Film Riot has been there for me through thick and thin. I was 16 when I started watching it and now I'm 26. Time is crazy. You guys have made me laugh, educated me, and served as a real source of inspiration for me. I cannot thank you enough and I can't wait to make something I'm proud of enough to share with you guys. Thank you so much for all you do.

"Write Shoot Edit and Repeat!" Learnt this from you guys..THANK YOU!

I'm 17 years and already a couple of no budget shorts but I Shot my first real short with actual actresses last Thursday and I definitely would not have been able to do without everything I learned from film riot. Thank you. Now It's time to edit.

This was totally one of the best Film Riot episodes ever, brilliant advice from such humble, talented people all round. Been watching you guys for 10 years - I'm 20 now - and you still inspire me, thanks for everything you do.

It’s crazy, I feel like you guys post things at the exact same time I’m trying to figure out those topics! We are currently trying to figure and get our full funding for our feature film we are filming in Fall! Keep up the great work! Thanks for everything you do for the filmmaking community! We’ve learned most of what we know from you guys and have applied it to all our shorts and the one feature we’ve done.

I'm 28 years old and I have been subscribed to this channel since I was 16. Since then I have made several short films, worked at several studios and have been a freelancer making commercials, music videos and even working on some (small) projects for Disney. Now I'm putting together my own Virtual Production studio to launch some very ambitious and exciting projects of my own making and MORE importantly I have a portfolio that I am very proud of and honestly it wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't found your channel and realized that all I needed to do was pick up a camera and start trying to figure things out. When people ask me where I learned it all I say Film Riot. Thank you Ryan.

Lol, "this monitor will turn into a mirror in sunlight."

The timing is perfect for this video, I recently just went full time into my own marketing business

I appreciated the fact that unlike all the other channels on youtube y'all are not trying to sell us every new camera that comes out. you guys are all about technique over gear. you guys used what's needed to get the job done. and we can't expect you guys to stay at the same level because you audience is not at the same level. growth is the missision

Film Riot is my Film School

Despite the usual high quality, this episode was outstanding. I think the technique of filmmaking is something that people at least have an idea of where to start - watch, shoot, edit, repeat - and there are numerous tutorials on lighting, editing, etc, but the business of filmmaking seems opaque and vague by comparison. There is no one clear path like other professions so people can be kind of directionless on how to progress beyond no-budget shorts. Videos like this one that shed more light on the "how-tos" of getting projects from script to production to exhibition/distribution are immensely clarifying. Loved the accounts from the other filmmakers and thanks to those guys for helping. Absolutely loved this one, Ryan.

This is one of my favourite videos you’ve ever put out! So much value 🙌🏼❤️

I absolutely adore you! I've been watching Film Riot for soooo many years (like since I was a kid and I am 23 now) and has always been my main source of inspiration. I remember it as one of the first shows that I've watched, together with the old Indy Mogul one, around the first years of KZfaq. Someone once planted the seed of creativity inside me and you along with a few others, are the ones that have been watering it for all these years. And now it has finally sprouted. I shot my first narrative videoclip in summer and I'm planning other film related things too. So, THANK YOU! I love your passion, your sense of humor, the way that you are so open about your whole process and the fact that you support and promote other creative people. A dream of mine is that one day I'll meet you and I genuinely hope that when I do, I will be in a position to help you with something or even better, collaborate with you. You guys are absolutely THE BEST!

THIS. This is the most inspiring episode of Film Riot to date. All you guys trully inspire me to move forward and do stuff, no matter what. Thank you!

I am the phase where everything is self-financed, things fall apart, rigs, dollies, lights and camera gear setup are cheap and unreliable and feels like there is nothing else than problems ahead but seeing this video keeps my spirits up and encourages me to finish project a ongoing indie project. Thanks guys.

This is the most honest and brilliantly produced video about what it truly means to be in this business. If you are all about the money you are going to be seriously disappointed but if you are passionate about making films and patient with the journey, who knows where you will end up. Thanks Ryan, your team and those that shared their experiences.

I'm always grateful for videos like this, you're doing justice by informing others about this matter

Fucking phenomenal episode. Finishing a short right now, in the pit falls of post-production depression, and this was the exact thing I needed.

Love it.. Vids like this is why i subscribe.Ryan and his team present topics in the most down to earth and humorous way. Im glad to always learn something here. Thx to everyone for creating this channel! #filmriotfam #filmlife ❤🎥

Always appreciate the time, effort, and honest info you guys have provided over the years. Thank you for putting this one together and sourcing other filmmakers for their specific input - it’s inspirational!

This video is one of the best quality tutorials/advice. Extremely helpful and useful, and plenty of different insights from different experiences. Fantastic, good work!

Wow! Thank for all these words of wisdom, loved this episode! Also, David Sandberg is such a legend.

It's been such a beneficial experience watching your career grow and having you take us along with you. I'm about to turn 20 and working on my first short film I started filming in June. It's horror and I'm not expecting it to be perfect but I've learned so much to doing it and think I'll have great improvement with my next one (hopefully I'll film it this summer). Since I was 16 though, I've been making 2-3 minute short videos ranging from comedy to action to horror. I've learned a lot about doing vfx from them and it's all thanks to what your channel taught me. Excited to see all the projects you do in the future man!

that may be the most motivating video i've seen in months.. or... ever.. i easily forget stuff, but definitely the best in months! Thanks Ryerye :)

Hearing all the different approaches was encouraging & motivating.

At 24 I crowdfunded my first series, My Life as a Video Game to $32,000 - I put in another $10,000 of my own money after that. We only raised that kind of crazy levels of money because first of all, crowdfunding was still relatively new in 2012, and secondly because I had a co-star and friend Brent Black who at the time had around 150,000 KZfaq Subscribers to his channel to show it off. I had some personal issues after and, to be honest, it took me years before I went and made another short film, Parallel Sins, and a lot of the success in actually coming to life I owe to Ryan directly, which later lead to our next short film, inspired by Harry Potter called "Sisters of House Black". Because of Parallel Sins and I'd managed to prove myself to other producers and we were able to make Sisters of House Black on less than 1/4 of My Life as a Video Game's budget and we used a lot of resources from right here to make it. "Sisters of House Black" hit *ONE MILLION VIEWS* last week in four months. I owe a lot of the reason I have a success like that to my name because of my friends like Brent and like Ryan, and on our next film some companies we've now gotten the chance to work with because of SOHB and My Life as a Video Game's success. This video, Ryan, has basically shown me at nearly 32, just how I've actually managed to achieve what I've achieved in my life. So, thank you, this was a great one.

Another fantastic enlightening episode, guys! Makes me want to jump on my next short.

Man, this is/was so informative. As a solo everything (writer/director/camera operator/lighting/sound/editor) master of none zero budget filmmaker, I completely understand the frustration of making films with zero to little resources and help. But, can't stop doing what I love. I'm pretty much self taught and try and absorb like a dry sponge everything film making, and of course, your channel is right up there at the top of channels to watch/learn. I'm what you would say, an 18 yr old trapped in a 60 yr old body. And all my friends aren't interested or way too busy to give me a helping hand. I keep reaching out to people like on LinkedIn to try and connect. Nothing though. I'm not on Facebook but starting to think maybe I should be. Could be like minded people out there that want to, well you know. Make movies. Anyway, great channel, and I hope to be doing the things you're doing when I get older.

No THANK YOU brotha! We new and aspiring filmmakers appreciate you and all you do here in your channel. Big thanks and so much props!

One of the most useful videos on this topic I've seen. So many others just give you the meaningless and tired platitudes and generalities, but this video gave real examples of real filmmakers who talked about specific numbers, specific gear and specific progress steps and clear examples. EXCELLENT!

U all are good guys. Iam here writing my first script without even having cameras. And thank you filmriot, KZfaq for my 4 years of learning.

Literally one of your best videos. I've been watching film riot for year's, I remember watching it in my film class. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

Can't wait to see you guys get pick up or work with Blumhouse production. 😁

Hello Ryan!Thank you so much for the advices and mentorship,am writing my first short film and I believe that I got this.Thank you so much Film Riot & Ryan in general.

25 views 25 likes (so far).... you were right Ryan, Beautiful community!

Shooting my first film in may , and watching this is so much motivation, my budget 3,500 with no resources , i have a wonderful plot and will be posting the link

I remember myself watching Film Riot on Revision 3 and at that time I wished to make a movie. Thank you Ryan, I'm finishing my second movie.

Ryan, I want to get into Hollywood, for start, I want to make a zero budget movie. this is almost 5 year i think I'm with you guys and I really enjoyed . thank you for changing my life ❤

I've been making movies since I was five, I took my old phonecamera and filmed myself in my underware playing Star Wars. Now I've been able to gather a crew from school and I'm also aloud to use the schools camera gears. Only using money for transport or food. David inspired me to keep making movies even if you don't have the money or professional gear, and you guys keep teaching me new things that I've found very usefull!

One of the Great Film Riot episodes!

Colin Levy and David Fucking Sandberg. YOU BOTH ROCK. BLENDER IS AWESOME

Thanks for another great video. I was just thinking about this.

Sandberg is one of my biggest inspirations for becoming a filmmaker.

Again sir , film riot are an inspiration to all of us , and we ask you a question on Twitter you go out the way to answer us or just have a general conversation. Not to many big KZfaqrs do that and I speak for some of us or all of us THNKS A WHOLE BUNCH Keep it up I’m caught up with all the film riot episodes .

I recently started a youtube channel with my friends, we post short comedic films every other week, and thanks to your advice, we can continue making these videos better and better

Perfect timing! Thanks Ryan!

Longtime subscriber and it is great to see how far you have come. I look forward to the next short film, and that 1st big blockbuster! Thanks for bringing us along and sharing what you have learned.

Great episode, love this channel! Was looking forward to a new episode to help forget about the week we're having. I'm so inspired by all of you guys. BTW, being a featured filmmaker on Film Riot is on my bucket list

Wow videos like this help me keep going and realize that it often comes down to skill rather than money 😯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 😊👍🏻 thanks Ryan

Thank you for laying out your blue print into getting into the industry in a "self made" type of way bro I appreciate it all

I appreciate your work to the fullest. Never stop. 👍🏼

I would just like to take this moment to say THANK YOU FILM RIOT! I almost gave up on my dream of becoming a filmmaker because I'm miles away from the nearest film school and I can't even afford any gear. But it is because of your videos and other free resources I found online that made me pursue it. Surely I still have long way to go to be a great one but I probably didn't reach this point - where I can just make 3d animated shorts(or maybe even longer films) on my own, in my room, on a laptop -, if it weren't for guys like Ryan and other guys and gals who share free resources to help others not just learn but also have the means to make their own stuff. So yeah, THANK YOU FILM RIOT! :D

Ryan, yall are really hitting a sweet spot with your content right now. Keep crushing it.

This was an awesome video! I always learn something new whenever I watch your posting. Keep on sharing our knowledge!

Ha! Like I said in the comments section of the last video, Sandberg proves concept is greater than budget!

Ryan and the crew -> you did it again. Thank you so much

Every point and piece of advice that was included in this video is absolutely right. I'm still filming things for pretty much for free and I continue to learn new things and pull off shots with cheap gear.

Great follow up video! Was looking forward to watching David’s bit, after I saw his post on Instagram the other day 🙈

Thank you for making this channel, it truly is my biggest inspiration and I'm so happy that I have you here! ❤

I love how transparent you are in this! Great video.

Only 18mins (seemed longer!) but boy did you pack in some brilliant information! For my money (!) the chap I can most concur with was the last guy. As he says, if you're doing things your way, in your time, you can reshoot again and again with DIY gear. Alas, not so with a 'commercial' shoot where everything has to be done to a tiemscale. When I did an FX "film" film in the 70's, all effects were physical or in camera. Spot sound FX were created by playing reel to reel tapes / cassette tapes at various speeds, crunching cabbages, pulling sellotape off a worktop, twanging a knife ... and then all copied to perforated 3 1/4" tape, cut into sections, and then syncronised Super 8mm film via a flatbed editor! (Took about six weeks to edit) Then a second tape had music track, and all transferred in sync via a projector. Seems primitive to todays tech) I'd like to try it again using digital tech ... but Hitfilm and AE seem way too complex! I've now built all my own jibs, shoulder jib, crane, light units (including 2x 4x55Watt kino style lamps) currently building a 3mtr x 6mtr greenscreen ... none of which I've ever used to date! I must get back into the filming world again

Always Solid Advice well articulated and well put together as always

Update : waited a while snd started the video again and now the sound worked. Great cvontent, as always, most interresting

im 12 and i have been doing a few low budget short films and this has my question answered! thanks guys :)

Helpful! Thanks, as always, folks.

Ryan, I’m really surprised you have not done a full feature and pitched it to Netflix... Is this something you’re not interested in or is Netflix just too hard to get to like Hollywood?

Again, thank you for doing what your doing. There are lots of youtube film/video channels out there, but few make me want to actually practice my craft and edit something as consistently as yours does.

My first short film was made for the Make Film Now Challenge from you guys and that was with no budget, and a home camera. And even tho I didnt win the supportive comment from you guys made me so happy.

dude when is this guy going to make a feature? I feel like he is "ready" to do it. He has so much talent and definitely would create something that I would want to buy for sure.

Awesome job again! How do you color grade your films?

Really great insides! Hope I can use some of these tips for my films =) Love this channel!

Right on time. Shooting my first feature in April. Love the channel.

I recently watched 1917 and I was amazed with how the direction makes it a 2-hour one shot. I know that this isn't the case but can you shed a light on how it may have been done? Thank you!

Currently putting finishing touches on the movie I wrote. This information was real helpful 💯

Classic! Film Riot has been inspiring me since 2011

This may just be my favorite Film Riot episode of all time.

I think lots of us would really love to see a detailed breakdown of actual budgeting on these projects. when someone says 'the budget here was 100k', I think it's hard for many people to actually understand where the money is going. So much these days can be done for so little with advances in tech and software and knowledge that's it would be really so useful to see a genuine breakdown .

Wow. My respect and adoration was already up, but now it's way, way UP for Film Riot. Thanks.

I think of the great Writers/Directors of my time: George Romero (Night of the Living Dead), Wes Craven (Last House on the Left), David Lynch (Eraserhead), etc. You guys are going through the same things I'd suspect and just moving forward without discouragement. It's a great thing.

really REALLY appreciate this and you guys.

You always provide amazing content for us to educate ourselves. I’m currently in my final year from the same school you went to and loving every second.

thank i am watching this in 2021 now but was still worth my time

Ponysmasher is my hero

David f sandberg is my hero.

Love the longer form video!

Absolutely loving this series! Thank you so much for the motivation and inspiration

Best video I've seen out of Film Riot and it doesn't even have 100K views; I think that gives a glimpse of the disconnect between short film quality/success. Don't get me wrong, you have fantastic videos - but this video is trickled with priceless information and perspectives.

Another awesome topic and it is so great to hear that others aren't making money either, but still do what they love.

i was surprised that he mentioned colin levy caus i follow this dude since his film sintel that made hi go to picar for work amazing

This video makes me want to stop everything and go make a film. Love these types of videos. P.S. I can't wait to see your first feature.

"Dont you wanna help me make my next thing?!" is my catch phrase.

Thanks! Funding for shorts is not easy, but you just have to keep making shorts whether the money is coming or not. If it comes eventually, great. If not, enjoy being an artist and spending time with friends. We make a short film a month now, and I doubt we will ever make money from the films. We make them because it is part of who we are.

Great insight! Definitely needed this. Just now making the transition from doing music videos to fully going into short films with the hope of it leading to features.

As always...superb info!!!

what i've been learning is that if you really want to be a filmmaker, you will make it happen. If you're making too many excuses, this isn't the field for you.

This is so inspirational!!! Love all the different voices! The different perspective!! Been working on two shorts and I have been getting down on them but this video really has given me the life I need for the shorts!

Okay first off, this low angle, Wes Anderson 4 bulb set up is so dope...2nd, love yah ry-guy. You too Josh🤙🏾

thank you, your channel is always so inspiring!

Stellar and inspirational

We are wanting to work on a survival series. This series will actually be teaching survival skills but with a story background. We got so bored making your everyday education videos that we wanted to do something with a twist. Our problem is we are poor and affording the equipment is going to be such a big hurdle. We have a huge market for this just gotta find a way to fund it.