In July 2010, thousands of people added recorded videos of their lives as part of an experiment called “Life in a Day.” There was about 4,500 hours of total footage that was recorded and uploaded to YouTube. Kevin Macdonald, an Oscar-winning director, and Ridley Scott, created a 90 minute film that showcases what life in a day on Earth looks like. This film appeared at SXSW, Sundance, and a few other film festivals. Now the video is available on YouTube for free. Check out the video below:

Today YouTube has announced a new movie called “Life in a Day.” On July 24th, anyone that uploads a video within 24 hours of that day and submits footage to the “Life in a Day” channel might see it added to the movie. Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald will direct the “Life in a Day” movie. Ridley Scott, the director of films such as Black Hawk Down and Gladiator will be the executive producer of “Life in a Day.”