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Tell me, why did you think it’s okay to make a film about other people’s cultural knowledge without having permission from the people who you stole the story from?

What lens is that

I love your editing style and your shot angles

I'm watching this from Poland and I'm honestly jealous that there is such a community that does something for others. 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for being so transparent, I completely agree. I think its an ego thing and people fail to realize that worth of the freelancing in the digital field is often subjective and sometimes clients just don’t see or understand the pricing of projects.

Love the video, but I saw agree on disagree not every job you’re gonna get paid your rate, but that is something that you should aim for I would say but for the jobs that don’t meet your rate I personally have a criteria of. Is it a good portfolio piece? Is it something that I’m passionate about and if it’s yes to any of those then it doesn’t necessarily have to meet my rate for me to do it, but that’s up for me to decide at the end of the day. And I also feel like there’s a lot of power in seeing no being able to see no touch because it doesn’t meet your read is not necessarily a bad thing especially if you don’t get anything out of it besides the money the example you used is great because you were able to The system or get your terms across that you would also be doing this while filming this video depending on the job you may not have those opportunities or people may not have those systems that allow them to do that while filming a video

Try to see the bigger picture!

This video is exactly how i strive to have a business. Gotta think about the big picture and what other opportunities you can get out of it. Thanks for this Jacob.

Is this a profitable business? With the right marketing ofc. I’m thinking of starting my own creative space in my city.

Hey, an Inuk from Nunavut here! Sorry about the mean, downright rude, negative comments saying that your short film is trash. I've read through them, and I agree with a few, and there are some that I'm like, 'Mm, could've written that better,' or 'Wow, that's so mean.' In my opinion, I sort of like it. The colour pallets, the music, and even the actors are good! I just think it would've been appreciated a bit more if you had collaborated with a few Inuit directors and/or actors and have had permission from people who are part of my/their culture, and getting the setting of the time and location right before deciding to get 'creative' with it. I mean no hate, but I do wish there had been communication between you, your filming crew, and some Inuit before posting this. -Colleen

Great job Jacob we finally get to enjoy your directing talent. Hope to see more of this. Maybe a part 2

Incredible effort

Jakob. You have not giving any credit to the Inuit! What are you trying to do. No inuit actors or credit to the story

how come there not even one Inuk acting here?

So disappointed with this. After reading through all the comments, it’s clear by his responses that he is not open to understanding the significance of this. Many people have written lengthy, patient, kind hearted explanations in his Instagram comments and I think that is so generous of them. It ultimately seems like he does not answer to anyone and does not take this seriously though. What does matter to him? Sponsorships. The competition this was created to promote was sponsored by 14 different companies. (5 of which belong to him so more like 9). That money could be going elsewhere and supporting genuinely wonderful filmmakers that understand the importance of other cultures. What to do? Email email email. Ultimately this is a really bad look for him as it’s clear he is not willing to apologize for his wrong doings. Companies don’t like that. Brands don’t like that. Emailing them and expressing your concern that they are sponsoring someone who has questionable values is much more effective than trying to explain this to ears unwilling to listen. It’s not “vengeful” or “trying to tear him down”. He’s had the opportunity to clarify things and has shown that he is unwilling to be compassionate. Until that changes, it’s not unreasonable to be upset with companies that continue to support him. Emailing sponsors ensures that he can’t continue to benefit from his work if he continues to operate in this way. It’s not cancel culture. It’s not the woke mob. It’s expressing your views to the companies that support and fund these projects and letting them make their own decisions on what kind of work they want to support.

Great job y’all! And Royal crushed that ending!

thanks also w video

Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

WAD! What A Dump!

Don't worry about all the whiners crying about appropriation, they are people who have accomplished nothing in the world and this seems like an opportunity for them to finally be someone. Appropriation is how cultures advance, even their own. They won't admit that, but then they don't think very deeply anyway.

Cultural appropriation at its finest.

This fire fam dont listen too them hating ppl man keep them up of you could🔥🔥🔥 this def motivated me as videographer

She brave for this heavvvyyy!!!

Hi from Nunavut. Don't listen to the whining haters. Great work.

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very good vedeo

The entire human culture has been developed through "cultural appropriation", often in a distorted form (e.g., the Buddha ending up as a Christian saint.) Check your chauvinism and get a life!

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with the whole cast & crew of the winning film and officially present them their 1st place trophy. This really has become a major international film festival and I'm just so grateful to have the platform to be able to give filmmakers from around the world an opportunity to challenge themselves as filmmakers. I already have some incredible plans for next year :)

This would've been way cooler if it was done up north (in the Arctic) with the actual people (Inuit) who tell the story and where the "qalupiluit" are. And the fact that the actors aren't even Inuit. Slap in the face. Qalupiluit come from the water in the ocean not in a pool. We don't even have pools up north except for the capital city. lol!

Try come up with your own shit, Taken from inuit culture

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This is just poor from start to finish. The appropriation makes it shameful.

Is the drive USB4 or TB3 or TB4 or TB5 interface ?

Incredibly disappointing film. Uninspired and cliché. Had you collaborated with Inuit film makers you might have made something worth watching

An honor to be recognized at 3rd place for “SED”. Was an awesome experience to bring together an awesome cast and crew. Shouts out to Lorenzo Silva who flew out the day before, from California, to be our conquistador :,). Movies rock

This competition is getting frustrating to watch TBH . Once again, it seems like you’re valuing flashy production over real storytelling. The winners all had weak storylines but obviously had the budget to make it look fancy - not exactly encouraging for creators who can’t afford high production. This isn’t a one-off either; it’s a pattern we’ve noticed over the years. If you really want to support new talent, you should consider splitting the awards: one for genuine low-budget storytelling and another for those who can throw money at production. Otherwise, you’re just discouraging the very creators you say you want to uplift. And why do these high-budget filmmakers keep entering? It should be fair for those just starting out.

I can not say it enough: thank you for putting our film Lorelei in front of so many people and thanks for everything you do for the community! Super stoked for what the future will bring for you and this contest and congrats again to everyone that participated!

#CultureVulture

gotta say, that winner was not great. thought a bunch were good, but that was pretty average at best.

We appreciate you so much for what you do Jakob!! ❤

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Great work and well done everyone.

In regards to the screening party I really only have 1 word to describe what I feel…SPEECHLESS As I sit here and try to put words together to fully express how I’m feeling, I’m finding it difficult to truly convey the magnitude of how appreciative and in awe I am of you all and your work. Yes, it’s the “Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest” but it is not about me, it is about YOU and I’m just so grateful to be in a position where I can put this together year in and year out to give you all a platform to express yourselves, be seen, be heard, and just make dope ass art as you bring your ideas to life. It’s evident not only from the filmmakers in which I talked to last night face to face, but even many of y’all online through various DM’s you send me that this contest means just as much to you as it does to me. It inspires you, and in return it really inspires me. Thats what its all about, motivating and inspiring each other, uplifting each other within the community to pursue our passions, ideas, and feel supported. THE WINNERS: 1st Place: Lorelei 2nd Place: The Rain Woman 3rd Place: SED Best Scare: Palasik Once again over 200 short films were made and submitted to this years contest…that’s a staggering number. Phenomenal work from filmmakers all over the world. We’re international baby. Proud of you all and this community we’re building and I can’t wait to see ALL OF YOU back next year!

Good job, love the plot and the scream!!

I absolutely love the cinematography on this one, really vivid and intimate!!

this is so bad 😭

this sucks

Legit

I hate to give you views by clicking on this but I hope you realize how much you've pissed off an entire community and culture for the sake of some 6 minute short that doesn't even accurately depict its source of inspiration, and instead "takes liberties" like it's some work of royalty free fiction. The Qallupilluit is a sacred myth that requires PERMISSION from the Inuit. As someone who's supported PrismLens and Tropic Color before, I'm seriously disappointed that you decided to ignore and dismiss the Indigenous Inuit people who came to you about this. Your behavior has been a real shame, Jakob. I fully expect you to delete this comment but I hope you look deep within and LISTEN to the community and take this down out of respect.