GIFT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- A film by Dan Mace
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This film is being entered into the #MyRode Film competition.
This film is about perception and understanding that everything is perfect always, maybe it's just you looking at it wrong. You can't control your surroundings, but you can control the way you SEE them.
Special thanks to:
DOP: Fabian Vettiger (Follow him here)
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and the PRODUCER Jacqueline Stone (Follow here here)
Instagram: jacquelinestone_mua
Twitter: @joogstonemakeup
And to the rest of the crew:
Lead Role "Gift": Lwando Qhanga
Choreographer: Duncan Maphange
Behind the scenes: Bryn North and Kiril Dobrev
HyperLapses: Tash Montlake
Camera Assist: Dirk Van Niekerk
On set assist: Justin Woods
Sound: Graeme Lloyd
Composer: Tapiwa Musvosvi Colorist: Stephen Du Plessis
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Congratulations Dan on winning the My Rode Reel 2015 !!
Great work as always bru! such an epic team that worked on this film! Tash's Hyperlapses are insane!
Chris Rogers Thanks my best :)
I wanted to share this saying "my friend made this amazing film" and then remembered Ive never met you, thats how far your kindness reaches, people across the world feel instantly your friends just by watching you. Def. voting for this!
The sound work is absolutely incredible!
even almost 3 years after you created this I still think that it's on of the best clips on youtube
How I wish everybody (including me) starts to see the world differently... positively. GREAT!
So glad this is finally up.
Dan, your skills have grown to unbelievable heights. So grateful to be able to watch the videos you are making, you should be proud of their poignancy. Can't wait to see more.xx
I am at a loss of words. Dan you are the most talented filmmaker I have ever seen on this platform. I aspire to become a fraction of your greatness.
I can't believe I am only seeing this now. In almost 4 years it has not lost relevancy or beauty whatsoever. Watched it with my mouth open from start to finish. It was complete. Cinematography, editing and most of all story. This was a true inspiration, thank you for that :)
Such an art for 350 bucks. That film has a soul.
This short film made me think about "acceptance" and where accepting things as they are, can become a starting point for how to live.
My bruh. I almost cried!!!
"Imagine you could dance to the sound of your fears" (2:01).
This is a beautiful story, well put into words, sounds and images. I will surely take a minute to vote. xx
Dan i feel so good that a much larger audience will finally see how incredible of a filmmaker you are. U R
Mind blown.Words can not describe how awesome, genius, fanstastic this is.You have overcome yourself.A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!
Dan, you are incredibly talented
agreed
+allthingsben Yes he is! ;)
All I can say is GOOSE BUMPS! You are amazing Dan!
MIND BLOWN. I've been to South Africa a handful of times, fallen in love with it actually. Muizenberg is one of my favorite places to be... Whenever I take someone to South Africa, my hope is that their perspective be shifted. This two minute video is absolutely incredible. So Powerful. Thanks.
Dan, this is AMAZING! I was speaking with my grandmother yesterday and she was in a very bad mood and as much as I tried I could not get her to smile. This video does what I couldn't do: truly explain that you have a choice every morning when you wake up and every day as you come across new battles and victories. You can choose to be sad, or you can choose happiness and positivity. Thank you so much for this beautiful film! Thank you so much for being such a wonderful, POSITIVE, light in the Internet world! You truly are amazing and I'm so glad I subscribed so long ago! Keep doing you Dan!
This is the best video I have ever seen on TH-cam.
Blown away by this movie ! What an amazing work.... keep it up Dan and good luck on TH-cam !
The Story is told so amazing with the creative Sound Design & Cinematography as Storytelling Tools! Great respect!
To the those who see the light, the new south Africa that does not discriminate, look at colour, those don't worry about who owns the land when we all are living in it..those are the ones who is changing the world one day at a time. Name is Lwando from South Africa . Thank you for telling our story
The sounds, the photography...man, what a great little story!
You are so talented. Everyone needs to see the work you produce. The content you create is so beautiful, raw and truthful.
Congratulations Dan! You won judges award!
This is the best thing I've ever watched! So moving! The cinematography was amazing! The sound was epic! Unbelievable!
Very Very Very Very well done ...... i am soooooooo proud .... the pride is dripping of me
Congratulations for winning in the competition. I really liked your film on any level a lot.
Well said you really work with the music and sound of your films! Great work 👏
Dan, I am blown away by this. I think you'll agree this is one of the best things you ever made. I can tell how much heart and effort went into it. Good luck for the competition you've got my vote :)
OMG! This is the best 3 min short film I've ever seen!
I've voted already, and i hope it'll win the award.
Beautifully directed and put together, Dan! Loved the detailed sound effects and moreover the message Gift transmitted!
what the actual flip. this is the first video I've cried to that's about self happiness. I've seen hundreds of other videos on Facebook and instagram and TH-cam about "be who you are" and all that but idk. this one was just different. the script, the acting, all the cinematography especially when Gift is in her hometown. just beautiful uce (Samoan for brother). And that latest video in NY with Casey ifls perf
Dan I have no words to describe how your videos mechem me. His talent in the simplicity of the place delights me, I'm from Brazil and I admire you so much!
This was brilliant! Such a powerful & beautiful story, thank you for sharing Dan.
The sound of this film is incredible! It makes the message come across so clearly; great work, really.
Wow. Gave me goosebumps... amazingly well done, Dan. The techniques are outstanding. Can't wait to see more x
Powerful visual, profound words, incredible message .... Shifts my awareness. Elevated .....Thank you
Probably the greatest film I've ever seen
Great! When it came full circle and you realized the meaning of the story, it was pretty mind blowing.
SO BEAUTIFUL! There was something really special into this. You can feel it, great work!!!!! :)
Dan, ur a legend!
Incredible film. Cant describe how beautiful❤
You've got talent Dan, keep making films like this.
Wooow! So many feelings in a short time!
I cant find the words to desribe how amazing that film was. Dan you're an incredibly talented filmmaker and i'm pretty sure youre gonna be a big deal soon enough! Keep it up!
This just blew my mind.... I got goosebumps! Amazing work Dan, hope you can relax knowing that you must win with a film as good as this!
Amazing bro. Not only great cinematography and sound design, but what an incredible piece of storytelling. Great work Dan.
You're a genius Dan, I had goosbumps during every second of it.
Man you the beast. How can you take beautiful shots like this. This is master class.
Amazing video with a story of true substance! Yes Dan!
the cinematography and the sound effects in this are breathtaking!! That was one of your best works bruh!!! I love it!
I've watched this so many times now. Absolutely breathtaking man!
Wow. Dan your material is unreal. I would love to make a film like this. The transitions into each scene are sick... and the sound. Everything.
I don't even know what to say. I'm speechless.
It's amazing all the feelings I experienced at watching this. When he says that he's the one who is free, I couldn't stop thinking how true that is.
Good job Dan!
This is who you are, Dan. ❤️
Dan, I absolute love your videos. The art you produce and the way your able to give us an insight to all ofthis is astonishing. Bravo!
Holy shit, man. Where do I begin? It gave me shivers. This sparked so much emotion that I dropped a tear. Thank you for this. You are a true inspiration, Dan.
Wow this was amazing! Bravo to everyone involved with the making of this film.
I love this Video so much! Can watch it 100 times without getting tired of it. Awsome great job!
Jissus dude! By far my favourite. So flippen good!
Stunning, amazing and absolutely beautiful !! I love seeing the culture side of countries and the true beauty even though that beauty isn't the pretties at times. But thank you Dan and he's team making this beautiful video that shows that it doesn't matter what situation you are in you can still live your life to the fullest and make your dreams reality or your life passion. Love Love :)
no words. this is beautiful. a story that needed to be told.
Meneer. You can be so proud of yourself. So true. So real. Impacted. Congrats.
Duuuuudddeeeee! Just duuuuuddddeee
Man, that is powerful... made me tear up in 3 minutes. Beautifully shot and the idea was brilliant. Congratulations on this one, hope you the best of luck!
This is seriously a really special film, everything about it is top notch, real real props man, deserves to win.
Watching it for the 3rd time in a row, thank you.
Wwooow. One word incredible! The work put to create this video is absolutely incredible! Dan and the people behind it, the result of me watching this video was that I started smiling. Best work ever created
This is just pure gold. Amazing.
This is absolutely incredible!
Mind blowing
Love this video Dan! It's so well put together with the all the colours, shots and the story coming together, I love it!
We are blown away! This is definitely deserving of an award.
this movie is unbelievable
its just amazing! the story, the sound, the images and how it all comes together! i loved it!
Dan, you are an amazing person dude! Keep grinding und pushing your message out there! You deserve much more and thanks for making noise with your actions! You are truly an impeccable inspiration! I hope you see this and feel fulfilled for having achieved something in life. And thats the love and positivity you successfully spread throughout the world with your voice and talent! All Love from Germany!
Perfect in so many ways
Omg. It's brilliant, I hoped it wouldn't end. I want more......
Was that TH-cam I just watched!?
Very very good Dan.
Absolutely amazing! Great work Dan!!😄👌🏼
This is AMAZING!!! Amazing visuals and sounds that contribute to an amazing story. Well done.
this is so beautiful
this video cracked me open slowly and slowly until it all came together and I burst into tears, what an amazing work of art.
Talk about next level film making. Incredible
Simply cannot stop watching this bru. Incredible
You are a true artist Dan. So inspiring
Just amazing... I wish it was just a trailer of your new film!! I´m watching it again and again and I still feel like it was the first time. Congrats for your awesome work ( Dan and the entire crew).
I never comment on videos but this film is very raw and powerful, with an amazing message!
Dan, this is so beautiful, and the message comes out so strong. I'm in awe of what you have created here, and the perceptions that have been presented. Again, this is such a beautiful piece of work and it's going to stick with me for a long time. So thank you.
I'm in love with your talent, Dan. Just incredible!
DanTheDirector I can't even find words to describe the feeling this video gives. Thank you..
I'm impress Dan! Great Job! I'm so glad to meet you thanks to Casey! Keep follow your filmaking way!
This and your BTS, STELLAR! Best of Luck to you!
...wow...all I can say. just wow.
Damn Dan... This is just so good...! Keep doing that.... forever!!
Goosebumps. This is incredible.
You are a mad genius! No doubts about your incredible talent and world class editing skills.
However, when I first saw the 'Behind the Scenes' of this film, it built up this hype in my mind that I will get to see some "dancing" in the actual film. Some more music, more dancing. It built up the hype really well but unfortunately in the film, I did not see it enough. I just wanted to see more dancing and more music at the end. That could have made the film end on an 'EPIC' note. Just an honest observation. Overall - this is probably your most beautiful work!
I have goosebumps !!!
That was stunning and inspiring! Your time has come Dan!