How One Building Changed Filmmaking (368 Broadway)

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From Casey Neistat to Greta Gerwig, 368 Broadway launched the careers of many of NYC's most successful filmmakers. This summer, I researched the story behind the storied building.
My conclusion? One day, at some overpriced liberal arts college, students will take a class called: "The Diane Fink School of Filmmaking." Mark my words.
This is the first in a monthly series of video essays about the culture, politics, and design of New York City. Subscribe here: ‪@BlocksandBoroughs‬
Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - The rise of Casey's vlog
2:20 - The origins of 368
3:20 - 368's main theme
3:54 - 368 in the 1900s
4:09 - Diane Fink
4:47 - Early 368 films
6:05 - Collaboration
6:40 - Similar styles
7:33 - Mainstream success
8:15 - New generation
Inspired by:
‪@RyanNgFilms‬ (Ending montage is partly from a Ryan Ng video)
‪@DodfordYT‬
‪@Vox‬
‪@ColinandSamir‬
Archival footage from:
‪@gosupermarche‬‪@redbucketfilms‬‪@indiewire‬ ‪@IFCFilmsUnlimited‬ ‪@caseyneistatclassics‬ and many other sources not on YT!
#youtubenewwave #368 #nyc

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@duncanseltzer3211 10 ай бұрын

This is such a perfect time to tell this story with all the buzz around Barbie and Oppenheimer. Wild that Gerwig and Safdie’s careers come from the same place

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

Summer 2023: The summer of the diane fink school

@EXNIHILOTHEPOET 9 ай бұрын

@@BlocksandBoroughshey I wanted to ask what editing software you use

@Ramnik72 8 ай бұрын

Dude u forgot the OG casey

@Kwright304 8 ай бұрын

@@EXNIHILOTHEPOETdude didn’t you watch the video. Gear doesn’t matter

@marsfloppydisk 8 ай бұрын

8:59 l😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@cjolivier 10 ай бұрын

The more I dive into the filmmaking, the more I find these gems. Amazing work and thank you for putting in effort.

@cjolivier 9 ай бұрын

@BlocksandBoroughs Not sure what photos you’re talking about?

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

@@cjolivier Haha, youtube glitched, this was supposed to be a response to a dif comment

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support @cjolivier!

@cjolivier 9 ай бұрын

I was lost thanks for clearing up😂Have a great week bro🙌🏾❤️

@theadventuresofzoomandbettie 9 ай бұрын

I only knew of 368 from casey opening his studio space/creator hub there. Didn't realise it had such a strong background, or how many other creators came out of there previously! That's amazing! Thanks for sharing!

@johnny_romani 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this. I was in the building on the 2nd floor and the 4th floor from 2014 - 2017 as a filmmaker. There is so much more that has happened during that time you can't fit into a single video

@toejamisgreat 8 ай бұрын

Liar your not casey

@RyanNgFilms 10 ай бұрын

I had the privilege of hanging out with Van a couple months ago. It was crazy to hear these stories straight from the source. Love to see that there's a video that details that part of film history. Thank you for making this!! Keep going man this video was amazing :)

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ryan for the kind words. It really means a lot as I''ve been a big fan of your channel for a while now. Your style is extremely captivating! It has inspired me to give this youtube thing another try. Can't wait to see where the youtube new wave will go next! That must have been such a cool experience meeting Van - he's definitely one of the most mythical characters in the Diane Fink universe.

@WhizPill 9 ай бұрын

The Neistat brothers are a league above the rest yet they inspire so many to surpass them

@CadenceHelser 10 ай бұрын

Well done! Literally heard Van say on a podcast the other day “somebody needs to make a documentary about this”

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Haha, I heard that same podcast, and was like wtf, I should try youtube again

@WickedStew 10 ай бұрын

absolutely loved this man!! such an amazing story and breakdown of what happened. crazy to think one building / place had such a big role in all these filmmakers careers. getting a bunch of creative like-minded people together solely for the goal to create is powerful. and it def feels like history is starting to repeat itself :)

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you @WickedStew! I loved an oklahoma summer, it really embodied to me what the youtube new wave is all about, beautifully crafted and heartfelt. History may not exactly repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes! Can't wait to see your future endeavors!

@kelechi_77 10 ай бұрын

Did you do this all on your own? Wow that is really inspiring, I went onto your channel to see if you had more videos but this was the only one on! Really great to see you've started already with such great potential, hoping to see where your channel goes next

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

Thank you @kelechi_77! I'm a one man show right now, but the support from this video has rly helped!

@emanuelearca 9 ай бұрын

I met Casey by accident on Monday last week while running on the Brooklyn Bridge (first day in NYC after 4 years) and passed by 368 on Friday of the same week (last day in NYC for who knows how long), this is sooo on time. He is the reason why I’m on YT. The BareMinimum show along with folks like SideTalk are now up next to define the next 10 years of the platform.

@Deckkard97 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this aesthetically daring video about modern history of filmmaking. It’s both rare and instructive. Keep on producing, wanna watch more! 🤩

@anujo1 10 ай бұрын

A few weeks back, a friend told me about 368 Broadway's fascinating history and suggested it could be a documentary subject. Today, I stumbled your video on my KZfaq feed about it. I shared it with my friend, and he amusingly said, "Man. I remember telling you guys that this would be a cool doxu but in true yt fashion I now think this is a cool KZfaq video."

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

I had the same convo with a friend haha, well if they ever wanna make a longer film lmk lol

@mrjeeveswilliams 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. Watching this, I saw a pile of loose threads bound together into a tightly-wound rope - several people and places I vaguely knew were associated, but didn’t quite know how, until now. In nine minutes, you gave unifying context to media, content, and creators I’ve enjoyed for more than a decade, and then extended that story back to century-old origins. Incredible work.

@Nooticus 7 ай бұрын

Perfect description of if. Masterful storytellers

@anhdvids 10 ай бұрын

I recently started taking walking tours of New York after realizing I've been living here for almost 4 years, and yet I know nothing of it's history. This gave me the giddy feelings of just finishing a tour, so thank you!

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Of course! That's awesome you're doing walking tours. I got my tour guide license back in 2019. Have you seen tomdnyc's videos?

@anhdvids 7 ай бұрын

@@BlocksandBoroughs Yes!! Such a great selection of videos

@realChannelZ 10 ай бұрын

You did a superb job presenting this topic. You also answered questions I had regarding 368. I can't wait to see what your channel is going to be like a year from now. Here's to your future success! 👊😉👍

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment @realChannelZ! I checked out our channel and wow - your editing is top notch. It's super original and engaging, plus I loved your BlackRock content. Cheers to your continued and future success too!

@wearetrackclub 9 ай бұрын

Props to you for the effort put into this! The editing and storytelling is amazing 👏

@DXVIdesigns 9 ай бұрын

You did a truly amazing job on this - the production, pacing, story and delivery are all excellent. You're gonna really pop off if you keep this up best of luck mate

@Exploredinary 9 ай бұрын

Incredible story! Had no idea! Thank you for putting this together ❤

@vivekchavanmusic 9 ай бұрын

This is an exceptional take! All the best on your filmmaking endeavours as well mate, you're going to do great!

@Jaynautic 9 ай бұрын

excellent video. really makes you want to get up and get something done.

@hedydd_ioan 10 ай бұрын

This was amazing!!! I'd known about a couple of their stories but didn't realise they were all connected, brilliant video!

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

It's wild how much of media ties into one building. Thanks man!

@EzzatErfan 9 ай бұрын

the research is just beautiful..Can’t wait to see what’s to come from this channel

@itsEFY 8 ай бұрын

This was so nostalgic, informative and exciting, thank you! looking forward to your monthly releases

@JordanStuddard 10 ай бұрын

Ay there’s me, recently moved in there, what a spot. Excited to get making. Well told video man

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support Joel!

@sinbadsgirlfriend 9 ай бұрын

so excited to see what you have in store

@stevenkroes2377 9 ай бұрын

I met 2 life friends here and after 4 years of not going to the US I’m going back right there end of this month, 368 Broadway changed my life in a way and I’m thankful for that :)

@ElijahNoriega1 9 ай бұрын

loved the deep diving you did into this building, its crazy to see how it all started, only visited 368 twice and was able to meet nico, sam and henry. overall amazing vid.

@gabrielgrassmayrtoo 9 ай бұрын

Jo this videos is incredibly well created! Really felt like a documentary, Loved it

@michaelmast_nomadicthrive 9 ай бұрын

This was really great concept and well executed short doc. I had no idea so many big players came out of that building. My intro was, like you, because of Casey. Great video! Look forward to seeing more from you!

@Pink_Trash 9 ай бұрын

Omg awesome vlog

@burgesssam 9 ай бұрын

Finally someone made a video covering this. I've been waiting years

@Erin_Wilson_Studios 9 ай бұрын

This is great! Love the way you pulled the historic threads forward, and how you showed the potency of community. Mercy!

@Dyalla 9 ай бұрын

What a great video! 🙏

@joesmith817 9 ай бұрын

What a video! Great work

@SteezyKane 10 ай бұрын

Incredible.

@Nooticus 7 ай бұрын

This is a masterpiece. One of the best short films I’ve seen in ages. Unbelievable props to you !! You are truly part of the next generation of this 368 lineage

@gracehughes3795 9 ай бұрын

absolutely awesome video! keep going!!

@eusouoestuca 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Keep it up!

@edwatterson 8 ай бұрын

Such a great video!

@SpirosPolikandriotis 9 ай бұрын

This is amazing!

@Macdecorn 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad the algorithm did its thing to recommend me this vid, awesome job dude!

@Tamo375 8 ай бұрын

This is a great video! Keep it going!

@morethandaisysmom434 9 ай бұрын

Great video and a great piece of cinematic history. Thanks for sharing!

@empressenskye 8 ай бұрын

What a great video! Always nice to find new channels and be able to follow the journey from the start. To many more!!!!

@cartertowner 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. I enjoyed that you included footage of yourself exploring the history in current time

@JM_Architecture 10 ай бұрын

I can’t believe this is your first video! I’m excited to see what other stories you have to share.

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad to see an architecture enthusiast in the comments, i got some design and urban planning vids i'm drafting rn

@jamesfestini 8 ай бұрын

Love it. Thanks. I love that you found a story in a story in a story

@DMWinterburn 9 ай бұрын

That was a great watch and an equally impressive edit. Thanks mate. From NZ

@heeeeeeeey4064 9 ай бұрын

Awesome vid, keep it up

@Tyoxy 9 ай бұрын

Very cool video man

@teddysquid9556 10 ай бұрын

What a great first video! Such a cool topic to tackle, I can't wait to see what's next from you.

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks teddy! always thought this vid shold be on yt

@JoshuaThomasGray 9 ай бұрын

this was cool nice work! what a crazy history.

@epiphany8118 9 ай бұрын

sick video man, super inspiring and i love your editing style!

@philippawood5047 9 ай бұрын

Will be watching to see where your channel goes - this shows great potential! Very cool storytelling :)

@BahramQ 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much this is great

@keatonclark3017 9 ай бұрын

This is awesome, also dope to see you find your own style

@bryantlaws4187 9 ай бұрын

Dude! Amazing video. Really cool to see all that presented that way, alot of that stuff I didn't know. Great job!

@MOTM1234 9 ай бұрын

Really great stuff

@vladinstein 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Amazing video! Thank you!

@pushingprimitives 10 ай бұрын

This was very well done. Great job man 🎉

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you @pushingprimitives! 🙏

@redinkcinema 9 ай бұрын

Ay lad! Pretty video thank you very much. Hope u'll be doing great with this channel!

@nathan5868 8 ай бұрын

This was great! love the deep dive into Broadway 368. Incredible history!

@prestonailor8177 9 ай бұрын

Great Video!

@roberhart 10 ай бұрын

This was incredible! Great work! Keep it up!

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you @roberhart!

@TracyDavis904 10 ай бұрын

Dude amazing effort into this one. Thanks for putting the work in.

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

thank you tracy for appreciating the research!

@thisisntahandle 9 ай бұрын

Great job!

@c_miy 10 ай бұрын

bbfbffff the video i've been waiting for!

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

i kept waiting for someone else to make it, and then was like why not

@thearabicdp 8 ай бұрын

Nice work man 👏

@maksymvinyarskyy2813 8 ай бұрын

great video!

@Beezzzzy_ 8 ай бұрын

This was a fantastic piece! Thank you.

@ellie-roseelferink8239 9 ай бұрын

A truly great video

@chescadel2015 10 ай бұрын

Been waiting for a video that featured this - thanks soo much :)

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

No problem! thank you

@captanaduck 8 ай бұрын

really amazing video! it's well paced and edited, and it's a great story! inspiring tbh

@james60070 8 ай бұрын

Great video man. Went to your channel looking for more. You got a new subscriber

@joshjwhite 9 ай бұрын

incredible storytelling, incredible edit. well done!

@Teh-Penguin 9 ай бұрын

That's a strong start for a channel.

@SamDawson 10 ай бұрын

Great vid man, enjoyed that

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

thanks sam!

@TwanTeillers 9 ай бұрын

INCREDIBLE

@JulienBoulardMW 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video! I learned a lot from it! You gained a new subscriber! Can't wait to see more of your creations! ☺

@kateaddi 10 ай бұрын

Wow! What a great video :) you’re so talented. I can’t wait to see what else you make!

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

Too kind, too kind kate. Loved your design and photography work :)

@MindofAmna 10 ай бұрын

Wow this was a wonderful video! appropriately condensing years of history 🎉 subscribed and excited to see what you do next good luck! 😊

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support @MindofAmna! I was worried I had condensed it too much haha

@AntonWongVideo 10 ай бұрын

This was an incredible piece of work! I'm definitely gonna subscribe to stick around!

@JesusCondeArt 9 ай бұрын

That was really good, thank you!!

@CameronKinsey 9 ай бұрын

Wow.. I think I might have been your 1,000th subscriber. Feeling lucky to be here this early! Your videos are great. This was awesome, up up up from here! Keep it going!

@SashaCole 10 ай бұрын

Loved this. Going out and filming something; there's something beautiful in that. Thank you for telling the lesser known stories of this building. Here's to the future of it!

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate you liking the lesser known stories of the building! cheers to 368

@voxhumana2able 8 ай бұрын

What a rad film! Thanks for doing this. I needed this kinda story today. ❤

@NoahBelanger 10 ай бұрын

Real great video man!!

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it noah!

@KyleMiko 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video, engaging and hooked me immediately

@rafaelteodoroedu 9 ай бұрын

This videos is beyond amazing I had no idea that my favorite filmmakers were all linked I'm truly mindblown

@HeythereDavehere 9 ай бұрын

Great first upload! I knew of 368 from Casey but had no idea of the other prolific artist. This vid was reccomended to me… proof the KZfaq algo DOES work for discovering new channels. For the record, I was viewer 48,000 when this channel only had 738 subs. Keep it up!

@cwTheDrummist 9 ай бұрын

This was great! I had no idea about the deep history of that space. So cool!

@ThatWrestlingHound 8 ай бұрын

Awesome vid

@joelkat. 10 ай бұрын

really cool video bro, i thought i alr knew a lot abt 368 but somehow i learned even more, really sick video u goin laces fs my dude, good luck!

@BlocksandBoroughs 9 ай бұрын

thanks joel! same to you man

@MaxReisinger 10 ай бұрын

Aweosme video. Loved the story + equally excited for the future!

@BlocksandBoroughs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Max! I've loved seeing your evolution on youtube - you have a unique voice on this platform. There's something really special going on with the youtube new wave!

@Lepo4256 8 ай бұрын

Awesome awesome video and a great idea to analyze the physical space and the magic people that live in it. Only complain is it wasn't longer! But take your time with further videos :)