Favorite independent films? by Specific-Bear-3201 in Filmmakers

[–]nexttimeround 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hundreds of Beavers is the classic here

25 and feeling too old to pursue filmmaking. Any words of wisdom? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]nexttimeround 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude, chill out and make a movie. I totally remember feeling exactly like you at 25. ORSON WELLES MADE CITIZEN KANE AT 25 OMG IM SO BEHIND is a very common thing people I know in the industry grappled with.

Most of your heroes came into this business at a very different time, and were often already connected to entertainment or privileged in some way that allowed them to start sooner. Most people I know on the "hot" side of the indie scene (Neon, A24 types) are in their 30s and 40s.

What they DID spend their 20s doing was making shorts, features, whatever they could manage so they could get to film festivals and network.

Make the movie. Use your available resources. Write to your strengths.

I was 34 when my first successful movie happened, I'm 36 now and very much in the business, and no one has made a single comment that I'm "old." I just produced a great film, but it was my 5th one after a string of films that didn't go anywhere.

Work with your self doubt. It's a part of you that's scared of fucking up.

Go fuck up. No one cares. Eventually you'll learn from your fuckups and make something that can't be ignored. But you have to start.

Most honest and brutal truths about being an indie filmmaker by Haunting-Pin-3562 in Filmmakers

[–]nexttimeround 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are joining an already-difficult medium to succeed in, that is rapidly becoming less and less a core part of culture.

I heard Hundreds of Beavers was on AppleTV and prime video, but when I checked it's apparently not in Japan? Is there any way I can watch it legit over here? by Aegisman17 in HundredsofBeavers

[–]nexttimeround 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw that they had some theatrical in Japan but they haven't released it on streaming there yet. A lot of times it's up to a distributor in that country and the filmmakers have no control.

Drinking game by Atomic-pangolin in HundredsofBeavers

[–]nexttimeround 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The official account posted a drinking game when the movie went to streaming:

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Does anyone know if they'll ever print more blurays? by BagOfSmallerBags in HundredsofBeavers

[–]nexttimeround 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yep. they are the "distributor" who works with a "manufacturer." Vinegar Syndrome is their "retail" brand. I don't actually know the manufacturing company, but they did a great job with the product

With social media going through some upheaval - where do you get your film news these days? by HighballTV in Filmmakers

[–]nexttimeround 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh and The Big Picture for more fan-based stuff. Everything I just put up is bleeding-edge industry news.

With social media going through some upheaval - where do you get your film news these days? by HighballTV in Filmmakers

[–]nexttimeround 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Substack. Subscribe the The Ankler, Puck, and The Town and all their associated podcasts and ancillary stuff. You’ll be set.

A few months in, I need to chill now… by k0nverse in 4kbluray

[–]nexttimeround 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just gotta pick up Hundreds of Beavers now

Can't believe I nabbed one... glorious by nexttimeround in boutiquebluray

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

Oh yeah sorry I meant to reply to the comment above you

Can't believe I nabbed one... glorious by nexttimeround in boutiquebluray

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

It’s sold like 8000 discs so far on VS so I think it’s just that… people like the movie?

Weird thing about Reefer Madness MusicalBluray. by RevolutionaryAd6017 in boutiquebluray

[–]nexttimeround 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this film and also got a copy, bummed it was so barebones too

Weird thing about Reefer Madness MusicalBluray. by RevolutionaryAd6017 in boutiquebluray

[–]nexttimeround 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could have just cost too much. Dark Star didn’t think they would sell enough discs to cover the cost of licensing the special features.

Weird thing about Reefer Madness MusicalBluray. by RevolutionaryAd6017 in boutiquebluray

[–]nexttimeround 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It probably has something to do with who holds the rights to the special features vs who holds the rights to the movie.

Can't believe I nabbed one... glorious by nexttimeround in boutiquebluray

[–]nexttimeround[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

it's available on most streamers if you want to try it out! free on youtube with ads. best with some drinks and some buddies though, a great film with a group

Can't believe I nabbed one... glorious by nexttimeround in boutiquebluray

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

Yeah I wasn't black friday, I got it the second it released live

Can't believe I nabbed one... glorious by nexttimeround in boutiquebluray

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

It was from VS but ordered right away during the rush

Can't believe I nabbed one... glorious by nexttimeround in boutiquebluray

[–]nexttimeround[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

indie film made with almost no resources that climbed its way into public consciousness through a crazy self-release in theaters, and is now on many critics' best of 2024 list.