Is this the point to filmmaking?

THE BEAUTY OF MEDIOCRITY: I bloody hate wasting time. But I’m also starting to realise that great meaning lurks in dead-ends, misfires, bad shoots and flawed scripts. Projects I thought soaked up my most precious commodity might have great meaning after all. This film is another batch of short stories that didn’t make it on their own, and while at first glance seemed like a huge waste of time, turn out to be anything but.
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Produced and Directed by
BEAU MILES
Produced and Edited by
MITCH DRUMMOND
Edited by
LUCY CAWOOD
First cuts
JODI EVANS
CHRIS ORD
Filmed by
BEAU MILES
CHRIS ORD
HELEN BARCLAY
Final Sound Mix
JAMES DOBSON
Goodonya
BIG TREES for being magnificent.
GEOFF for his beach house.
THE BEACH for being a shadeless hassle.
ALTRA kicks.
PATAGONIA threads.
HAMISH BLAKE for the convo, coffee and cut.
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  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks7 ай бұрын

    You have become my favorite filmmaker.

  • @twod0ves
    @twod0ves7 ай бұрын

    It's so cool how Beau uses footage in the same resourceful way as he uses real-life materials. Nothing goes to waste. Everything can have a use and a purpose.

  • @CampingRulesOkay

    @CampingRulesOkay

    7 ай бұрын

    That's such a cool observation, I never looked at it like that! 👍❤️

  • @ElleAshterra

    @ElleAshterra

    7 ай бұрын

    @twod0ves Spot on! 🎯

  • @ytaccforthing

    @ytaccforthing

    7 ай бұрын

    exactly what i was thinking!

  • @bobbyslickton4742

    @bobbyslickton4742

    7 ай бұрын

    yes astute observation

  • @sonickautschuhe

    @sonickautschuhe

    7 ай бұрын

    It's all about the mindset. Don't be a capitalist sheep ⚒️🔴

  • @shmeblord
    @shmeblord7 ай бұрын

    Beau's mediocre days are the highlight of my year at this point

  • @CampingRulesOkay

    @CampingRulesOkay

    7 ай бұрын

    I felt exactly the same... That's why I started having my own adventures so I could have my own highlights. Go on, get out and have one yourself next year! 😉

  • @shmeblord

    @shmeblord

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@CampingRulesOkay I plan on hiking a portion of the Appalachian trail during my semester gap after graduation! Just gotta make it through my classes 😢

  • @pboyd4278

    @pboyd4278

    7 ай бұрын

    Optimistic (1) of, relating to, or characterized by optimism : feeling or showing hope for the future an optimistic outlook an optimistic economic forecast a person with a hopeful, optimistic nature I'm feeling optimistic about our chances. (2) Beau Miles

  • @nr_beast2677

    @nr_beast2677

    7 ай бұрын

    Beau brings me “mediocre” inspiration and happiness

  • @Rufio1975

    @Rufio1975

    7 ай бұрын

    Yup. He inspires me to make better videos.

  • @olid7947
    @olid79477 ай бұрын

    Beau having haircuts by different people should become a series

  • @Grievous-

    @Grievous-

    7 ай бұрын

    This is the first time I have seen him get haircuts without whinging.

  • @blindninja907

    @blindninja907

    7 ай бұрын

    too bad we'll have to wait another year for his next haircut...

  • @davidm4339
    @davidm43397 ай бұрын

    "Everything is 7 out of 10, and that's okay. There's beauty in mediocrity." One of the best quotes I've ever heard in my life. Something to carry with me on this crazy journey.

  • @Teevock
    @Teevock7 ай бұрын

    Beau is the change I want to see in the world. We should all strive to bring a bit of Beau into our lives, and enrich the lives of those around us. You sir, are appreciated. - Sincerely, Canada.

  • @CampingRulesOkay

    @CampingRulesOkay

    7 ай бұрын

    He already inspired me and I'm sure he will inspire many more! Just hope I can do the same...

  • @Dantick09

    @Dantick09

    7 ай бұрын

    A bit of mediocre

  • @we-must-live

    @we-must-live

    7 ай бұрын

    there's some beau inside all of us

  • @garethjmsaunders
    @garethjmsaunders7 ай бұрын

    I love this! About 10 years ago, I was going through a bunch of old (actual, physical) photos and I was amazed at how many of them were terrible. You know, those out-of-focus shots, the accidental button presses, the near misses. So I created a blog called "My rubbish photos: because even rubbish photos have a story" and I posted the photo and the story behind it. You've inspired me to revisit this in the new year. Thanks Beau!

  • @user-qy2kw9kx3o

    @user-qy2kw9kx3o

    7 ай бұрын

    I love that idea!

  • @christofs-a1834

    @christofs-a1834

    7 ай бұрын

    Gareth I'd love to see this come to life. Please post a link when it's up and running 👍

  • @ericathefae

    @ericathefae

    6 ай бұрын

    I've been thinking a lot about this kind of thing lately - that sometimes the "bad" shots are actually the best ones: those that mean something and speak to you (even if others wont always be able to see it). That I should share my photos even if they're not "perfect", because life isn't and I'd rather photograph and share something real instead of just pretty.

  • @XGoblinHunterX
    @XGoblinHunterX7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Beau, for being who you are, and for sharing your thoughts, feelings and emotions. I am 24 years old, i have had a really good life but i still feel lost in certain parts of being human, mostly related to thought, contemplation, and for me you are my one and only inspiration for life. Your way of thinking and your morals to life is the perfection we as humans could every achieve. I guess you would never see this comment, but these are my honest emotions, and i comment this for myself firstly, in my mission to learn how to express myself. But if you ever see this comment, just know mate. I truly, deeply appreciate you, and i aspire to be like you. Truly you are the gold standard of being human. Thank you, take care and never change my friend!

  • @BeauMiles

    @BeauMiles

    7 ай бұрын

    Just read it! Thanks Hunter. Yes mate. Be yourself. It's the best way to be.

  • @christofs-a1834

    @christofs-a1834

    7 ай бұрын

    Write what you want to read 😊

  • @TheBugChicks
    @TheBugChicks7 ай бұрын

    You have become my favorite filmmaker. I rewatch the last 2 minutes of "Run the Line" when I'm feeling down. Thank you for your work.- K

  • @Legominder

    @Legominder

    Ай бұрын

    You mean the gherkin milk mate? Me too!😍 so many times.

  • @gonzosoldier8179
    @gonzosoldier81797 ай бұрын

    These little scraps of films are what other filmmakers would throw away but, true to form, Beau wastes nothing. Cheers Beau hope you and the family have a great Christmas

  • @jimmygreenwood3681
    @jimmygreenwood36817 ай бұрын

    So happy Beau met someone like his wife.

  • @itskarl79
    @itskarl797 ай бұрын

    Self acceptance is love in it's most basic form. Thanks for the reminder Beau. Love you Buddy.

  • @martyknox2218

    @martyknox2218

    7 ай бұрын

    Amen to THAT! ☝️❤

  • @keithboyd842
    @keithboyd8427 ай бұрын

    For someone like me who suffers from depression.these small films by you and others show me that there is always another day which may be better. Thank you.

  • @s10m0t10n
    @s10m0t10n7 ай бұрын

    I give to you, ladies and gentlemen, Beau Miles. The ginger wild man who makes magnificence from mediocrity. Have a great Christmas, Beau.

  • @CampingRulesOkay

    @CampingRulesOkay

    7 ай бұрын

  • @richardphillips3496
    @richardphillips34967 ай бұрын

    Beau, hope you have at least a 70% Christmas mate. Thank you again for your inspiring words and effort. I really do love your work.

  • @rafaelraralio
    @rafaelraralio7 ай бұрын

    I love how this man makes profound things so simple and so accessible! And, every single frikin time I watch a Beau video (it doesn't have to be new, it could be one from 4, 5 years ago) I feel an itch to just DO. It’s so potent. And, I've used it so strategically. I could have a ratty dead-tired day, and I’d end up running a few miles. OR fucking petting a leaf or a tree. Like magic. The optimism and wonder is so fuckin infectious. Thank you! Been a fan for a long time.

  • @tofanalexander
    @tofanalexander7 ай бұрын

    Mediocrity is the real life so please keep filming it!

  • @couttsylives
    @couttsylives7 ай бұрын

    Onya Beau! The ancient Greek Philosopher - Mediocrates - said it best..."Anything worth doing..is worth doing badly" (Yeah...I might've just made that up!🤣) Happy Chrissy & NY to you and yours...and thanks for everything you do. Cheers.

  • @pigeon2531
    @pigeon25317 ай бұрын

    Hope you've had a good Christmas Beau, always a great time to watch a new video of yours.

  • @astrocactus3910
    @astrocactus39107 ай бұрын

    Beau, thank you for this, things have been hard for me lately and getting to see some of these "B-tracks" was somehow quite inspirational. Just really hit the spot, thank you, and merry christmas

  • @doubletrouble260
    @doubletrouble2607 ай бұрын

    It would be lovely to have like a yearly video of "my worst attempts at filmmaking". Would be fun to have you narrate your experiences throughout the year, have a drink and just explore this year self.

  • @martianmuppet
    @martianmuppet7 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Beau and family do it again. Thankyou, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @banshee1020
    @banshee10207 ай бұрын

    As he said "I bloody hate wasting time" I was actively cracking open a shot of fireball to sit and watch this video when I should be wrapping gifts

  • @reginag4053

    @reginag4053

    7 ай бұрын

    Crap. **closes computer, gets off bum and goes to wrap presents**

  • @garretthunterhodges
    @garretthunterhodges7 ай бұрын

    This was a really cool video. It combined a year of your adventures, as we are closing out the 2023 year this seems very fitting. Merry Christmas everyone!! And a Happy New Year!!

  • @roberthull7608
    @roberthull76087 ай бұрын

    Mate, finding your channel has been one of my internet highlights. Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

  • @boris7161
    @boris71617 ай бұрын

    Thank you Beau for making thoughtful videos as always. Too few people making videos worth thinking about!

  • @chillinginny4490
    @chillinginny44907 ай бұрын

    There is nothing mediocre about anything you do Beau! Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Happy healthy holidays to you and your family.✌️❤️

  • @ringperm
    @ringperm7 ай бұрын

    We need to see more Hamish in the future. He was a hoot and had a great screen presence.

  • @space_1073
    @space_10737 ай бұрын

    Your editing and storytelling are so simple but perfectly executed. Every time I click on one of your videos I know I'm in good hands of someone who knows what they're doing.

  • @glowingeye
    @glowingeye7 ай бұрын

    I really needed this episode, just didn‘t know it. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family! And greetings from Germany :)

  • @miriam4235
    @miriam42357 ай бұрын

    Seeing your family get excited to go on a tip run is fantastic. You really found (or made) your people. 🥰

  • @ElliottTitley
    @ElliottTitley7 ай бұрын

    You inspire me big Beau. As a former Victorian, I have recently opted for a “Bush” change, and have moved to the forests of Tasmania. You are an absolute legend and inspiration of mine, to live a more connected way to the land.

  • @EdwardsOutdoorAdventures
    @EdwardsOutdoorAdventures7 ай бұрын

    As almost always - thanks for making me laugh a bit this Christmas Eve morning - before the family wakes and the day starts.

  • @rachelmerigan6611
    @rachelmerigan66117 ай бұрын

    Yet another Beau-ty from you Beau..... you keep me grounded. Have a wonderful Christmas!

  • @OGMikeGyver
    @OGMikeGyver7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Beau! Merry Christmas

  • @nopeanutsnopaddle
    @nopeanutsnopaddle7 ай бұрын

    Have a good Christmas to you and yours Beau!! Thanks for the video!!

  • @makingitthrough190
    @makingitthrough1907 ай бұрын

    Loved the one about the family trip to the tip. It reminded me that when we arrived at our new home town in Scotland a couple of years ago we didn’t have a car. So we tried to walk some rubbish to the local transfer station. Sadly, we weren’t allowed to leave our rubbish without having a vehicle because of safety reasons. Which, if you saw the layout you might understand. However, it is impossible to off load stuff without becoming a pedestrian at some point. It felt rather unnerving to think that folk who don’t have a car don’t have rubbish tip privileges!

  • @casparwilliams1507
    @casparwilliams15077 ай бұрын

    Love you, Beau 😂 Have a fantastic Christmas, mate. I am looking forward to the new year and the content you bring. It really is inspiring. 🙌

  • @janewhitzend688
    @janewhitzend6887 ай бұрын

    I bloody love you Beau and family. Whenever I get mixed up with internal turmoil you make me realise how good life is and let some of that crap go.

  • @robhulme2534
    @robhulme25347 ай бұрын

    Awesome instalment! I love the way you see the beauty in the ugly, rescuing and recycling mediocre media. Merry Christmas to you and the fam Beau. 🎅

  • @ThomasG77
    @ThomasG777 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Beau and Family.

  • @davidwoo8920
    @davidwoo89207 ай бұрын

    somehow i don't believe the wife is going to settle for the asymmetric haircut. happy holidays to one of my favorite people on the web.

  • @GenericPulse
    @GenericPulse7 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Beau and family.

  • @kenny89lvm
    @kenny89lvm7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for a great year Beau 😂! Thoughtful as always and perhaps those dormant seeds get to grow into giant ideas one day. Warm wishes from South Africa, all the best for the coming year mate!

  • @alanfrazer3291
    @alanfrazer32917 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you and yours. Through your story telling, and even in your view be it mediocre or not you have brought light to me on some of my darkest days and I say thank you. All the best Beau.

  • @MurrayBarton
    @MurrayBarton7 ай бұрын

    Great little collection of films, I loved the self haircut at the end, very Beau. All the best to you and your family for Christmas and the new year. Cheers Murray

  • @geemail369
    @geemail3697 ай бұрын

    Beau, you are the personification of what i like to call _"everyday magic"!_ ✨ Keep it up and a big heartfelt thank you for your unique output. 🙏🏻🌱

  • @jeffmoffat6967
    @jeffmoffat69677 ай бұрын

    Good to see you are still running! I thought i procrastinated shaving and haircuts! You are a beauty

  • @burntcrust8039
    @burntcrust80397 ай бұрын

    Love your work Beau! You inspire me to get out everyday, i find myself asking myself in certain situations “what would Beau Miles do?” Thank you for sharing your adventures and projects. It’s true bliss

  • @markissboi3583
    @markissboi35837 ай бұрын

    Thankz for your videos thruout the year Beau Merryxmas to you all

  • @ProfChris
    @ProfChris7 ай бұрын

    I love trees too! On one visit to Australia, my friend asked me why I kept taking pictures of trees. You have great trees there!

  • @XaraFiasco
    @XaraFiasco7 ай бұрын

    What I loved the most was the conviviality amongst all who starred in this. Your personality shines through Beau, and so do your friends and lovely wife and amazing kidlets who prol have the best parents I've seen.

  • @virtualfather
    @virtualfather7 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for all the sharing you did this year.

  • @BnaBreaker
    @BnaBreaker7 ай бұрын

    Beau my boy you know damn bloody well that we'd all watch a film about you tying your shoes in the morning... you're the reason we're all here, not the supposed "quality" of your films!

  • @davegrimes3385
    @davegrimes33857 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Beau!

  • @phil211293
    @phil2112937 ай бұрын

    Hamish is a great energy to have on camera with you, Beau. You should definitely get some more films in with him! Also got your book for Christmas so hoping to become more inspired by your amazing work!

  • @serenaaltea755
    @serenaaltea7557 ай бұрын

    Beau your videos are the highlight on my KZread viewing! You Aussie treasure you! Hope you and the family have an amazing Christmas 🎄

  • @danbolton3180
    @danbolton31807 ай бұрын

    The first film about the trees really grows on ya! Happy Holidays!!

  • @kiyotomiyazaki1668
    @kiyotomiyazaki16687 ай бұрын

    Man, you are teaching us how hard it is to make a short film!!! Yes, lesson learned. Appreciate 100 times more for your films. Thank you!!!

  • @blaircoin2483
    @blaircoin24837 ай бұрын

    Another bloody great video beau! Can't wait for the next one mate

  • @Callatya
    @Callatya6 ай бұрын

    Oh man, that footage of you and Hamish is heartbreaking. I'm so glad you pulled something together out of it so we could see. Also, three cheers on rocking the Trademutt shirt. It suits you ☺️

  • @lighghtrite2261
    @lighghtrite22617 ай бұрын

    Cheers to another awesome film. Happy new year!

  • @kdjat
    @kdjat7 ай бұрын

    Merry Xmas to you Beau and the family!

  • @URM8Z
    @URM8Z7 ай бұрын

    you are a real cool dude. keep up the videos man i am still recovering from my sholder laberum surgery, thank you my friend i appreciate you

  • @thirdmonkey
    @thirdmonkey7 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Beau 🎅 🎄

  • @patrickferguson5928
    @patrickferguson59284 ай бұрын

    I just stumbled across your channel, and now feel like I’ve been left out from something amazing for too long! Glad to finally catch the memo 😂 I also found myself trying to like your video multiple times throughout it, so I thought it was then more appropriate to share a comment in addition to a 👍🏻.

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia6 ай бұрын

    Nice one Beau I feel ok about my mediocre film making thats why I keep doing it . I am always learning something and loving doing it more each time You're an inspiration mate Happy new year !

  • @LMCFootball
    @LMCFootball7 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Beau. Keep being you.

  • @coreyadcock
    @coreyadcock7 ай бұрын

    Good stuff Bodi. I wanna see Helens face at that haircut tho. Its gotta be priceless 😂

  • @nzsupertard2497
    @nzsupertard24977 ай бұрын

    You always manage to put a smile on my face Beau, not matter whats going on in my life. thank you.

  • @theronstrong8765
    @theronstrong87657 ай бұрын

    New video from you is a heck of a Christmas present for me

  • @adam79burgess
    @adam79burgess7 ай бұрын

    I’ve had the ability to go out and run taken away from me. You get out every chance you can. Also, I fully subscribe to listen to your body. That philosophy just about saved my leg! Have a great Christmas. You big beautiful bastard!

  • @steeptakeoff
    @steeptakeoff7 ай бұрын

    Top shelf. Hoping for a mediocre Christmas here. See you in the new year. Keep those ideas coming Beau. Brilliant.

  • @crammyboy73
    @crammyboy737 ай бұрын

    Beau, I think you could release some merch with the tag line "Be more Beau" or some similar catchy phrase. Would sell loads. Merry Christmas to you, Helen and your little urchin's. Thank you for all of your films and insights, bless ya cotton socks, Steve

  • @Stephfitzi72
    @Stephfitzi727 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family 🍻thank you for sharing your creativity 💕

  • @whistlepig
    @whistlepig7 ай бұрын

    This is meta-film making at it's best, making a story of untold stories. What an original idea, using the "B-SIDE" as Beau calls it. Well done, man.

  • @theupshotproject
    @theupshotproject6 ай бұрын

    This is brilliant. The stories you've created are brilliant and I really enjoy the honest reflection between each. It has helped us with taking a different look at videos that didnt make it to KZread, and we hope to bring this recycling mindset into them. Keep bloody going you hairy legend ! We look forward to the next videos you and Mitch string together !!

  • @damo1074
    @damo10747 ай бұрын

    "Everything's 7/10 and that's OK. There's beauty in mediocrity." Love this Beau. If we don't clock the mediocrity and the very many times it doesn't go right, we don't learn. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @Irishkeyblade
    @Irishkeyblade7 ай бұрын

    I think the "circuit breaker" film was a really good idea, and had real legs to inspire. Maybe if it was framed in not just work terms but life terms, it would be less work specific i.e. Waiting for a train, get quick jog in; on hold for a call, jog while you wait; hate the commute int he car, jog around the car park. Breaking up the mundane, predictable parts of life with something small special and new makes the simple interesting, the mundane exciting and and life more lived in the moment. Keep up the great work Beau, you are my favorite film maker!

  • @martinherrington4140
    @martinherrington41407 ай бұрын

    Nice one Beaudee!! Love that shirt in the end piece!! Nice beard/hair trim😅😅😅

  • @glennpettersson9002
    @glennpettersson90027 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @mikeveith1294
    @mikeveith12943 ай бұрын

    Mate, I reckon that is your best film, with a message that applies to so much of life. Love it. Thanks for sometimes letting it all hang out

  • @by5ebastian
    @by5ebastian7 ай бұрын

    Really needed this video Beau. Thanks for making it 😊

  • @paulodonoghue5078
    @paulodonoghue50787 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Beau. Enjoy the dinner, and thanks for the entertainment!

  • @ASMRunning
    @ASMRunning6 ай бұрын

    Much love. Inspiring me to create/write and to get back into running

  • @Bassline89
    @Bassline897 ай бұрын

    Love ya mate. You piece together the mediocrity of life in a way that is anything but. Your videos have provided me with a much needed new outlook on life and I am looking forward to your storytelling in the new year. Cheers Beau.

  • @TheService95
    @TheService957 ай бұрын

    This man gives me something that I need, like an old friend from Australia coming to get me to love life more and stuff. good stuff as always beau

  • @eliotbern3978
    @eliotbern39786 ай бұрын

    These are all amazing. Had to double-check if Glass was on the recycling sign after hearing the audio ...

  • @kberanoyd
    @kberanoyd7 ай бұрын

    The beard and haircut was the Christmas gift none of us saw coming.

  • @christasurfer
    @christasurfer6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, so much fun to watch!😄

  • @brycedunlap
    @brycedunlap7 ай бұрын

    As a USA based person, the only exposure I have to Hamish is from Lego Masters. He always seem so genuine. I can see why him and Beau got along well. Thanks Beau for the films. Ive been going through some mediocrity in my life recently, and this helps me to keep things in perspective.

  • @phiasch
    @phiasch6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing these failures, what went wrong, and key takeaways. It's a brilliant way to turn these duds into something good in aggregate

  • @anythingcanhappen4303
    @anythingcanhappen43037 ай бұрын

    Just another fantastic video. I am glad I found you on KZread you have inspired me to do more in my life and enjoy the small things 👍.

  • @liamnorson9032
    @liamnorson90327 ай бұрын

    When Beau said "Everything's 7/10 and that's okay" it was like a great weight I didn't know I was carrying was lifted, I let out an audible sigh. What a great send off-near the end of the year. Cheers all.

  • @chasemicek5325
    @chasemicek53256 ай бұрын

    I am inspired by you. Been watching you since the "Beans" film. I cant wait to see what 2024 brings us from you! Looking forward to it! Im an avid naturist as well as an Environmental Science teacher in Thailand. Appreciate what you are doing as a film maker.

  • @wirelos9622
    @wirelos96226 ай бұрын

    Bloody brilliant mate. I especially enjoyed the circuit breaker. Makes me wonder if filming the last 100m of a number of runs, while discussing how you felt/feel could be interesting. You've inspired me!

  • @cbell2904
    @cbell29047 ай бұрын

    New film before Christmas! Great present. I don't know anything about cutting hair, but I did say "oh my god" out loud as you started beard trimming your hair. 😂 thanks for the laugh.

  • @CampingRulesOkay

    @CampingRulesOkay

    7 ай бұрын

    😂👍

  • @Shoelessme
    @Shoelessme5 ай бұрын

    Your films or shorts are always enjoyable no matter how serious or silly...thank you from Virginia, USA

  • @pameladaley955
    @pameladaley9557 ай бұрын

    Maybe my fav film so far, Beau! Light-hearted; clear lessons beautifully illustrated, but MOSTLY - you didn't take it all so bloody serious! THANX!!

  • @MrTorbenAnd
    @MrTorbenAnd7 ай бұрын

    For us Beu, you are special. No need to search for the perfect thing since you are implicitly special in the best way. Capture a few minutes of Beu and things are great :)