For those who find it boring and too emotional, you think a post-apocalypse environment wouldn't be full of psychological struggles? No moral dilemmas whatsoever? This short film shows the ethical part of what humans would go through. I think it's different than all the others moaning-decomposed-zombies usual short films. It's unique and it's great work.
Well done. To the comment critics, short films like this are where actors and crew learn a lot of technical skills, they are in large part learning experiences and they will likely all go on to even greater things. I am grateful they are free to watch here, we pay nothing so why complain?
We appreciate this comment. There are soooooo many people who just seem angry and want to attack all the time. Constructive criticism is useful. But few do that here. It's too bad really. But thanks again.
@@REKFilmsMontana Been buzzing through the post apocalyptic shorts on TH-cam the last few days. This is one of the better made films. If you find a common thread people can relate to the rest just happens naturally. A good score too, btw. I'd say the only thing this needs is a larger cast, and another hour twenty of screen time. Robin Hood of the Wastelands... =)
Totally agree. People bitch & ‘condemn’ almost everything that doesn’t match “their”:criteria of what should be...and they attack WITHOUT justification. They are, in a word....miserable
Plot holes. 1. The other truck still had gas and could run. So she could have 1 truck and the kid the other truck. 2. She should have never used her gun to shoot very stupidly at that guy while the other guy was driving. She could have saved it for when they stopped so they wouldve had a way better chance of coming out on top in that situation. Which leads me to plot hole number 3. Dude shouldve reversed like she said and not got out like a dummy just to die with no weapon or anything to defend himself.
This was actually a lot better then most low cost budget films. Acting is a hard skill and they did pretty good. The directing and camera shots was really thought out. Good job
i thought this was very good and while at the end it had more questions than answers, its a reminder that sometimes life is like that, thanks for the upload
My childhood was in those mountains, it's amazing that I can say I've stood in the same places time and time again where this was filmed, which makes me have a true physical connection with this piece of art. Excellent job, I have been awaiting this for over a year now, I hope there is more to come!
Young man saved her twice...once from his father and the last time from from the wilds. As the father found out, there's killing in the boy, but for the right reasons.
You delivered what was expected from the description. Great Job...I notice so many point of views...even better...causes people to THINK. Thanks for the upload!
If REK Films decides to create a second clip of the young man's journey, and REK Films opens a GoFundMe, I'll contribute what I am able. It won't be much, but I'll be honored to help. The SL, acting, scenery, the creativity and imagination it took on a mere $600 to give birth to a fantastic movie! Please keep me in mind if ya'll do the GoFundMe. My respect goes out to all involved in this movie. It's wonderful!
Well @dawncanbegrumpy InTheMorning, we are getting back at it and launched an Indiegogo for our next film which will have an older John telling the story of the man who started The Black Rider legend. www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-survivors-a-rider-s-legacy-short-film--2/x/22899338#/
Nice work, Jax. The cinematography, acting, music, and overall concept were very good. I like the premise, it would make for a good feature-length film if it were supported by a well-written script. All of the production work was spot on so no need for any crew changes...you have everything you need right now. Two serious thumbs up.
Great desert short film ! Traumatized young man saves a lady who then walks away in the middle of the night, and then the next day he finds her on the road and saves her again by leaving her a working truck to get back to safety. He's learning to survive on his own in the desert and has decided to keep his distance from other people, while trying to make friends with those he meets.
I would love to see the creative content of the ones leaving the negative comments here! With that said, this short was done very well, from the cast to the overall production value. I my be a little partial being Jax is like a brother to me. But I call it like I see it, and this was well done!
Thanks Charlie, we were pleasantly surprised and thrilled that it somehow took off on TH-cam. Thanks for the comment and letting us know your experience watching it.
amazing short film yall, the actors and actresses played their parts well and the emotion was really good. quality was fantastic, story was amazing the area of production was very well chosen. all in all fantastic film and i hope to see more in the future
Also can you tell me your settings? Picture profile? Manual focus? What lens? I know you said you spent 600 dollars to make but on what? Sorry for the many questions, i enjoyed this
Who is to say just how long ago the cataclysm occurred and how well prepped for it the survivors were. Many, MANY people (myself included) are ALREADY preparing for and expecting a catastrophe, here in western countries, that is likely to end up in that kind of scenario in the not-to-distant future. I think that anyone who has a fair grasp of history already recognizes the signs that life as we knew it before 2020 is simply NOT coming back.
People will hate and people will like, or love this Short. Personally I loved it. It's full of suspense, not predictable as a lot of shorts are. Can't wait for more. With a budget of $600 you've done wonders. Thank You. Ignore the haters, if people did not like it, why did they continue to watch it? Just to Bitch about it?! Before I receive a lot of bitchy comments, as stated earlier, people have a choice. Keep more Shorts coming. Kindest Regards. J.C.😸🎄
Thank you Johannah, in fact we have another Survivor's film called Rise of Calestra on our channel. It's very different in tone. Meant to be a more fun film. But we currently have 4 other scripts in development. Just a matter of which one we go for first. Thanks again
Good job, piss on all the negatives. Good effort, they're all on their asses on the couch wishing they had the balls to make half the effort you guys did 🖖
@Danyal Fryer We used basically 2 lenses, the sony 18-105 for most the action shots, and the rokinon 50mm with an NDthrottle attached for almost all the dramatic stuff.
Here's some constructive criticism. The chase is a mess. 1) Why is the gun in the glove compartment? This is the apocalypse. 2) Why didn't the bad guy swerve? He's being shot at. Shouldn't he have slammed on the brakes or at least swerved? 3) Why is the bad guy trying to dodge the shots? The shots never hit the windshield. 4) Oh and BTW, you can't dodge bullets. Bullets from hand guns travel over 800 feet/second. 5) If bullets are rare in the apocalypse, why is she using all the bullets? 6) Why get out of the car to confront the baddie? At least bring out the gun, the baddie doesn't know you have no bullets? 7) Why is she screaming in the truck. Get out, run. All I'm saying is, just think it through.
@@REKFilmsMontana All you have to do is ask yourself "What would I do in this situation"? I just stopped a truck after being shot at. A person gets out of the truck without a gun approaches me. I kill that person and then spend time hacking a dead person. What is the other person doing? Am I in danger? Where is the gun? When characters take silly actions, it takes you out of the story. Your short has good production values, good camera work and good acting, but the story telling needs work.
Do women seriously always just scream?? How useless 🙄 I would of saved those bullets for when the car stopped and dude got out. Idk I thought this was stupid, her husband gets out of the car and doesn’t do shit. All she does is scream and cry, and the bad guys acting was horrible lol
From what I have seen this is pretty close to the truth. As an ex Firefighter I have seen lots of people panic, go into shock, and do extremely stupid things. The world is full of people who are addicted to the nanny state. In a true emergency, or a distopian future they are like children in an emergency, because all the grown up things they would usually do like dialing 911 or getting help from the few real men in the world will not be possible. They believe there will always be a 7 Eleven store in a pinch, a smartphone or app. Or just the most popular, getting in the car and fleeing, and cops to the rescue in every scenario, and that guns are either bad, or for those other paranoid people. Most of these people will die quickly in a harsh survival scenario if there are bad people around. And if there are good people around, they will probably still die of starvation, dehydration, or disease. Those who do survive will be tough smart and adaptable, and will not suffer as much. That was a fairly stupid scene tho, I'll give you that,. If you are a terrible shot you don't spray your last magazine to empty. I'll bet her husband was pissed. He was probably committing suicide on purpose to get it over with. Databyter
Having talked with professional shooters, even they admit hitting anything while hanging out a window unsecured at 50mph on a bumpy road, would be problematic at best.
Well done , no zombies that a plus, No aimless wandering in a Forrest , plot is clear and concludes within short films length, believable You have all the pluses going for you. Much more competent than 95% of this gandra .
I didn't particularly like this film but the filming was spot on. Pity that the story line was a repeat of so many other films. Shooting people for no reason at all. Also they were all too nicely groomed. Having said that, it was well acted.
Appropriate comment, Karen. Terrific cinematography, location, and acting. Decent music, the facial makeup so-so. The script, no-no so good. It's only because of your honest and observant critique that I had to reply! Life is good Peace
What, people don't do stupid things in real life? Why is it audiences see a character do something stupid and think that is out of place or ruin a movie. We see people do stupid things all the time.
The couple being chased in the car scene, the fired a what seemed like a whole clip at vehicle chasing them and not one shot connected, needed lil more reality. It did bounce back in the ending, I give it three stars
I really liked the casting...esp. the boy. In profile, he seems like an older adolescent. Head-on, his youth (read "innocence") is more apparent. That duality very nicely served the tension in the plot, that is, whether, absent his mother's influence, his nature had already become "hardened" or if he could still remember, from his boyhood, what it was like to be caring. Nice work.
God will give back the country to the Indians. But actually most eastern coast Indians were rather Celtic of race, with a darker skin the old "white" race also had. So that most "Whites" would fit in.
We are actually going to do a series of shorts and spin offs exploring not only more of these characters but perhaps some new ones. And there is a Feature length sequel planned if we can get the money. So over the next 2-3 years we should hope to see several films in this universe if all goes as planned.
Obviously the human capital invested far outstrips the $600. Nicely shot, believably acted, a nice demo of abilities if nothing else. I have to ask, though, where this kid's murderous impulse comes from. Killing your father, or father surrogate, with a machete is not something one does on impulse, or as vengeance for the death of a stranger. There has to be something more to it. And where this kid thinks he's going in the desert with virtually no supplies is beyond me. Just didn't make much sense. Still, this showed much promise and I hope it leads to bigger and better things!
Thank you Geoff. Honestly our approach is more about the themes then the technical. The themes of abuse and manipulation. I think back to the relationship between The Emperor and Darth Vader. And what ultimately Vader ended up doing to Him. Vader had a choice, he can keep living under the rule and manipulation of the Emperor, or do what needs to be done, not only to save his son but himself in the process, So the Manipulator has to go before that can happen. At the same Time what does John know? He knows and has been taught violence, so it of course is going to come natural to him. Granted Brenda is a Stranger to John and so was the woman on the cross, but at some point he can say enough is enough and chose to change not only his path but those around him as well.
I can buy that. I just think it should be more overt in the film itself. I wanted more back story, I guess. Anyway, kudos! Makes me wish I lived out west so I could work with folks like you!
I learned long ago that being a dick online is easy, and utterly counterproductive. The Golden Rule is golden for good reason! I look forward to your next efforts!
Just viewed this lovely little piece from lockdown in country NSW, Australia. I really like it. thanks and keep doing what you do, The world needs good art, does remind me a little of Mad Max with the ridge top scene. Great work.
Awesome short film. Don't listen to the naysayers.....as I dare them to come up with anything better. This was excellent. A bunch of brainless jocks wouldn't get it. I do get the psych behind and beyond what was seen. Sad that too many armchair critics cannot grasp something simple, yet complex. That kind will never get it. It was well done....music, lighting, acting, etc. I loved it!! Good job!! Only the ignorant won't understand the underlying meaning.❤❤😊
This is a really appreciated comment. Indie film is not easy, and yet certainly worthy of criticism. It's super appreciated you recognize the value in our little story. We hope you check out our other 2 Survivors films as well.
Hello! Great scenes! I have a little doubt, could you do the same with the Sony a6300? I case of not, why not? Im trying to decide what camera buy :( actually sony a6500 cost 500€ more in my country. Thank you a lot.
Hello Kaudillo, So it just so happens I had the A6300 for a short period of time. From the stand point of Image Quality they are exactly the same. No difference at all. But what what putt the nail in the coffin for me was the lack of Stabilization on the A6300. And I was going to be using rokinon Prime lenses and I could not get rid of the Hand Shake. Which was going to make the action of this film very hard and create a look I did not want. The A6500 made all the difference in the world in that regard. Now if this is not a concern for you then yes the A6300 will create some great images. And if you was to use stabilized sony primes like the 50mm oss lens you would be fine as well. But it all kind of works out in the end because if you use the A6500 with it's in body stabilization, you can get away with cheap old 35mm primes if you want, like some of the old Canon FD mounts with an adapter. So it's just how much the stabilization matters to you in my opinion. All the other differences between those two cameras is so small they are not worth mentioning. IMO
The media likes to portray the lack of government as lawlessness and barbarism. Actually, the opposite of government is community. Neighbors knowing each other, helping one another, trading, and safeguarding their own. The 'Mad Max' angle has been done to death.
There is some truth to this. There are always some bad apples to deal with tho. You have to be ready for mad max, and look for the good community. We already have the psychopathic criminals, it will take people time to remember we outnumber them. there are a lot of sheepdogs to help with that transition. Hopefully it would not come to that. But in my opinion it is the definition of insane not to be prepared. EVERYONE should have a bugout bag and a gun.
Nick Elliot good point. many areas would cordone off and protect their own folks. yet those areas would eventually be under attack by other's who want what they have.
TOTALLY agreed. I'm actually disappointed with a lot of the comments. It seems far too few people realize that THIS MOVIE is turning into reality at breakneck speed.
The Dad was the same guy on the history channel show that starred him, (he's an ex-cop), the Indian tracker and the weird dude with the "Billy the Exterminator" cowboy hat. Strange Alaskan Mysteries or something like that.
Thanks a bunch Patrick Clark, it's refreshing to see someone actually read the description and realize we don't have some Hollywood budget and think it needs to compete with that.
It is an OK Movie. But it would make more sense for people to kill for resources instead for the Fun of it. Resources like Food, Water, Land, Tools, and Weapons. Killing without Stealing or Cannibalism would not help survival. The Setting Movie looks beautiful and the Acting is Great. And maybe you have a Point with some people killing for fun because of PTSD from the War causing Violent Outbursts to express emotional Trauma. But Killing due to madness can only be a secondary goal because food and water is essential to survival.
Covena White makes good points. Obviously, however, the perception of a moral and the enjoyment of fiction is highly subjective. I really enjoyed the film! Even the music was great, and right on point! MY perception wasn't that the father was necessarily teaching his son how to kill a human being necessarily "for the fun of it." Rather, he was teaching his son how to 'kill a human being' when necessary and 'appropriate,' given the circumstances. More specifically, I took it as the father's chosen method to teach his son to set aside his natural feelings of compassion, considering the extraordinary circumstances in which the world, and all people in it, were plunged, in order to teach him to survive. Something along those lines. I am NOT justifying the validity of the father's moral judgments. I'm only saying that that is the way I perceive the father's intentions. I also perceive that the dire circumstances the father found him and his son in had driven the man to a state of madness. And even that is assuming he was a 'good man' to begin with. He may not have been. All in all, I found the film to be entertainingly dramatic and quite thought-provoking! Great entertainment, particularly for the times we live in. Thank you!
Young guy shouldn't have abandoned the truck to the woman. He should have picked up the woman and she would have been so grateful that she would have served his every wish thereafter.
@Oby-1 That is soo dumb, where is the lesson in humanity in that? It's just selfish nonsense that leads to destruction. We want better humans not more enslavers. It's a sick comment.
Hi, The situation is understood. May or may not come in our life time. The respect shown to woman hood much appreciated, inspite of lawlessness. "You don't need to do what he liked you to do" was the most appropriate word she used though may be for survival, but we're golden words, a reminder sort, for all viewers. Importantly, the significance of law is felt, at the lawless state. Time and I tried to come cime out of the frame, while viewing, from its absorption. I liked it. True it has a strong message.
Pity we lack at the beginning of the movie the background explained in the text - so it would be clearer that we're meant to see a confrontation between Anarchy and Law&Order (simplified). [Now I'm wondering why the "Law" side people start driving around in "Lawless" land...] Also it's a bit longish, but good filming, and clothing and make-up make sense. Acting is OK as well. And finally a detail: do I see well that the woman shooting from the car is blonde, but once a prisoner next to the campfire, she seems to have turned dark-haired?
Moral of the story, Don't marry a guy named Todd... Also don't waste all your bullets if you can't shoot...Todd may have had a chance if he still had a gun...don't let your wife use the gun...Also, I'm just kidding, but seriously...lol
For those who find it boring and too emotional, you think a post-apocalypse environment wouldn't be full of psychological struggles? No moral dilemmas whatsoever? This short film shows the ethical part of what humans would go through. I think it's different than all the others moaning-decomposed-zombies usual short films. It's unique and it's great work.
Appreciate the support!
I agree. Great work. But,where's the gasoline and water coming from? It's entertainment.
Well done. To the comment critics, short films like this are where actors and crew learn a lot of technical skills, they are in large part learning experiences and they will likely all go on to even greater things. I am grateful they are free to watch here, we pay nothing so why complain?
We appreciate this comment. There are soooooo many people who just seem angry and want to attack all the time. Constructive criticism is useful. But few do that here. It's too bad really. But thanks again.
@@REKFilmsMontana Been buzzing through the post apocalyptic shorts on TH-cam the last few days. This is one of the better made films. If you find a common thread people can relate to the rest just happens naturally. A good score too, btw. I'd say the only thing this needs is a larger cast, and another hour twenty of screen time. Robin Hood of the Wastelands... =)
Totally agree. People bitch & ‘condemn’ almost everything that doesn’t match “their”:criteria of what should be...and they attack WITHOUT justification. They are, in a word....miserable
Plot holes. 1. The other truck still had gas and could run. So she could have 1 truck and the kid the other truck. 2. She should have never used her gun to shoot very stupidly at that guy while the other guy was driving. She could have saved it for when they stopped so they wouldve had a way better chance of coming out on top in that situation. Which leads me to plot hole number 3. Dude shouldve reversed like she said and not got out like a dummy just to die with no weapon or anything to defend himself.
Yes, and run over the tough guy.
This was actually a lot better then most low cost budget films. Acting is a hard skill and they did pretty good. The directing and camera shots was really thought out. Good job
i thought this was very good and while at the end it had more questions than answers, its a reminder that sometimes life is like that, thanks for the upload
Thank you Richard. We hope that right now we are just world building. If Life allows, we hope to do more films in this world.
My childhood was in those mountains, it's amazing that I can say I've stood in the same places time and time again where this was filmed, which makes me have a true physical connection with this piece of art. Excellent job, I have been awaiting this for over a year now, I hope there is more to come!
We hope to do more.
Young man saved her twice...once from his father and the last time from from the wilds.
As the father found out, there's killing in the boy, but for the right reasons.
Based on the epic music at the end, and the way the shot is pulling back, I'd say a Super Hero has been born.
You delivered what was expected from the description. Great Job...I notice so many point of views...even better...causes people to THINK. Thanks for the upload!
Thanks for taking the time to watch it!!
Who ever took part in the making of this short movie, can say he did it with pride. 10/10. Thanks for uploading it .
Fantastic short film! Great locations and filming. Last wide angle shot with dramatic music left me wishing for more!
Thank You that's very kind of you.
If REK Films decides to create a second clip of the young man's journey, and REK Films opens a GoFundMe, I'll contribute what I am able. It won't be much, but I'll be honored to help. The SL, acting, scenery, the creativity and imagination it took on a mere $600 to give birth to a fantastic movie! Please keep me in mind if ya'll do the GoFundMe.
My respect goes out to all involved in this movie. It's wonderful!
Thank you, this is a very nice sentiment.
Well @dawncanbegrumpy InTheMorning, we are getting back at it and launched an Indiegogo for our next film which will have an older John telling the story of the man who started The Black Rider legend. www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-survivors-a-rider-s-legacy-short-film--2/x/22899338#/
Nice work, Jax. The cinematography, acting, music, and overall concept were very good. I like the premise, it would make for a good feature-length film if it were supported by a well-written script. All of the production work was spot on so no need for any crew changes...you have everything you need right now. Two serious thumbs up.
Thank you Jim. The cast and crew was awesome to work with. And Jax is an awesome human being.
Thanks Jim! Randy's vision was amazing and the whole cast and crew were an absolute 5 star troop to work with!
Great desert short film ! Traumatized young man saves a lady who then walks away in the middle of the night, and then the next day he finds her on the road and saves her again by leaving her a working truck to get back to safety. He's learning to survive on his own in the desert and has decided to keep his distance from other people, while trying to make friends with those he meets.
Leo Joseph Thanks:)
Cheers
Congratulations Jax! The cinematography was superb in this short. The aerial photography added a lot to the production value. Very well done, indeed.
Thank you very much Carlette. Everyone worked very hard to make this project happen.
Thank you!!! The entire cast/crew were amazing! I think its clear...Randy...this needs to be a feature film bud!
Jax Menez Atwell 😘
Finally a post apocalyptic short that is actually good. Great job on this!
I would love to see the creative content of the ones leaving the negative comments here! With that said, this short was done very well, from the cast to the overall production value. I my be a little partial being Jax is like a brother to me. But I call it like I see it, and this was well done!
Thank you my brother!
Awesome, I loved the gratuitous use of the 1911, the K-5 Blazer, and the short bed Chevy.
finger should never be on the trigger until your ready to shoot.
I enjoyed this short alot ..... Short films and short stories are two of my favorite art forms ..... THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT UPLOAD
Thanks Charlie, we were pleasantly surprised and thrilled that it somehow took off on TH-cam. Thanks for the comment and letting us know your experience watching it.
How TF did this win any awards? Was it like a participation trophy?
This show's you there is compassion. This is what we need to give to others
And that is how legends are born
Hey Hey you get it!! Sometimes it's the simple things right?
Good movie,great acting,fantastic scenery and wonderful score! Loved it,thank you!
No script. No acting. Nothing to convey that hasn’t been done a million times and been done better.
Tom
1.can you do better?
2.did you ever do anything?
3.give them credit for at least trying......Not sure if you comprehend the concept
Great short movie! Congratulations to you and to all those who helped bring this to fruition. Best regards from France.
Excellent short, brilliantly shot and the acting was spot on. Love the last scene, showing the vastness of their struggle.
Thank you. The Last shot was the hardest to get too.
amazing short film yall, the actors and actresses played their parts well and the emotion was really good. quality was fantastic, story was amazing the area of production was very well chosen. all in all fantastic film and i hope to see more in the future
Not bad for a total budget of $600. Any comments would be nitpicking, with that budget. Good Wyoming setting.
That was an excellent short film! Thanks!
Thank you John
Great short. The cinematography was excellent. I would have like a bit more dialog, but really enjoyed the film. Nice Job
Also can you tell me your settings? Picture profile? Manual focus? What lens? I know you said you spent 600 dollars to make but on what? Sorry for the many questions, i enjoyed this
Ever noticed that all apocalyptic survivors look so well fed?
When you make a film for 600 bucks and volunteers, well you get what you get.
Who is to say just how long ago the cataclysm occurred and how well prepped for it the survivors were. Many, MANY people (myself included) are ALREADY preparing for and expecting a catastrophe, here in western countries, that is likely to end up in that kind of scenario in the not-to-distant future. I think that anyone who has a fair grasp of history already recognizes the signs that life as we knew it before 2020 is simply NOT coming back.
This felt like a very good movie trailer. Excellent camera work.
Boy kills father to be a simp for some stranger. Saved you 20 min of your life.
U betcha!
Crime against humanity should go unpunished sick fucks
People will hate and people will like, or love this Short. Personally I loved it. It's full of suspense, not predictable as a lot of shorts are. Can't wait for more. With a budget of $600 you've done wonders. Thank You. Ignore the haters, if people did not like it, why did they continue to watch it? Just to Bitch about it?! Before I receive a lot of bitchy comments, as stated earlier, people have a choice. Keep more Shorts coming.
Kindest Regards. J.C.😸🎄
Thank you Johannah, in fact we have another Survivor's film called Rise of Calestra on our channel. It's very different in tone. Meant to be a more fun film. But we currently have 4 other scripts in development. Just a matter of which one we go for first. Thanks again
Good job, piss on all the negatives. Good effort, they're all on their asses on the couch wishing they had the balls to make half the effort you guys did 🖖
Thanks a million.
Excellent. Excellent. One of the best short films I've ever seen.
Appreciate that.
Someone’s got skill. Really well done. I give the short film a 10+Thumbs up
We appreciate that @BigTVideos
Beautiful cinematography - what lenses did you use for this?
@Danyal Fryer We used basically 2 lenses, the sony 18-105 for most the action shots, and the rokinon 50mm with an NDthrottle attached for almost all the dramatic stuff.
Here's some constructive criticism. The chase is a mess.
1) Why is the gun in the glove compartment? This is the apocalypse.
2) Why didn't the bad guy swerve? He's being shot at. Shouldn't he have slammed on the brakes or at least swerved?
3) Why is the bad guy trying to dodge the shots? The shots never hit the windshield.
4) Oh and BTW, you can't dodge bullets. Bullets from hand guns travel over 800 feet/second.
5) If bullets are rare in the apocalypse, why is she using all the bullets?
6) Why get out of the car to confront the baddie? At least bring out the gun, the baddie doesn't know you have no bullets?
7) Why is she screaming in the truck. Get out, run.
All I'm saying is, just think it through.
Everyone's a Critic, until they are in the Apocalypse.
@@REKFilmsMontana All you have to do is ask yourself "What would I do in this situation"? I just stopped a truck after being shot at. A person gets out of the truck without a gun approaches me. I kill that person and then spend time hacking a dead person. What is the other person doing? Am I in danger? Where is the gun? When characters take silly actions, it takes you out of the story. Your short has good production values, good camera work and good acting, but the story telling needs work.
@@iliumboy give em a break, worse movies have made it to national cinema
Considering that budget and with no pro actors, it was a very nice piece of work!
Okay, but what was the idiot doing out in the death zone with only 1 pistol and one mag???
They needed an AR 15 and hundreds or rds of ammunition
The first shot is always the radiator.
Do women seriously always just scream?? How useless 🙄 I would of saved those bullets for when the car stopped and dude got out. Idk I thought this was stupid, her husband gets out of the car and doesn’t do shit. All she does is scream and cry, and the bad guys acting was horrible lol
Amazing how some people can burn 20 minutes of film on a four minute plot.
Some say couple is antyguners... No training...or get higher spiritual training...
From what I have seen this is pretty close to the truth. As an ex Firefighter I have seen lots of people panic, go into shock, and do extremely stupid things. The world is full of people who are addicted to the nanny state. In a true emergency, or a distopian future they are like children in an emergency, because all the grown up things they would usually do like dialing 911 or getting help from the few real men in the world will not be possible. They believe there will always be a 7 Eleven store in a pinch, a smartphone or app. Or just the most popular, getting in the car and fleeing, and cops to the rescue in every scenario, and that guns are either bad, or for those other paranoid people. Most of these people will die quickly in a harsh survival scenario if there are bad people around. And if there are good people around, they will probably still die of starvation, dehydration, or disease. Those who do survive will be tough smart and adaptable, and will not suffer as much. That was a fairly stupid scene tho, I'll give you that,. If you are a terrible shot you don't spray your last magazine to empty. I'll bet her husband was pissed. He was probably committing suicide on purpose to get it over with. Databyter
@@Databyter lol! Your last sentence had me spilling coffee!! Good one mate!
Peachesxo i would of offed her for carrying on. it's annoying af
j' Ai apprécier se court métrage c' étais pas mal du tout! Merci pour ce petit film...
Very well done film. I commend the creators on this project.
Thanks a bunch @josh friesen!!
It is an 8/10 for me. Nice work. Apt location. Very good I must say.
you lost me at firing a whole magazine at the truck and not hitting it once. A blind person could have hit that truck it least once.
Having talked with professional shooters, even they admit hitting anything while hanging out a window unsecured at 50mph on a bumpy road, would be problematic at best.
Cheers saved me from watching it, ta 👍🇦🇺
@@REKFilmsMontana WRONG…….BS💩‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
The cinematography was well done! For such a small budget, you did a really great job! Pay no attention to the nay-sayers, you did fine.
Appreciate it. When you don't have dialog to tell a story, the images become so important to get right. And I hope I can do even better next time.
Well done , no zombies that a plus, No aimless wandering in a Forrest , plot is clear and concludes within short films length, believable You have all the pluses going for you. Much more competent than 95% of this gandra .
I didn't particularly like this film but the filming was spot on. Pity that the story line was a repeat of so many other films.
Shooting people for no reason at all.
Also they were all too nicely groomed.
Having said that, it was well acted.
Appropriate comment, Karen. Terrific cinematography, location, and acting. Decent music, the facial makeup so-so. The script, no-no so good. It's only because of your honest and observant critique that I had to reply! Life is good Peace
Why did he get out of the truck with no weapon ? That was dumb . He could of just backed up . Kinda ruined it for me
What, people don't do stupid things in real life? Why is it audiences see a character do something stupid and think that is out of place or ruin a movie. We see people do stupid things all the time.
The couple being chased in the car scene, the fired a what seemed like a whole clip at vehicle chasing them and not one shot connected, needed lil more reality. It did bounce back in the ending, I give it three stars
She was a former storm trooper
Ok that stormtrooper comment was actually funny.
Thank you for this great film
Well thanks for recognizing it as such.
I like this positive and decency approach to post apo literature.
Thank You Robert, I try not to be too bleak.
Good use of light, terrain and a limited budget. Refreshingly avoids at least some post-holocaust cliches (no cannibals for once). Well done!
I really liked the casting...esp. the boy. In profile, he seems like an older adolescent. Head-on, his youth (read "innocence") is more apparent. That duality very nicely served the tension in the plot, that is, whether, absent his mother's influence, his nature had already become "hardened" or if he could still remember, from his boyhood, what it was like to be caring. Nice work.
Who wrote this? This is lame. I don't even know where to begin with the analysis of the folly in this film.
Ummm, what have you done?
@@nathanhannah9664 wtf that has to do with his Opinion?
VERY MUCH ENJOYED WELL DONE I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF YOUR WORK 🙂
When it comes to a dog eat dog world, you best know how to sharpen your fangs...or be eaten alive.
God will give back the country to the Indians. But actually most eastern coast Indians were rather Celtic of race, with a darker skin the old "white" race also had. So that most "Whites" would fit in.
Would like to see a full length movie about this
We are actually going to do a series of shorts and spin offs exploring not only more of these characters but perhaps some new ones. And there is a Feature length sequel planned if we can get the money. So over the next 2-3 years we should hope to see several films in this universe if all goes as planned.
Obviously the human capital invested far outstrips the $600. Nicely shot, believably acted, a nice demo of abilities if nothing else. I have to ask, though, where this kid's murderous impulse comes from. Killing your father, or father surrogate, with a machete is not something one does on impulse, or as vengeance for the death of a stranger. There has to be something more to it. And where this kid thinks he's going in the desert with virtually no supplies is beyond me. Just didn't make much sense. Still, this showed much promise and I hope it leads to bigger and better things!
Thank you Geoff. Honestly our approach is more about the themes then the technical. The themes of abuse and manipulation. I think back to the relationship between The Emperor and Darth Vader. And what ultimately Vader ended up doing to Him. Vader had a choice, he can keep living under the rule and manipulation of the Emperor, or do what needs to be done, not only to save his son but himself in the process, So the Manipulator has to go before that can happen. At the same Time what does John know? He knows and has been taught violence, so it of course is going to come natural to him. Granted Brenda is a Stranger to John and so was the woman on the cross, but at some point he can say enough is enough and chose to change not only his path but those around him as well.
I can buy that. I just think it should be more overt in the film itself. I wanted more back story, I guess. Anyway, kudos! Makes me wish I lived out west so I could work with folks like you!
I also wanted to add that I appreciate the honest useful criticism as apposed to the negative bashing approach that some like to do. Very cool man.
I learned long ago that being a dick online is easy, and utterly counterproductive. The Golden Rule is golden for good reason! I look forward to your next efforts!
Great movie. Nice to see local boys making it good!
Awesome!
Just viewed this lovely little piece from lockdown in country NSW, Australia. I really like it. thanks and keep doing what you do, The world needs good art, does remind me a little of Mad Max with the ridge top scene. Great work.
Thank you Brad
Awesome short film.
Don't listen to the naysayers.....as I dare them to come up with anything better.
This was excellent. A bunch of brainless jocks wouldn't get it.
I do get the psych behind and beyond what was seen.
Sad that too many armchair critics cannot grasp something simple, yet complex. That kind will never get it.
It was well done....music, lighting, acting, etc.
I loved it!! Good job!!
Only the ignorant won't understand the underlying meaning.❤❤😊
This is a really appreciated comment. Indie film is not easy, and yet certainly worthy of criticism. It's super appreciated you recognize the value in our little story. We hope you check out our other 2 Survivors films as well.
Hello! Great scenes! I have a little doubt, could you do the same with the Sony a6300? I case of not, why not? Im trying to decide what camera buy :( actually sony a6500 cost 500€ more in my country. Thank you a lot.
Hello Kaudillo, So it just so happens I had the A6300 for a short period of time. From the stand point of Image Quality they are exactly the same. No difference at all. But what what putt the nail in the coffin for me was the lack of Stabilization on the A6300. And I was going to be using rokinon Prime lenses and I could not get rid of the Hand Shake. Which was going to make the action of this film very hard and create a look I did not want. The A6500 made all the difference in the world in that regard. Now if this is not a concern for you then yes the A6300 will create some great images. And if you was to use stabilized sony primes like the 50mm oss lens you would be fine as well. But it all kind of works out in the end because if you use the A6500 with it's in body stabilization, you can get away with cheap old 35mm primes if you want, like some of the old Canon FD mounts with an adapter. So it's just how much the stabilization matters to you in my opinion. All the other differences between those two cameras is so small they are not worth mentioning. IMO
REK Films Montana thanks for your answer bro! Good luck with your movies!
The media likes to portray the lack of government as lawlessness and barbarism. Actually, the opposite of government is community. Neighbors knowing each other, helping one another, trading, and safeguarding their own. The 'Mad Max' angle has been done to death.
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There is some truth to this. There are always some bad apples to deal with tho. You have to be ready for mad max, and look for the good community. We already have the psychopathic criminals, it will take people time to remember we outnumber them. there are a lot of sheepdogs to help with that transition. Hopefully it would not come to that. But in my opinion it is the definition of insane not to be prepared. EVERYONE should have a bugout bag and a gun.
Nick Elliot good point. many areas would cordone off and protect their own folks. yet those areas would eventually be under attack by other's who want what they have.
Not if resources are in short order. Hunger and thirst would probably change a person’s disposition
From now on this is my go to movie if I can’t sleep
Glad we can help.
People need to watch this movie in 2020
Be prepared its coming.
Unfortunately we didn't know how accurate this was gonna be. It sure seems like it doesn't it?
TOTALLY agreed. I'm actually disappointed with a lot of the comments. It seems far too few people realize that THIS MOVIE is turning into reality at breakneck speed.
@@REKFilmsMontana Sad and unfortunate; but true.
Good film , liked it very much .
Thank you Ken
This is very Mad Max. Well done.
Thanks a lot Kevin Lane. That was an influence for sure.
Any chance of a sequel?
We certainly hope so.
Felt like that girl and the scene in Twister at the beginning. Nice job.
Nobody commenting on the silent but deadly machete that never runs out of ammo?
The Dad was the same guy on the history channel show that starred him, (he's an ex-cop), the Indian tracker and the weird dude with the "Billy the Exterminator" cowboy hat. Strange Alaskan Mysteries or something like that.
He is known as Drax.They were in the Alaskan Triangle looking for Bigfoot,missing people,HAARP Radar etc.
His name is Jax, and it was a History Channel show called "Missing in Alaska". Very cool dude. Still friends to this day.
Enjoyed. Surviving doesn't look easy or fun. Excitement and adventure daydream gone in just a few minutes. Then what?
Well then you visit our channel and watch our other shorts.😉
I love it. Very well done and I have now subscribed to your channel. Thank you for taking the time too do this.
that was friggin awesome, 600 bucks??? unreal
Thanks a bunch Patrick Clark, it's refreshing to see someone actually read the description and realize we don't have some Hollywood budget and think it needs to compete with that.
The worst and the best of humanity ,were not to far away from this
Excellent screaming voice for sure.
Cinematography was excellent !
The woman was shooting as she had full of truck bullets
And the Man came out of the car as he was wearing iron man's suit😁😁
Good job man,do not worry about stupid coments....bcause thats the kind of people who's always looking for the bad things...keep it ☝
If you enjoyed this short, pleas check out another film in The Survivors universe right here.
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It is an OK Movie. But it would make more sense for people to kill for resources instead for the Fun of it. Resources like Food, Water, Land, Tools, and Weapons. Killing without Stealing or Cannibalism would not help survival. The Setting Movie looks beautiful and the Acting is Great. And maybe you have a Point with some people killing for fun because of PTSD from the War causing Violent Outbursts to express emotional Trauma. But Killing due to madness can only be a secondary goal because food and water is essential to survival.
Appreciate the well thought out critique.
@@REKFilmsMontana I hope you make it to the movies some day. :)
Covena White makes good points. Obviously, however, the perception of a moral and the enjoyment of fiction is highly subjective.
I really enjoyed the film! Even the music was great, and right on point!
MY perception wasn't that the father was necessarily teaching his son how to kill a human being necessarily "for the fun of it." Rather, he was teaching his son how to 'kill a human being' when necessary and 'appropriate,' given the circumstances. More specifically, I took it as the father's chosen method to teach his son to set aside his natural feelings of compassion, considering the extraordinary circumstances in which the world, and all people in it, were plunged, in order to teach him to survive. Something along those lines. I am NOT justifying the validity of the father's moral judgments. I'm only saying that that is the way I perceive the father's intentions. I also perceive that the dire circumstances the father found him and his son in had driven the man to a state of madness. And even that is assuming he was a 'good man' to begin with. He may not have been.
All in all, I found the film to be entertainingly dramatic and quite thought-provoking! Great entertainment, particularly for the times we live in. Thank you!
That touched my soul. Thank You.
So very good to hear @sandy J renfroe. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Young guy shouldn't have abandoned the truck to the woman. He should have picked up the woman and she would have been so grateful that she would have served his every wish thereafter.
@Oby-1 That is soo dumb, where is the lesson in humanity in that? It's just selfish nonsense that leads to destruction. We want better humans not more enslavers. It's a sick comment.
Hi, The situation is understood. May or may not come in our life time. The respect shown to woman hood much appreciated, inspite of lawlessness.
"You don't need to do what he liked you to do" was the most appropriate word she used though may be for survival, but we're golden words, a reminder sort, for all viewers. Importantly, the significance of law is felt, at the lawless state. Time and I tried to come cime out of the frame, while viewing, from its absorption. I liked it. True it has a strong message.
Not bad. Not a traditional happy or evil ending. Ambiguous ending which shows creative bravery
Or lack of creativity.
@@richardhead8981 Unlikely. Easier to have a standard happy or sad one
really good. thanks for posting it.
Thanks William
Well shot, quality is very high but, IMHO, the story doesn't go anywhere.
Oh, man! Good work!
Thank You very much.
What’s with the constant annoying background audio? Supposed to be wind?
Pity we lack at the beginning of the movie the background explained in the text - so it would be clearer that we're meant to see a confrontation between Anarchy and Law&Order (simplified). [Now I'm wondering why the "Law" side people start driving around in "Lawless" land...]
Also it's a bit longish, but good filming, and clothing and make-up make sense. Acting is OK as well.
And finally a detail: do I see well that the woman shooting from the car is blonde, but once a prisoner next to the campfire, she seems to have turned dark-haired?
Shot for only 600$!? It beats a lot of high budget movies.
Thank you!
Great job with a low budget. Nice shotsand storyline is definitely a horror. Stuck in the middle of hell and hell!!! Thanks.
loved it...well done
A very impressive short.
Moral of the story, Don't marry a guy named Todd... Also don't waste all your bullets if you can't shoot...Todd may have had a chance if he still had a gun...don't let your wife use the gun...Also, I'm just kidding, but seriously...lol
That wud be interesting, if the moral of the story had anything to do with guns.