I didn't plan on watching this entire thing, but believe me, I did. As an almost 60-year-old aspiring filmmaker, I thought that after a health catastrophe put me in the hospital last year, right in the middle of trying to get my first short off the ground, that it was pretty much all over for me. But after seeing THIS? I already have the idea for a provocative, no-budget script that I could actually write and produce with the things I have handy, over the course of a weekend!
Same. Not too keen on the Tony Robbins quotes, though. The man who built his success upon telling other people how to become successful, without really mastering anything tangible. His schtick is basically a linguistic ponzi-scheme.
@@braydonlangford485 have made five features. one has gotten distribution, one played at multiple film fests, and im submitting my latest, a doc i made last year, to new fests. But earnestly, monetarily, no where different. Mark describes more or less a fantasy of the filmmaking dream. something ive put into action but do not have a career in, despite trying incredibly hard. I make films now, because it is the only thing that truly makes me happy. Have stopped making them looking to become Spielberg, and now make them as a way to survive mentally. Definitely have had profouns lows during the process, but i won't stop. Ultimately tho, don't know how realistic and actionable Mark's words are here.
This is information you have to pay 50 000$ and 4 years to obtain. People don't just give this out like that, you need to recognize what this video has to offer, and download it while you can. Also thank this man everywhere you see him. This is unbelievable. Thank you.
I paused the video at 7:58, got up and shot a film. I could have got out my glide-cam which I did. However, I did not want the interference with it. The film is not the best and I know it, I just wanted to film it and work on it. I almost completed the whole film in one day. If I were to wait to film it, I could have lost motivation so I just did it. I guess it is better to film it knowing there will be mistakes and errors than worrying about the errors. Why not learn from it while your filming and in the end you have a film. I will have the film uploaded later on my channel.
I have watched this Gold like 10 times and it inspires me every single time to get off my ass and go do something myself. This is my monthly-go-to video to get some motivation to be fine with the struggle. Every step moves you up and Mark sheds light on the fact that you don't have to be goal orientated with Hollywood or shit, just go make something you love with people you love and respect!
This was phenomenal advice. Love the work that Mark puts out there along with Jay. As a filmmaker myself they never cease to inspire. Keep making films, at the end of the day is the best advice we can get.
Fantastic inspiration for all those needing a gentle shove in the right direction. Life is too short not to at least try to make your dreams a reality!
The girl (Gail Bean) at the end who is a working actress now. She plays Wanda on Snowfall. The one with the long two questions that was supposed to be quick. Lol
WOW! i saw this video come up on two seperate film-making websites and finally got round to watching it. Extremely honest and really insightful, i need to move on my work now i can see a better way of doing things now thank you :)
Really valuable advice, clear, and 100% rooted in helping people. Wonderful really when you think of how many phony peckers there are out there. Love his sardonic interaction with everyone, esp. the 17-year old. Big fan!
"theres no excuse not to make a short $3 film on the weekend with your friends" unless you dont have film friends or $3. I love that he acknowledges, even in his current position and career, anxiety and some healthy stuff in his process then and now, as ive experienced a lot of "the film keeps moving even if everyone has a family emergency" attitude. this does also make me want to try and make a bunch of cheap practice 5 minute films.
This speech inspired me to actually make films that I wanted to instead of waited for an opportunity. My channel is Basic Cable Production; I have a couple films on there right now, please tell me what you think?
Awesome! This helped and motivated me much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in this speech and even putting it online for those who weren't able to be there :)
now that I think about it this is basically what George Lucas was able to do in the 70s. After he made Star Wars he could basically do anything, but chose to finance Empire with a bank loan instead of going to the studio in order to remain independent (become the cavalry). He remained completely independent until that dark day he sold to Disney. Not sure if Mark ever made that connection, but basically my point is that the method can work for larger budget films if you are really successful at it.
Great advice but the problem is that it appeals to the individual. In our hyper individualistic culture every film maker thinks they can become this -- and I hope people do...but we need to actually critique the system that makes it so incredibly difficult to survive as an artist in the first place. It's only gotten harder as it seems easier. But. What do I know I'm not a film maker. I just know the places where film makers and artists used to be are being hollowed out.
That’s just the world we’ve created. Culture is guilty. It’s not changing back. Everything is cyclical. Good while it lasted but nothing lasts forever. We just adapt. It’s happening, as you know, in most industries from car sales with Carvana and Carmax taking away the traditional dealership jobs.
Never heard of him before, but it felt like much of what he said was on-point. But then when I look up is movie reviews I couldn't find a single one with at least a decent rating apart from that fairly recent tv-show. Is there something I've missed..?
As someone who has made numerous short films, one thing I feel is a missing component here is how it's incredibly difficult to get into a film festival and only getting harder. The selection committees at the festivals are often teenage interns that don't view your film. Many of the films that get selected are due to because the filmmaker knew someone running the festival. I had a movie get into a festival once, it definitely wasn't worth the hundreds of dollars you spend on submission costs. Don't mean to sound negative but just feel need to share some of this truth about the festival circuit. Be warned.
Consider online avenues like Short of the Week, Omeleto, Film Shortage, NoBudge, and even niche publications that have alignment with your film’s subject matter. They’re not the same as festivals but attract eyeballs to your film and help create connections. Some places require submission fees but others you can reach with a clean email and some luck!
Sorry to be blunt, but isn't there a slight possibility that your short just wasn't that good? I've made some crappy shorts so I'm aware that there is sort of a denial that happens when your short isn't working. Stop creating imaginary boogeymen that are holding you back. Keep directing. Keep improving. A great short is undeniable and will get accepted to festivals. I witnessed it happen to a friend recently. He didn't know anybody. He just made a great short.
@@maxmonas7131 Respectfully I disagree. I've been to many festivals and see lots unimpressive shorts get accepted, and have seen many amazing shorts that haven't. Of course whether something is good or not is always subjective, but I do know nepotism plays a crucial role at a lot of festivals. Just saying make it good enough I probably would of agreed with 25 years ago, but now I just think you are better off creating alternative paths to success rather than relying on getting accepted to a festival which is out of your control. Why give that control to the people running the festival, just find another way to succeed. Throw something on youtube, organize your own premiere, things like that. Lastly, suggesting my films aren't that good is a bit disingenuous from someone who has never watched my films. If you want a link to watch some of my stuff will be happy to share, just lemme know then I will respect whatever your opinion is after having watched it.
@@danielcooper4455 The same rule applies to any alternative methods as well. Sure you can just throw it on youtube but if the short isn't great, it will barely get any views. I've been to several big film festivals. The shorts programs are always my favorite because they are all, at the very least, very good and it always makes sense to me why the short was chosen to be screened. Obviously I haven't actually seen your work. I'm just trying to offer you a different perspective. My friend has made several shorts over the last 10 years and this new one is the first one that is getting attention from festivals. His previous shorts were solid but there was always something missing. This new one is special and it makes sense to me that he is finally getting some attention because of it. I think giving up on festivals is a mistake and you should reconsider your feelings about them.
the biggest problem i see is that most people (especially young and naïve people just getting into filmmaking) want to jump 10 steps and work on big budget films.
Pls create the subtitles for this video I am an Indian and English is not my first language. I have some accent problem. Indian accent is different from UK that's why pls create these subtitle.
Gary Kennedy I think his Randy Hercules was Jason Segel, who was on How I Met Your Mother which aired on CBS for around 6 years before Mark put him in his movie "Jeff, Who Lives at Home"
+matthew rappaport John C. Riley and Marisa Tomei were in Cyrus too. And Hill wasn't as big as Riley or Tomei at the time. John and Tomei were definitely the biggest people in that movie.
1 thing is clear the internet audience will not vote BJP... But the people who don't have internet may vote BJP for religion or employee in BJP office.
“There’s no excuse not to make a short $3 film on the weekend with your friends”
Me with no friends: 👁👄👁
There is now an excuse.
I am commenting here so when somebody likes this I would like to revisit this masterpiece and give update on my filmmaking journey
I didn't plan on watching this entire thing, but believe me, I did. As an almost 60-year-old aspiring filmmaker, I thought that after a health catastrophe put me in the hospital last year, right in the middle of trying to get my first short off the ground, that it was pretty much all over for me. But after seeing THIS? I already have the idea for a provocative, no-budget script that I could actually write and produce with the things I have handy, over the course of a weekend!
Samuel Glass Good luck boi!
How did it go?
@@demirg1421 Well, not the way I planned, since a certain pandemic squashed everything...
Do post the link here once you finish it!
All the best, sir.
got here after chris stuckmann
As am I.
Same lol
Yup
Same here
Same. Not too keen on the Tony Robbins quotes, though. The man who built his success upon telling other people how to become successful, without really mastering anything tangible. His schtick is basically a linguistic ponzi-scheme.
Watched this before I shot my first feature. Now the premiere for my flick is on Saturday. Morale of this story. Get up and make a movie.
Yeah, and it starts with a shootable script with an IDEA.
Congrats. Making mine this year after getting tired waiting for the calvary.
Now curious , where are you at 7 years later?
@@braydonlangford485 have made five features. one has gotten distribution, one played at multiple film fests, and im submitting my latest, a doc i made last year, to new fests. But earnestly, monetarily, no where different. Mark describes more or less a fantasy of the filmmaking dream. something ive put into action but do not have a career in, despite trying incredibly hard. I make films now, because it is the only thing that truly makes me happy. Have stopped making them looking to become Spielberg, and now make them as a way to survive mentally. Definitely have had profouns lows during the process, but i won't stop. Ultimately tho, don't know how realistic and actionable Mark's words are here.
who else came here after Chris Stuckmann's recent video?
Me too!
Yo
guilty
Link?
that is inspiring speech thank you chris stuckmann for bringing me here !
This is information you have to pay 50 000$ and 4 years to obtain. People don't just give this out like that, you need to recognize what this video has to offer, and download it while you can. Also thank this man everywhere you see him. This is unbelievable. Thank you.
This just changed my whole life. It's taken me 13 years to get to this advice. Better late than never I guess!
Here because of vaibhav munjal
22:03 the strongest moment in this speech is moment when you realize that you the cavalry
I love how honest Mark is.
Pearls of wisdom. Every filmmaker should watch this like Citizen Kane.
I paused the video at 7:58, got up and shot a film. I could have got out my glide-cam which I did. However, I did not want the interference with it. The film is not the best and I know it, I just wanted to film it and work on it. I almost completed the whole film in one day. If I were to wait to film it, I could have lost motivation so I just did it. I guess it is better to film it knowing there will be mistakes and errors than worrying about the errors. Why not learn from it while your filming and in the end you have a film. I will have the film uploaded later on my channel.
@@nathanswehla5778 do you still make films?
Mark Duplass is effing awesome. So many gems here. Thanks for posting
I have watched this Gold like 10 times and it inspires me every single time to get off my ass and go do something myself.
This is my monthly-go-to video to get some motivation to be fine with the struggle. Every step moves you up and Mark sheds light on the fact that you don't have to be goal orientated with Hollywood or shit, just go make something you love with people you love and respect!
So you're saying there's a chance!
Dumb and Dumber reference? Nice.
This was phenomenal advice. Love the work that Mark puts out there along with Jay. As a filmmaker myself they never cease to inspire. Keep making films, at the end of the day is the best advice we can get.
Creep's a fucking awesome movie and Creep 2 just topped it! Good job, Mr. Duplass!
keep this video forever youtube!
There is so much wisdom in the answers to the Q&As. Really wonderful and humble
This 60-minute video took me 4 hours to watch because I kept pausing and writing things down!
Yes!!
From Chalchitra talks anyone ?
Yess
Stuckmann was right. This is amazing.
Fantastic inspiration for all those needing a gentle shove in the right direction. Life is too short not to at least try to make your dreams a reality!
#TheCalvaryIsNotComing Damn fine advice. I needed to hear this. I was about to pawn my camera and just give up.
The girl (Gail Bean) at the end who is a working actress now. She plays Wanda on Snowfall. The one with the long two questions that was supposed to be quick. Lol
So glad I watched this. Incredibly valuable.
WOW! i saw this video come up on two seperate film-making websites and finally got round to watching it. Extremely honest and really insightful, i need to move on my work now i can see a better way of doing things now thank you :)
Finally someone who just tells it like it is. No fluff just the good stuff. Blue Jay was amazing 😉
MARK IS THE BOSS!!! THANK YOU MAN!
Thank you Mark. This is incredible.
Really valuable advice, clear, and 100% rooted in helping people. Wonderful really when you think of how many phony peckers there are out there. Love his sardonic interaction with everyone, esp. the 17-year old. Big fan!
This was awesome, really fucking solid info and advice. "The cavalry is not coming" - can't tell you how much that hit home.
"theres no excuse not to make a short $3 film on the weekend with your friends" unless you dont have film friends or $3. I love that he acknowledges, even in his current position and career, anxiety and some healthy stuff in his process then and now, as ive experienced a lot of "the film keeps moving even if everyone has a family emergency" attitude. this does also make me want to try and make a bunch of cheap practice 5 minute films.
This was incredible.
This video made me start putting up videos on my Channel. I realised how lazy i was being not making videos every week or so.
+Daniel Audritt Just watched your videos. They're great! I've subbed!
+Dave Chand Thanks mate
+Daniel Audritt so true man. if you have any ounce of talent, put it out there. share your voice.
My thoughts exactly. I like you videos by the way
+Daniel Audritt thanks man. likewise!
Who's here because of Chris Stuckmann?
A lot of us are👍
I'm not but it warms my heart to see this comment again and again.. ❤️
This speech inspired me to actually make films that I wanted to instead of waited for an opportunity. My channel is Basic Cable Production; I have a couple films on there right now, please tell me what you think?
Thank you, Chris Stuckmann!!
just got a 3000000 dollar movie after watching the first 2:07 minutes of this video, Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this guy!!! So inspirational
Informative, inspirational. I'm gonna try this. Thank you.
I love this advice. Only where do I get friends
He is a genius, everything he does is so cool.
Awesome!
This helped and motivated me much.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge in this speech and even putting it online for those who weren't able to be there :)
now that I think about it this is basically what George Lucas was able to do in the 70s. After he made Star Wars he could basically do anything, but chose to finance Empire with a bank loan instead of going to the studio in order to remain independent (become the cavalry). He remained completely independent until that dark day he sold to Disney. Not sure if Mark ever made that connection, but basically my point is that the method can work for larger budget films if you are really successful at it.
So worth the watch. Thank you ^_^
He is so spot on!
Very inspirational advice! Thank you Mark!!
Lovin' it, invaluable videos SXSW, keep up the good work
I appreciate your advice. Thank you.
Thanks for uploading
I don't know who Chris Stuckmann is but this was an incredible keynote and I'd love to get a 5-year update from Mark on this subject.
seriously inspiring
Great advice but the problem is that it appeals to the individual. In our hyper individualistic culture every film maker thinks they can become this -- and I hope people do...but we need to actually critique the system that makes it so incredibly difficult to survive as an artist in the first place. It's only gotten harder as it seems easier. But. What do I know I'm not a film maker. I just know the places where film makers and artists used to be are being hollowed out.
That’s just the world we’ve created. Culture is guilty. It’s not changing back. Everything is cyclical. Good while it lasted but nothing lasts forever. We just adapt. It’s happening, as you know, in most industries from car sales with Carvana and Carmax taking away the traditional dealership jobs.
Never heard of him before, but it felt like much of what he said was on-point. But then when I look up is movie reviews I couldn't find a single one with at least a decent rating apart from that fairly recent tv-show. Is there something I've missed..?
Legend
As someone who has made numerous short films, one thing I feel is a missing component here is how it's incredibly difficult to get into a film festival and only getting harder. The selection committees at the festivals are often teenage interns that don't view your film. Many of the films that get selected are due to because the filmmaker knew someone running the festival. I had a movie get into a festival once, it definitely wasn't worth the hundreds of dollars you spend on submission costs. Don't mean to sound negative but just feel need to share some of this truth about the festival circuit. Be warned.
Consider online avenues like Short of the Week, Omeleto, Film Shortage, NoBudge, and even niche publications that have alignment with your film’s subject matter. They’re not the same as festivals but attract eyeballs to your film and help create connections. Some places require submission fees but others you can reach with a clean email and some luck!
Thanks for telling us. But he said that you can keep submitting. Or get friends to watch it in case what you have sucks.
Sorry to be blunt, but isn't there a slight possibility that your short just wasn't that good? I've made some crappy shorts so I'm aware that there is sort of a denial that happens when your short isn't working. Stop creating imaginary boogeymen that are holding you back. Keep directing. Keep improving. A great short is undeniable and will get accepted to festivals. I witnessed it happen to a friend recently. He didn't know anybody. He just made a great short.
@@maxmonas7131 Respectfully I disagree. I've been to many festivals and see lots unimpressive shorts get accepted, and have seen many amazing shorts that haven't. Of course whether something is good or not is always subjective, but I do know nepotism plays a crucial role at a lot of festivals. Just saying make it good enough I probably would of agreed with 25 years ago, but now I just think you are better off creating alternative paths to success rather than relying on getting accepted to a festival which is out of your control. Why give that control to the people running the festival, just find another way to succeed. Throw something on youtube, organize your own premiere, things like that. Lastly, suggesting my films aren't that good is a bit disingenuous from someone who has never watched my films. If you want a link to watch some of my stuff will be happy to share, just lemme know then I will respect whatever your opinion is after having watched it.
@@danielcooper4455 The same rule applies to any alternative methods as well. Sure you can just throw it on youtube but if the short isn't great, it will barely get any views. I've been to several big film festivals. The shorts programs are always my favorite because they are all, at the very least, very good and it always makes sense to me why the short was chosen to be screened. Obviously I haven't actually seen your work. I'm just trying to offer you a different perspective. My friend has made several shorts over the last 10 years and this new one is the first one that is getting attention from festivals. His previous shorts were solid but there was always something missing. This new one is special and it makes sense to me that he is finally getting some attention because of it. I think giving up on festivals is a mistake and you should reconsider your feelings about them.
Is there a transcript/text version available?
Golden nuggets of wisdom
Thank you.
Incredible!!
Inspirational!
He's so awesome.
This is awesome. ;-)
35:18s Calvin Herbst already made four short films in 2 years after this talk.....so cool!! :)
Amazing
This is so good. 🙏🙏🙏
this dude was awesome
There is one fatal flaw here. This all assumes that you have friends...
Serious note....Friends interested in film. I have noneeeee.
Find film buffs in your area. Facebook groups etc.
Meetup
great video. very insightful
Helpful.
He spoke for almost an hour without a break
Randy Hercules brought me here.
Just wondering where you picked up the name Randy Hercules.... heheheheh
Finding those friends is the hard part.
the biggest problem i see is that most people (especially young and naïve people just getting into filmmaking) want to jump 10 steps and work on big budget films.
it's 2024 where are the people who are asking questions in 2015
Brownstones in austin that he says he lived in for $256 a month, now in 2024 are $850k
Haha everyone's after Chris Struckman
I like this.
the person asking a question at minute 31 sounds like Diane from Bojack Horseman
Pls create the subtitles for this video I am an Indian and English is not my first language. I have some accent problem. Indian accent is different from UK that's why pls create these subtitle.
+mike starace chillingly momental
Who is his Randy Hercules & Diggleberry Jones?
Gary Kennedy I think his Randy Hercules was Jason Segel, who was on How I Met Your Mother which aired on CBS for around 6 years before Mark put him in his movie "Jeff, Who Lives at Home"
+DesiBoyzOfficial Although Jonah Hill did Cyrus before Segel did "Jeff" .. so maybe he reversed it?
+matthew rappaport John C. Riley and Marisa Tomei were in Cyrus too. And Hill wasn't as big as Riley or Tomei at the time. John and Tomei were definitely the biggest people in that movie.
Who's in Texas? Wanna create a friendgroup of filmmakers?
Dude, can you get me there? I'm from syberia 😅
He would make a great Steve Jobs.
Randy Hercules is Jason Segel
Is Randy Hercules Jason Segal?
Naw, the hair is fire.
35:19 Calvin what? I'd like to meet this guy and see his work.
www.calvinherbst.com/#!about/cfp1
Thank you
Hello my name is Peachfuzz...
A comment on reddit brought me here.
CHALCHITRA TALKS supremacy
24:53
1 thing is clear the internet audience will not vote BJP... But the people who don't have internet may vote BJP for religion or employee in BJP office.
great thnx
Chris stuckman??
Chris fucking Stuckman!
RichardJennings1234 i got stuckmanized by this video.
No, that's Mark Duplass
Hi! Stuckmann sent me...
LOL It's the Creep dude