No Budget Movies Released for Free on YouTube
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- First of many rambles about no budget RUclips movies, my bread and butter.
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I couldn’t agree more. My wife and I loved just sitting and watching through another one of the Oscars movies every night. There is something so special about seeing someone’s direct art, nothing barring the way. I get the same feeling watching movies like this as when a friend will show me a simple little melody they wrote on the guitar or something. It’s usually prefaced with “this is stupid and not that good.” And I’m always like NO it’s YOU! I’m always going to be happy to see YOU! I think people are often scared to share things because of critic culture, which is so tied to Hollywood. But I’m always so over the moon to see someone reflect their heart in any kind of art, and I’ve been thankful to discover that in film the past couple years. I think it’s been sorely lacking there.
I also can barely watch the big industry films anymore. I feel like I’m always trying to catch morsels of heart in a sea of studio bullshit and I’m tired of sitting through all that. So I’m really thankful to see more personal art coming to film and taking it back.
Thanks for all you’re doing in this area Joel, it’s such a breath of fresh air to me.
So beautifully and succinctly put. It’s exactly that. Seeing someone, warts and all. It’s like when your friend who plays guitar starts goofing around at a hangout and soon enough everyone is laughing and singing made up songs. Filmmaking needs its jam sessions, it’s spontaneity, it’s “screw it let’s just make something” and The Oscars movies are such a beautiful glimpse into what that looks like. I find myself laughing more at comedies that came from the contest than most comedies from Hollywood. And it’s not despite the limitations, it’s BECAUSE of the them. Knowing these people are scrambling to make something that makes sense and failing wonderfully is pure comedy in and of itself. Every character break, every nonsensical plot beat, every loose end, adds to the experience. It’s so freeing to watch something not caked in polish and perfection, but instead in gleeful imperfection.
@@joeltalksaboutmovies TRULY. The moment you discover... wait... I can just say screw it and do it, is life changing. It's rediscovering childhood all over again; coming back to Natural self expression. Your videos really helped me to get back to doing that again and I'm really thankful for that, brother. 😊
It's crazy when you think about the 580 films that got submitted is probably less than 1% that got deeply inspired by this whole event you facilitated
'I'm not watching a product, I'm watching art.' Love it.
Absolutely love the DIY revolution in filmmaking and music creation. Everyone has access to the tools for making and distribution. This is where honest, independent visions and creativity are found.
'I'm not watching a product, I'm watching somebody's art' - such a great way to phrase it
It’s refreshing to see movies made for passion rather than for commerce. Thanks for being a lighthouse for online filmmakers Joel 👍
I love how you talk about it being an open and free community for everybody to jump in and enjoy. I think too often people get bogged down in "waiting for the right moment" or "once I have this thing, I can finally start" when in reality the best way to make stuff is to just start doing it. Many avenues of filmmaking gatekeep or have high requirements when I feel the most important part is just being passionate.
the oscar’s night was such a scary challenge to me at first, the longest video i had made was like 10 minutes and that was all planned with some improv. i stressed for a while about how it was going to come together, but the night of i got to see just how creative my friends could be along with me. we ended up making a song together within the final hour that ends the video and i will always cherish the memories, the feature, the song, and the bravery of my friends to go all in with me that night. it was certainly better than watching celebrities slap each other. thanks Joel
Thank you so much for everything that you do. This philosophy on art that you've expressed online for a while now has influenced me (and I'm sure countless others) in more ways than you know. I'm a musician but love films and you are what inspired me to actually make my own short films using whatever resources I had. The sense of embarrassment of "not being a filmmaker" who attempts to make films is gradually being drowned out thanks to voices like yours. The world is not even close to having too much good, real art and people need it more than ever now. Thank you for encouraging so many people to just create
RUclips movies are something I really need to get into watching. It's just that when I see a video with a time stamp that's over an hour, I'll put it in my watch later and forget about it forever. I watched your film "pretend that you love me" and really enjoyed it. But I had clicked on it thinking it was a short and got hooked. I just need to keep in mind that RUclips can be and IS as place for amazing long form content
It’s entirely true, it’s all just a matter of recontextualizing these things in our brains. Nowadays if I want to watch a movie, I know I can check Criterion or HBO Max, but I also know I can check RUclips. It’s all about changing how you think and approach things.
I really do like how filmmaking has evolved to allow for anyone and everyone to join in. I'm always excited by where new technology will take us, and the stories that will finally be able to be told with it.
Everything you shared here is so validating and hope-inducing. I'm so excited to see art become what it was created to be, a human creation, not a product. Thanks for being a pioneer in this movement, it helps artists of all mediums see how powerful and magical they really are and what they can accomplish. Sending Love 🐯🦋🐦
Joel seems like such a nice and sweet guy. I sure hope he stays this way and is really being genuine. So many times there's an online creator who seems like a genuinely good person and they turn out to be hiding some dark stuff - i would be crushed if that ever happened to Joel because I feel like he is a truly inspiring person with good intentions.
There's something about that 4:3 ratio that makes this channel very comfy.
Your Oscars challenge is awesome, Joel. My friend and I make skits and films, and to have people from your audience come to watch our features in the playlist is a heart warming and hopeful experience. Watching you make films pushed us into believing we could make our passions real, without all the excess people associate with film making. Thank you so much! :)
I love listening to you talk about this kinda stuff. I make a lot of animated shorts and I'd been wanting to make a live action feature for a long time and your oscars challenge forced me into making one and me and my brother had so much fun making it. Your ideas on filmaking is truly inspirational!!!
My favorite Joel Haver movie is "Pretend That You Love Me".
This video gave me chills. I’ve never looked at cinema from this perspective before. Truly art. Thank you for opening my eyes. Time to make movies.
Around 1 year ago I watched your video about how you bought a van and were leaving your hometown. That video was the reason I started making youtube videos. It was so refreshing to see that I didn't have to be flashy for people to care about the art that I create. I sometimes forget that. But watching this brought me back to that feeling of being free to create literally anything. The movie I made for your challenge is still my favorite video I've made. Maybe its time for me to make another movie. Anyways, thanks for inspiring me Joel :)
I remember my first time watching Forget About Everything for Awhile as the time I had to stay up all night to write an essay and treated myself to a film afterwards. As such a character-driven film, it quickly reminded me of my friendship with an old friend of mine who was already on my mind at the time. The next morning I heard that my friend was in the hospital and my mind almost immediately went back to the last scene of the film. It made me happy to think of the first time my friend and I started hanging out all the time and making music just after my graduation from high school. I’m glad you put that film out on RUclips for me to see - I don’t think I would have watched a movie that night if it were to have been posted somewhere else.
Thanks for sharing, that’s truly a lovely memory. I hope your friend is okay, I’m glad my film could bring your closer to them and your memories with them in some way.
The Oscar’s challenge will always be one of the most important things I’ve done in my life.
I completely agree with what you said about giving power back to artists- thank you for what you to Joel!
I’m so happy you feel that way! Hope you continue to chase the creativity and create the things you’re passionate about❤️
Your genuine love for movies and appreciation of people’s art is infectious. It’s so refreshing to see this kind of authenticity on this platform.
The fact that Joel has so much talent wrapped in such humility and kindness is really cool.
I love finding all these RUclips movies. And you know I loved The Oscar movies, maybe a little too much! 😅 I can't wait to cry happy tears at your Oscars dedication video. Thanks, Joel. ❤️
I thought just today: Wouldn't it be fun to reenact how Joel Haver watches all 200+ 'movies done instead of watching oscars'? (In one sitting)
In my mind you'd be slowly turning into a robot, with the same facial expression, repeating "but I promised to watch them all, I promised you guys!" As friends drift away to do something else.
Glad you are taking your time.
I am sadly not going to watch them all, it became entirely unfeasible with the amount and my schedule. When I watch them I want to give them my full attention, aka not editing/animating during, which means with my busy schedule I can only watch so many. The awards will reflect this, it’s not so much a competitive thing as much as it is a celebration of creativity highlighting some of the best ones I watched!
I'm really grateful I found your channels Joel, you're an inspiration! Excited to watch more of these videos 😋👍
So happy I found this channel! Love nothing more than listening to you talk film. I'm so grateful to have you as a filmmaking/creative role model. Thank you for all that you do, Joel. And thank you for inspiring me to participate in the Oscar contest! It unlocked something in me that I never expected. Much love, Mister Haver!
Thanks for the shoutout Joel :) Love you man!
Thanks for making so many lovely movies! Love you Dan❤️
I’m so excited by the new film landscape we’re in, already releasing my next feature since participating in the 3 hour challenge! You inspire, Joel. Thank you.
I’ve been stressing about making a feature and submitting it to festivals like Cannes, Sundance, etc. because it feels like that’s what I have to do. I don’t think I will though. There’s something so appealing about putting a lot of effort and love into something, essentially making it your creative child, and releasing it for anyone to see for free immediately. Thanks Joel.
@Oak Island Pictures it’s almost like a festival should be founded that puts an emphasis on micro budget, homemade shorts and features
Regarding the "safe" studio films, I think it happens in other industries as well, ruining the art; i.e. vinyl siding houses/cookie cutter neighborhoods destroying architecture and carpentry because its cheap and easily reproduced, or "disposable" tech products that are designed to be inferior/replaced within a few years. Art of all flavors is under siege by the salesmen that sell low hanging fruit.
Joel, your videos always make me think and feel something in a unique way - I'm always looking forward to see what you'll do next!
great video, this is truly helpful to me and I'm so grateful for your presence on RUclips. I think that online videos have been largely bastardized in a similar way to how movies have in seeking engagement and I am happy that you are part of the wholesome corner of RUclips and are bringing attention to more wonderful creators. Excelsior Joel!
Every time you started a new thought, I thought "that last thought was really good, I should comment my agreement." Hollywood/big budget studios have found the formula to a "good" movie and has really killed the heart of filmmaking. It's really down to a science.. what dialog to use, how to shoot action sequences, what music/sound effects/etc and it's really just boring now. That's why there are so many reboots now. It's easy to bring people in by using nostalgia or familiarity rather than to take a chance on a new idea. You've got a great following now that you've been using to encourage no-budget film making, and it's awesome. Keep up the good work!
forget about everything for a while was such a banger
I’m happy you thought so :)
I don't really ever see myself making films, nor do I ever plan to, for alot of reasons, but the way you try to explain to and encourage people by showing how much passion you have for film-making is interesting to me, and it kinda gives me a glimpse into what it's like to be able to create films. These videos are very cozy to listen to.
Your point(s) about being able to release movies without the approval of a publisher really hit me. You’re so right that the most creative ideas can come from independent artists. And I think the same is true for all forms of media, whether it be film, music, video games, etc.. Creating and releasing art on your own terms is such a powerful thing that has the potential to move the medium forward. Thanks for the great video!
It's nice to hear a man so passionate about his projects.
Rfreshing and somewhat heartwarming.
Thank you for doing these. I struggle to produce content for a industry unrelated to films that produces very little income. Doing what I love makes it worth. Where I'm always trying to adapt and innovative my field.
Forget about Everything for A While was my favorite feature of yours, I loved the atmosphere and enjoyed this strange banter you had between the characters in that movie. Although I must say Drowning in Potential also was an inspiration.
I haven't had the opportunity to take part in the competition you organized, but I sent you my movie in an email I made recently - Dreams Become Burdens. I would be very glad if you watched it! I got inspired by Indoor Gardens that DaxFlame made, while I was in a similar situation to his.
Thank Joel, Love you!
Thanks for sending it my way and congrats on making the film! I have a very extensive backlog of movies to watch, but I’ll certainly keep it in mind as always. Much love, keep creating my friend :)
i really love your outlook and philosophy of movies and media and the art of filmmaking :)
Loving the channel Joel! Glad you can just do what you love. I hope you never feel like you have to post to keep up expectations but I don't think so. You're a great artist in more than just your movies. Have a good one!
Your quarantine movie, short films, and overall style of filmmaking were all inspirations for when I started making improvised albums and podcasts. I think that you've inspired a lot of people to think critically about what is possible for them creatively, and what tools they actually need to make something special. Thank you for your part in all this. Power to the people!
Hey Joel! First of all lovely video. I am so glad you are making more of these videos, I love watching you talk about things. Real life has gotten in the way of my film journey and I had to sorta take a detour & upload less to keep my mental sanity. Its been really hard for me to create something but watching this video, I become tear eyed. I don't know why. It feels like I have not lost the filmmaker in me yet. Thank you Joel :))
Zaid! You made a beautiful film! Thank you for that. You haven’t lost the filmmaker at all, he’s still in there. I wish you the ability to power through and continue creating when you’re ready. You have so much to offer my friend❤️
You can always tell when someone put a lot of effort into making something purely because they are passionate about it, and it makes a project extremely enjoyable to watch because happiness and passion are contagious.
Hey Joel, just wanted to throw my words of encouragement on top of the pile. I really like that you started this channel. It's cool to hear your thoughts and I think you have a really positive attitude and outlook.
Thanks so much for doing this channel man. I really love it
Also I'd love to know if you enjoy Jodorowsky's movies or not, if you ever get around to talking about him or his movies I think that'd be real cool. I really appreciate all the rants about filmmaking you've done because you have such a unique voice and the fact that you push to further democratize filmmaking and get people to think outside the box is something that should absolutely be commended so yeah, I've made music my whole life but I started brainstorming my first film after seeing your "you're already a filmmaker" video. I haven't been this excited about art in a long time and I'm eternally grateful that your videos were the perfect little push to get me rolling down this hill. Thanks Joel 💖
Becoming a member at a movie theater is a great option to avoid the feeling of disappointment in paying for a movie that didn’t live up to your expectations. It changes the relationship of viewing a movie to just a time relationship and not a time and money one. Since I became a member of my local theater (Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, MA) I have been able to see and enjoy many more movies than I ever would have if I had to individually choose to pay to see each one.
Very well said. Independent and unpolished grabs my attention so much more than most commercial things these days. This goes for films but also other forms of art. Anyone can be an artist if they want to be!
I like your hair Joel:)
When my girl has brushed her teeth and I definitely need to brush my teeth before I go to bed and I open RUclips compulsively I definitely click on this. But it's definitely not clear enough for me to watch the original movie so I'm here right now and I literally don't even know what movie it is so just link to the thing you know?
Love you bud.
love you man . these videos are more and more insightful . since i have come across your channel this year , i am less reliant on mainstream films and rather prefer watching films online . i seem ti have found you at the right time where films were boring me , but now i am excited once more . it is through you that i have gained this direction , and for that that i say thank you joel .
I'm a musician but I've always been a big movie fan and often put a lot of theatrics in my music and narrative story telling, I've always wanted to release a movie and honestly watching this makes me want to do it more and more. You're cool as fuck Joel bro, love your serious videos and I love your movies.
I think i understand what you mean. there is a difference between making money and having to create something just to create.
Last year i watched all of your videos from the first 1 and it re lit my creative side, and i finally found a way to express myself, it's a bit annoying when you can't really express it how you imagined it or whatever but the feeling of creating something still is really cool indeed.
I hear you and respect your opinion. I'm an indie games developer and my community has a lot of that same sentiment; not being able to play AAA games. There's a strong repel when you feel like art is being stifled by the bureaucracy of capital and returns, so much so that it blinds them from the reality that the creatives working on these pieces of art are still passionate about what they are making. That passion shines through in a lot of the product, sometimes refreshingly so when a big budget project can keep a hold of its vision. Yes, I agree, just like games, movies are in a rut where they're afraid to take risks, so the boldness is where there is low risk, but to play an Elden Ring, despite its tired inspiration and design, it was fun and epic, to watch a Pixar film, these are things that need a large budget to be created. Though I am tired of big studios trying to cast large nets to get the most returns, there are titles that still hold value to me that millions would not have experienced if not for the capital put into their creation. The artists that vie for VC need it to realize their vision. Those are still artists and sometimes their art is incredible.
I know this risks coming across as "big studios deserve more respect than small ones" or whatever, but that's not what I'm trying to say. Like I said, I'm an indie games developer and I love the indie community. You can like what you like, and I love that you're getting so many creatives to do what they love. The world is better with more indie art and movies. I'm just saying I hope that the repulsion is not due to something misguided.
Keep up the great work. Love your stuff.
Joel I hope you know that even if you died tomorrow your legacy would be positively inspiring so many people. Best legacy to have imo.
Just an idea, but some people might appreciate this vid on the main channel if they don’t know about this one yet. Don’t do it if you don’t want to of course. Just another great video in a series of encouraging ideas. Much appreciated.
Love the aspect ratio here ^^
I’m not a movie man, but I do make music. The stuff you put out really inspires me and I apply it to my own process, I really appreciate you, man. Thanks for being you, bro.
Joel my man you may very well go into cinema history for promoting this mindset and creating your films online for free.
Drive My Car was a great movie that came out recently. 9 languages including sign language are used (newly and boldly).
The biggest problem i feel with mainstream movies these days is they try to appeal to everyone for the sake of overfilling wallets. Let your audience find you and Never compromise your passion for the sake of your viewers.
Forget about everything for a while is my favorite Joel Haver movie
As you rambled, everything you said resonated with the Bad Ben horror film series that I originally hated because of how sloppy and inept the films were but as I watched the creator released a film year after year, I came to appreciate that it really was just one person trying to make movies the best way they knew how. The series has somewhat of a cult following nowadays which is surprising to me but also a testament to the success creators can find with their passion projects.
Thanks Joel. Great video. I've recently been enjoying the Before series (Before Sunrise and Sunset) which are just brilliant.
Love the talks Joel. If I may suggest it, I would love to hear you talk about animation a bit, and maybe tell us if you relate to the animation side of youtube. The budget movie filming movement you are championning seems to be mostly about live-action and I am curious to hear what you think of the indie animation scene or any other animation thought you have. Cheers, love your videos and respect for your work and mindset.
Talking about movies is one of my favourite things to do. But I think there's a big difference between having a casual conversation about art, and what it is that so-called professional critics do, and why I really don't have much if any respect for it. People need to get more onboard with realizing that things are great precisely _because_ they're flawed. There's arguably nothing more beautiful than seeing the merit in imperfection.
Hi Joel, just wanted to say your a very inspiring dude, man. Keep being you, you rule.
have you seen The Man From Earth? do you have things to say about it? I like that it's a weird combination of large themes and small, simplistic storyline. Like, it's just people talking, but what they're talking about is big in a way
this dude loves movies
You caught me!!!
I often wonder if studios and "professional" actors are feeling the heat of lower box office returns from streaming platforms, especially during the pandemic when it was the only way to watch new releases. And now that they've been released that way it's kind of hard to go back to this forced protracted theatrical run. I feel like I see a lot more actors than I used to shilling whiskey or cars or insurance or whatever, and I can't help but think they must be seeing a future where they can't make millions of dollars acting in a studio film.
Hey Joel, I was just thinking about that Marcel the shell movie. I'll check it out
Can we maybe get a video of you talking about Pretend That You Love Me in more detail? What was the idea behind the movie and how it changed along with life getting in the way?
Can't wait for contest awards!:)
Would love to hear your thoughts on FilmCow stuff, I was personally always a fan of the spirit of stuff like "Nick the Feature Film", it's all goofy as hell but they've never really stopped doing indie projects
Hi Joel! What kind of movies like these would you recommend to start getting into it? Other than yours ofc which i’ve seen a million times
"thanks joel haver for showing me i can make movies" 7:22
You should do the award show on the night of the Oscar’s lol
I wish there was better ways to find movies. Jinni was a taste and recommendation engine open to the public that gave movie recommendations using social agorithms as well as various modifier values such as Sad vs Happy, Heavy vs Light, etc.. I feel like this piece of technology is missing now (Jinni is closed) that will really enable great art if (hopefully when) and as this kind of technology is made available to more and more people.
This video goes insaneo style ngl
What do you think about Jordan Peele's movies? I know they are very mainstream and go with conventional distribution routes but just curious what you may think. Specifically "Get Out", "Us", and his new one "Nope".
Great video Joel 💚
Thanks guys! Keep making great movies :)
If only we could translate this level of straight talk and openness to more things in life... politics, I'm looking your way...
I think some really phenomenal stuff ends up in theaters - I loved Blue Bayou last year - but the really exciting ones so often end up being financial flops. That's really the core of this, you know, for as much freedom as people in the internet age are given over the distribution of their films, if you can't solve the problem of putting food on the table for the people who are working on it, you can only do so much. Ideally we'd live in a system where more films can be financed and considered successes without having immediate mass market appeal, I wish the US invested more in the arts.
love you too joel
He's Between Two Ferns
Yo Joel, are you a fan of Corridor Digital and similar smaller studios?
I love Corridor, their behind the scenes videos are tons of fun and their passion for sharing the joys of creating is palpable! I’ve seen them echo anti-Hollywood sentiments of mine more and more and that’s exciting, hope to get to talk to them sometime.
May I recommend 'The Wailing' 2016
Venus in ferns
great video, great points, I just feel like cinemasins is solely comedy and not really intended to review or critique movies
Where do you normally find amatuer films like that? I don't can't just ask people to send me them 🙂
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People made the avengers too. A lot of people, sure, but their art is still art. It’s art that a ton of people enjoy. I dunno… I think there’s value in both no budget stuff and stuff that takes a village of people to make.
I think the difference lays in the fact that the vast majority of the people who made the Avengers (and all movies like it) were merely executing someone else’s predetermined vision, and that vision is usually a focus-tested vision of a corporation looking to make a profit above all else. Each and every person is an artist, and afforded the confidence and opportunity to create what they truly want to make, I highly doubt they’d make what we wind up seeing. It’s a paycheck for them, and that’s okay, but it’s fucked up that hundreds, if not thousands of people put in WAYYY more of their life into these films and get paid WAYYYY less than Robert Downey Jr who shows up and films for a fraction of that time. The disparity in pay vs effort is gross to me. If Robert Downey Jr got paid $1,000,000 (still an obscene amount of money to play Iron Man) instead of $50,000,000, and that remaining $49,000,000 was dispersed fairly to all the artists who spend years of their lives bringing it to life maybe I could see your point, but it’s such an obscene hierarchy that I hesitate to be happy about it at all.
Joel Haver is definitely my favorite Joel.
I recommend you watch the movie Relics, it's on RUclips, people making movies with the resources they have at their disposal
Sometimes people play so safe on film making they don't realize it. For the past decade that became the standard. Play safe, overproduce, call some big names. Boom. Most 2010's~2020's mainstream Movies.
How do I find these small films on RUclips?
I’ve included several links in the description! Dan Lotz also upkeeps some fantastic playlists!
Fresh Folk Films - ruclips.net/p/PLQ-TuqORtE8anCytGYBGjVwqCazIF2m3w
Folk Filmmaking Movement - ruclips.net/p/PLQ-TuqORtE8ZUxj4bWAIGN9m_iYln01V9
@@joeltalksaboutmovies Thanks! Guess I got some watching to do!
Haven't seen Joe List's 4th Of July movie, but have you? What was your basic takeaway? Considering it was done by Louis CK who has made a lot of projects seemingly "out of the system". Also what's your take on Max Landis? I know he's trying to make a Kryptonian Epic movie for RUclips out of the system.
Are these all shot in 4:3?
So far! Finding to like it so far for the video format, might change here and there, whatever feels right
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If someone wanted to be a RUclips screenwriter but not a filmmaker, how might they connect with a creator?
I’d say if you really only desire screenwriting try your best to find that create relationship with someone. But I also believe nowadays more than ever it’s super powerful and liberating to be self reliant, being able to do every part of the process gives you so much creative freedom. Every part of the process is so accessible now, all it takes is time and practice to learn. You might find out you love the whole process!
@@joeltalksaboutmovies thanks for the reply, I'm honored. Unfortunately, I am not a performer. I'm an imaginator.
@@RamenDenominator Anyone can perform. If you really don’t want you, you’re surrounded by friends and family and neighbors who can and would probably have a blast. My first feature was made in my hometown on a VHS camera exactly that way. You do the filming and editing, you got yourself a movie! Limiting yourself to one role in a day and age where those roles are blending and fading altogether will only keep you from making things.
Thanks for the love! Amazing to see all that you and I and others have accomplished in this space since we first met, and it's only growing stronger. We're at the point where at least half, if not most of my favorite movies in a given year are these kinds of unrestricted and wholly independent movies on RUclips. It won't be long before it's the same way for a lot of people. We are bringing actual independence back to independent film, and though our wins and accomplishments aren't covered by mainstream outlets, they are very much real, and felt. The people are taking notice!
Amen Cody! Keep fighting the good fight and keep making the great movies! People are and will continue to take notice.