Validation
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"Validation" is a fable about the magic of free parking.
Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis
Writer/Director/Composer - Kurt Kuenne
A Theatre Junkies Production
Winner - Best Narrative Short, Cleveland Int'l Film Festival; Winner - Jury Award, Gen Art Chicago Film Festival; Winner - Audience Award, Hawaii Int'l Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Comedy, Breckenridge Festival of Film; Winner - Crystal Heart Award, Best Short Film & Audience Award, Heartland Film Festival; Winner - Christopher & Dana Reeve Audience Award, Williamstown Film Festival; Winner - Best Comedy, Dam Short Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Film, So Cal Independent Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Film, Idyllwild Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Film, Sedona International Film Festival; - ตลก
I'm a high school teacher, and I show this video every year on the last week of school. My teenagers don't her validating comments very often, and there are always a few tears. After the video, I give all of them a piece of copy paper with their name on it. I've written a paragraph of validation for each of my 130 students, and then the class circulates, writing anonymous validation for each other. It's the best activity ever, and the kids remember it so fondly.
Elizabeth Wright You're a wonderful teacher for doing. I'm sure the kids will forever remember you.
Elizabeth Wright wow that's such a great initiative! Well done for doing it! ( just noticed i'm just validating you! haha)
You are a phenomenal person Elizabeth. Awesome stuff.
Elizabeth Wright Thanks for being such an amazing person and teacher, makes my heart smile :)
Elizabeth Wright I second what Tina A said.
10 years ago, this film had an impact on my life that is indescribable. This film has aged gracefully and is still extremely relevant today.
"No one has ever said that about me before" - gets me every time. So sad...
Validation is not about feeding people's ego. its about showing them they have worth in God's eyes. Thanks for making this film You are great.
I love this short film. I had watched it years ago and I had forgotten about it. I just watched it again, I still teared up at the end.
same here. I watch this 7 years ago than I lost it. I tried many time to find this but can't get the content. but today I type "photographer said you are awesome" and than I recognize the face of actor and I show it to my whole studio.
Joy Doerksen It gets me every time ☺
Same here - every word of your comment, Joy!
I saved it to my favorites and watch it every few months
After all these years, this still makes me smile. However down I'm feeling, I always finish watching this with a smile upon my face. This has saved my life on multiple occasions and I am so thankful.
I hope you are in a sunny place today. I learned just last month that everyone really is wonderful, lovable and capable of anything (if they'd stop limiting themselves). It's hard to apply this truth to myself...so I get that...but it's true...we are ALL incredible!
This is seriously one of the BEST videos on the internet!!!!
One of the best short movies ever. Explains how the Law of Attraction works and why attitude is everything in life.
TJ told me about this video years ago and it's still one of my favorites. I share it with everyone and it still makes me cry. What a beautiful message.
Why can't people be like this in real life? Almost made me cry at the end.
+Leavethebuilding Some people are. They're just rare because the world often jades us. I have my own negative moments. But overall, I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt.
+Leavethebuilding A lot of the time, if a guy tried to do this in real life, people would probably think he was creepy. They assume ill intentions because they are jaded and fearful. Kind people are also often taken advantage of, taken for granted, used and abused. Sad world.
+moyga
Hey Moyga, I can understand how you feel. The blow-back is sometimes cruel. For me, the joy I get from the times I see it work outweighs the mean stuff. Also, when I sense the mean, I don't lean into it; I just walk away, shake it off, and look for the next person who needs a smile. Altogether, the process makes me stronger.
Leavethebuilding It's incredibly difficult for men to show Any emotions or to speak about what they feel or think. Experience shows that males doing that doesn't go over too well unfortunately. Not in This society anyway. Women want you to communicate but not at the same time. Most don't realize or care how hard they make it for a guy to do that
That's true. Humans are still predators after all.
I watched this around 7 years ago in a speech class. It meant a lot to me then and I still keep coming back to it.
Best short movie I've ever seen...
So absolutely worth watching! Especially if you are going through tough times! Best short film I have watched in a very long time ! And there is absolutely no way one can watch this whole film without starting to smile. So go ahead and do it :D
Thanks for posting. I enjoyed it very much.
We all need validation!
You, madam, are awesome. You are great. You do such an important job of teaching people about the easiest means of free long-distance communication! We are lucky to have you.
Our Christian Living teacher showed this to us in class, it really touched my heart
everytime I see this I cry -- love this! EVERYONE needs to be validated!!!
You have a beautiful smile Judy! 😊
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!!
I agree, is in my makes my day video playlist....Cx
I'm miserably unhappy. This video made me cry buckets of tears.
Be your own shining sun! Seek, learn how to accomplish -so help others too!
Ditto. And smile.
That's because I am depressed. But, I will, it is, getting better.
Smile.😁
You ARE GREAT❤
I try this with my family just about every day but to no avail they are just not morning people. I come close to begging and pleading for them to just give it a day or two to see what a great change and feeling it will bring them.
949 people need to be validated.
You are awesome. You are loved. You may think this is just a sappy video and that people need to just pull themselves up by their bootstraps and stop being so emotional. But that's not the case. It's time for you to feel what you feel. Are you truly happy? Recognize that you have become hardened because the world seems so cruel. Yes, the world is cruel. But someone out there loves you. Someone cares about your well-being. You have value. You feel lost and alone because you're scared to feel. You will deny my words with all your strength because you don't want to appear weak. Stop. Stop worrying about your image. Start worrying about your happiness. It is not on you to prove to the world that you are superior. It is on the world to accept you for your genuine self. You have a right to your emotions. You have a right to be your genuine self. And whether that be assholish or not (I, too, have my bitchy side), people WILL appreciate you for being super honest. Just be you. Yes, in certain roles we must all conform, but when it comes to matters of love and friendship... don't play a game. Just be real. You might be surprised just how happy you become when you find someone who gets you, accepts you, and supports you for being the person you currently are and the person you want to be. Find someone who inspires you to go down that path. You can find happiness. You can be a better person. You can experience the joys of true love (platonic or romantic). It's time for you to love yourself. You deserve it.
+Rory Triscuit You care, and that makes you amazingly beautiful.
I seriously just got emotional reading this. Beautiful words spoken from your heart. I hope YOU are feeling loved and validated right now, you beautiful woman
Aw, I'm glad. ^_^ Thank you!
You articulate yourself in a beautiful manner, we love you too. +Rory Triscuit
Thank you for this comment! I really appreciate the concern and care!
I tasted the warm, salty tears as they trickled down my cheek into my mouth. They tasted like happiness and joy (still a bit salty). And boy was I SMILING! This short film is a gift.
Atleast we all smiled for perhaps for more than 16 minutes of our life
Love from india
Still holds up. Forgotten about this gem. One of the best
This is one of my favorite short films and every town needs a guy like him
"You paid for parking? For me?" is probably the least most-romantic question ever asked. (By the way, everyone involved in the making of this film? You're great. You've made a couple million people (including me!) smile. That's pretty unusual, and pretty amazing!)
This is one of the best short films I've ever seen! I added it to my TH-cam favs years ago... And I still love it to this day.
My favorite also, Sarai! I always cry no matter how many times I've watched it!
I found this years ago. It is as meaninful to me now as it was then. 💕💕💕
The duality of man - Dear Zachary and Validation
This is absolutely soul-warming. I hope someday everyone in the world will learn to appreciate themselves and other people for all that they are and all that they are capable of. Thank you for this piece of unadulterated art. I can't stop smiling :)
Reawtching this film and it still makes me cry. What an amazing film with a fantastic message.
This is the best thing I have ever seen. My heart hurts I love it so much.
These actors, producers, directors, and cinematographers are GREAT.
Wierd guy smelling and licking his card 1:47 never noticed that before haha
hahaha
Bahahahahaaaa! Thanks so much for pointing that out. I'm dying!
Her smile at the end is so gorgeous! ❤
I think I watched this for the first time five years ago. It never fails to make me SMILE
There are fairy tales told about brave princes and beautiful princesses. This is an old fashioned post-modern fable of a working prince of smiles, a brave young lover who sees something great in the everyday people who come before him. He has the courageous panache to express his appreciation of these people to them verbally, giving them a perspective worth smiling about. When he meets the woman whose smile he most longs to behold, The tale goes amiss, but in the end the smile of his princess wins back his lost hope as he wins her heart, and they ride off into the sunset smiling side-by-side. Add your own laughter, tears, and multiple smiles by appreciating this film, too. Genius short film with feature length heart and soul. It will change you if you let it.
Amazing!! Don't stop showing love, someone out there needs the love you have to give.
Counseling Psychology class brought me here. Because watching this in class brought me to smile after a long day of down.
I'm here to get validated please
Specialized YOU are awesome! :)
+Specialized People love you. :)
+Specialized You are mature and brave :)
+Specialized You are UNIQUE. You're doing something NOBODY has EVER done before RIGHT NOW: being you.
+Specialized You have an awesome profile picture!
I randomly stumbled upon this video from years ago. It’s 2021 and this message is still beautiful and relevant as ever.
watch this every year. It is by far the best short film I have ever seen and also provides such a fantastic message.
This video made an impact on my life, I watched this for the first time about 6 years ago. I can't go a day without make anyone smile, I'ts a gift to the world, smiles is a language everyone speaks. Everyone have a beautiful smile, and when you smile, you are doing the world to a better place. Smile, because you are beautiful ‹3
This video was suggested for my Pastoral Counseling class and I really enjoyed it, made me cry! This is the way I wish the world was!
At times we NEED someone to BELIEVE in US and then we can start believing a little more ourselves. Sometimes it all it takes :)
The power of a Smile truly cannot be unappreciated. Excellent Film. Worth every single second of my time. I highly recommend it.
This really is an amazing video. I've never looked through the comments and not seen something negative or someone arguing. But every comment here is uplifting and the conversations are kind. It just shows how a little love can go a long way! This is beautiful!
My high school teacher showed me this short film long ago. And it inspired me, along with Clerks (also black and white) to be a filmmaker. Keep up the good work.
My all time favorite.... It's hard to capture that joy on film....Kurt did an amazing job as did the actors
I've been feeling angry and anxious and depressed for days, until Seeing Validation has made me smile, its brought tears to my eyes... it's the first thing I've let in for weeks!
THANK YOU!
There is a fantastic message in this movie :))
This gives a great lesson. I have a habit of “correcting” people and don’t easily appreciate people unless i’m impressed.
One of my favourite videos of all time. I don’t know how i saw this the first time.
12:30, gets me everytime.
+skatermati2 I've watched this video like 20+ times... and I always cry.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT SHORT FILM!!! My wife and I watched it this morning and were really touched by it. Many people are looking to be validated today and being that uplifting person is something we should all strive to be. My wife is a born encourager so it's easier for her. I'm working on it. Don't just look at this video, let it change you!
This is an excellent video on Validation! We should strive to affirm & validate those around us.
You _paid_ for parking? For me?
This is what a video supposed to be, no just random footage of someone drunk or doing stupid things like selfies, is it about inspiring and proving that we can do better, inspire others to become better humans.
Thanks so much for this video.
My lecturer made us watch this in class today and I had to come to TH-cam, find it and share it with my friends because the message in it is just spectacular. Loved it! 👌🏾
Masterpiece. Some tears came up after watching the video. You can change the world with just a simple smile.
IT'S HODGINS!!
I was the only one in my class to recognize him.
Anilee Briscoe
Same! :0
Love him!
On first sight i thought he's the leadsinger of Rise Against 😂
Life is wonderful and so are YOU!
Who wouldn’t like this??? It made me 😃 smile!
We watched this in my Theater Lecture class a few weeks ago and I may have cried quite a bit
This is a beautiful short film that restores a bit of faith in humanity and proves that everyone deserves love and validation💕
I have seen this before and I am so glad that I found it again... he is so awesome,,, I love this .... thank you for making this...Kurt.
"Bones" brought me to this video. Not only uplifting, but I enjoy all the twists & turns in plot as it explores all the ways to get validated. Made me smile at the cleverness & creativity of the makers!!!
I cant help to keep sharing this beautiful film and message. It takes very little to offer sincere compliments and it can shape a day , a life and so on it goes.
I love TJ Thyne on Bones and he is great on this short. It is a little cutesy but it highlights TJ's talent.
I've watched a lot of short films in the past few years and this is the one that has stuck out to me the most. It has such a light and simple story yet it hits ya too. Its shot and edited so well. This is just really such a superb video!
9.5 Million Views and just as many SMILES I am sure. Great job Kurt. Keep up the good work. Your work has IMPACT!
Kurt Kuenne, you are awsome. Thank you so much. Must be the tenth time I look at it.
And will do again.
Why would nine hundred and ninety eight people take the time to dislike such an amazing short film?
they need to be validated
This is so good video❤
Yep, this was worth it. I am smiling.
this is my all time fave short film
Great short story. I really loved the music that accompanies each scene. It was so fitting and it brings out the emotions of the characters and environment. Great acting and great camera angles. The way that it was shot was simple yet deep and meaningful. Thank you for this great short film!
such a great film & story... great work *Kurt Kuenne*!!
We watched this in film class today and it turned my shitty, stressful day into a good one. I walked out of school today the happiest I’ve been in a while. This movie is awesome and I will be frequenting it whenever I’m feeling really down. Thank you for making this
Casting TJ for this role was the best idea ever.
I first watched this ten plus years ago in the early hours of the morning feeding my child and it really hit me, really touched me and made me feel great about my self, those I care for and people generally. It’s an absolute masterpiece in promoting the very best in human nature and watching it ten plus years on it resonates just as much, had me feeling soo much, thank you to all those you made this beautiful work of art 👏🏼😁 everyone just smile!!!
Thank you Kurt for sharing…I felt happy and sad emotions, mostly happy, it will be on my favorite watch list to be repeated often. Get Validated!!!
No matter how many times I see this film, when Hugh drops those film canisters, I still tear up! I've shared it many times with family and friends and have used it with my high-school English teachers for the past couple of years to analyze the elements of fiction. LOVE!
the power of association
Kurt Kuenne, you are amazing! You have made many people smile and inspired them to make their families and other people smile. You've done a wonderful job. God bless you :)
it's better than inception. i would give grammy.
sixyfront
I love this film. I just can't help myself watching it over and over again. The music is so catchy!
This is probably the most beautiful film I've ever seen. Thank you very much Kurt Kuenne, you've made the world a better place
Absolutely amazing, so positive, perfectly filmed, made me smile, of course:)) You absolutely have my Golden Validation:)) Congrats and keep featuring so great!
The most uplifting short films I've watched in a long time. Shame I came across it this late. Thank you. You. Are. Great! :)
I haven't watched this in 10 years and damn I remember every line, every note, etc.
This stuck with me for so long and always reminds me to see the good in people :)
Guys I gotta say that I've seen this at least ten times and I can still say that it's my favorite short film.
hahaha. I love that line "You payed for parking......for me?" Also when he told Saddam Husein he has amazing Mustache. :D
I have this saved on my bookmarks and see it once in a while. It always moves me. :)
I have watched this short film many many times and each time is brings me joy.
Thank you to the creators and the actors.
You'll always put a smile on face with this film.
This video was sent to me because of the smile in my pic... that's about the best validation anybody could ever want... thank you for such a wonderful story.
By the way, the name you see above my message to you is my boyfriends name,,,, we have been together for four and a half years now { going on five on September the 9th of this year}
always good food for the soul! We are all HIS creation ...celebrate daily!
best short film ever
I want to say that this short is one of my favourite films of all time and I love your direction and the actors involved in this treasure. I watch this film whenever I want a pick me up, and I always feel inspired and full of love after a viewing. Thank you for bringing this film into the world. God bless
Now this is a rare find. Pure genius!
Dam you Kurt i'm having to do media homework on this and I can't focus on it because its just so great and heart warming
Same here
Same
This is the best video on the internet.
It is so amazing.
I know it doesn't have enough number of views it deserves, but it makes so many people's day better.
This film is great!
Still watching in 2018, made my day when I first saw it and still brings a smile
I keep coming back to this movie. It's really wonderful.