Making a $30k film with my friends (PART 1/5)

BTS filmed by - Taylor Illgen IG @tillgen

Lights used on this film from Nanlite:

My Gear:

#behindthescenes #makingof #film

[skeletoncrewflicks]

Hey Spenser, thanks so much for this behind the scenes. As a 20 year vet of the VFX industry in Hollywood now starting the journey of becoming a director myself, I have learned a lot from following your path a few steps behind you. Watching this vid, I am reminded of a quote from Jay Bauman of RLM . "Making a movie is just a never ending series of compromises to get to the finish line."

[Hatcheeproductions]

This is incredible. I can't imagine how much work it takes to produce a high end short film, much less film BTS for it. It's creators like you that inspire us and give us much needed insight.

[GxAce]

Can’t wait for part 2 and to see the finish film man! Looks awesome!

[Aaron_Smith_OM]

I think it's pretty cool that Youtubers are coming together to make/take big steps toward their dreams. You, Matti, Danny, Gian Carlo, etc. Pretty inspiring.

[zerKl]

This video made me realize how crazy I actually am making short films by myself with an inexperienced filmmaking is for people who are absolutely out of their minds....

[j.r.dawson]

Thanks so much for the BTS always so educational and inspiring to watch other filmmakers killing it. Can't wait to see the final film!

[martinmestrevlog]

this BTS series is so educational, saw this 11 months ago and it came up on my feed again had to watch. It is a wealth of knowledge and very educational. So excited that the short film is out. I will definitely be watching it. Look forward to more of your content - keep up the great work ! all the best from Toronto

[MarkHoltze]

Damn man, this is a very authentic look at what it feels like to work on a indie short film. This takes me back to those days, I could feel the chill and the adrenaline and the exhaustion. This is fantastic!

Commentary is brilliant as well. Nicely done mate;

[JasonMorrisphotocinema]

That venice though!!!! OH man I can't wait to see this

[brandongoebel]

Dude, I loved this. I appreciate how in-depth you go into everything, including your mistakes of not staying in your lane, which I admittedly have done from time to time. I can't wait to see more, and I hope you go into some preproduction stuff like how you produced all the logistical things like flying out actors, putting them up in hotels, and negotiating getting them in freezing cold waters. Thanks for all you do, man!

[KarimAmerStudio]

Cant wait really for the rest of the bts ! Best of luck bro

[budsaurus]

Nice stuff as always, Spenser! The comment you made about "promising yourself that you won't shoot at T/1.5" but then looking at the frame and being enticed to just go wide open was definitely a mistake I made when I shot with the Venice and Tokina Vista Primes too! It was a good reminder, so thanks for being honest and sharing!

[alikareemfilms]

Love this Spenser. I'm a director in Dallas and really enjoyed this bts video and the honest take of all the challenges that come with narrative directing

[maxchadwick]

The gaff tape sun shade is a classic. "Why did I think I wouldn't need a mattebox"

[paulanthonyfrith]

I just wanted to say thank you for putting this out there. It's incredible to watch people work on creating art in this way. I only wish I were 20 years younger and I'd be there with you. Thanks again 😁

[OfTwoLands]

This is great, mate! Keen for the second one :)

[TheRMMFilms]

don't ever feel bad about getting involved in things like lighting as a director. alot of the best directors get involved in every aspect of the film, at the end of the day it is your film, you are the director and it is your job to make sure that everyone onsite is doing their job the way you need them to be to make the film how you need it to be. especially in a circumstance like this where you were not hired as a director, this is actually YOUR film.

[duylinhnguyentu]

Very happy for you. I see so many Youtubers who have just given up filmmaking to make content to grow their channels. And more power to them. But, you are clearly a great storyteller and I'm glad you're investing in your own craft. Takes guts.

[chicobraz]

Good job, can’t wait to see it . I just directed my first series, and you had me laughing when you kept mentioning it’s hard to let go and not worry about camera and exposure and such . It’s something I don’t think I will ever let go, and it’s just the inner artist intuition of wanting the best (since you also know cinematography ), I think it’s healthy and any professional Cinematographer will understand and appreciate that . All the best

[housermousemedia]

Love seeing my Oklahomies creating 🎬🎥
That Overholser dam is no joke on wind lol