Today…

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What can I do today to make this day better than yesterday? What can you do? Thanks to everyone for taking part in this little video.

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138 Responses to “Today…”

  1. benspell Says:

    I really enjoyed this. great concept.

  2. adyus Says:

    Wow. Awesome job, just stunning. What did you do to make them laugh? My guess was a staring contest…

  3. milapse Says:

    inside joke. ;-) this is a cool one!

  4. rom8dude Says:

    i agree :] wonderful concept and extremely human (in an awesome way) :]

  5. jonunnink Says:

    this brings a smile to your face.. simple and true
    A smile brings out the best in everyone!!!

  6. jilliandrollins Says:

    This is an amazing video. Brings a smile to anyone who watches it. Great concept, great execution. Well done!

  7. kriley Says:

    This is Amazing! It makes me smile every time I watch it.

  8. laurentiberio Says:

    this video is amazing. absolutely stunning, and defininitely brings a smile to my face! i would love to know what you are doing!!

  9. urbanandroid Says:

    I smiled a lot watching this video :)

  10. yarabonanni Says:

    Lo trovo meravigliosamente delicato e di una dolcezza che fa ti fa nascere il sorriso negli occhi e sulle labbra…grazie Pete.

  11. kristifiske Says:

    I love this! Honest, genuine smiles…excellent job.

  12. msjulia Says:

    I love this video. It makes me smile and I want to watch it again and again. So I guess you made another person smile today! Great job!

  13. katiedonnelly Says:

    awesome. amazing. such a great concept.

  14. iamjamesbrown Says:

    this is great. can’t not smile and watch this.

  15. sambus18 Says:

    so yah I think this video is amazing

  16. victor003cspds Says:

    Nice video, I love your video
    Bonne chace! je sur que tu vas gagner ;)

    GAMA

  17. victor003cspds Says:

    you know I failed to pass in the top videos, but I’ll tell
    all my friends to vote for you,I love your video:GAMA photogamapixel@hotmail.com

  18. reffinege Says:

    Love this. It’s been said, but you can’t watch this and not smile. Great way to spread joy

  19. jperry Says:

    Cannot help but smile. This is outstanding.

  20. jeang Says:

    Love it! Simple concept, beautifully executed. Genuine, infectious smiles.

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  22. lilem890 Says:

    i really do love this the message is so strong here

  23. amymartha Says:

    I love this video! Thank you. You made me happy.

  24. doula Says:

    I loved watching all the variety of smiles and trying to imagine what made them smile… Excellent concept.

  25. riverbend Says:

    What a great concept. It’s fascinating how the people tend to look up and then to their right as they go back in their memory!

  26. johnpaulhalford Says:

    love it, you can see everyones personality.

  27. christine Says:

    Wonderful! I’m smiling right now. Well done.

  28. jnhproductions Says:

    I love that instant when each person cracks.

  29. thedoctor Says:

    Fabulous!

  30. mattmcgrath Says:

    I loved this video! I think it had a great choice of music to go along with the visual aspect of it.

  31. monte Says:

    Smiling is contagious. These are great because they are quite obviously not faked. Love it.

  32. linslatt Says:

    A beautifully clever way to convey your message! Inspiration and simplicity combined - Gotta Smile! :-)

  33. gabrielfreedom Says:

    Simple, beautiful & thoughtful.

  34. joncorsiglia Says:

    I love this video. Such a good concept. Hope you win dude!

  35. cmiles74 Says:

    This really brightened my day. I can’t stop smiling! :)

  36. editfred Says:

    Fantastic. It’s amazing how something so simple can work so well. Great concept. Great job.

  37. jilliandrollins Says:

    watched it again.. never gets old!

  38. harper16 Says:

    Transformative! Thank you. :)

  39. mylesthompson Says:

    After about 30 seconds the novelty wears off.

  40. cindyp Says:

    Sure does make you smile when watching it. Great job.

  41. 0791s Says:

    This is GREAT….more of what the world needs!

  42. katya008 Says:

    awesome!

  43. wildfire Says:

    Great job getting genuine smiles.

  44. g1r2e3g4o5r6y7 Says:

    Really fresh & original! No clocks, sunrises, sunsets, meals, cars, or toothbrushes. Just the sweet dawning of real smiles. Lovely. Awesome!

  45. phloxgirl Says:

    I love it. Definitely made me smile. He gets 5 stars from me :)

  46. meredithyetter Says:

    You are so talented! Seems you can make ANYONE smile. :@)

  47. geerten Says:

    awesome video! definitely made my day…

  48. disastrouschaos Says:

    I couldn’t even tell you how many times I’ve watched this video, but it makes my day every time. Good job Pete. Your the man.

  49. halifax Says:

    Great job! beautifully shot and very honest. I can’t stop smiling!

  50. crzyjt Says:

    Sweet video!

  51. walkxaway Says:

    this is excellent. nice, simple, and beautiful. thank you for bringing a smile to my face too.

  52. bridgebrooke Says:

    Can you say pretentious? If I wanted to look at a bunch of people smiling I would be a dentist.

  53. tsun Says:

    Wouldn’t this video be more interesting if there was more than two minorities. The world isn’t just white.

  54. bkeen4 Says:

    This is the best!!!!!!!!!

  55. danwc78 Says:

    Pot Committed, Count Me Out, & Can We Start Again makes me smile.

  56. sreed Says:

    Good work!

  57. xyesterdayx Says:

    Fantastic Pete!

  58. goofball51 Says:

    Can’t help it, gotta smile! Excellent.

  59. dufferdavephotoguy Says:

    This concept is selfless which is the key to its beauty and success. I just love it!

  60. laurentiberio Says:

    ive probably watched it about a hundred times, this video deserves to win.

  61. hopedieslast Says:

    That is awesome! I love it!!!

  62. patrickmbflynn Says:

    this made me feel allright.

  63. nikouldkareless Says:

    Left me with a smile on my face :)

  64. andrewreach Says:

    uplifting and fun to watch! the simplicity is very effective. smiles are contagious.

  65. walkawayxx Says:

    fantastic concept, and amazingly simple. good work! :)

  66. zachasheart Says:

    I dunno what is is about this video, but I LOVE IT!!! Makes me think about some pretty happy times of my life.

  67. acecarlo11 Says:

    well this really brightens up a cloudy day, doesn’t it? kudos!

  68. penburdy Says:

    very unoriginal…
    I’ve seen this almost exact same video on youtube a year ago.

  69. tcrapo Says:

    I wondered, too, what was happening to make the people smile. But it doesn’t matter, finally. The smiles are FABULOUS!

  70. sarahanneheart Says:

    THIS IS AWESOME. Especially for the world right now and the Holidays, everyone’s New Year’s resolution should be to smile more.

  71. nicklinde Says:

    It makes you feel good

  72. arum Says:

    wow! 31 participants! i like this vid… is this the top 1?

  73. heathermichella Says:

    really enjoyed this. definitely put a smile on my face and makes me want to make others smile today.

  74. cjcohen Says:

    This is a stellar video!! I loved it and showed it to many others. It should win!!!

  75. lucygrey Says:

    this is gorgeous/amazing.

  76. jkenney Says:

    I found myself smiling as I watched. What a great break in the day!

  77. stacybeth Says:

    I LOVED this video. It made me smile. Thank you.

  78. drteamac Says:

    It was cool, for like 30 seconds…

  79. benblaufuss Says:

    this is absolutely the best video on here… its so well done! and love the concept, just makes me smile

  80. tanibabi Says:

    congrats !
    you even made me smile :D

  81. trisha Says:

    inspirational, profound…and yes, i am smiling as i write this. thank you.

  82. nico0g Says:

    great video even better concept.

  83. lbessemer Says:

    This one is da best. Checkout Mike Mills Blonde Redhead videos. (it’s one of the few that the novelty doesn’t wears off after 30 seconds)

  84. eliza Says:

    This is amazing! Thanks, Pete :)

  85. arlinehowe Says:

    this video is great - it brightened my day. =]

  86. fofas37 Says:

    THIS IS THE GREATEST VIDEO EVER

  87. barritdied Says:

    I am really in love with this video… It is amazing how much can be said without words. Great job

  88. talentedmrnobody Says:

    Right on, sir.

  89. tvfilm Says:

    Great Concept

  90. bormam Says:

    I like it very much. Good idea

  91. audreyhallmt Says:

    I enjoyed this - beautiful portraits!

  92. ssnure Says:

    Brilliant concept, well done. i can’t help but smile every time i watch it.

  93. likesmonkeys Says:

    awesome! 5 stars

  94. benblaufuss Says:

    i just keep watching this over and over again still so amazing!

  95. jerzgirl Says:

    great concept for a shorter commercial, not very fulfilling for this length however

  96. kuanti Says:

    Awesome video made me smile while watching it!

  97. littlesunshine Says:

    Definitely my favorite by far. I loved the simple concept of a smile, and the backgrounds brought out the colors in all the different faces.

  98. drumhatcorps Says:

    stock garage band audio… people smiling…
    1 star. =)

  99. beachcrazymom Says:

    I loved this video. It really made me smile - and that doesn’t happen very often. Just ask my kids!

  100. fofas37 Says:

    <3

  101. xbravoltax Says:

    what a great video. made me feel really great inside.made me smile, while i was having an off day. thanks for this video. very well edited.

  102. stevef Says:

    I like this a lot. The anticipation of waiting to see what the smile would be like was really fun. great job Pete.

  103. melvin Says:

    What a great video! Nothing better than humans smiling :)

  104. nbiblyk Says:

    I have watched this video probably 5 million times by now… and every single time i smile, bigger and bigger! Incredible video!

  105. babs Says:

    Made me smile too!

  106. oddtime13 Says:

    Humor is equally artful as drama. Great idea. Gets every viewer to smile without silly satire or someone getting injured in a prank. Magic.

  107. joybubble Says:

    Yet another smiling person on this end here! Nice job!

  108. emily816 Says:

    LOVE it Pete!

  109. dudefromtx Says:

    I like it. Created by saying, “Don’t smile for as long as you can, or for 30 seconds, or something.” A clock was above the camera. :)

  110. bridgetk Says:

    It’s like watching flowers bloom!

  111. sklubby Says:

    awesome

  112. alyha Says:

    great video!

  113. jessef Says:

    This video is soooooo nice. I think its exactly what people are looking for, a simple, beautiful concept that suites the times. Well done

  114. nishnickle Says:

    wonderful.

  115. photoreynolds Says:

    Great Gross National Happiness, smile at someone today! I really loved this!

  116. joannachattman Says:

    Awesome..like this video the best because the smiles / emotions are GENUINE…not scripted!!! Way cool.

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  118. createlookenjoy Says:

    Pete - You are my hero.

  119. krispatis Says:

    Genius. Gives such a warm, happy feeling!

  120. mrbrutallyhonest Says:

    f on title, simple nice play on a andy warhol b@w short
    music strong,not good enough,but sorry if i watch it again i might smiiillleeeee.

  121. dontthinkso Says:

    One of my favorites, Thanks.

  122. photorese Says:

    i think there are few feelings better than making someone really smile. loved this concept! fabulous idea, brilliantly executed.

  123. petedaggett Says:

    cool way to start the day…

  124. rll0620 Says:

    Awesome video, without a doubt.

  125. qveda Says:

    Love this :-)

  126. reffinege Says:

    i love this. doesn’t get old regardless of how many times i watch it. the genuine smiles are the best part.

  127. sharaloveyy Says:

    I love this:)

  128. misui8 Says:

    totally awesome! great job P Chilton!

  129. jeremydavid Says:

    Great concept! All their smiles are so real and you can feel that. It makes me smile just watching it. Awesome.

  130. hardcoresfinest Says:

    HH? excellent work leaves me wandering what he was saying. definitely enjoyed how the colors contrasted as well.

  131. dgconner154 Says:

    Awesome stuff!

  132. brawlhardcore Says:

    Made a okay day a really nice day. BRAWL is down for BANE

  133. lostsamurai Says:

    This is my favorite video so far! Great concept. You have some great skills! Congrats

  134. brocknroll8 Says:

    this video is really great. simple yet so true.

  135. liamp89 Says:

    a truelly remarkable feeling, that makes you realise that for eveything that is wrong in the world nothing else matters but that one moment

  136. devindosni Says:

    One of my favorite short films of all time. Excellent work!

  137. tomatl Says:

    This is an awesome idea.

  138. radacoll Says:

    :)

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