By Web3.Art.Blog.NFT

“Everyone wants to do stunts until take five!” is a famous Twitter quote by @Harlemstuntman, Jeremy Sample.

He is known for Selma (2014), Lovecraft Country (2020) and When They See Us (2019).

I got to know him through our #UDFAM Twitter interactions because we are both bullish on the future of Unstoppable NFT Domains.

His NFT Domains portfolio is one of the finest I have seen. All the NFT Domains appearing in this interview are from The Jeremy Sample collection.

You too can own an NFT domain for as little as $5 here.

Ladies and gentlemen I present to you the original Harlem Stuntman, Mr Jeremy Sample.

Your Twitter space went from film, to crypto, and now NFT domains! How did this trajectory come about and what has been your experience with film, crypto and NFT domains?

I initially joined Twitter to promote myself and all things related to the film industry. During that time, I was exposed to cryptocurrencies, by another stunt professional. The encounter sent me down the rabbit hole, as I began to research the impact digital assets would have on the world. I desperately wanted to participate in the digital transformation of our economy. I started monitoring the digital space, while purchasing and promoting my favorite crypto projects. This is when I read a 2019 Cointelegraph article featuring Tim Draper. He discussed why he invested in Unstoppable Domains and how their .crypto TLD could improve crypto payments. I was immediately sold on this idea and joined the #UDFAM.

Your IMDb profile shows that you have an extensive background in Film, particularly as a Stunt Actor. Was this always your dream profession and what have been your milestones and challenges in that industry?

A technology company hired me after college and I worked there for nearly a decade. I could not see myself working, in that environment, for the next 20 years. I started telling friends about my plans to leave corporate life and one asked if I would be interested in pursuing stunts? We were football teammates in college and he became a stunt coordinator, years after we graduated. He needed black stunt performers for a film and I was available. I accepted the opportunity and began my journey of training to become a stunt performer.

I set some lofty goals, for myself, when I started working in film. I wanted 100+ film credits, to work on projects around the world, to help create shows that resonate with people, and become a stunt coordinator. I have accomplished all of those goals during my 17 year career. My latest goal is to become a 2nd Unit Director.

There will always be challenges in any field a person chooses. The most significant, in my field, is wear and tear on your body. You can not hit the ground forever. Being able to act, or perform other duties, behind the camera, is essential to extending your career.

You obviously brush shoulders with some of the popular Hollywood film actors. Recently on an Alec Baldwin set, a person was shot and killed on set. How important is safety and attitude on set?

Safety should be the number one priority on set. Especially, when using firearms or pyrotechnics. It is unfortunate a life was taken because people were not following strict gun safety
protocols. Some productions no longer use live weapons to ensure their sets remain safe.

Being a stunt actor means you take a lot of risks that could mean lifetime physical and emotional injuries. How do you navigate the risk and continue to thrive in the profession?

Stunt performers train and rehearse to replicate violent action repeatedly for the camera. Even when you have done everything safely, gravity will always have the last word. Some takes sting more than others, but this is the job. It requires strong mental/physical toughness and lots of ice packs! As I shared on Twitter, everyone wants to do stunts until take five!

You are a UDFAM Whale and I think your collection is absolutely amazing. How do you come up with your domain mint ideas? What is your minting creative process like?

Thank you! I choose domains based on my life experience. I was a collegiate athlete, who worked at a technology company, and transitioned into film. My domains reflect those phases of my life. I watched the .com boom and recognized the importance of securing great UD domains as quickly as possible. The #UDFAM also does an amazing job sharing ideas for domains.

What are your thoughts on the recent unicorn status for unstoppable domains?

Unicorn status is a major accomplishment. It shows how much faith investors have in Unstoppable Domains and the impact they will have in web 3. The future is bright for the UD Team!

You own the domain rogue agent and I think that’s a genius mint that a crime author or film series can develop to publish their blockchain based content. Do you plan to sell the domain or to develop IP on it seeing that you come from the film industry?

I appreciate the kind words. I thought the domain would be interesting to a production or gaming company. It would give them the ability to effectively market and sell their project in a web 3 environment.

How do you see the blockchain disrupting and empowering the film industry?

There are numerous use cases that have yet to be developed in this space. However, I can see blockchain and smart contracts playing a major role in how business is done in this industry:

• Security/Privacy of Content
• Distribution
• Marketing
• Ticketing
• Sales
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Payments
• Supply Chain Management
• Accounting
• Film Archives

When you are not working or minting l, what does Jeremy do to relax?

Excellent question. I enjoy traveling and being active. I also enjoy a quiet space to read or play chess online.

Which of your domains do you want to keep and develop for yourself ?

This question is more difficult to answer because I LOVE so many of my domains! I will definitely keep those with my name and businesses. There are also a few special domains I hold, which have ties to historic moments in time and civil rights. These will be more difficult to release, but not necessarily impossible, under the right circumstances.

This one is a question from a UDFAM AMA. “Your UD collection focuses on the most exclusive domain extension, the .x TLD. I would like to know why you pay so much attention to the .x and if it is indeed the highest number of UDs in your collection?”

The .x TLD is my favorite and roughly 24% of my portfolio. It did dominate my UD collection until the .blockchain TLD was released.

I enjoy the length and aesthetic it gives to a domain.

ex. JeremySample.x vs JeremySample.crypto

This is another question from the UDFAM AMA. How are you not afraid?

Our job is to get the shot in the least amount of takes. This career path is not for the weak or timid. Our group is hired to execute physical acts, repeatedly and consistently, for the camera. You have to trust your training and the crew to keep you safe.