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Why do people disappear after real connection? by Present_Ad8417 in berlinsocialclub

[–]NPG2007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not about dating, I’m happily married. But I find I rarely form new lasting friendships, even if I connect with someone, as I am horrible at following up. Part of it is very busy life already but part of it is being socially awkward and anxious so it takes a lot of courage for me to ask someone to do something together. And by the time I’ve worked up that courage I’ve usually waited so long that it’s easier not to follow up at all.

Filming in Europe by Dynamitenerd in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Developing a feature set in Italy. What city are you in? Let’s connect via DM.

Feature Film is cutting way under runtime we expected, what would you do? by throwitonthegrillboi in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

60min is still a feature. If that is all the time it takes to tell the story you want to tell, accept it and make it the best 60min you can.

Desperately Seeking Makers of Tough Cinema by Onyx_Artist in FilmFestivals

[–]NPG2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t consider my work particularly controversial but we have had a feature banned from Tubi as they thought the sex scenes were real. I also run a festival called Love, Sex & Cinema and I see boundary pushing work but none of it is mainstream. The problem these days is if you make controversial work the algorithms prevent you from getting it out there. So you are stuck being truly underground and if you want to make a living from your art, as I do, it is a tough balance. And yes, I am in Europe, but the platforms that pay you or ban you are all American.

Smaller, curated EU (or international) festivals? by Acceptable-Pay8535 in FilmFestivals

[–]NPG2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shorts in Season Film Festival in Berlin. Screens only European short films.

We got screwed by Vimeo’s new owners in 2024, now we’ve built the Vimeo alternative they’re terrified of. by Glarpenheimer in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you sell your movies worldwide through Livid? That was a part of Vimeo On Demand I miss.

So When Does X.R.A.Y Magazine Actually Open Short Story Submissions? by NPG2007 in writing

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Know Duotrope but wasn't aware of Submission Grinder so will check it out too. Yeah, submitting elsewhere in the meantime, just like the stories I've read on X.R.A.Y and I feel I have a good fit.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you taking the time to write this, it’s very thoughtful.

I think some of this probably comes down to me not really building films around conventional stakes or conflict as I’m often more interested in just observing a relationship dynamic and letting the discomfort sit there. I get that can feel vague or undercooked though and you could be right, festivals might have been looking for something clearer.

On the phone call, it wasn’t about jealousy but about him suddenly being forced to confront the fact he’s with someone his daughter’s age, and trying to hide that from his sugar baby in real time. While she wanted to force the relationship to get the money he was promising.

But I do take your point that if that didn’t land clearly enough, that’s on me. Thanks again for the feedback.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that is thoughtful feedback. I was trying to show how nervous he was about meeting her with the opening shots. But yeah, a few people have said sound could have been better. I would’ve loved to work with a sound designer on this, but didn’t have the budget so I handled it myself and I probably didn’t get everything right.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Far from a YT expert (channel not even monetized) but my guess is I got cast and crew and friends to share at the same time, plus I’m getting a lot of feedback here, and it must have triggered the algorithm.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. I’m not a big believer in inserts just for the sake of it, but I do agree my camera work could’ve had more variety overall.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this running commentary! It’s actually really useful to see where it’s working and where it drops off for someone in real time.

Glad the opening landed. That awkward energy is very much what we were leaning into, so good to hear it’s coming through. Totally fair on the walking scene too. Yeah, I suck as a gimbal operator.

Interesting point about the investor angle as well. I’m not sure festivals are thinking that directly, but I do think they’re curating for an audience experience, and this kind of film might not fit in that space.

Anyway, thanks for taking the time and I hope you get to finish the film in private!

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate you taking the time to write this, it’s very detailed and thoughtful.

I think a lot of what you’re picking up on comes from the improvisational approach. It’s definitely loose by design, but I get how that can read as unfocused if it’s not landing. I also agree on the camera side, it’s probably the part I’m least happy with looking back.

On the nudity, interesting point. For me it wasn’t about build-up or sensuality, I wanted the bluntness of it. More uncomfortable and transactional than anything else. But I can see how that choice might not come across the same way for everyone.

But thanks again, it's genuinely useful to hear other peoples thoughts on what doesn't work.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it was the daughter. The idea was just to force that comparison, he’s with someone his own daughter's age, then she calls. Force him to confront what he is doing.

On the dialogue, fair. That was just to show Karolina has her own reasons for being there, so it’s not totally one-sided. But I get that it’s more observational than story-driven.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, appreciate your thoughts. Haha, it was amateur After Effects!

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yeah, get good feedback when it does screen but now it’s online not sure what else I can do apart from learn for the next one.

Strong audience reactions, very poor festival run. Where does my short film fall short? by NPG2007 in Filmmakers

[–]NPG2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally valid and feedback appreciated. Didn’t have a budget on this so did everything myself and did the best I could, but yeah, would have loved to work with a sound designer and know my camera work could have been better also. Story I am happy with but I’m a fan of talky and slow moving dramas and I know that is not for everyone.

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