If Not Now, When?
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025
- A short film surrounding the EP of the same name, 'If Not Now, When?' that explores some of the details of the songs, inspired by some real life experiences.
Stream the EP here: brandon.ffm.to...
Twitch: / nembhard
IG: / brandonnembhard
Writer & Co Director - Brandon Nembhard - @brandonnembhard
Co Director - Christoph Davis - @thrillstory
Producer - Michael Olaitan - @_correlli
1st AD - Bradley Baterip - @bateripbradley
Production Manager - Harry Floyd - @harryjamesfloyd
Production Assistant - Meron Ayele - @ldnmojo
Cast
Director of Photography - Carl Matthews - @carlmatthews_dp
1st AC - Hugo Lai - @hugoial
2nd AC - Samuel Harvey - @saam_haarvey
Trainee - Charlotte Whiteside - @charlottewhitesiide
Gaffer - Jack Gould - @jack_gould
Spark - Luke Halstead - @lukeahalstead
Sound recordist - James Page - @jahmezpahge
Art Director - Tia Matthews - @tiamatthewss
Stylist - Zara Marcos - @zaramarcos
AD Runner - Tijen Mustafa - @tiiiijjj
Runner - Ruby Falconer - @rubyfalconer
Runner - Amber Greenstreet - @amberxvalentine
Edit -
Sound design - John Green - @johnodysseyaudio
VFX -
Grade - Vanya Tomova - @vanya.colour
#shortfilm #filmmaking #film
So, how are we feeling about this?
Also, here's the musical element of the project as an EP of the same name: brandon.ffm.to/ifnotnow-when
cinematic masterpiece
I have like 3 brain cells of course I will struggle to figure it out.
just amazing man, u like Felicia the Goat
Only ♡
this is amazing.
The first minute reminded me of count me out by kendrick
righttt??
Life...
Exactly
I'm pretty sure that's everyone's thoughts! Probably a huge inspiration for the filmmaker
The color grading for the therapist office scenes is like dead on mr morale
me too
Its very rare that I can watch a 18-minute short film on youtube with so much level of anticipation. Bigger things coming to this guy fr
Exactly the same for me! Beautiful film Brandon!
Big ups
Facts this was a magnificent short film. Keep it up brother!!
I agree it’s so good
Same
So random RUclips recommended this but I’m glad very dope. Could watch a whole series of this!
Hahaha, thank you! I’ll make a note 🏃🏾
My thoughts exactly…Probably one of the best contents I’ve seen in a while on RUclips
@@BrandonNembhard yes please a series of this would be awesome
@@BrandonNembhard you are dope gang s/o
This has the video quality of an apple commercial but the heart of indie rock😭😭😭
This is perfect
his trauma makes him push people out because if he doesn't let people in he doesn't have to feel pain or anything for that matter. that's why he has trouble communicating in any way other than being perfectly direct. as a result he is static in life unable to move on. i think that the scene at the end is him dissociating and realizing despite how much pain he's in, he's ultimately in his own head and needs to let himself feel again and actually move on hence the title "if not now, when?" the title suggests that he needs to move on and actually feel things again because that's the only way to grow. if you don't move on and let yourself feel again now, then when?
edit: truly an amazing short film i loved every second of it. i have the feeling im missing some bigger idea that you're alluding to but maybe not lol
Relating to this
Totally agree.
This describes my situation and i came to realize that but action needs to be taken, which follows with regret for not doing that earlier...
wow
Damn, that hit me hard 😓
i really hope Netflix finds this and gives Brandon a budget for a series or sum, the only bad thing about this short film is that it ends. we need more!!!
foreal! not even to categorize brandon's work but this top tier netflix material, it literally feels as if i signed into netflix and was watching a movie
please NOT netflix
@@eliamilanaccio5842where would you suggest oh wise one?
Criminally underrated.
So he is struggling to be vulnerable and keeps running from his emotions not being able to open up and when challenged to open up he feels incredibly unsafe and attacked so he runs from vulnerability and the things that are painful I think this was so beautifully told captured and made props I think it’s a lesson many men are struggling to understand so you showing this in such a poignant and thoughtful way big props ❤️💫🌹
bro wtf - how am I just finding you now?
Sir, there’s no way. I’ve been a sub of yours for years now and I’ve taken so much inspiration from the stuff you make. Thank you so much.
"We aren't responsible for what happens to us. We are responsible for what we become" >>>
This deserves 100M views. I’m so grateful for RUclips to showcase this artwork on my feed. Wow wow wow. The acting. The story. The deepens. The awareness. The message so visible for those blind to words
I love the fact that we can see indie films like this on youtube and made by individuals not studios and they're great
So good, damn, im adhd and usually do 1000 things in the middle of watching a video but not this one, eyes locked the entire time 😂😂😂
@@999kitsune7 As someone who also has ADHD, just know I designed it for us hahaha. Glad you enjoyed it!
Bruh I was sooo locked in😂
isn't that proof that ADHD is just mind made? Anything interesting enough takes all your attention, how can you still have ADHD? Maybe all you need to find is an interesting/challenging hobby which requires all your attention. Let's see if you still got "ADHD" (I personally thinks it's a man made disease, inflicted by short video [short time span], and just the whole direction the majority of this world is moving -> superficial > depth and details, etc.);
Facts❤🎉🎉🎉
seriouslyyy that's how yk something is top tier
This is some of the tuffest acting, sound design, editing and cinematography that I’ve seen in a while. This project is a piece of art man
The structure of the timeline and how this is edited, serves the story so well! Amazing.
Agreed
3 things that completely changed my life
1. I stopped thinking about ex
2. l read book : Your Life Your Game by Keezano
3. I started believing in God.
The next could be stop loving crypto 🙏
How do you stop thinking about ex?
man this guy is underrated fr, absolute cinema
7:20 “I had a script in my head and you’re not following it” perfectly summarizes this guy
the acting, the story, the visuals, all on point
Crazy ass youtube recommendation pull. That was amazing. The color, the shots, the acting.
I am so confused, this short film was breath taking, i am really grateful i discovered your channel man, but i gotta understand what you wanted me to understand, i have so much pain in me in this period, and this video rappresented it at a thousand percent, i love it
plz tag me when you understand
You can’t really explain it, overcoming your past and living in the present is the ultimate thing you can do for yourself.
When will you realizing you are running away from every good thing out of fear? Fear of getting hurt again. Fear of disappointment.
So I'm a Film student. We are taught how to analyze any film before we decide on whether we enjoyed it or not.
I put the criticism aside and I THOROUGHLY enjoyed watching this ❤
Wow, I am at a loss for words. I got this video randomly suggested and kept thinking I had seen the phrase "If Not Now, When?" many times. I ended up clicking on it and immediately paying attention throughout the entire video. Hats off to you, Brandon, you deserve much more. Just know, that whatever you have accomplished already is beyond attainable and you did it!
This is such a masterpiece!!
It so vividly capture the flow of a coaching / therapy session to unpack people's deep pain / shadow.
It is the part that they have been avoiding facing for so long but it kept haunting them every moment, keep them stuck in the spirals until they actually sit with pain & heal it 🌸✨
"We aren't responsible for what happened to us, but we are responsible for what we have become!"
This is so spot on ☄️
❤ It is so much easier to build the wall around our heart layer after layer to protect ourselves from getting hurt again than open your heart & letting people in. The key for deeper & profound connection is vulnerability 💛
We dont need fixing, we just need to be seen, heard and accepted with all flaws 😊
All we need to do is to allow it to happen ❤
i don’t have words fam. this is revolutionary man fr. truly unbelievable work, damn.
It’s easier to push people out rather than letting them in. And sometimes once you do allow yourself to open up, it’s often too late and the damage has been done. Algorithms are freaky accurate when recommending things like this to people that experience the same thing.
illegaly underrated
Only 1 day brother. It’s finding me and so many others randomly. RUclips doing wonders for this true artist
You can see that this film was made possible by a lot effort. Everything is incredible. Script, visuals everything
amazing work fam
Love your stuff man! Thank you
Bro I lost this video, spent 2 days searching ig and youtube and I have finally found it
Bruh I needed to watch this piece of art again😭😭😭
This is a great piece of art. Combining your music, to the little stories building up to this climatique short film.
Amazing marketing, to amazing music, to amazing script, amazing cinematography, amazing editing, amazing acting, and all around, just amazing.
Patiently waiting for more as I take more notes on your line of work!
One of the best EP's I've ever listened to. Already had some songs saved on spotify, but after this video? Imma save the entire album. I love your music because it really slaps, and i hope we get more masterpieces in the future
I just watched the whole thing. Even the credits. I absolutely loved it. I’am not trying to glaze or whatever, but this guy needs recognition more than some people in that industry. I hope he understands that he has talent, and i hope that he has a will. This guy is genius music wise and now he proved himself in film making industry. He has all of my respect, can’t believe he put this short movie that well together.
With all respect, congratulations man🙏🏼
This is powerful, man you need to be on Netflix or something this is brilliant, forgot I was on RUclips for a sec! Would love a full series like this, its so raw
"I don't think standing up for yourself makes you inherently violent though"
Wow. I suspect listening to the EP might help figure out what we are supposed to figure out?
Never listened to your music and this is my first interaction with your work in any medium. This was captivating, you must make more short films. If not for your own career and recognition, so I can enjoy the masterpiece!
Off to listen to the EP.
think i needed this man. as someone who makes independant videos, short films, music etc. your come up this year has inspired me so much, also being from south london, something about this just kind hit me man idek. felt connected to it bro. please continue you expand your creativity into the world. thank you man. big fan
This is talent, no not talent this is something better. Everyone always assumes that people that can make pieces like this are just born with it no one ever wants to acknowledge the work that goes into getting to this level. I'm impressed like really impressed. No cap you are the goal my guy better things are definitely coming for you.
phenomenal work. honestly. pacing, locations, quality, script, acting, emotion, framing. 10/10.
Genuinely so happy I played this
I'm crying ... this is beautiful ❤❤
I had a similar concept for a short film 4 weeks ago... I shot the therapy session but my group fell out and couldn't finish the flashbacks ... it's crazy how someone across the world had a similar idea but executed it better than I could've ... again beautiful work man
Got randomly recommended this, this was so good. Cinematography was wonderful and the story was incredibly captivating; before I knew it it was over, well done! I'm listening to the EP right now I wish you the best man
This is my second comment on YT ever, I had to tell you that I fell for your genius marketing scheme & went SEARCHING for your music. I wanted more. Hella inspiring
I'm so happy I clicked on this recommended video. I didn't think I could connect this deeply with a RUclips video. Thank you for sharing your work. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I needed this and I appreciate you.
The best RUclips recommendation I've ever got. Thank you for this masterpiece!
I second this! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks again to RUclips for recommending me this gem. Absolute masterpiece of a short film.
THIS IS INSANE!!!! The writing… the acting performances… the shots… editing…. Omg.
All of you came through like you’ll never believe 😭👏🏾
wow. this genuinely was so enjoyable to watch and i feel like veron’s panicking at the end was very well executed. all his thoughts overwhelming him and making him feel lost and confused
love your work man "if youre here, youre early"
Thank you and everyone that worked on this- so, so much for making this.
Bro this is a masterpiece 16:58
Absolute masterpiece. For me, this is one of the nicest short films I've seen in a while. Thank you for creating this movie :)
The Idea: Unique & Innovative
The Film: Well Paced, Engaging & Intriguing Plot
The Music: Well Produced, Signs Of A Seasoned Artist
Overall I'm going to give this project as a whole an 8/10. This is my first time hearing of you and I am utterly impressed. This direction can amass great momentum in the independent music scene. Acting, Music, Writing, Production & Directing are all skills that upcoming artists will need to have or adopt in order to stand out amongst the many that come & go. You are on a journey of longevity my brotha. I honor not only your creativity, but the immense effort it took to take this from idea to a finished product. This will go on & feed the creativity of many after you. You've just opened the eyes & expanded the mind of searching creatives. God bless you, much love & prosperity on your journey.
the way this video was produced, the story told, everything, simply everything was perfect. Random recommendation from RUclips but it was perfect at the perfect time. thanks, bro.
Insane visuals,story and sound design.We need more of these!
Seeing a music artist put together such a masterpiece is inspirational. Really enjoyed this film
This is art. beautifully produced man. deserves so much more attention.
no
yes
this is amazing. im so glad i watched it. i havent watched a short film in so long but this ignited a dormant flame.
RUclips recommended saves the day again
I would love to see more of this. Not only on RUclips but throughout all media platforms. Encouraging. People to reminisce and think of patterns they fail to realize.
yo man been listening to the music for timmeeee, this was mad. Thought it was for the new ep, but instead was another breath taking experience.
this hit, the visual storytelling and dialogue is crazy this is hella underrated
Not many short films pulls me in during my work hours, this one punched me in the face and told me to stfu and just watch... so I did... every 18m 07s of it until the suggested videos popped up to assure it's all the way over.
This got me on a chokehold! The entire thing! Amazing acting and a realistic representation of the desires of the subconscious mind and the conscious being, i feel identified and it's almost brought me to tears, the fear of opening up, the desire of tranquility and also the feeling of loss plaguing your thoughts repeatedly. The presentation is immaculate, i love it. For me its a sub, a share and a like.
A black lampshade as a bedside light is kinda mad tbf.
It is hard to do something this good and consistent on your own and with such a small team. Congrats.
This is crazy, everything about this
The chewing out of his boss (me) (i actually did this before quitting my old job for a car company where i was being ridden by this frustrated cow who was pissed off at her stagnant life)
The way he talked to his future girl at the party (me, except for getting punched)
The fight with a girlfriend who thinks youre closed off and difficult (me almost word for word)
Jesus, idk who you are but i hope you go far if not for the fact that you obviously have a great talent in storytelling, then for the fact that ive never related to a random short story so completely iml.
I never comment on RUclips, but this is masterpiece I was never so engaged and emotionally connected with a movie. Absolutely one of the best movies I saw in my entire life. Wish you all the best, and hope we all figure it out.
I think i have to take 5 cuz this was truly great, congratulations to you and the crew and the actors and everyone, amazing work
I think the best part about finding this short film is I've already been a fan of your music and now seeing your creativity in an entirely different medium is super inspiring. Keep going my guy, much love to you for your gifts and how you share them with the world.
art
This is beautiful man. What a piece of art, you hit the nail on the head when it comes to self awareness and taking agency in our own lives. Subscribed and here to stay shem, you're a real talented guy. I love how you express real matters that we're facing day to day, hella relatable.💫❤️
This reminds me of Kendrick Lemar: Count Me Out. Were you inspired by that? Amazing work
That’s was dope!
3:56 Anyone that can see all this within someone needs to BE THE THERAPIST! He dropped 70 gems in his mind lol.
This was amazing
I have too many words to say so I'm just going to share this video and get on my way to figure things out.
THIS WAS FUCKING AMAZING LIKE ABSOLUTE CINEMA I LOVED IT OMG AND THE COLORIMÉTRIE LIKE GORL YOU KNOW YOUR COLOR PALETS HARGH AND THE SET DESIGNS! SO INTIMATE, SO TIGHTKNIT, SO FLUID AND UNDERSTANDABLE! COMEDIC TIMING, DRAMA, SUBTLE SIDE STORIES
AND JUST
AMBROSIA!
THIS COULD'VE BEEN A FULL-LENGTH FEATURE FILL
A STANDING OVATION FOR BLACK PEOPLE STORIES RETOLD THROUGH THIS LENSE OF LIFE, THE RELATIONSHIP WITH VIOLENCE AND BOTTLING UP! EVERY SINGLE THING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I could say much more this was all surface lever byt, fucking good work man!!!!!
Came across this while having some free times after deadlines and deadlines. All of these frames, these dialogues forming this masterpiece just to promo for the EP?
What a blast bro, epic.
17:04 mannnnnn!!❤
Hey man, this was amazing. From the writing to the cinematography and colour grading.......Excellent work
What a masterpiece, thank you algorithm, thank you for this beautiful image composition, this light, this story, this acting, this talent!
This. Was. Impeccable.
🔥
thank you sir!
Bro I’m in tears. This is impeccable. And besides the great cinematography, it’s impeccable because I relate more than words can explain man. This is art
therapy-core content has found me
This was recommended to me. I didn't know what to expect, but the title stood out to me. I gotta say, made me tear up a bit. The art of it all. The story that relates closely to me. Well done! Will be looking forward to the next!
4:17 amazing!
fav shot!!
Honestly, I just randomly got this video recommended, and it felt like this might be something worth watching, and it absolutely is. It has spectacular story writing, and it somehow felt personal, I don't know why. Anyway, I appreciate your content, man. I look forward to your future projects.
this is like a netflix film, what
Many do not seek out to find their uncomfortably, and those whom do aren’t then cured , The “good” of finding is the understanding of mood switch and change the ability to realize and somewhat combat/connect with emotional state, the “negative” is a embedded work towards a trying best to “fix” a uncomfort and knowing a reason for why doesn’t just answer the feeling , many greats speak on using uncomfort to fuel , those of which can, the awareness nonetheless plays a key role , and to those who suffer within it can share that experience along side their growth ,
This was a great short as someone who didn’t get to say their goodbyes and I’m thankful for the message shared, wish everyone the best and their beginning
BIG UP BRO ), BIG LOVE FROM RUSSIA
I don’t think there has been a single time a short film has given me goosebumps like this one has, amazing work man🙏
6:24 pause😂
From the globe spinning at the start, to the 4th wall break at the end. This was phenomenal.
Hooked at 0:31
Popped up in my recomended and glad I clicked, amazing visuals.
+ the EP goes hardddd
Never heard of you or your music but this truly made me a new fan. Visuals and concept was masterfully done. Thank you for your art 🙏🏽 going to check out the ep now
WOOOOOOOOW, this is solid. the script, editing, color, angles, pacing. i love this! thank you for sharing this art and to everyone involved!!! very inspiring
ok production! Need this as a Netflix series asap