The Phantom Firebird
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2021
- A 79 Firebird Trans Am is chased down in 1988 and flees into a cornfield... Thirty years later the car still sits, covered in dust. When an unsuspecting ranch hand is sent down to recover an antique from the abandoned barn, he steps into something much bigger than he bargained for.
The Phantom Firebird - A Short Film
Directed by Sam Senser
Produced by John Senser
Written by Sam Senser, Megan McCoy, Grace Lewin, John Senser
Callie Johnson as Callie
Carl Jacobsen as Carl
Johnny Duplancich as The Mechanic
Bob Furman as Rod Peterson, the Mayor of Louisville
Sam Senser
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Please turn this into an entire RUclips show if not a full length movie. It has so much potential and shows great talent!
I agree!
i very much agree to that
What was in the book!! I need answers!!
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Wouldn't doubt that it said it was possessed. lol
I agree this would make a awesome movie
To all those who worked on this incredible short film: There was a guy I've known since the 1970s and he was a master story teller and a great side kick to have along when country car searching back throughout the 80s. You've captured his spirit in the art of American car lore, suspense and intrigue. Tragically, my friend who was beloved by many many people, died unexpectedly only a week ago. How your film, which I know he would have enjoyed immensely, mysteriously showed up on my YT screen...I'll just say, perhaps all Phantoms aren't too bad. Please, keep sharing your talents and most importantly...enjoy the ride while you're doing what you obviously love to do.
Wow, thank you for sharing that. What a cool story! Phantoms aren't all bad!
@@senserfilms please do a continuation!
@@senserfilms so is it some kind of outlaw spirit that likes speed that drove the car and it possess anyone who gets in it. Since it's a small town best to leave it parked I guess
@@senserfilms this movie has potential and it could go a couple different routes too, it could take dark turn or something a little brighter and less evil spirit. And maybe you choose a less spiritual approach and it could have been an old-school lore to cover for a hot rodder and car remained hidden because of a tragic accident that accidentally killed someone. Just a couple ideas to throw around unless you have already got something but either way hope I could help look forward to watching.
Maybe few people in town or county helped cover for the car or cars driver. And dumped other vehicle in another county. a spooky story was made up to cover for the street racing. I tend to like the less spiritual story line not because I'm anti religion just it seems more realistic and easier to make. But I do like the sound of a spirit that possess anyone who drives the car and you are indestructible when driving forcing the other person to drive extremely hard and wreck. And the car "forced" someone in a race in opponent car to lose control and wreck. People come from all around to race the mysterious car and driver no one could beat. It doesn't have to go totally evil and it could present a valuable lesson on patience and carefulness
Well said young man well said
As a lifelong Trans am fanatic, and owner of numerous different year T/A's this was fantastic. People forget how popular these cars were. I remember growing up they were everywhere on tv and movies and in real life. Im currently restoring a 1981 T top trans am and they still mean as much to me now at 51,as they did at 8 or 9 yrs old watching Smokey and the bandit and Hooper .
Same here
In 77 I was 9 too! Such a great time. Always wanted a TA. Those movies had me and my friends building ramps to jump with our bikes and jumping off roofs. As well as other "stunts" that made moms freak. Great short film!!
This is amazing... always wanted to do a chase scene with our Lemans but just don't have the film gear and experience. Well done!
I’ll bring the film gear, you bring the cars haha
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As a 1979 Trans Am owner, this short film kicked ass … what a great story…. There needs to be part 2 ..
I think it’s just a loophole, the video ends just how it started
@@itsgrizzlyfromblitz4934 They can still make a movie from it even if it's a time loop hole it's interesting if they can write the rest as good this would make film festival..
Need to do a full movie! This is super good, as an owner of a ‘79 Trans Am I want to see more! You guys did an incredible job with this!
Would love to be able to do a full length!
As am I....
Me2👍
Me too
What's the name of movie?
as the car was leaving the barn i was thinking we need the red pickup to chase him. you didn’t disappoint . this definitely needs to be a full movie
Holy F**K! You Have to do More Of These Videos! Absolutely Better than Anything Seen on Mainstream!!!
Beautiful Job!!! Thank You!
Dude, this was AWESOME! You're making Hollywood look like a bunch of rookies! 💯
Thanks David, super appreciate it!
What's the name of movie?
@@LuisSanchez-bp3hc The Phantom Firebird
Hollywood have never made a good movie..all cgi shit.
Absolutely agree
Man, the nostalgia this kicks in is unbelievable....
Wow thanks!
Great job! I'm 52 and this reminded me of those good old '80s movies we used to have. 👍
This doesn't have the feel of a short story, rather the feel of a feature or a pilot for a series. The cinematography is stunning. The camera angles for each shot work so well in telling the story while keeping you guessing of what's next to come. Excellent work guys! Keep it up!
There was no story told. Didn’t show what it said in the notebook or anything else
There was no *conclusion. An incomplete story is still a story. In this case, the omissions you've cited are what make it seem like a pilot because it makes you want to know more.
F A N T A S T I C !!!!! I bet the BANDIT would be proud of this short film! 🙂
He sure would, thanks Richard
Needs to be made into a full length movie
Look out for it in theaters someday!
someday soon i hope
Y'all struck a chord with us firebird fans. Not to mention fans of good story telling and cinematography. Everyone needs a little Firebird memory or story in their lives. RUclips algorithm sent me here. Thanks RUclips and thank you senser films.
Oh my god the chills I've dreamed of this my entire life finding an old muscle car tucked away that no one has seen or heard in decades
As a grown up kid who’s always loved 70’s Trans Ams and owner of a ‘77…I LOVED this short movie!
I am a filmmaker, and worked in production and camera department, I liked your shots very much. Very good job with the sound work, too.
Thank you!
As a trans am lover since I was 14 now 39 and restoring my own last 10 years. And a film guy, this is fantastic. Really made my day! More please!
My whole life I've been a F-Body guy. I daily drive one. I own three. I have a Firebird tattooed on my left arm. And I named my daughter Phoenix, after the Firebird. I loved this short film!! Edit: 1979 was always my favorite year. 79-81 style. I use to own three different 79's
Not a garage my first decent car was a 76 T/A, the last year with a single round headlight. I bought it in 1985, black with the gold bird. Shaker scoop with “400ci” on the scoop. That car is the ONE car, if given the opportunity, to have back. Loved all the second gen F body cars. Enjoy yours!
@scottsmith5623 that is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Man, that must of been a time to be alive! I wish I could have been older to enjoy the 80s. Unfortunately, I was born in 86 lol... You should get another one!! 👍
You’re the man! 🤘
I have a seventy eight I drove in high school. Still hoping to get time and money enough to put it together some day like i've always wanted to. Maybe when the kids are grown. But I'll be damn, if I don't have that same tattoo lol.
Reading your comment brought a joyous smile to my face. As a Brit who watched Smokey & The Bandit as a kid, I’ve always wanted a Firebird!
This definitely needs to be turned into a series! Fantastic job y'all
Complete with vin serial numbers for each episode.... ok, that was corny!! But wasn't it in a corn field? Loved it!
This is so well put together. I’m blown away how classy and professional it’s out to be . Awesome job🇺🇸👍
Oh man thank you
This was excellent. Had me on the edge of my seat! Can’t wait to see a part 2!
One of the coolest cars I ever drove was a 72 Firebird that belonged to my friend. He got it after being burned by fry oil. He got a massive settlement. That 72 had a 350 and laid rubber for forever.
I like at the end when the red truck appears out of the night to finish it.
I'd definitely watch this if it was a full length movie. Great work.
This is literally better than any fast and furious
I've been watching that 20-minute sketch for some time now, maybe even three or four years, it never ceases to entertain me
ABSOLUTLEY NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING!!! IT WAS WAY BETTER!!!!
love the lore around phantom vehicles, car culture as a whole similar to James Dean and his cursed Porsche.
This had my heart pumping like the first time I watched Christine.
Please keep up the good work!!!
That was fun...what goes around comes around
I'm hooked, and I need more of this story. I grew up around 2nd gen F-Bodies and I have a soft spot for them.
I once stumbled across a Mayan Red 1979 Trans Am non-T-Top with a 400 that had been sitting in a garage for over twenty years. My buddy inherited the house from his father in law, and the garage was full of junk. They were cleaning it out and told me they found a car in there. I stopped by the house, and although they didn't know much about the car, I knew exactly what it was. It only had 40,000 miles and was last registered in 1989. I poured all over the car and was in awe of how original it was.
It ended up going to my buddy's brother in law. He had it tuned up and drives it on occasion. I wish I could have had the chance to buy it, because it was probably the sweetest car I will ever find.
Total goosebumps when it wasn't his truck. Very well done 👏
Please make another sequel or an actual movie out of this. This was portrayed so well and speaking for everyone, we loved this very very much
This hits me a little different than most. And considering my Mothers' 79' T/A is sitting in my driveway right now, I'd love to see the rest of this vision. I was 5 years old when she got the car, and there's not one memory of my life without it. Great job y'all!
If I hadn't read the comments I would not have seen this. Excellent. It would make a great full length movie.
YES!!!! This is phenomenally Bad Ass! Please continue this story as a series! As a firebird enthusiast, and owner of 5 68' Firebirds all throughout my life, this video is so cool to have found, and viewed. What you have started here could be made into a fantastic series, or movie! Please continue with the production of the Phantom Firebird! So excited to see more.
Can you do a sequel to this? this is brilliant.
Thanks so much, we will see...
Oh yes we need more. 👍
@@senserfilms got to have a sequel, I want to know what was written on the note book, great short movie.
Agreed!
I wanted to see it get chased out of the barn!
Please make this into a full movie! We need more movies that look real like this and feel real
The chills that ran down my back at the end...insane.
Holy crap this is AWESOME! As a fan of Firebirds and an owner of one, this is the greatest thing I’ve seen since Smokey and the bandit.
The youtube algorithm has blessed me today. This film, this goddamn film. It's SO good.
I would love to see a full 1+hour production of this, and I would pay loads to see it. It was absolutely exhilarating and I just want more.
brilliant work my guy
Wow my friend. MUCH appreciated. That's an amazing compliment. We're gonna try and make it happen!
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@@senserfilms Funding period
Mar 12 2023 - Apr 26 2023 (45 days)
You got 2/3 of the way there, why did you run the campaign so short?
We need an episode 2! This is awesome
PLEASE MAKE A SECOND PART. THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!
That was amazing! I had a 79 firebird and Trans Am when was younger great car’s ,excellent handling!
That opening sequence was amazing. Great film. Very inspiring.
Incredibly intrigued as to where this story goes, not sure why RUclips recommended this to me but I'm glad it did. Would be cool to see the story expanded and see what happens if these two can actually Catch the car, as the first pair (If they even were the first) couldn't.
Would love to get some insight on the creative, and production process If you're willing to share As I've always been incredibly into cinematography and film production.
Please keep this series/Film coming If it's financially and logistically possible with your (I'd imagine anyway) Small team
it just popped up in my feed as well. odd how the algo works.
Same, I really liked it.
Amazing! And it's been a year since the upload. Exactly just like this mysterious barn find. A glitch in the Matrix.
The trans am will always be my hero car. Mom has a 78 and dad had a bandit. Still have the 78 but it needs restored. Thank you for the thrill
When the car started to come back to life it gave me chills.
You did a great job, a fan of Dukes of Hazard, Vanishing Point , Bullitt, Smokey and the Bandit, it's got that simple old school flare, you might be the guy that actually knows how to make car movies ,something no one's tapped into ,it a big market ready for you to take it, definite big movie bones here, I'm an old car buff , I have a 79 Z28, brother put the pedal to the floor, you got this!
Got to comment again, it's got that" My science project" flare. All us older guys watching just a few car movies picking up true muscle cars, you got a market , it's been waiting for you.......millions of us gear heads,thanks
@@jasongentle8055 Ah man that means a lot! Really appreciate it. I agree the car community could use some better movies, especially muscle cars specifically. Im on it!!
Christine too!
Don't forget The Wraith!
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
You know I just seen today that they're talking about remaking Christine. At first thought I said no way but your story would fit into something like that perfectly especially with the Trans Am
I dunno why yt recommended me this after a year but it's superb cinematography and story is simple yet intriguing
This is right up there with Christine!! I got goosebumps!
Ok that was Awesome! You guys have some real talent and that is a Beautiful TA! 💪😎
Thanks man!
Wow. This film is LEGIT! WAS NOT expecting it to be this good!! The location, backstory, soundtrack, cinematography.. EVERYTHING. GREAT JOB
Thank you much Eric
I have a 75' Black Trans Am sitting about 30 ' away from me right now , and now is a good time to take her out for a drive ! And feel 16 again !
I own a dark grey 79 Trans Am and this video makes it seem so much cooler to me, despite its derelict state of disrepair it’s in currently
THAT WAS AAAAWWWESSSOMME!!! I had chills 90% of the time! This is way better than any Hollywood pervert trash they’re putting out these days!
the setting, the actors, the music, the camara work, everything is so well done we need more of this, you all have a future in film and i look forward to seeing where this goes
Very entertaining my uncle owned a 77 firebird back in 83,and remembering as a kid , he would drop me off at school and would tell him ,up front please so my friends and can see me coming out, awesome film , keep’em coming !
Brings back my high school days
Man this short story was really good, the production was of the hook! Killer! Can’t wait for the next one!
What a thrilling and alluring intro to kickstart Firebird back in view for everyone to see for themselves. Helluva car. Great job!
Great production and that giant Firebird on the hood is icing on the cake.
We need more of this Phantom firebird. This is awesome.
Fantastic Sam and all his team and the actors loved it ❤
He's out done himself 🖤
I was so drawn into this, and you left me hanging wtf… awesome job folks, continue this as a full length video. It’s a win for me!
Best drama thriller 2024 coming to a theater near you.
This just randomly showed up in my feed a couple days ago. I love Firebirds and thought, "What the hell. I'll give it a watch." Glad I did. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Great film. Would watch a Feature length.
Would love to make that one day
This is very very good. Great quality, and feels so real. Please keep filming.
Will do my friend😎
Great ,nice suspense, and who doesn't love a firebird
Great short. I have a '89 trans am GTA and am a lover of the trans am in all years.
Too that the original Bandit has passed on! I bet he would have got a kick out of your excellent small film. It has such great potential! Love the cast. They are real people and not cardboard cutout Hollywood types. Grounds the story in reality and gives it authenticity. I love the supernatural elements to the story. There's a lot of talent in the production and I look forward to seeing more from you.
Okay now I understand why I never watch shorts. Because they are always so damn good but no ending and cliffhangers :(
MAKE MORE!!!!
They really should have made that a full movie that was getting freaking awesome ...I love firebirds to start with
the cinematography is unreal
Well made...not got a bloody idea what I just watched but I watched it all 🤣
Excellent job! This is the first movie related thing that's had my attention in a LONG TIME! Hope to see more like this.
Wow happy this one could entertain!
I just watched a movie awhile ago,here on RUclips... it's free. It's called "Worlds fastest Indian" (motorcycle) It was really good.
Oh yeah this is good. Netflix needs this, I need this.... A series would be awesome 😃
Very good short story . 79 T/A , my favorite car of all time
That was beyond COOL and So well done! Your passion for film and for that beautiful car is captured so perfectly. Can't WAIT for part 2!
Definitely a great short film if this was a series I would watch it everyday ❤
This was awesome!! Really makes me miss my 76, 79 T-Top and 1980.
i had chills the whole time. hope to see this made into a full length feature!
Damn....my first car was a 1978 Trans Am and this brought back a lot of memories. Good job on the film, it's only about ten times better than what you see on network TV these days!! Looking forward to more of your work.
I love this film!
Just want to say to everyone involved a big thanks, love shorts like this even with a few flaws along the way it was well done.
Keep up the passion for things you love or u loose it
Loved it! More please!
This is incredible! Please do a part 2! Or a whole series! So many questions!
Thanks Jeff! Maybe a full length movie someday! Look for it in theaters!
Man the music and the storyline all together is so killer
This was by far the best short film I’ve seen. Please let there be a part 2 for this
Sem palavras! Queremos mais! Parabéns pela idéia. Deixou todos curiosos.👏👏👏👌👍
This is amazing!!! I was glued to my TV....wished it was longer
Okay guys you did a great job with this when is part 2 coming out LOL
We just $10 million lolol
Really awesome film. This captures so much of the emotion, nostalgia, and story that every classic car has. Looking forward to seeing more.
Netflix needs to get a hold of this and make it a big production movie
I'm intrigued!!! More please!!!!
One of the best stories I've seen in a long time! Y'all have some great talent. I'd love to see where the story goes from here felt like an intro to a movie. And seamlessly had me wanting to see more! Great job on this short film!
Thanks! We do plan to make a feature length film based on this
@@senserfilms yess !!!
Everything and every aspect of this is utterly fantastic. Very well done 🔥
Miss my 80 turbo trans am. Still local so I can see the progress the new family is making on the old bird 😀