Hey everyone, I hope you all enjoyed watching Straw Man as much as I enjoyed directing it. And thank you to the people at DUST for featuring the film on their channel! I'm also more than happy to start a thread if anyone has any questions about the making of the short. Thank you all again for watching!
That was so cool 😎💕 I thought at first that it might be the origin story for another short movie... Strawman falls in love with a robot performer who's about to die.... Always had a soft spot for the Scarecrow.... 💕💕
That was me inside the burlap sack, it was an absolute pleasure flopping around town as Patches with this incredible cast and crew. Much love to you all, thank you for showing this story love, a lot of love went into it!💛
Absolutely lovely. The dust, the straw, the wind, and The Love. We need more well-told tales of hope like this. Thank you for your creation and for sharing!
Right, plus the body control of his legs and torso bending at near obtuse positions... I suspect some gymnastics training or stuntman style slings were involved... impressive all the same.
Really ! I remember my wrestling days, watching Patches flop foward.....Getting twisted into a pretzle....Flexible.... The bent knee-laying back flat was one stretch we did.
Beautiful heart warming, and refreshing story. Her love brought Patches to life. Then Patches returns that love,in his own unique way,and the cycle of love continues. Awesome story telling at its greatest expression. Thank you for sharing this most uplifting experience 🙂👍💯💯💯
Thank you so much Mr. Casimir for this super fantastic little gem. The dust bowl happening in Oklahoma brought back some significant memories. My dad & his family fled the dust bowl early on and came to California. lol I could just imagine one of his sisters performing the same thing. Odd sometimes, what the imagination can do. Thanks to all for the production & best to you all in the future. Sincerely, Sentebey
OMG, what a heartwarming, emotional (with a smile and a tear) and very unique story! My compliments to the entire crew who worked on this great SHORT DUST film! Especially for the actor who played PATCHES! How strange but super nimble he keeps moving, falling over, getting up and walking in that straw costume with a closed (!) burlap bag over his head: unbelievably handsome!
the actor who played strawman made it worth it. Really great work. Though for a very simple and not super original story, it was well done - enough to suspend my natural tendency to snark. Nicely done overall.
Such a beautiful story! As to several others, it brought tears to my eyes, too. It depicted the love and affection, experienced so intensely only by children, so nicely. I loved how Patches came into life, some movements were really acrobatic. And the bank robbery scene was so much fun. Great story, acting and filming, congratulations and thanks to the creators!
Congratulations to the cast and crew for this wonderful short film! My friend John Alan did an amazing job as Patches. Amazing yet heartbreaking short film!
Such a great short! Your film making is astounding. If this were a full length movie, I would be the first one in line to see it. Very heart warming, especially in this era of time.
We absolutely loved Straw man. My entire house stopped swiping through their gidget gadgets, and all zoned in on mine; which was playing your Straw Man. Everyone put theirs down and enjoyed SM to the point that we all anonymously spoke and said that they wished there was more episodes. You did a fantastic job as well as everyone else who assigned in the making. I just wanted to take the time and say "Thank you" and to let you all know that your gift is widely received and recognized here in The Biss's & even the Platt's family household and we ALL look forward into watching any other creations you come up with. Kiddos to you and yours. PS: Awesome timing with Fall Season and Halloween time 🎃🌾 Loyal followers of Dust & your's truly, Kim Biss & Charles Platt family ❤️🌹
Loved the story! It was fun to see the straw man come to life, esp. how he was able to maintain character in the way that he folded himself to an upright position. The girl's performance was also very good. Excellent imagery, very believable sets. Look forward to seeing more from you!
A lot of dust film are annoying as they have good intros that go nowhere. But this one, is a complete story. And it is good. It is what I wanted: a pleasant escape from daily life, form the hectic pace of the world even from modern entertainment. A simple story, told well, that flows well and doesn't waste time. It is everything going to the movies was meant to be. Well done. The best 12 minutes of my day. Thank you.
One of the best short films i have seen in a long time! Great acting from Patches (and not a word said)! I loved the two dancing scenes! Wonderful short about the power of a loving relationship! Bravo!
To give a performance through nothing more than physical movement is very impressive and an art form in itself. The straw man had great physicality but also expressed sadness in an understated and nuanced way. I love this film and just wish it had been a little longer so that the story could've been developed just a little more. Well done to all involved.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for an utterly uplifting story, a hero's journey done with wit, humor and a good dose of hope. What a pleasure to watch something other than another depressing post-apocalyptic short film.
My grampy talked about the dust bowl and how the snow/rain here in New England was red for quite some time. Getting to the point, I just cried watching this, and in a good way, because I never ever really cry., nor comment much on anything. Such great filming and acting all around to everyone. Y'know it's good if you made someone feel what you were doing. Peace and straw love.
This completely broke my heart even more because my sister loves scarecrows & unfortunately I lost her this last month just after she turned 61 years old in July, so this hit me hard on so many levels & I hate that I can't share these withmy big sister today, she would have loved this with all her heart so it breaks my heart that I cant share these with her today, Iove & miss Robin, love your brother Dino.... 💔 😢
A rose is a rose is a rose. Charity Rose--a perfect name for an amazing young actor. Am I a soft touch or what? Keep up the great work, girly two shoes!
Incredible short films; have only watched 2 and am thrilled to have found you! I have been wondering what Marissa Tomei has been doing! She is still as gorgeous as ever, and cannot wait to watch them all. Thanks to Straw Man - great job and incredibly flexible!
I want to see more shorts about the strawman committing worse and worse crimes as he gets bolder and bolder. Fire is his only enemy, that and clothes that are ripping and about to fall off.
If the director has serious ambitions of taking this 'round the film festival circuit, collecting an award or two, if I were you, I wouldn't hold my breath, hoping that yours is the direction that he goes next. HOWEVER, I DO suggest that you wire him two pints' worth of cash, and invite him to a Skyped meeting at a pub, to offer up your alternative visions and pick his brain for dark places he might've imagined Patches going. Provide motivation - like the girl getting maimed by baddies - for the protagonist's journey, from "straw man" to "scarecrow". Imagine Guillermo del Toro re-working John Wick! SERIOUSLY, if you have the initiative, you never know where such a conversation will lead. You MIGHT end up able to make a fan film, with advice from Straw Man's director, for the price of beer and an "executive producer" credit! I wish you luck.
Wholesome story. Good writing and acting! I really loved it, made me smile after a hard day. I was a bit afraid that after the gunshot Patches would have turned bad and started hating humans but no... he stays good hearted 🥰
What a wonderful story! One that will stick with me through time. Thank you to all the incredibly talented people who manifested this endearing little film.
Well, now you've dug yourself into a very deep hole! Terrific film, truly terrific, but, somehow, you have to live up to that, if not surpass it, with the next film. I don't envy you. 😂😂😂 Kudos to everyone involved and thanks for uploading!
That was fuckin good! I enjoy all of dusts short movies but this one especially, great work to the team and to patches! I'd have a drink with that scarecrow any day! Well done and great story!
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Hey everyone, I hope you all enjoyed watching Straw Man as much as I enjoyed directing it. And thank you to the people at DUST for featuring the film on their channel! I'm also more than happy to start a thread if anyone has any questions about the making of the short.
Thank you all again for watching!
That was so cool 😎💕
I thought at first that it might be the origin story for another short movie... Strawman falls in love with a robot performer who's about to die.... Always had a soft spot for the Scarecrow.... 💕💕
Wonderful. Thank you for making it.
One of the best shorts I've seen on this channel. Did so much in so little time. Excellent choice in casting, all the actors did exceptionally well.
I can't believe the amount of emotion you made me feel for a stack of hay. LOLOL. Nice job!
great job ) thank you
That was me inside the burlap sack, it was an absolute pleasure flopping around town as Patches with this incredible cast and crew. Much love to you all, thank you for showing this story love, a lot of love went into it!💛
Conveying emotion without words or facial expressions must be difficult, but you nailed it without being too exaggerated. Wonderful job!
Excellent job!
Amazing job as always buddy. I'm so glad you're doing what you have always wanted to do. So proud of you John. Btw it's Tammy
You did an excellent job. I was thinking "Wow. He's good." I did wonder if it was a bit itchy in that costume though.
i bet you're an excellent dancer
Brought a tear to my eye. A heart warming story. The kind of story rarely told in these times.
Same.
I just worry they'll hang the father for "robbing the bank".
Clothes are right there on display.
Ewe huemans should know that this is not a story...
I'm guessing the girl is dorothy 🤣
@@MR_MR843 no ewe huemans are cliche clones...
That's the word I was looking for! "Heartwarming!" Fun and clever movie.
My favorite kind of film. Low budget that 10 times the money wouldn't improve. Relied entirely on talent and heart, with tons of each.
Absolutely lovely. The dust, the straw, the wind, and The Love. We need more well-told tales of hope like this. Thank you for your creation and for sharing!
This was great and a lot of respect goes out to patches. I can only imagine wearing that costume while filming. Bravo!!! excellent short film
Wait, there was someone inside? :)
That was me inside the burlap sack! Thank you so much for your kind words. Much love to you all!💛
Right, plus the body control of his legs and torso bending at near obtuse positions... I suspect some gymnastics training or stuntman style slings were involved... impressive all the same.
Really !
I remember my wrestling days, watching Patches flop foward.....Getting twisted into a pretzle....Flexible....
The bent knee-laying back flat was one stretch we did.
@@0neIntangible ..nah, not necessarily..JUST YOUTH and health will generally do it with a modicum of flexibility/coordination.
Why am I crying…?! 😭
Seriously, this was unexpectedly adorable and wholesome. Loved it!
Beautiful heart warming, and refreshing story. Her love brought Patches to life. Then Patches returns that love,in his own unique way,and the cycle of love continues. Awesome story telling at its greatest expression. Thank you for sharing this most uplifting experience 🙂👍💯💯💯
Amazingly well done. Easily one of the best short stories I’ve ever seen with Dust. Seriously great story telling, setting, and acting. Wow.
THIS WAS THEEEE BEST short! This had me engaged and intrigued. The story was original and a breath of fresh air! Executed perfectly!!👏🏻👏🏻BRAVO👏🏻👏🏻
Excellent. We all need Patches in our lives.
Fricking awesome right to the end when refurbished straw man caught his hat. Made me laugh and cheer !!!!
Thank you so much Mr. Casimir for this super fantastic little gem. The dust bowl happening in Oklahoma brought back some significant memories. My dad & his family fled the dust bowl early on and came to California. lol I could just imagine one of his sisters performing the same thing. Odd sometimes, what the imagination can do. Thanks to all for the production & best to you all in the future. Sincerely, Sentebey
Fantastic! Pulled all the right heart strings and had a happy ending. This is easily one of the best shorts I've seen a while.
I'm a grown man and you made me cry like a little kid. And I liked it :) Thank you for melting my heart in these trying times!
OMG, what a heartwarming, emotional (with a smile and a tear) and very unique story!
My compliments to the entire crew who worked on this great SHORT DUST film!
Especially for the actor who played PATCHES! How strange but super nimble he keeps moving, falling over, getting up and walking in that straw costume with a closed (!) burlap bag over his head: unbelievably handsome!
Such a nice retelling of the snow man. Good job guys, what a wonderful piece.
Accept it was not a snow man....LOL But yeah we get ya.
Straight to the heart. Well done.
the actor who played strawman made it worth it. Really great work. Though for a very simple and not super original story, it was well done - enough to suspend my natural tendency to snark. Nicely done overall.
Such a beautiful story! As to several others, it brought tears to my eyes, too. It depicted the love and affection, experienced so intensely only by children, so nicely. I loved how Patches came into life, some movements were really acrobatic. And the bank robbery scene was so much fun. Great story, acting and filming, congratulations and thanks to the creators!
Congratulations to the cast and crew for this wonderful short film! My friend John Alan did an amazing job as Patches. Amazing yet heartbreaking short film!
Charity Rose...... you couldn't make up a better name for the young actress.
Such a great short! Your film making is astounding. If this were a full length movie, I would be the first one in line to see it. Very heart warming, especially in this era of time.
We absolutely loved Straw man. My entire house stopped swiping through their gidget gadgets, and all zoned in on mine; which was playing your Straw Man.
Everyone put theirs down and enjoyed SM to the point that we all anonymously spoke and said that they wished there was more episodes. You did a fantastic job as well as everyone else who assigned in the making. I just wanted to take the time and say "Thank you" and to let you all know that your gift is widely received and recognized here in The Biss's & even the Platt's family household and we ALL look forward into watching any other creations you come up with. Kiddos to you and yours.
PS: Awesome timing with Fall Season and Halloween time 🎃🌾
Loyal followers of Dust & your's truly,
Kim Biss & Charles Platt family ❤️🌹
I almost cried, it's just too cute and sweet.
That bank scene was kind of funny - loved this!
Brilant weaving of story line and direction!
It stands on its own, yet could see it expanded into more of a feature film. Keep up the excellent work!
Never thought I would love a scarecrow so much . Good film
Loved the story! It was fun to see the straw man come to life, esp. how he was able to maintain character in the way that he folded himself to an upright position. The girl's performance was also very good. Excellent imagery, very believable sets. Look forward to seeing more from you!
Wow. Amazing! This should get plenty of awards!!
We need to make sure" DUST" would accept your stories and make known to more households! Because you do have talent to create great stories!
Patches’ dismount and stroll into town is my 3am skip from the pub! 🤗
Truly a scarecrow outstanding in his field...😊
A true feel good film. Excellent. The friendship between Milly and Patches were simply beautiful.
A lot of dust film are annoying as they have good intros that go nowhere. But this one, is a complete story. And it is good. It is what I wanted: a pleasant escape from daily life, form the hectic pace of the world even from modern entertainment. A simple story, told well, that flows well and doesn't waste time. It is everything going to the movies was meant to be. Well done. The best 12 minutes of my day. Thank you.
One of the best short stories I've seen in a long time. Keep at it.
That was the best movie I seen in 10 year's !!!! That movie was priceless......
She did great! I hope she becomes famous.
So sorry that only 5% of viewers give a good video a "thumbs up"! That really helps get it out to more viewers. Help these great content makers out!
One of the best stories I've seen on this channel. Loved it. Thank you for making and sharing it with us!
One of the best short films i have seen in a long time! Great acting from Patches (and not a word said)! I loved the two dancing scenes! Wonderful short about the power of a loving relationship! Bravo!
I think Patches represents all the unseen forces who have helped us for who we are today!
One of the best DUST short film I have watched. Great Job!!!!
To give a performance through nothing more than physical movement is very impressive and an art form in itself. The straw man had great physicality but also expressed sadness in an understated and nuanced way. I love this film and just wish it had been a little longer so that the story could've been developed just a little more. Well done to all involved.
That was truly heartwarming.
I loved the friendship like how. You did well with. The shots costumes everything was perfect
Great story! At the end, all I could think of was how many takes they had to do for him to catch that hat just right 🙂
This young actress is amazing! Great story, funny and heart warming.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for an utterly uplifting story, a hero's journey done with wit, humor and a good dose of hope. What a pleasure to watch something other than another depressing post-apocalyptic short film.
Thank you for this lovely and heartwarming tale of Straw Man and Milly.
Nice. Well done and very touching. Good job.
This didn't just pull on my heartstrings, it ripped them out and put them back in again... 🙏💜💪🌏✅
My grampy talked about the dust bowl and how the snow/rain here in New England was red for quite some time.
Getting to the point, I just cried watching this, and in a good way, because I never ever really cry., nor comment much on anything.
Such great filming and acting all around to everyone. Y'know it's good if you made someone feel what you were doing. Peace and straw love.
Geez this was heavy. What an absolute masterpiece ❤️
that was great!!!.it called all the right emotions to the front.
This waas such a heart-warming and adorable flick.
This completely broke my heart even more because my sister loves scarecrows & unfortunately I lost her this last month just after she turned 61 years old in July, so this hit me hard on so many levels & I hate that I can't share these withmy big sister today, she would have loved this with all her heart so it breaks my heart that I cant share these with her today, Iove & miss Robin, love your brother Dino.... 💔 😢
I am so sorry for your loss!!! Bless you and your loved ones, may your sister rest peacefully!
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Thank you I appreciate that 💜🙏🏼
I wonder how many good straw men exist in these days . Heartwarming and touching. Great job indeed.
Captivating sad, happy story.
A rose is a rose is a rose. Charity Rose--a perfect name for an amazing young actor. Am I a soft touch or what? Keep up the great work, girly two shoes!
An incredible, heartwarming tale. Told with inordinate skill and superb acting.
Sweet! A real gem, high tech cgi and all that jazz not needed to weave a good story.
Incredible short films; have only watched 2 and am thrilled to have found you! I have been wondering what Marissa Tomei has been doing! She is still as gorgeous as ever, and cannot wait to watch them all.
Thanks to Straw Man - great job and incredibly flexible!
This was a awesome video, thank you. What we need is a story about love and friendship theses days.
This was so, so cute and heart touching. Thanks a bunch!!!!
Right now I need some love and 'Straw Man' delivered in spades. Excellent storytelling and cinema photography.
Damn... I was *SO READY* for a "Grim turn" for the Straw Man becoming a Killer due to all the negative events He/It had with the Human towns people 😂
Turns out the girl's subconscious power to animate objects is wildly unpredictable. First try a helpful friend, second try Slenderman. 😁
@@stevenscott2136 Haha Sounds Like *cruel* Straw Man sequel 👍
So well done everyone. A great heartwarming story. Congratulations!
That was great!
Thanks a bunch, all of you who put the time into this and delivering a solid piece of work for us to enjoy.
Thank you.
With everything on the line Patches hit a lick for the fam.... Respect 💯
I want to see more shorts about the strawman committing worse and worse crimes as he gets bolder and bolder. Fire is his only enemy, that and clothes that are ripping and about to fall off.
If the director has serious ambitions of taking this 'round the film festival circuit, collecting an award or two, if I were you, I wouldn't hold my breath, hoping that yours is the direction that he goes next. HOWEVER, I DO suggest that you wire him two pints' worth of cash, and invite him to a Skyped meeting at a pub, to offer up your alternative visions and pick his brain for dark places he might've imagined Patches going. Provide motivation - like the girl getting maimed by baddies - for the protagonist's journey, from "straw man" to "scarecrow". Imagine Guillermo del Toro re-working John Wick! SERIOUSLY, if you have the initiative, you never know where such a conversation will lead. You MIGHT end up able to make a fan film, with advice from Straw Man's director, for the price of beer and an "executive producer" credit! I wish you luck.
Great story, not all hero's wear a cape.
Wholesome story. Good writing and acting! I really loved it, made me smile after a hard day. I was a bit afraid that after the gunshot Patches would have turned bad and started hating humans but no... he stays good hearted 🥰
Beautiful fairy tale, and all actors were excellent! Congrats!
I smoked a joint and cried, true story
What a wonderful story! One that will stick with me through time. Thank you to all the incredibly talented people who manifested this endearing little film.
A great little actress, a good history and well directed
Well, now you've dug yourself into a very deep hole!
Terrific film, truly terrific, but, somehow, you have to live up to that, if not surpass it, with the next film.
I don't envy you. 😂😂😂
Kudos to everyone involved and thanks for uploading!
So much to say without saying a word... VERY tough to pull of successfully.
That was great, it really was. Way to go Dust.
A heart warming story!
Thank you for this beautiful story.
A sweet story and film. I will be watching it again. Thank you!
Love the soundtrack! Spare and timeless and magical!✨
Heart-warming. We need more Patches in this world.
This Strawman had a heart❤
Damn tears my heart out especially with grand daughter.
another awesome short Dust you are amazing everyone who is involved in making these short movies are amazing. never stop
Awesome, the little girl was excellent as was Patches.
That was fuckin good! I enjoy all of dusts short movies but this one especially, great work to the team and to patches! I'd have a drink with that scarecrow any day! Well done and great story!
How wonderfully charming. Well done all.
Really well done. Ive sent it on to my daughters.
Nice to see a good hearted story. Great work!
A very touching story. Well done!
A really great short film, and a happy ending.
That was AWESOME!!!!
Beautifully acted and very touching. Thank you for this.
it has a great deal of fantasy and nostalgia
That was simply adorable. Thank you ♡♡♡
Beautiful story. How many of us need a Patches in our lives?
Thanks Alex Very touching story….. little girl acted great also the town crowds and most of all the Strawman 🐦