - awesome answers :) - great music...and all put together perfectly.
marko regvar 1 year ago

this is the best amazing video i have ever seen this is so good i would like to film this kind of stuff but i need to find right people to ask..
can you please tell me the name of the song ?
Tom Swinburn 4 months ago

Sorry guys, love the idea so much I basically had to rip it off!

I've put one together in Melbourne, Australia: vimeo.com/29717415
poolie 3 years ago

beautiful.
Daniel Hayek 3 years ago

1:57 "Outer space", that's my buddy Tyler Orr!
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

one of our favorite responses for sure
Alfonso GJ 3 years ago

Laughed my ass out! :D
Andrew Hunter 2 years ago

you should get that fixed
KOVBOYFILM 1 year ago

He looks alot like Philip Seymor Hoffmann with a big beard :)
Pablo Manriquez 3 years ago

Awesome! I know that last girl!
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Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback
Jamie McBride 3 years ago

That's was fantastic.
Gayle Ye 3 years ago

3:18 broke my heart.
leepback 3 years ago

Yeh - his father should have considered this
Bree Chittim 3 years ago

I like the people, like the Malkovich's closet girl, and the girl who wanted to wake up in London, I feel the same sometimes...
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

nice reference to Malkovich, that was one of our favs as well
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

thanks niki. the music is "don't see the sorrow" by au revoir simone…an amazing brooklyn-based band. you can check out the track and purchase it via our site / amazon: fiftypeopleonequestion.com/locations/3-brooklyn-ny
Teah 3 years ago

You guys make my heart flutter.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

can we tell you a secret? (it's mutual…shhhh) ;)
really, thanks for all the love everyone
Ammonite 3 years ago

Really beautiful. Great concept. Simple question but, like a window to soul. I'd love to see more must check you guys out.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Thanks for watching and for the kind words :)
Colm Dooley 3 years ago

Top drawer stuff
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

right with the undies? (that's what i keep there at least)

really tho, thanks!
Benjamin Reece 3 years ago

Ha! I actually keep my socks there-
Robert Marks 3 years ago

Still stunning to look at even just with one basic shot. If anyone wants to give away a free 35mm adapter to me for Christmas, I would gladly accept. If so, I've got a box of ferrero roche with your name on it.
Ross Johnson 3 years ago

Hey Robert I made a very cheap 35mm DOF setup using an old camera from craigslist I got for $40 and some parts I had. You can see a video I made with it - not hard to make at all. Just a thought that may help.
vimeo.com/2584201
Ukat 3 years ago

That was waayyyy cool. What camera and rig did you use?
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Thanks! the rig is explained here, courtesy of our awesome DP - Benjamin Reece: tinyurl.com/indiefilmmaking
Anthony Ferraro 3 years ago

"Outer Space" Love that guy.

Very engaging piece.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Yeah, we want to hang out with that guy pretty badly.

Thanks!
KyleHolland 3 years ago

Loved it. Thanks
raf 3 years ago

I just had a big smile the whole time I watched it. Thank you!
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

We like smiles. Thanks for watching :)
Television Noir 3 years ago

totally super duper neat concept and execution.

i'm showing my wife this tomorrow :)
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

did your wife like it too? thanks!
Television Noir 3 years ago

she sure did :)
Bastardsuiker 3 years ago

Nice portraits of the people, It makes me smile. It's good, it's beautiful :)
Sugar 3 years ago

Funny
Sad
Sweet
Sincere
I'm smiling and happy you made this precious video.
Thank you..
Brönnimann 3 years ago

i like this stuff...
nice music, good camera, editing...
and a interesting mix of people...
Howard 3 years ago

can't wait for the next short. A lovely approach to asking a simple question. more please.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

more is definitely on the way. thanks Howard.
MarshMallow 3 years ago

I like a lot!
Amazing film full of emotion...
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Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Here's the rig: tinyurl.com/indiefilmmaking
Scott C. 3 years ago

from keywords it seems they were using the hv20 and a 35mm adapter. great clip! I really enjoyed it.
pablo hill 3 years ago

I was impressed with how much the people opened up to you.... do you give them a tequila shot before asking the questions so they can relax
Adam Lankford 3 years ago

euphoric and blissful! Loved it!
Betina 3 years ago

loved it***
Meagan Gartlan 3 years ago

How did you catch humans in such beautiful moments? It seems they really open up and show parts of themselves. Your question let them flirt with us a bit.
limchoy lee 3 years ago

the editing is brilliant on this! omg. very enjoyable
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

thanks so much! as for the editing, props to our amazing director/editor Ken Chu
Moayad Hassan 3 years ago

This is so beautiful. Well thought of and well presented.

I would love to try something similar to that someday, can I? :)
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

yeah, go for it! while we hope to do a lot more ourselves, we certainly don't have the idea on lock down (definitely been done before actually). show us what you make!
Matt Wenzel 3 years ago

I agree, 3:18 was really sad. This is a really great, simple, effective video.
Kris Bosmans 3 years ago

Just love it !
Kai Hellyeah 3 years ago

So so great. Keep on asking. Please.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

we surely will. thanks for watching!
elias ressegatti 3 years ago

love it.
Samara GUgler 3 years ago

I LOVE THIS!!! I love that everyone seems so content. SUper work!
Tim Warneka 3 years ago

Fantastic. Loved hearing the different accents and seeing their eyes light up as they spoke about their dreams.

Great job!
Pikku 3 years ago

You promised me to come to cologne :O
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

we'll get there one of these days. hope to meet you there.
Pikku 3 years ago

hehe cool, message me ;)
Benjamin Reece 3 years ago

So I'm coming out of my cave for a second to say.

Lovely. Ken, I love the way you chose to linger on that girl with the wind blowing in her hair, and her smile. It brought peace to me.

You have to admit, that panning really added to it :) Of course, you always fuss me for moving the camera around to much.

Wait till you see london.....
Paul Neave 3 years ago

Amazing video - very touching and beautifully shot.
Darky 3 years ago

love it
like "What do you wish by the end of today ?"
greenwoodworx 3 years ago

wonderfull
Josiah Cooper 3 years ago

beautiful! thank you!
Victoria Drake 3 years ago

Why is it that when someone stops and takes the time (even to make a video) to ask us a question like this, that it brings out such amazing humanity? IMHO, I think it's just because we want to be heard, and if someone gives a damn to ask, there's no telling what will bubble to the surface. I loved all of the unexpected emotion from these people when they were asked the question. Shows me what I thought I knew, that there is so much more just beneath the surface of all of us, hopes dreams, melancholy and love.....if only we'll take the time to ask.

Wonderful, as someone else said.....more please :-)
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Beautiful thoughts Victoria…thanks for sharing, and for watching.
Victoria Drake 3 years ago

Definitely! Keep up the good work!
Jake Gonzales 3 years ago

Brilliant, loved it; put a tear in my eye. Thank you
Joaquin Rueda 3 years ago

Hola:
Quiero felicitaros desde el sur de España. Vuestros vídeos me han servido de inspiración para preguntar a gente de mi pueblo por sus deseos y sentimientos.
Muchas gracias por hacer estos vídeos.
Besos
Keny

Hello:
I want say you that this vídeos are wonderful, from southern Spain. Your videos have inspired me to ask people of my people for their wishes and feelings.
Thank you very much for making these videos.
Kisses
Keny
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Thanks Keny. Where exactly in Spain? Maybe we can visit someday…
Joaquin Rueda 3 years ago

hi!!!!
Thaks for your reply!!
I am in Sevilla
maps.google.es/maps?q=sevilla&ie=UTF8&z=11&g=sevilla&iwloc=addr
I came from Carcabuey
maps.google.es/maps?f=q&hl=es&geocode=&q=carcabuey&sll=37.38264,-5.996295&sspn=0.280442,0.4422&g=carcabuey&ie=UTF8&ll=37.445971,-4.273338&spn=0.133833,0.2211&z=12&iwloc=addr
Do you like shoot a film here?
jajaja
this is my video inspired by your
vimeo.com/1919421
bye!
Stefan 3 years ago

until i saw this vid, i thought my hang-over would never end. but you made my day. so many different people, so many different souls. im still smiling. berlin loves you.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

wow, hang-over cure. i think that's one of the best compliments we've received yet. thanks!
Patryk 3 years ago

beautiful, indeed :)
Inofaith 3 years ago

People can be so beatifull :)
... put a big smile on my face :D
Jens Best 3 years ago

really loved this.......shall I help to organize the "Berlin"-Version??
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

yes, definitely! we're planning productions for '09 now, so let's stay in touch. thanks for offering to help :)
Napoleon la Alba 3 years ago

Truly amazing.. very touching.. good camera work.
Ellie Boylan 3 years ago

soooooo gooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!
A.C.M 3 years ago

Beautiful! I hope eventually you will make a full movie... of all the answers..
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

thanks Amanda. We do hope to do that eventually.
Eva Sturm 3 years ago

watched it numerous times
it's a pearl I found ...
so good!
macjunki 3 years ago

Simply beautiful. Is it okay for you when i try it myself? I would love to see how people in southern Denmark/northern Germany would answer.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Yeah, try it! and show us what you make :)
officeman 3 years ago

Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you!
Carl B. Richetti 3 years ago

I really enjoyed this--got the sense that I was seeing a very true part of these people. The editing was right on, although I did find the camera work to be needlessly frenetic at times. Overall...awesome!!
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

thanks for watching and for your feedback!
whitenoise 3 years ago

i could watch 3 or so hrs of this...i luv it!!!
Mike H 3 years ago

this made me feel good about people. Its good to see happy people...
Nikita Ovsyannikov 3 years ago

sad:'(
Janne Song 3 years ago

Wow, that was so amazing, inspiring and thoughtful!
Very touching, maybe I'll do one someday. That would be nice, right here in New Zealand.
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

we'd love to come there too, maybe we can make one together in New Zealand.
Ramiro Sanchez-Crespo 3 years ago

that blue scarf girl's got the most beautiful eyes i've ever seen.

was the people selection random or did you end up choosing the ones with a certain criteria, such as looks or interestingness?
Fifty People, One Question 3 years ago

Hey Ramiro.. We just set up on a street corner, and pulled whoever walked by us. Pretty much random, but every now and then we went up to people who seemed interesting.

And yes, the 'blue scarf girl' was one of those people who had a really interesting look. Great answer too.
janie lynch 3 years ago

That was really great. I love being reminded how honest and wonderful people can be and how we are all so connected. I love the kid who lost his dad. I will never forget the way his voice sounded. And I love the people who were happy where they were. That's rad!