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FriendCircle

FriendCircle is a unique social experiment series that brings people together through fun, unconventional challenges and interactions. At its core, it’s about stepping out of comfort zones, breaking social norms, and proving that human connection can be sparked in the most unexpected ways.

Through engaging, often hilarious experiments, FriendCircle explores how people react to unusual but lighthearted situations—whether it’s trying to befriend strangers in record time, testing social boundaries with quirky dares, or seeing how far kindness and curiosity can go in building friendships. The series thrives on spontaneity, humor, and genuine human interaction, making everyday moments extraordinary.

  • Samuel Alan Donner
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 11, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    9:16
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Samuel Alan Donner

Samuel Donner is a content creator, social experimenter, and storyteller best known for FriendCircle, a series that pushes the boundaries of human connection through fun and unconventional social experiments. With an adventurous spirit and a deep curiosity about people, Sam crafts engaging, often humorous challenges that test how strangers interact in unexpected situations—whether it’s befriending 100 people in a day, making connections in the most unlikely places, or seeing how far kindness can go.

Beyond FriendCircle, Sam is also the founder and host of Finding Founders, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the journeys of entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers. He also co-hosts the OKOP Show, a comedy podcast that brings the internet’s wildest stories to life with commentary and humor.

Driven by a passion for storytelling and human connection, Sam uses his platforms to inspire others to embrace spontaneity, step outside their comfort zones, and see the world through a more open and playful lens. Whether through podcasts, social experiments, or digital content, his work is a testament to the idea that every interaction—no matter how small—has the potential to spark something meaningful.

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