🎥I pursued engineering and got a degree in engineering physics, but my true passion was in filmmaking
🔬I combined my love for physics and film by doing a PhD on making films that teach physics
💪I faced rejection from film schools and job applications, but I didn't give up on my dreams
🌟YouTube became my main source of livelihood and opened up amazing opportunities for me
👶Having kids made me re-evaluate my priorities and the types of videos I want to create
How did you transition from engineering to filmmaking?
—While I studied engineering, I took film production courses and pursued my passion for filmmaking alongside my engineering degree. After completing my engineering degree, I moved to Australia to attend film school.
Did you face any challenges in pursuing your dream of becoming a filmmaker?
—Yes, I faced rejection from film schools and struggled to find a well-defined path towards a creative career. However, I didn't give up and continued to work on my filmmaking skills.
How did you become a successful YouTuber?
—It took time and dedication to build a successful YouTube channel. After a few years of hard work, I started making enough money on YouTube to make it my main source of livelihood.
How has becoming a parent affected your YouTube career?
—Becoming a parent has made it more challenging to create videos, but it has also made me re-evaluate the types of videos I want to make and how I want to spend my time.
What advice do you have for aspiring filmmakers?
—If there's something you truly want to do, don't be afraid to pursue it, even if it seems statistically unlikely. Embrace the possibility of failure and take the leap.
00:00I didn't make up Veritasium, but it represents my pursuit of truth and passion
03:10I had a passion for both science and film, and I didn't want to choose between them
05:26I took a job as a science tutor while pursuing my filmmaking dreams
06:18I took a risk and started a YouTube channel, which eventually became my main source of livelihood
10:30Parenthood has made me re-evaluate my priorities and the direction of my channel
