I Want My Three Minutes Back
10 Hours uploaded every minute, there has to be something good to watch!
“I Want My Three Minutes Back”, the new documentary film from Chuck Potter, is a look into the world of online video.
The film follows the lives of three YouTube video creators. Kevin Nalty (“Nalts”) is a 37 year-old marketing professional, father of four, who is obsessed with online video.
Nick James (“Nickynik”) is a 47 year-old struggling filmmaker, father, surfer who despite having some connections in the Hollywood scene, still struggles with trying to make it in the film business.
Cory Williams (“Mr. Safety”) from a small town in California’s central valley, moves to Los Angeles to see if he can make the transition from online video fame to traditional media success.
The film marks the debut of first time filmmaker Chuck Potter.
“I Want My Three Minutes Back” examines the phenomenon of online video through the stories of YouTube video creators. From Tay Zonday and his viral hit “Chocolate Rain”, to Judson Laipply’s “Evolution Of Dance”, the most viewed video on YouTube.
Other creators featured in the film are Michael Buckley (“What The Buck Show”), Phillip DeFranco (“sxePhil”), Christine Gambito (“Happy Slip”), Terry Roth (“Zipster”), Katie Graham (“K80Blog”), Paul Robinette (“Renetto”) and Travis and Jonathan (“Jackie and Dunlap of Red State Update”).
The film is directed by Chuck Potter of Third Career Films, a San Francisco based independent documentary production company.