Jake Roer

Jake Roper

AI Researcher • Emmy Award–Winning Filmmaker • Creator • Taco Enthusiast

Jake Roper, Emmy Award winner for Can You Survive the Movies?, has captivated more than 130 million viewers through curiosity-driven storytelling that blends science, exploration, and imagination. A former YouTube sensation, Jake believes that curiosity is not a trait—it’s a practice built through experimentation, questioning, and daring to follow ideas wherever they lead.

Jake’s purpose—and his success—emerged from this core belief:

  • Curiosity demands research, testing ideas, and learning from others.
  • He speaks to audiences as geniuses with room to grow.
  • His series attracted millions of like-minded explorers of all ages.
  • His subscription project,The Curiosity Box, helps others build and express their curiosity in hands-on ways.

Through his work, Jake empowers people to stay curious, stay playful, and follow the questions that spark purpose.

Website for Can You Survive the Movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIXeqMv1igg