Joel you’re really good at picking friends. Literally everyone in your videos are talented and you’re creating a niche that modern Hollywood could never fill. I know the movies don’t get as many views but please don’t stop making them

@bonkaiking

2 жыл бұрын

I found him from the star wars video with Roiland. I have since gone back and watched every video. I love this comedy. I'll definitely keep my eye on Joel fur sure

@TheFos88

2 жыл бұрын

@@bonkaiking awesome 🙂

@CybershamanX

2 жыл бұрын

@@bonkaiking Welcome to the group, buddy! Happy you discovered Joel! Yeah, Sand Planet was awesome! I was, like, "that voice sounds familiar..." 😜 Justin is such a perfect fit with Joel's humor. Great stuff! 😀

@waltermidi

2 жыл бұрын

reminds me of the mega64 story, independent art isn't new but its always great to see artists expand and push what diy art can be.

@babyinvasion

Жыл бұрын

"filling a niche that modern Hollywood could never fill" is a spot on articulation. I'm so glad people like this exist

Bearded Dax is the blessing i needed going into 2022

@zachsh

2 жыл бұрын

He is 10x less awkward with a beard. Might have some sort of biblical Sampson situation on our hands

@TheFos88

2 жыл бұрын

@UCMbWaYJAqi2xU0DNFQOzoeA naive or nice? Who knows 😏

@mickeystix

2 жыл бұрын

For real, Dax can rock a beard, fully

@JoMcD21

2 жыл бұрын

It looks phenomenal!

I just wanna say how much I love your opinion on art and the creation of it, and how well you're able to express it for other people to easily understand. It has given me a perspective on art that seems new to me, even though I feel that it's very close to the way I've felt about art this whole time. I was just not able to put it into words as succinctly as you have.

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Goat, it's been a hugely rewarding thing being able to see you create a career out of the style I shared. Providing that sort of creative freedom for people is my biggest goal in life, thanks for putting in the work to make it a reality

@Goat-on-a-Stick

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joel-Haver ❤

@tr_aux

2 жыл бұрын

a

@garmfielb

2 жыл бұрын

Tony Lazuto?!

@jubbydubby8275

2 жыл бұрын

COLLAB COLLAB

Film school sapped nearly all my love for filmmaking, but you have single-handedly brought it back. Thank you for making what you make, and for talking to us so honestly. Love u Joel ❤️

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! It’s an honor to hear that! Get that love back, create create create❤️❤️❤️

@mikamika8892

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!! Don’t limit yourself. Dooont limit yourself. You’re the only one who can limit yourself and just don’t!!

I think the biggest commodity needed to make art is actually time. People still need to be able to pay bills, put a roof over their head and put food on the table, so artists quite often have to have regular jobs or (if they are lucky) find some form of external funding (but even that needs some hustling). That all eats into the time you could be using to make art.

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it’s the biggest roadblock facing most anyone. Not to mention having energy when your time is eaten up by a job is a near impossible thing for many. In this other ramble I talked a bit about the struggle of juggling time and your passions - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJ2u2KuhoJjJnLA.html

@TheSquareOnes

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, although this can also become an excuse if you're not careful. Obviously a single parent working three jobs is going to have a really hard time pursuing their hobbies but realistically most of us aren't in that position, even in a full work week there are probably many hours spent on things like watching youtube that could have gone towards making whatever art you keep putting off. Certainly that sort of passive downtime is also important for relaxing and recovering (and is often attached to things that are worthwhile hobbies in themselves, someone that likes to watch movies needs to find time for that in their life just as much as they need to find time for... let's say knitting), so I'm not saying it's as simple as just cutting it all out to become a 24/7 productivity robot. There is just usually more time in the day than we're being honest about when we say we "haven't had time to work on X yet." The only way to do a thing is to do the thing, and the more you either do or don't do things the more you create a habit of doing or not doing things.

Art made for $0 is the most genuine and dynamic art that will ever be created. I feel like someday you will be known as a pioneer of improvised feature film and a revitalizer of film as a true artistic medium. Loved the film overall, the title is absolutely perfect. Love Dax so much too. Please keep doing what you all do. Peace and love!

@superrswalkthrougn

2 жыл бұрын

Dax's acting was phenomenal

I’ve been enjoying Joel’s shorts for years. I’m happy he’s found success and internet recognition, but many don’t realize he made weekly shorts for YEARS with no budget before his content went viral. And now that he’s big, his philosophy is the same and it’s an example for aspiring filmmakers and creators. It’s not about money.

I've been struggling a lot lately with the idea of 'exposure' and mass appeal, but I think ultimately those worries just accumulate and lead me to not making anything because I think the ideas I have just wont reach people. I think you've helped me see that I should just make stuff for the sake of progress and experience, and not worry about things like success. I'm 19, that really shouldn't be my main worry right now. Thanks for everything and more Joel. You're pushing me to keep going.

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Keep going!! You can do it! Make what you wanna make, chase the ideas you’re passionate about🎉

@MasterJohnam

2 жыл бұрын

Failure while aiming for success is the best teacher you could ever hope to have.

@lucioyuen

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever heard Joel say anything close to 'hit like and subscribe'. He's put his focus on making videos that he's proud of, and us audience are naturally attracted to his unique ideas and acting!

"Drowning in Potential" is the best feature out of Hollywood in a long time.

Joel the film is just fantastic. You two should be super fucking proud

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@justincruz8050

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joel-Haver give dax my regards. His performance is seriously a knock out

Always love when you get candid, Joel. Happy you've got everything you need to make all this neat stuff. Always looking forward to your next thing!

@IMMACHARGINMYLAZOR

2 жыл бұрын

Finn! You're such a classic example of low budget high quality stuff. Love your humor and your album.

This attitude towards filmmaking is exactly what I try to practice and preach as well. Growing up I always wanted to be a filmmaker, but I felt like it wasn't for people like me, with not much money and no connections and living in Canada - it took me a long time to realize I could just do it myself, and that I deserved to do what I loved, even if I have no money to do it. Art is and always should be for everyone, so it should be made by everyone too.

The film festival thing makes me think of design awards. One of my profs when I was getting my Graphic Design degree said that you can submit everything you want to contrast and win as many awards as you want, but it won't prove anything, and won't even get you work. It's all arbitrary. It's much better to just create as much as you can and want to and put it out into the world regardless of if anyone is seeing it. Constantly creating proves much more than just selectively creating and releasing things to win awards. I don't know if that wound up making any sense. It did in my head, but then I started typing it out

I'm so proud of this. Not just the movie, but just the realisation that you can take any opportunity to create something loveable.

The "there's no story" crowd just lack imagination or relative experiences. I think about anyone who has ever put their heart and soul into their art can relate to Drowning In Potential.

Well my good sir, i have been watching your films and philosophy on art and self expression. Im from east africa, currently in ethiopia, and as tough times crawl in, im glad im able to share your struggles and relate with you films half across the globe. Also glad you could.some day read this comment and feel proud of yourself for aspiring one guy from third world country to just make.films in their home, or anywhere for that matter. It means the world to us. So thank you and keep doing what you do best. And also DAX, fucking great job man. Just a wonderful performance.👏

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Zimam

@iansrife5107

Жыл бұрын

Mmmmmmmmm...

The film has literally impacted my thinking since I've watched it a few days ago. I can't get the talk in the van scene about wondering what happened to screaming the world will know me out of my head and it's influencing my decisions for the better. For a $0 budget improvised film, I'd say that says something amazing. I think the last film I've seen from the "big guys" that actually impacted my life was probably Donnie Darko or Vanilla Sky, and these were what feels like eons ago. Edit: Oh and the Matrix. I would be remiss to exclude that. Still ages ago.

I really love the point that you make in the movie, the idea you're reiterating here... that the only thing stopping people from doing pretty much any form of art or any hobby that they like is that they just need to do it. "Get out of your own way" is the central idea of your movie I think, and the whole idea of a $0 movie that you're talking about here is that we all have the potential to do it we just need to do it, you know? If we want to we can. Even if it doesnt turn out the way we want or the way we expect, it'll be made valuable for you by the effort you put in and the lessons you learn.

Love to see that even during these times you are not only making great, continuous content, but FULL LENGTH films. You are truly a master of your art.

Genuinely loved that movie so much Felt so nice and human I can't explain why I love it so much Thank you for making great content and even a film for your fans for free

As someone who constantly hits the roadblocks you talk about here (and having several features fall out from under me), this video is incredibly inspiring. While I do think that the "typical" filmmaking way has its own place (because who doesn't love a Michael Bay explosion-filled car chase?), I completely agree with what you're saying here. I may not be able to make the dream film I want, but I am absolutely going to make a film. Might even pull together a few actors and put it together this weekend. Anything is possible. Thank you, Joel, for inspiring filmmakers everywhere. All those stinky gatekeepers need to take a shower.

@MissMadeleineSwann

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Put your passion into it and the film you CAN make will be your dream film! You can do it! I'll start a gofundme for gatekeeper showers, lord knows they need it!

@NathanLathroum

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joel-Haver Means a lot, thanks for the encouraging words. Will be putting you in the credits now! ;)

"It's just so possible" words I will hold near to my heart going forward

Me and the Sundance crew giving an 8 minute standing ovation to Transformers 6

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

When omitron does a fuckoblast🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@Goat-on-a-Stick

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

I didn’t know people thought there wasn’t a story. I just interpreted it as a couple of guys trying to make it and the struggles that happen along the way. It was beautifully done. Also I listened to that ending song about 500 times afterward.

@notsure1969

2 жыл бұрын

I can't say anything without spoiling it but there was a consistent story and definite character growth. There was conflict and resolution just like in any standard movie. It kinda reminded me of Garden State for some reason.

these rambles are some of the most important videos i'm seeing made on this platform.

I credit one of my favorite cousins for introducing your work to me. Thankful for you and what you're doing for film as an art form. Elitists beware - your days are numbered.

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you cousin!!! Glad you found my stuff, thanks for watching

Joel, you are the most inspiring artist I know. You're right, dismissing poor people as not being "true artists" is so backwards. It's sad that art is at its most accessible today technology-wise, but gatekeepers are constantly trying to stomp out seeds of hope so young artists can never grow. Many people are made to think "if only I could get into x school, afford x tool, meet x people, THEN I would be able to create my masterpiece"... but most people have everything they need to start creating already, and any limitation only makes creativity stronger. Thanks for sharing your message to democratize art and celebrate creation instead of cynicism, criticism and competition!

As a biology major, I can relate to the insane level of gatekeeping in academia(the rat race from undergrad to prof). I wish there was someone like you in my industry that could show people that you don't need to waste your prime years and money doing trivial work in order to be a "scientist".

I know many others have said this before me, but you’ve inspired me personally. You helped me play around with a new art form, which introduced me to editing, voice acting, sound design, and more areas to learn and grow. Even with 10 views from 10 friends and family, it’s very fulfilling if they all get a laugh out of something I’ve created. It’s the most gratifying creative outlet I’ve ever had. It’s been so fulfilling, I’ve weaned off the desire to play video games or spend time with my wife, which freed up even more time for creativity. I sincerely thank you, man. I hope even greater things await you in 2022.

Indoor Garden inspired me so much. Same with the new movie! Would love to see you guys work together more!

Joel (and the occasional crew 😉), I just wanted to thank you for doing what you do. Your videos mean a lot to me. Not only do I live with a disability (wheelchair-bound), but I also suffer from several other medical conditions, including SEVERE chronic pain in my lower extremities. Your videos always get my brain pumping out endorphins which actually helps with the pain, if only for a little while. Besides that, the videos really help to drag my mind out of the mundane and force it to think differently. So, rather than falling into a mental rut, I'm offroadin', baby! 😎 Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the work that you do! You are one of the small things that make life worth living and give me the ability to actually look forward to tomorrow. In my situation it's easy to fall into a deep depression and your videos go a LONG way toward helping me stay out of that frame of mind. Take care and be well, sir! 😃♿💯🗻✌

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely words, it's a truly beautiful sentiment. You're the best, keep offroadin'!!!!

@CybershamanX

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joel-Haver Roads are helpful, but, hey...SOMEBODY has to make new ones, right? 😉 It's a pleasure and a privilege to take part in the figurative (and literal! 😉) journeys you share with us. Take care, sir! ✌☮

i was watching 21 jump street a few weeks ago and i noticed that one of the nerds that channing tatum's character ends up being friends with looked and sounded a lot like dax flame, looked it up and it actually IS dax flame!

I clicked on your movie by accident and couldn't stop watching - just finished it a minute ago and enjoyed it a lot! Thank you for making this! I also didn't know Dax is such a good actor! Great work! Greetings from Germany

I was expecting a feature length film on KZread to have bad acting, bad pacing, bad writing, just be bad in general. But this literally felt like I was watching an A24 film, or a film from The Orchard. (Two of my favorite production studios.) But it was free, and easily accessible! And I really learned something. It’s my favorite thing to take pieces of art that I see and I’m always changed. You have seriously opened my eyes to pursuing creation as a career, and to struggle stubbornly to make the world a better place. Thank you for spreading good vibes friend

I was really surprised to learn you didn’t do any lighting, the shots in the apartment look way better that I guessed they would’ve have without extra light Really liked the movie Joel, your creativity is inspiring and I love that you just let ideas come to you and execute them without any reservation

The cinematography was simple, well composed and effective. Id love you to do a scripted drama. You're timing and delivery is great and will lend itself well to tense scenes.

As a 37 year old boy I found this very inspiring. I've made some silly sketches but all my bigger and better ideas are always drowned by overwhelming expectations that I put on myself. No doubt I'll get a Google reminder about this comment a year from now and cry/laugh when I realise I've still not made anything new but in this moment I feel inspired.

Rants like this are exactly why you're one of my favorite creators rn. So inspiring, thank you!

God! Everything you said is so true. Filmmaking is a communal thing, it doesn't have to be a competition. Art isn't competition. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, ole joel!

Congrats, Joel and Dax. On filmmaking, excellent advice. The industry badly needs this advice. One question for Joel: what color is your hair?

This one itself looks like a cut scene from 'drowning in potential'

Your perspectives on filmmaking are so refreshing and inspiring. I really believe you're doing something great for the art form. Thank you Joel, keep rantin

I love these filmmakey chats. They're the best.

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Holly❤️

@HollyHargreaves

2 жыл бұрын

No worries 🌟💜

Your movie was so emotional and inspiring thank you for sharing it with us.

@Nicolas-ji9go

2 жыл бұрын

Also Dax’s beard looks great

"Stop looking to other people for your work to feel valid because your work is valid from the moment you feel compelled to make it." Damn that hits hard. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on being a creator Joel.

I couldn't agree more. I've had times where I've felt like giving up on film because my editing style didn't match main stream or because I didn't have the best gear. The same thing happens in photography, people throw out their personal style to match the "norm" so now all popular photographers are the same.

This was so inspiring. I've never even considered the possibility of myself making a movie because of the stereotypical, "I don't have the money, time, etc". But this really opened my eyes to the fact that it doesnt matter, and I should just make what I want. Thank you Joel, for all the inspiration you've given me this past year. And thank you to everyone who worked on the incredible movie.

Thank you. Even as a battle rapper this message resonates.

What I noticed in this video more than anything is just how confident you are now in your craft and yourself and not letting anybody tell you how to do what you love I know that’s been a part of your philosophy for a while now but it really shines through here and it’s really inspiring thanks for keeping me inspired Joel ✌️

Well said Joel. I've been creating my animations for over a year now but I'm happy to get even 100 views on a vid. That doesn't matter tho, I've always thought that creating something, whatever it may be is the best feeling in the world!!

Your "Rant" videos are almost as good as your artwork! I put them on in the background while I work, such good vibes.

"Drowning in Authenticity" Thanks, Joel and Dax!

You guys are just dripping with talent. Congratulations to everyone involved. You absolutely knocked it out of the park.

Started watching it at my lunch break and couldn’t stop lol, kept watching it at work too lol

Thank you Joel. When I found "You're Already A Filmmaker", I was inspired to follow through your tutorial and started my own channel. You're the man ✌

The fact that I'm not even a filmmaker, and just love your videos and your passion. This message of loving your creation regardless of success or anyone watching really helps with just being glad I have created a permanent time capsule that I can look back on years from now and see how much I've enjoyed my hobby regardless if anyone else notices. Your speeches always seem to help with overall anxiety and got me through some mental low points since Covid hit. I don't think I'm the only one either. Appreciate the honesty and vulnerability about making art, Joel.

Thanks for the rant, Joel. I'm editing my first doc. I think your comments about collaboration and support are on point! Thanks for being a positive force on this platform and in filmmaking. :)

I love these videos ,just pure rants about art with no filters and catering

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Klemensas, sometimes it's nice to just talk

If I could give this a thousand upvotes, I would. This is the positive message about art and the definition of success that I needed to hear today. Keep on creating, Joel!

@robosing225

2 жыл бұрын

Joel's content is good because his content makes it easy to see moments in yourself. you see his shots and then it goes at a pace that allows you to impart your own lifes experiences and reflect on them. it's very palatable and allows each viewer to take away something personal and slightly different than another viewer.

@mikamika8892

2 жыл бұрын

Same

I love watching your journey and I always appreciate you stopping to take a moment and reflect on your art and art as a whole. I love filmmaking and this ‘rants’ always keep me inspired. Awesome movie btw!

Really loving the rant Joel. I've worked in video production for close to 10 years now and while its important and beneficial to have dedicate roles on set (gaff, you touching yourself) I 100% support the sentiment of just making what you want to make. I've worked on $100K camera rigs but I am a firm believer that story, ambition, and creativity easily outweigh technology in almost all scenarios. A shitty camera shooting a good story is better than half the junk that gets produced for "small" budgets of $500K+. You're a great example of how someone with a decent kit of gear that will not destroy you financially can make some really amazing and (evidently, over the past year) popular films. Love you dude, been so cool watching you just explode since last year. It's well deserved. Keep it up and keep collaborating, keep creating, keep killing youtubers!

Thank you for making movies. You and your cohorts are inspirations

Joel you guys made a gem of a movie all of your collaborations are amazing continue the fantastic work !

This video, for some reasons, had me in tears. I'm a young cinematographer from Italy, i finished film school last year and now i feel lost, scared from the film industry and anxious of the idea of becoming an adult who doesn't know how the world really work. My parents are not really helping with my mental state, and i see all my friends going on with life wihile i feel like i'm going... well, nowhere. I feel tired, really tired. I tought of giving up several times, but after this video(and watching your movie) something changed. Maybe i just needed to cry, but right now i feel like you are the only artist that can truly reach my soul. Your shorts, sketches and movies are inspiring me to work harder, to be more personal and honest in my art, to see life in a... different way . I belive that you are one of the most unique,talented, fun and brilliant person i have ever seen , and one day i hope that we can work together, because you have no idea how much i respect you and your art. Maybe i'll never come to America and you'll never come to Italy, but i just want you to know that ...you saved me. Really. Keep doing all this, Joel, and good luck!

I’ve always loved it when creators make big passionate projects So congrats 🥳

Honestly, this was something I needed to see and hear. This is such a wholesome message about creating art.

Congrats to you both on the film! And that was an inspiring rant, thank you for sharing. 🙏

I took an exceptionally long lunch break today to watch your film and I really loved it. You're an inspirational guy Joel. I really enjoy all your videos that I've seen and think you've got such a fantastic outlook on art. I wanted to be a filmmaker ten years ago and I got pretty hurt by trying to make a life in an industry that I felt had no place for me. I made a few shorts and tried working commercial or music videos as a way of making some money, but it just became a tedious labouring job that I had no love for. All I had to look up to were folks like Tarantino's or Rodriguez, people who came from 'nothing' but planted themselves in the industry, hardly inspiring when your views and beliefs on film, comedy or art are so different. I since quit and found a creative outlet another way, so now I'm finally happy. I'm so so thrilled to see people like you and Jim Cummings make things they legitimately want to and have passion for and boy, it really shows. God bless pal, wishing you nothing but the very best and can't wait to see where you go from here. Lots of love x

Thank you for saying what you did when it comes to creating art. As much as someone can try to convince themself they don't need to live up to the monetary and production expectations of their contemporaries to make great and valid art, the ever-seeping fog of doubt is always trying to creep its way into the brain. And I'm a someone. Regardless of these fears, nobody should ever feel discouraged from making art because of some arbitrary expectations. Take your burning passion to create and put it into the tools you have, express yourself, and very importantly make sure to finish something. It can be anything, but it doesn't have to be perfect. Just make sure it's you.

@Joel-Haver

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said❤️

Glad to hear you adressing that bull about "no budget movies" where they actually have like a $50k budget.

I put on the movie not thinking I would be interested and watched the whole thing without being distracted. The combination of Dax and you is hypnotic. It's so inspiring to hear you don't need a studio to back these projects. Like in film school, people get caught up on the equipment and dollar signs. Nice reminder of what sparked your interest in the first place!

I started making short films at about 12 years old (possibly younger, I'm in my mid 20s now) I was writing story books and scripts in gradeschool, and by the time I was in high school, I had created tons of content, short films, and even placed while competing in certain contests within my state as a director/actor. As I got into my late teens, I fell away from filmmaking. Be it certain friends, hobbies, addictions, you name it.. something dragged me away. It is truly my biggest regret. After I found your channel quite a while back Joel, it gave me hope. You show me that my dream doesn't have to die. You inspire me and your love of creating reminds me so much of what me and my small town buddies used to do years ago before we all got caught up in life. I've started recording small videos again to practice and get back into it. My wife supports me. My little step son laughs and enjoys watching me be a fool while acting and editing videos. I finally have been able to start filming again. I dont expect to get big, or have a ton of subscribers someday. But it brings me joy reguardless. And I hope you know you were a massive inspiration to me, and helped me to rediscover this joy in my life, so thank you so much Joel ❤️ ur da best

Chloe and I did much of the foley and all of the dubbing for Attack of the Giant Blurry Finger with the same iPhone we shot the movie on. It sounded great-people don’t realize how awesome phones can be for audio, so I’m so glad you mentioned it! Everything is always ‘oh now it can do 4k and 120fps and blah blah blah’ and no one talks about the sound possibilities, except for maybe musicians, but filmmakers don’t usually talk about it.

Thanks for making it :D I need to watch it still! I've been busy

Thank you so much man... I started an indie video game company called Outerminds without any money.. just with passion. I had to quit my job, my financial security, without knowing the outcome, but in the end, it payed off, we got to make games with PewDiePie. Now just because of this video, i want to get my camera out and start making little movies for a side project. I love your message here, and think like you. If you have a passion, don't let the others tell you it's not possible, just forge your own path. Love you bro - Sylz

You guys work well together. Really enjoyed the film you guys did. Nowhere to go but up from here lads!

No, thank YOU for making the movie!

This video entered my feed at a perfect time, man. I've just finished my first term as a film student and you've just explained perfectly all the things I've been feeling about what I've learned. It's draining hearing about the dos and don't of filmmaking. You've just brought back my passion for it all dude you're a legend!

You're without a doubt one of the most inspriring filmmakers working today. I want to make a short so badly. Feels so daunting, but I know it's just taking that first leap.

Excellent said Joel. And congratulations. I do have two asterisks to add that hopefully don't feel like gatekeeping: 1. You can't expect everyone to go along with your plan to make a movie. Acquaintances, dear friends, and family alike will decline to help or will ask for money to help. And that's okay. You have to acknowledge that people aren't foolish or mean to not join your filmmaking endeavor. To put it another way- accept your passion ends at the end of your fingertips. 2. If you want to make a movie for zero dollars, you have to go in with almost zero expectations. That applies to not only the reception of the movie, but the type of movie you want to make and its tone. For example, I've always wanted to make a giant monster movie since I was a kid. If I make that movie for zero dollars, I have to accept that the monster probably won't look "good" and many people will either laugh at it or dismiss it altogether. That movie may still be worth making, but you have to open yourself up to the possibilities and let go of specific ideas about how everything will look and feel. That's the hard part for me.

Thank you Joel, this really gave me confidence to start just doing, instead of worrying about what other people think

Hey Joel, you made me interested in filmmaking. I like movies and I'd like to think I watched a lot of good ones before being aware of you, but it was your videos that actually caught my attention and made me want to know more about filmmaking and everything that comes with it. Thank you for the amazing stuff you put out at such a fast pace. This, of course, also applies to all the people you work with. I don't think I've ever felt any person being out of place in your videos or wanted them to not be there. You and the people around you are great and I wish you all the very best.

It's still a big undertaking making something like this. You're rant at the end is great also, thanks for the inspo

Easily the greatest colab in KZread history, watch 5 years later you an dax will look back on this film with a new level of nostalgia

Loved the film you guys made very moving, and inspiring from a story and filmmaking prospective

Your ethos is fantastic. Loved the movie. Keep on creating, it's always great to see true passion in any art form.

Always a treat seeing your videos. I love that you make art for the sake of art. The everyday can be beautiful and most definitely relatable. The awkward moments reflect real life. Many friends, fam, and the world as a whole right now - due to the pandemic - have increased anxiety and depression as well. Dax did amazing showing that internal struggle, trying to get out the words, and the frustrations. Your opinions, art, and passion for what you do is contagious. Your energy, determination and support for other creatives is so grand and appreciated. You're a good soul and you are making big waves for current and future filmmakers. You deserve all the love and light coming to you, Joel! 💫

Hey Joel - I've often been caught up in the heavily produced side of filmmaking, and have felt frequently bound by expectations of quality. I'll have to spend months, years working on a project that I want to move on from. I'll think of a dozen things I want to do, but can't do because one thing is being made. It is cathartic to hear your take on the film format, and I hope I can use your sentiment to find the courage to be raw and have fun. Keep doing you, my guy.

Hi Joel, you posted your film and this rant when a fellow filmmaker needed it most. I moved to a new city recently and have found it incredibly difficult to be motivated to work on my own film projects after working, trying to make rent, and meet new people. Drowning in Potential and this rant struck a very deep cord with me and all I ever want out of my art is to connect that way with people. Thank you for being you! :)

Your spirit and insight is truly inspiring Joel. Thanks for all you've done so far and keep it up!

Your filmmaking rants are the best! Inspiring!

I have so much respect for you Joel, thank you for the inspiring talks and thank you for the great shorts and movies. I am trying to find my own kinda thing to create, and you're really inspiring me to pick it up again. I'm so glad I found your channel and I can't wait to see more of your future stuff.

I absolutely loved it. Two of my favorite artists making something absolutely incredible.

It's been so cool watching you Joel and just seeing the subs go from like 3k just up and up and every day I was like wow Joel is growing so fast and you just deserve every view you get 😁 you're so genuine. Never change please.

I look forward to eventually seeing your feature length movie debut in theaters. I don't know what it'll be about or when it'll be out, but I'll be there opening night I can guarantee that. Love your work and now I am inspired to start shooting something next year as well.

I get so motivated and inspired whenever you make these kinds of videos Joel you're a credit to the filmmaking community and i can't wait to make my first feature!

Thanks for this :) Drowning in Potential is the first of your movies I've watched, I can definitely say personally it was super inspiring to see and this video only adds to that feeling. I work on a lot of different kinds of projects on my own and I don't always have the motivation to push forward or stick with everything, but sometimes all you need is a reminder that you've got everything you need to make it happen and all you have to do is just DO it. This felt like a much needed pep talk, so thanks again and great job on the movie 🙏🏻

thank you for the check-in, getting to hear directly from you vlog-style is super nice! I absolutely loved the movie, as a broke artist whos had so many large opportunities fall through, hearing him talk about not screaming on the hilltop anymore.. I sobbed until the credits rolled

I appreciate that Joel uses his platform to raise up other creators that greatly deserve more recognition

Thank you for making it and providing it for free no less. It was great and random and weird and beautiful. I really love seeing the evolution of your channel and all the growth you've had in your first year on KZread. I love that you just make what you wanna make. Also, your connection to your fans is definitely real. Congratulations!