12 Years Chasing A Dream (My Filmmaking Journey)

The story of how I went from a young videographer who had no idea what he was doing, to a full time travel filmmaker. Hope you enjoy :)
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[@bartekmalinowski]

Men might not cry watching Titanic, but they sure as hell cry watching this. I'm genuinely confused about how you manage to do this every single time. Unbelievable.

[@jdavevisuals]

Am I the only one who started crying at 8:20 ?? THIS WAS SO SO SO GOOD !!!!! Thank you for sharing Sam.

[@lisamariareiter]

I guess I cried the half of the video 🥲

[@Bu11dog_Actual]

I started to cry way before that. Super emotional.

[@lisamariareiter]

@@Bu11dog_Actual Sam just always manages to make us cry, doesn't he? 🤭

[@ConnerJohn]

Sameeeeee

[@alexhorning]

😭😭😭

[@MotionBlurPL]

Bro, my attention span for KZbin videos is usually a maximum of 3.5 minutes, but I was genuinely upset at how short this video was. You showed an amazing journey, not just as a great cinematographer but also as a talented storyteller at the same time. Absolutely love it and it is a great inspiration for someone being in a dark place.

[@RobertZembrzycki]

Cried like a little b*tch when I watched it. If I saw you now, I’d hug you. Man, that was super inspiring. Don’t you dare ever doubt yourself, you are AMAZING!

[@toni_g]

White black bars CRAZY

[@tiilh]

Lately, I felt stuck... I feel like everything and everyone is against me. Whenever I feel better and start working on my dreams, my personal projects, something happens and brings me down again. Every time I feel this way, I come back to your channel to get some inspiration or motivation... or something... I don't know... maybe one day I'll be as good as you

[@lukeacheson2224]

I’m not crying your crying! Thanks for all you do Sam, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers. You have truly helped me believe it was possible to do what you love! Love you Sam. Keep it up!

[@SebbyClemens]

Can’t tell you how magical it was to see 10:52 in person at the film fest and see myself along with everyone else in the room on screen in our exact seats we were sitting in. Such a beautiful film bro🙏🏼

[@filmsbycanyon]

This was the most powerful video I have ever watched. I have never cried while watching a movie or a video in my life, the emotion in this video is insane! Well done sam...gonna go watch it at least a couple more times

[@NurturewithNadine_8]

Sam, I'm halfway through, don't know you from a bar of soap, but I'm in tears....wow, brother.... stunning stunning story telling. Thank you for inspiring!

[@AlexRomo1]

STAY CREAMY!! So incredibly proud of you brother. Know this one was deeper and you really dug into your vulnerability/growth. Love you and can’t wait to see what the next 12 years has in store for US! ♥️

[@SamNewton]

I love you so much dude🥹 thank you for everything you've done for me

[@serban.cotirlan]

STAY CREAMY!!!! Never thought I could ever feel these types of emotions! Thanks for not giving up on us Sam!

[@lisamariareiter]

Why do I always have to cry, when I watch your videos? Thank you, Sam, for your authentic, heart-warming, open and honest way. Your way of creating films is unique. You inspire me every time. Stay creamy :)

[@visualsofwesley]

Sam, I never post under KZbin videos, but you really made me do it. I'm so inspired by you, Luke, your dad, your company, and everything you stand for and have done to build this up. I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry during this video. You have really done it mate. You've really pursued your dream and became extraordinarily good in what you do. I can't wait to see more videos of you and maybe one day get to shoot with you. Stay creamy.

[@zachanayaa]

The amount of times that I’ve still teared up watching this even though we have watched it more than 100 times. I’m so glad life brought my way into your life and journey and can’t thank you enough for all that you have done and let me tackle such an important project or story with you. The next chapters are being written and I’m so excited to see where they take you and I’m in it for the whole ride ❤😢

[@SamNewton]

Couldn't have done anything of this without you, thank you for seeing my vision🥹🥹🥹

[@nickstirbis]

Wow I’m crying. Such an inspiration man, and it’s so refreshing to see this perspective on what being a creative is all about. It’s always the people, man. Always.

[@Daniel_Remmers]

Thank you, Sam, for sharing your journey with us. Normally, I'm a silent observer, but I thought it was time to thank you. You, Peter, Kolder... you are the reason I decided to venture into self-employment three years ago. Originally, I aimed to become a travel filmmaker, but certain circumstances led me in a different direction (real estate, commercial, etc.). Watching your film now brought tears to my eyes. I'm not even sure why, perhaps because one feels they might be missing out on all these travels. Thank you, Sam, for staying approachable all these years. I look forward to many more videos from the "master of content creation." STAY CREAMY

[@graylife_]

Hey Sam! 😁 1.5 years ago, I made the significant decision to sell everything I owned to pursue my dream of becoming a filmmaker. I've been following your work for many years, finding inspiration in each piece you share. This latest video, however, profoundly moved me; it was an emotional journey that brought me to tears for half of its duration. Thank you for the powerful reminder to cherish and not take for granted the people who join us on our journey.

[@curtworton3877]

that was both the longest and shortest 15minutes of my life. the amount emotion i felt in such a short film is baffling. your incredible ability to make films that are so deep yet at the same time so watchable and light. your talent and creativity knows absolutely no bounds and i have followed and enjoyed your channel for a good while now. it certainly feels as though your going through a growing moment in your life right now and i hope that you really are okay. your'e inspiring, hilarious and so real man, i really hope my journey leads me to shoot with you one day! anyway, keep on being so unapologetically you mate. Stay Creamy! x

[@TrueMobster]

Powerful video man, just discovered your channel 🔥

[@micahmorgan4293]

Hey Sam. It's been super cool watching you journey from a tryhard to possibly the most genuine youtuber I've ever seen. I love the stuff you're doing so so much. Stay Creamy!

[@ChristopherBalladarez]

I love you so much bro! This video made me absolutely cry my eyes out. As a friend of yours just knowing everything that has been going on it really hit me and I see you and I understood what you are trying to say in this video. Im so stoked for everything else to come and more years of adventures with you. STAY CREAMY

[@SamNewton]

I love you so so much man

[@EpicCinematicAdventures]

Good job, body! So, inspirational! Tears dropped, you so good!

[@SummitForWellness]

goddamn your videos capture so much raw emotion and it sucks the viewer right in. You're one of the few creators I follow who drop bangers every time you make a video, congrats on your journey so far and can't wait to see what your next chapter will be! Stay creamy!

[@EduardoVieira-gq2tz]

I'm not crying, you're crying!!! This is an INCREDIBLE story, thank you for sharing. That the next 12 years bring even more!!! Cheers man.

[@dylanjbradshaw]

homie casually dropping his magnum opus

[@christian.chambers]

lol im back for the 3,000th time watching this for inspiration on a current film haha

[@judahbollinger6466]

SAM!! Best video to date. The originality, the seamless transitions, the story telling, creativity. The thought that went into this blows my mind!! This is what we need more of on this platform. Keep going bro!

[@rprbeck]

Soooo good!! Glad that I could be a part of the journey and also make the song for this one😁 Can‘t wait to see where the next 12 years take you

[@SamNewton]

couldnt have do it without you

[@ahmed.abdelhameed]

Are u going to publish the music ?

[@rprbeck]

@@ahmed.abdelhameed it‘s out on my Spotify :)

[@DiligentDad]

Possibly the best video you’ve made thus far. Grandiose blended with inspiration, behind the scenes, humility, switching from success to people(which is what life is about) and individually crediting multiple people who helped along the way. Great way to tell your story!

[@JoshuaFarrer]

Got goosebumps at 10:52 !! Well done Sam, so inspiring!

[@PhillipGibsonPhotography]

“Stay creamy” Truly inspiring homie. I’ve followed your journey for awhile and this was one of the most moving videos I’ve ever seen. So raw and authentic. Keep the good times rolling.

[@DanielEllender]

Chills man... So powerful! WILD how you pulled off the shot + the edit of the crowd cheer shots DURING your live film festival THEN premiered this final video at the end... One of the most impressive feats & mind blowing experiences I've ever had watching a film before. Hats off to your creativity man and wishing you the absolute best. Amazing to see your full journey in one video. Keep inspiring the world to create films that are meaningful. STAY CREAMY! 👊

[@SamNewton]

Only the real ones know!!!

[@TyEscapes]

I watch a ton of videos,movies, shows, anime and of course your content and my goal is to be able to do what you just did in this video… the goosebumps, that feeling you get when you watch something which is hard to put in words and describe that feeling but I felt it during this. I wanted to say congratulations and keep it up. I know I’m not the only one chasing a dream but you inspire people that you would probably never know, but just know you are.

[@Tantago]

THAT SONG. RICHARDDDDDDDDD

[@rprbeck]

😅🙏🙏🙏🙏 finally

[@NickJonesFilms]

@@rprbeckare we gonna get a release of that?!?

[@rprbeck]

@@NickJonesFilms Thinking about it right now ;)

[@NickJonesFilms]

@@rprbeck lol please do🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@ahmed.abdelhameed]

Where can i find it dude ​@@rprbeck

[@SopkaiZimik]

Cream You Sam Newton!!!! I'm not crying at all😭😭😭😭 Thank you so much for making this video. I'll never be a speck of dust inside your room nor a strand of hair in your gutter compared to you. You've been through a lot... and a huge respect for making a video like this.. just know, you're inspiring creators like me, no, just know you're inspiring upcoming legends of the new age!! and I can literally put my feet in your shoes cuz Peter McKinnon was who got me into this whole creative thing, who introduced me into Photography and guided me throughout the whole thing, without him, I'll be out in the fields, farming myself to raise my family. And yes, tomorrow will be my awakening day. Thank you Sam, and cheers to a beautiful and adventurous creating life ahead!

[@HejKwiatki]

My friend! We stumbled upon your channel by accident, and after watching this video, we had tears in our eyes! Absolutely amazing! It was one of the most inspiring 15 minutes we've had in a while. Thank you so much, and all the best to you! Greetings from Poland!

[@framesbynico]

You did it again Sam! Probably one of the most beautiful video I've ever seen. Always looking up to you, your mindset, how you see the world and capture emotions. I am very proud of you and I guess I speak for everyone when I just say: Thank you Sam

[@blinktwize]

This is beyond beautiful, man. Cried from around minute 8 to 12 - what a well needed reminder to what life is really all about! Thank you for this!

[@CobyResnick]

STAY CREAMY!!! Sam this is so not what I expected when I clicked on this video. The level of vulnerability is immense and so raw. You should seriously consider changing the title to "What I learned after 12 Years of Travel Filmmaking" because the real story is your growth! Seriously just blown away.

[@Alijabbar1991]

Last year I discovered your channel it’s really helpful and amazing content you deserve every thing good happens to u Sam I wish u to grow more and more and be the best 🎉

[@NickJonesFilms]

Sam....WOW dude...WOW. Not very many things make me tear up at all...this did it. THIS was absolutely insanely incredible. You are very very talented and please never stop creating content like this..its needed for us "creators" to stay inspired and motivated. I loved every single second of this. Stay Creamy my guy 🤙

[@TanyaMalott]

What a beautiful film! My son Alex is like you 11 years ago, well, maybe 7, because he started young as well. This week his first video went viral on Instagram, and we who love him have all been so excited for him. He sent me this video of you, because he’s been watching your work and loving it for a long time. I’ve been a photographer for 35 years, and there isn’t much more I can teach him. He needs people like you to take him to the next level. Alex steals my Peter McKinnon bags all the time, since he’s been traveling the world all of his life (his dad lives halfway around the globe). He probably uses Artlist, But if he doesn’t, that’s a good idea for a gift I could give him, Thank you for this beautiful message, beautiful movie, and for inspiring people you don’t even know. ❤🙏

[@BeachBumminDad]

This is what we strive for: emotion, sincerity, connection. Thanks Sam.

[@bloodswarms]

Dude hooked me. Nostalgia bait gets me every time. Subscribed because of this video.

[@tompacelli]

Proud of your journey man. This is SO GOOD, loved the energy, message, and all the little subtilities and references behind this one. This ENDING ALSO 👏🏻

[@BradyBessette]

You are the pinnacle of an amazing human I love you

[@Luxuryhomesinboise]

You are the man! Brother I love your humility and your heart it’s been awesome following you. I’m still blown away that you were there for the biggest moment of my life when I proposed to my wife! Love you dude! Keep crushing it!

[@JamieFenn]

What an awesome video dude! The Sam Kolder praying was 🔑 😂 Stay Creamy

[@timtense]

This must be your best work ever hands down! I'm planning to shoot a video about a near death experience I had that changed my life and gave me new perspectives such as traveling and generally living the best life. I wish I had the skills like you and your team to make such a film about it! Really well done! Stay creamy!

[@kbiv3000]

God bless you Sam Newton. That was beautiful. It made me cry. I think because I understand what it's like to have a dream. I'm so proud of you. Stay creamy! That video deserves an Oscar. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

[@pagebailey21]

UGH, not me crying and watching this video. This was so inspiring for a beginner photographer/videographer. GREAT JOB, friend. Thank you.

[@TRIOStories]

Not only are you a genuinely, hilarious geezer - you are an INCREDIBLE story-teller and filmmaker. This gave Sal and I goosebumps and the emotional journey you took us on was honestly an experience. The perfect structure, held us in suspense, sprinkled with comedy, but also deep, hard-hitting emotion. Masterpiece. ❤️

[@tomseditfr]

I never comment any vidéo, but for real, with this video you enter the hall of fame of best "filmaking" video on the internet 🔥! Bravo for your career ! Bravo for the edit !

[@francisianvlogs]

This was both awesome and inspiring. That nostalgia feeling and seeing how it came to this point is just priceless. Hoping for everyone to get to their own 12 years. 🔥

[@plightsaar]

Stay creamy. So, I watched all of your great work and today I cried again to see such a beautiful film of you and your friends. It’s hats to write down all of the thoughts…but thank you that you are here and made this journey and show that all is possible if you only believe in yourself and into your friends and family. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! You let a grown man cry. And it felt so good! Thank you! Big greeting from the border of France and Germany! Love Paul!

[@YoelAndMari]

I just finished watching this this morning and this is my first time to your channel. Wow, incredible. Made me tear up and I dont even know you! lol!! thats when you know you ARE a filmmmaker. Congrats to you from a new subscriber :)

[@Bprankakram]

12 year life end with 14 min Video. Lovely Man, Stay Hard, Explore Life, NO WORDS ❤

[@petroskapodistrias8974]

STAY CREAMY. This made me crying. I so glad that i started following you. Thank you for reminding us what is more important in life.

[@zachstewart95]

Sam... I followed you with the Peter McKinnon crowd when you were around 70 or 80,000 subs. Loved the music videos, the studio tours, and this video has done it for me. It's incredible. In one of Peter's last videos he talked about a quote that said something like the the magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding. I'm avoiding creating. I'm avoiding just doing the damn thing. I'm avoiding just hitting record and inspiring people the way that you and many others have inspired me. I mean I'm almost weeping typing this because I needed some inspiration before editing some senior photos I took this week and you gave it to me. Sam Newton. Thank you from the bottom of heart and soul for this video. The feels, the emotion, the nostalgia, the soul you put into this video. I needed. The world needed. Thank you.

[@ozmiggy55]

Its the scene where you are watching the people you are thankful for that did it for me. what a beauty

[@CDOTNICKS]

You are an inspiration for sure. I was once the guy with the camera, then I was not. Started a family raised them and now at 42 I would like to be the guy with the camera again. Thank you for this video.

[@theLightHunter0]

ive never cried to a youtube video before until now that was so extremly special in so many ways thank you for sharing this

[@prabhuprasadpatra3237]

Thank you from all the viewers for sharing your journey. Everyone are here to witness the days ahead.....

[@eriosrojas]

Really cool to see how you somehow get more creative every time. It’s really a reminder that, even if you’re not into filmmaking, that dreams really do come true. Keep inspiring !

[@abirtnf]

in a era of short form content this guy is making long masterpiece that made people’s cry :') you deserves more buddy 🖤 This one was the best film you ever made 💯

[@LukeWalker-s8f]

When ever I think I know where one of your videos is going you just throw a real twist in it that changes everything. Such a great video 👏

[@TheGipsyJourney]

This is a master peace Sam!! What a journey!!

[@SuzieTaylor]

Sam Newton banger!

[@zachbarkman7847]

This might be the best KZbin video I've ever watched. Thanks for inspiring us all, Sam!

[@SilverWinterr]

wow😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I wish we Never die, Thanks Sam Son of Newton much love from Tanzania Africa I love you. i am coming back to see this video each day @Stay Creamy

[@adrianp.67]

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! This comes from someone from a far away country, who discovered in his 30s that drawing, filmmaking, photography, basically creative endeavors should find a way or a form in each of our lives. Everything is relatively new for me, but I can’t imagine (anymore) a life without creativity in it! Watching your videos and your stories strengthen this belief even further! Just so you know this is an amazing film and I send all my best wishes to you and to each person that helps you get where you supposed to be, here, inspiring others! Stay creamy!

[@hakonandersen63]

This is what life is all about! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@Jason.rimando]

You’ve been a huge inspiration for several years now. It’s really easy to talk about all your accomplishments and forget about who helped you accomplish them. Thank you for this video. Love you dude, I hope to shoot with you someday.

[@vuzimov]

Thank you, Sam. Your videos, the way you see things, you as a person. You are an inspiration. Stay as you are. Wishing you all the best.

[@dannywakesup3928]

Stay creamy! The ending is insane! Got me the chills, really really deep Sam! I love you for these scenes and voice overs and story that are able to inspire me! Thanks for that❤

[@panoschouseas]

Sam, a reel of yours reached my IG feed 20' ago and I quickly came on YT cause I felt a connection. So, your 12 year anniversary video is your first video I watched and this is my first comment. I am snipping for filmmakers like you, to keep my creative instincts alive & running, and I'm so glad I'm here. This really made me cry. Reading that other guys felt the same, makes me think that you've build an awesome community. Keep it up my brother 👊🏼 Enjoy life and your loved ones ❤️

[@codykaneshiro]

STAY CREAMY!!! Incredible storytelling Sam! Out here making me cry and truly thinking about why I do what I do. Felt like I was losing myself but this video brought me back. Hope to continue to see you grow and do even bigger and better things 🤙🏻

[@JustinBainbridgeYT]

Every single damm time I watch a Sam Newton Film I'm so fucking motivated to go and make some cool shit. Thanks for being so fucking real bro! 👊

[@familialatina.]

What! thank you for the inspiration brother! i love the effort, I follow you for 5 years now, eventhough this video is nor gonna have 5 M views you with Yes Theory are favorite creators, love you bro! from Bolivia

[@avibikerkolkata2021]

Just Speechless... Last 10min I am crying 😢 😭. This is so good 👍🏻

[@masterchezz]

Wow..This film is really powerful!Sam I'm big fan following you from Italy and struggling to start my journey into videomaking and Photography..I know that I'm just a random fan but trust me that your message and your voice is well spread throughout your videos..I don't know you but I admire you, I appreciate your work and I sent to you a really big virtual hug..I hope to have the chance to meet you one day, make some great content and great memories with you!STAY CREAMY FOREVER ❤😎💪🏼

[@kathrinjandl]

you made me cry... thank you for sharing your story with us.. love your movies, love your work.. big hug from Austria ❤

[@ansoThemaster]

Ohh man dude youre the most creamiest guy on KZbin! Thank you so much for your honesty! It makes me cry! You’re such a huge inspiration! Thank you so much for your work!

[@aayushdeshmukh5888]

STAY CREAMY! What amazing storytelling brother...it's incredible!

[@AlvisChuiVisuals]

This is beautiful man.. I followed you 5 years ago since you started dedicating your time on making films on youtube. It was the time when i started filmmaking. You have been a huge inspiration for my whole journey, your films are truly unique among the whole youtube platform. You deserved all the credits and accomplishments. Keep doing whats mattered the most to you and Stay Creamy 🤙🏻🍦

[@AGFSealife]

OH my GOD dude. Im crying like a little baby, THANK YOU! for one more time

[@Rockin.Bakken]

This is so inspiring. I don’t even know you and I’m in tears. Thank you for sharing your story, journey & for being so vulnerable. You give us dream chasers more hope to keep going 🌟

[@itsmerose1995]

This channel deserves millions of subscribers and views. I got chills and I had so much reflection about life. Btw, unemployed recently and found some spark filming my life. Keep creaaaatinggg and inspiring us. All the way from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Matthew_Chung]

Sam, I just wanna say thank you for being an inspiration to all of us creatives. I've been recently stuck about what I wanna do with my life, and this video reminded me why I want to create films even when I feel like giving up. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@minasspap]

my brother every time I see your videos you inspire me so much to start and try to make my videography dreams a reality. God bless you !

[@MedelFPV]

You’re the best storyteller on the internet. Loved every second of this film ❤

[@jortomedia]

You create a true feeling with your stories and visuals. It is absolutely incredible man!

[@Aceofspades993]

Beautiful and powerful. This is going to go in my saved videos right next to “The Mountains Won’t Remember Me” onwards and upwards Sam!

[@pierlucadarman]

So inspiring, full of emotion, your videos are rollercoasters. Top of the top storyteller, videographer, filmmaker, musicien, and so on... Congrats !

[@manueleliasz]

An incredibly emotional video. An incredible journey you have made! I was in tears... Thank you Sam!

[@nolanoconnor4828]

My grandma passed away yesterday and the scene with your grandma sent me over the edge 😢- was at the film fest and loved seeing it premiere and again seeing it now it’s just as amazing - honestly a true work of art of storytelling .. also the part with Sam Kolder in the sky actually makes me cackle laughing every single time. Much love Sam you’re a top notch individual and thanks for keeping us inspired - stay creamy!

[@edikristo3227]

First of all, WOW! 😍😍😍 I'll watch this once a month together with Pete's Bucket shot. After all things I saw we have in common, you wanna tell me You were a gealkeeper before this? It's absolutlely insane man! I will reach your quality and we'll make at least one video together, I promise You! Until then, STAY CREAMY :D

[@nunomoises]

I'm not crying, you are! Jesus christ this was intense, loe u bud, and there are a shitton of people just like me, who've been here for so long they can't remember, and who can relate to you in a way i cannot even explain. You're not "just" a content creator, you are not only showing and sharing your story but inspiring and expressing so many peoples stories. You're out there giving shape to an unforgetable journey, your life. Blessed to feel every single bit in this video like i've been part of it (in a way we all did) dispite being so far, yet so close. stay creamy

[@filmsbyelias]

Damn. Everything you do is incredible, but this film is a new level! An incredible, emotional and very relatable story about filmmaking. Thanks for your films, keep going 🙏🏼

[@benjaminquinn2161]

Bro. Don’t know how you do it, all you videos recently just get me in the feels, every single time. So inspiring, so well done!