One of the First Ever Viral Video Success Stories: And What You Can Learn From It

Way back in the year 2001, one of the very first viral videos was sweeping the country by storm. "405: The Movie" is the fictional story of a DC-10 jet liner forced to land on one of the busiest freeways in the nation, and the startling but hilarious consequences. Created by movie visual effects artists in their spare time, it resulted in national television exposure and unprecedented buzz. Alas, the story does not have a happy ending. We will take a look at the making of "405: The Movie", what makes it great, and how to avoid the mistakes of the creators that prevented from cashing in on their fame.