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[DominicGrindrod]

Appreciate hearing this dude. I’ve let myself down at times with not making films as much as I used to, but I needed to hear this. Nice one mate

[midasgrey]

Coincidentally, I just watched a movie with an amazing quote. "Follow excellence and success will chase you". It's a Hindi film called 3 idiots. The protagonist was telling his friends not to worry about getting rich or a good job, just focus on developing their skills and the rest will fall in place.

[MoCo_Filmmaker]

You're the man. Filming all 3 days this weekend (on 2 shorts)! I felt this.

[SamLucas]

This just shook me. In the past 3 years I’ve started a production company, took it full time, made real money and then some and lately I’ve been struggling with that “imposter syndrome”. But that’s probably because I call myself a film maker but I spend my days dealing with clients, responding to emails, and drumming up new business.

“You are what you do everyday”, I call myself a film maker but I feel more like an entrepreneur because I spend more time doing business growing stuff. Maybe spend 7 days a month actually film making. I gotta do something to get more film making into my day to day.

Thanks for this insight brother 👌🏼

[dkkeyz]

D you were the first person I found that caught my attention when I was deciding to get into film school or not after my medical release from the army.
Thank you for your inspiration, insight and verbal slaps in the face that I know I need at times.
I’d sit here and praise all day but I got a storyboard to do!!!

[MsBob]

As an internationally distributed and award-winning indie director, writer and cinematrography, I can say that this is one of the most accurate videos I've seen. I've been upside down and backwards with lots of 7 and 8 figure investors. 80% are scam artists looking to ask YOU for money, and the rest are just FOS. You can ONLY depend on you first, and your inner circle second, in that order. Scrape up some cash, get some lights, and make it happen!

[ksmoothe]

10 no budget films in 20 years. Still going. 2 features in the can, and I plan to make 4 this year. It's all about the story. Never went to film school. And yes, I almost quit, but the only reason I didn't is because I saw growth in my skills. I hope my legacy is 100 movies made. Judge me then, udig. Great video. onelove.

[monicamomney]

“Keep doing the thing”. I started learning the piano before I could play it. Those words need to be a tattoo for art

[lucabratz]

4:24 I deadass had "gimbals for DSLR cheap" open on another tab but... then I was all, I have some gear already and I haven't used all of it lol. thanks

[Carboxylated]

The biggest worry for me as an aspiring film maker and film student is Covid19....Los Angeles film sets and studios (ALL OF THEM) will not let you rent stages or use equipment until after July...And thats a big if considering the possible second wave everyone is worried about....I've literally been making films on my iphone....but utilizing a set, with crew, collaborating to make your scene or shot come to life...shit you can only do that wishful thinking over Zoom video conference now. I get it we are trying to make due with the best of what we got right now but it just worries me that this profession wont be as strong or stable as it once was....thus slowly putting out that huge film making fire inside of me. Im not trying to let it but the more and more people that I used to work with on film projects that are being affected by the economic throw back of covid19, stop working on projects. Its hard to keep that drive going when everyone is worried about that.

Keep up the good stuff D4....been watching you way before I even started going to Film school.

[jennaraeblakeslee]

Great video. D4 that quote is brilliant. I’m putting “you are what you do every day” on my wall so I’m always reminded.

[talfredo]

Darious, unfortunately words cannot express my appreciation to your restless effort in lifting up my spirit. After listening to this i'm more motivated to get up and shoot whatever i come across. This has been the most comprehensive yet entertaining motivational message to every filmmaker wanna be out there. Thank you Darious. Much love from Africa- Mozambique

[blkgoldoftheson]

As a new filmmaker, I truly appreciate your tips bruh. The hardest part was getting over my own BS when it came to creating (I don't have the right gear, I need the most expensive mic, blah, blah, blah). Once I got over myself, that's when the creativity kicked in. I've been shooting on my Samsung 8 (yes, a Samsung 8!) and editing the on my iPad Pro with Lumafusion & I'm happy with it! Just thought I would spread the positive vibes, but honestly your page inspired a brotha, so thank you!

[CamberFilmSchool]

I definitely used to suffer from gear acquisition syndrome for a long time. Finally realized gear won't automatically make my stuff better. Rewrote the project so that I could film it on a low budget with minimal crew (something I learned from you telling me OVER and OVER) and released the short back in August. Thanks for teaching the skillz, bro! 👍🏼

[FamJammers]

You are exactly what i needed to hear man. Its exactly where im at. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I put my first film out on Prime Video in 2021 and have been trying to go bigger but I have been limiting myself because of many of these reasons.

[KindaLikeWater]

You make a FANTASTIC point about not waiting for financing! Many people die, waiting. This is a great reminder to move around the obstacles. (But, putting your guy out there as a cautionary tale... Not the best move. For what it's worth.) The encouragement of this video is highly valuable, for those who can hear it. 👍🏾👍🏾

[Sutterjack]

Your videos are so right on - the biggest blocks to creating aren't lack of money or gear, it's your brain telling you "I can't make this film because I lack..." Conceive and execute! The only definition I make is when some calls themself a "professional". A professional to me is someone who pays the bills with imaging - nothing more.

[TyeMorrisVlog]

1:00 "You just have to do the thing!" The key to getting going on anything, regardless of whether it's being a filmmaker or getting in shape, is showing up and doing the work. Forget about whether you're GOOD at it, "good" will come on its own as you "do the thing!"

[kbiv]

I find myself watching this video at least once a month. It helps me reset and get my eye back on the prize. This video is kind of my pep talk when I feel a little discourage or need a kick in the pants to go out and shoot something. Thanks Dee.

[BasicFilmmaker]

Always great advice and great content. Maybe one day I'll be able to entice Professor D to do a course over at my university? :)