Some filmmakers only excel in technical aspects of the craft, but some inject a sense of creativity into their work, making their films come to life in a way people have never seen before. Edsta is someone who has been graced with both through his series on Extra Edsta.
Edsta is a filmmaker and photographer who travels the streets of New York City, interviewing people and telling their stories. He’s known best for creating bite-sized video content from his interviews and turning compelling questions into highly-engaging shorts. Most of the time, the filmmaker asks people to rate themselves from 1-10 and asks them what they think about various topics. Some interactions are funny, while others are serious. Some deal with general knowledge and others involve opinions on specific issues.
“Sometimes, I can put a smile on people’s faces, and I want the viewers to get a sense of satisfaction from that,” shares Edsta. Encouraged by the stories of other influencers from around the world, he decided one day to pick up his camera and microphone and started interviewing strangers on the streets of New York City. The content creator wants to ensure that viewers will be able to recognize his brand whenever they watch an Extra Edsta video, especially the young generation today.
Every generation has its own story to tell. Sharing those stories with the world brings an excellent opportunity to inspire, educate, and entertain, something Edsta enjoys doing. The busy streets of New York City are the best place to know not just about the person behind the camera but the uniqueness of each person he interviews. As a freelance filmmaker and photographer based in New York, he has developed an online show that allows people to communicate their thoughts and express their opinions through the help of social media platforms.
Edsta uploads new videos to his YouTube channel and TikTok weekly, gaining a sizable following on his platforms. On YouTube, the filmmaker’s content has reached over six million views already. He also has a sizable following and engagement on Tiktok, getting 30 million views, three million likes, and 20,000 followers. With more content in the pipeline, that momentum isn’t slowing down any time soon.
With every interview or interaction on the streets of The Big Apple, Edsta enriches the people he meets and those who observe their interactions on Extra Edsta. While meeting new people can be a fun way to create new friendships, people won’t always click with your new acquaintance. Still, even if one doesn’t make a connection with the person, there’s a chance to learn something new. Over the years, Edsta has picked up many skills and learnings from his interactions with people. He shares that through his work, he brings depth to social media, something that seems lacking in the prevailing shallow culture that leaves people wanting more.
Research suggests that the way we relate with and trust strangers can have a positive impact on our health and the health of those around us. Each new interaction presents an opportunity to make a new friend. That’s something that Edsta wants to experience more of while encouraging others to do the same, either through his content or in the busy streets of New York or anywhere else in the world.
