@@kurtjenkinsfilms yeah momentum is the most powerful force in the world. if the ball is rolling, let it keep rolling. getting it rolling again is the only part of doing things that is tough
Thanks for talking me through the process Kurt!! Hard to imagine how hard you’ve worked on this film!! Congratulations on your perseverance to cross that finish line!! Now I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product, but your next challenges also!! So happy for you and very proud!!!🙌👌
@ the ghost of production past will haunt your present and distribution is an absolute 💩show. Don’t give away your rights. And don’t think you’re incapable of a theatrical release. There are apps/websites that handle renting theaters for that very purpose and a healthy return does a lot to put bullets in your gun when you’re facing down distributors.
Thanks for the insight! I have a lot of legal hurdles to clear due to how we shot the film (not going to get into that now). So if I can solve those problems, then I'll look to a more traditional distribution method. Otherwise, I'll upload it to TH-cam as a business card.
I'm currently in pre-pro for my 2nd feature. Two people in a single location and finding the actors is the hardest fucking thing ever. Trying to step my game up as made it tough, but I ain't giving up.
There is something about you in the way you're speaking, what you're saying, and how you went about doing this that made me subscribe and keep an eye on your channel. I am about to make my very first short film, not feature, and that alone is making me nervous, not about doing most of it alone, I am fairly confident of the logistics of all that (have to focus more on ORGANIZING it all), I've spent a decade learning and honing that. I am concerned more about will I find the right location, will it look good in terms of lighting, how will I 'set design', etc. It's challenging for sure.
Thank you for the kind words, and for subscribing. All I'll say is that I know you can do it. You seem to have everything in place. All that's left to do is leap into the execution. The rest will figure itself out during the process.
I made a movie completely alone. The solitude added to my 'Twilight Zone' like storyline. Working with others can be more stress. You're under the gun more.
30 years ago when my friends and I made a short film we had to use a Hi8 Sony Handycam, which was prohibitively expensive. Kids these days have no excuse not to make films by themselves with modern iPhones at their disposal but they're too busy doom-scrolling instead.
All good advice. Anyone can do it-they'll just feel, at times, before, during, and even after, like they can't. But they can.
“Even after.” That hits hard. I guess the solution is to immediately start working on a new project, so I never forget that I can.
@@kurtjenkinsfilms yeah momentum is the most powerful force in the world. if the ball is rolling, let it keep rolling. getting it rolling again is the only part of doing things that is tough
So proud of you! I wish everyone could have witnessed how hard you worked on this 🎉
Thanks for the support, babe!
Thanks for talking me through the process Kurt!! Hard to imagine how hard you’ve worked on this film!! Congratulations on your perseverance to cross that finish line!! Now I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product, but your next challenges also!! So happy for you and very proud!!!🙌👌
Thanks, Barbara! Looking forward to releasing it to the world.
Congrats on your feature film! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks. But it's not done yet! 🤞
Its gonna work out brobro
Thanks for the support. Supremely optimistic.
@ i can tell with these things plus youre coming up on film people feed already, theres a reasom
I just want to share my experiences, make the best films I can, and help people who are a few steps behind me. ✌️
As a person who has pushed a “make a movie for $1000” mindset, I wholeheartedly concur with your methods. I wish you luck, sir.
That means a lot coming from someone who's done it. What pitfalls do I need to look out for going into post-production/distribution?
@ the ghost of production past will haunt your present and distribution is an absolute 💩show. Don’t give away your rights. And don’t think you’re incapable of a theatrical release. There are apps/websites that handle renting theaters for that very purpose and a healthy return does a lot to put bullets in your gun when you’re facing down distributors.
Thanks for the insight! I have a lot of legal hurdles to clear due to how we shot the film (not going to get into that now). So if I can solve those problems, then I'll look to a more traditional distribution method. Otherwise, I'll upload it to TH-cam as a business card.
I'm currently in pre-pro for my 2nd feature. Two people in a single location and finding the actors is the hardest fucking thing ever. Trying to step my game up as made it tough, but I ain't giving up.
What's the most important lesson you learned from your first feature? And how are you applying that to your upcoming film?
There is something about you in the way you're speaking, what you're saying, and how you went about doing this that made me subscribe and keep an eye on your channel. I am about to make my very first short film, not feature, and that alone is making me nervous, not about doing most of it alone, I am fairly confident of the logistics of all that (have to focus more on ORGANIZING it all), I've spent a decade learning and honing that. I am concerned more about will I find the right location, will it look good in terms of lighting, how will I 'set design', etc. It's challenging for sure.
Thank you for the kind words, and for subscribing. All I'll say is that I know you can do it. You seem to have everything in place. All that's left to do is leap into the execution. The rest will figure itself out during the process.
I made a movie completely alone. The solitude added to my 'Twilight Zone' like storyline. Working with others can be more stress. You're under the gun more.
Spreadsheets are the only way I can sleep on shoot nights
I’m gonna give special thanks to “Apple Numbers” in the credits.
30 years ago when my friends and I made a short film we had to use a Hi8 Sony Handycam, which was prohibitively expensive. Kids these days have no excuse not to make films by themselves with modern iPhones at their disposal but they're too busy doom-scrolling instead.
Absolutely facts
Veritas Gratis.