Advice for New Filmmakers - My Top 10

[@MatthewAvenue]

“Be inspired by people’s work, do not compare yourself to people’s work.” Fantastic advice!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks dude!!

[@UnauthorizedCreations]

That's what i did. I filmed indy wrestling shows, did cooking videos, and now I'm creating and producing my own cooking show for a television network and I work for two pro wrestling companies doing camera work for them.

[@ScottyGibsonn]

i'm sure you have a list of youtube video ideas, but if you're ever runnin dry, i'm sure people would love these two: "How I Funded the Making of a REAL MOVIE" where you break down in a pie chart where all the money came from to make the movie (indiegogo, matti, sponsors, etc.) and any tips you have for finding sponsors/investors and another pie chart for how all the money was allocated between different departments/roles (G&E, HMU, Locations, etc.) there's a million videos on youtube about the creative aspects behind making a movie but barely any about logistics/finance/business of it. and the second video idea is: "How Movies are ACTUALLY made" where you go into how the production timeline was made and any lessons you learned or what you would've done differently with scheduling principal photography. thanks for everything you do Danny! you the GOAT!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha just don’t want to give away too much info at this stage since we’re still working on getting the movie sold so that info is sensitive

[@ScottyGibsonn]

@@DannyGevirtz totally! I almost edited my original comment to say "the figures don't even have to be exact dollar amounts but just percentages of the total budget since the exact dollar amount might be sensitive and so that it's more applicable for other aspiring filmmakers with significantly smaller budgets" or i guess you could wait and make the budget video once it's not a conflict of interest in a year or two lol and just make the second video about the production timeline haha

[@kimsutlive7812]

Don’t usually comment on videos; however, really appreciated this one. Not just filmmaking tips but life tips. The last one the best. Danny-your humility is a breath of fresh air!! Thank you!

[@evanjohnson3478]

I’ve heard a lot of this advice before, but sometimes you just need to hear it again from the right person at the right time. Thank you Danny for always being inspiring

[@itbekhalid]

fuck I love this dude. he's absolutely inspiring. I can definitely see him as a leading director in the industry some day. I pray the universe aligns us so I may work alongside this man someday.

[@DreiiFernandes]

12:20 you mentioned "No one really knows what they're doing, just throw yourself into fire and make it work" that makes me feel better as I've been wondering if im doing alright recently in every project

[@ThomasDavis5213]

Yes mi friend, just do what you do

[@rimonawad5721]

You're an absolute gem to the filmmaker community here on KZbin. Thanks for all the inspiration and great tips. You've taught me a great deal of the years.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Rimon!

[@annagevirtz2]

You forgot one tip: get yourself an employee of the month whos extremely soft, extremely cute, and extremely comfy

[@DannyGevirtz]

And extremely sleepy

[@nihalnic]

​@@DannyGevirtz 😂😂

[@aaronjohnson4604]

Biggest and best of advice! Lmao. So true.

[@royalsonmedia7210]

Just wanted to say thanks for being you big dawg! This video alone has given me a new outlook on how I want to approach filmmaking and one day go full-time. Don't ever stop being you big dawg!

[@maxim.horoshilov]

The last advice is the most important one. 😅 Thank you for inspiration, Danny!

[@stevedillard9169]

I'm absolutely using your phrase "Done is always better than perfect" Genius.

[@DAMON409]

not always. sometimes a film is so bad, it would be better to stop.

[@WereAllChefs]

As someone who is new to the youtube space and really the cinematography space, this video was inspiring. Sometimes we get so excited about gear and shoots that we forget to focus on the little things. You dont start as a cashier, with the mindset that your next role is the CEO. You have to continue working your way up.

[@saviourudo1062]

Thank you for throwing the light to guide us.

[@nickadams99]

Whenever I get pre-shoot anxiety, I always watch a Danny Gervitz video, your confidence and relatability is so comforting

[@vanu_studios]

I just finished my first feature film with my local company and I cant tell you enough how much your work has inspired me over the last few years. I've learnt so much from you brother. Much love from Samoa!

[@officialquesodude1595]

Coming back to your videos for inspiration, but I got some the most solid advice I could have asked for.

[@BenjiSelby]

I appreciated your last tip cuz met quite of few filmmakers recently at your private screening and everyone was so humble in talking about things they're working on, learning from others, and just make stuff. Much love bro 🔥

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks bro!

[@Trentenjoel]

Thanks Danny G!

[@c.h.simpson]

11:58…. Needed this today Woke up today in cold sweats after a dream where I interviewed for a cinematographer job and was laughed out of the room because I didn’t know how to color grade in DaVinci or use a steady cam… After watching this I’m back at my desk editing the corporate video I shot last week. It’s not perfect, but it is better than the last video I created and that is what counts. Thank you for the weekly dose of inspiration Danny 💙 P.S. my buddy Wes saw your film and he said it was fantastic. Keep it up!

[@ShotByDoyan]

Thank you for the advice. As a new filmmaker/photographer this advice has been helping me lots. I started off going to local busniess offering my services for free. All I ask for is credit. They usually tell their friends and now I am getting booked up. We all have to start somewhere. Those “small jobs” matter and can get you to where you want to be. Note: I emailed you about the luts I purchased from you some time ago but can’t find them but haven’t heard anything back yet. How can we get this resolved? Thanks and man you are my inspiration!

[@danivasilioglufilms]

Thanks for being so sincere on things, sort of resonates with thoughts I have and makes me feel I'm not actually unique in some regards lol

[@arish00329]

It's crazy how late I found this channel, I just couldn't stop watching your video for five hours. Really appreciate your content, and I will definitely apply your reminder and tips to my work. 🤞

[@BourgeFilms]

Most times I don’t know what to say, and most times I say to much. In this moment, I just want to say thank you. You are an inspiration to all of us. This advice is golden! Thank you again.

[@CoachBay]

“Be kind. Nobody wants to work for an asshole.” We need more people like that ❤

[@chunmanf]

Thanks Danny! Biggest tip I’ve taken from watching your work is that you are genuinely “you” in all do. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@fisnikhalili1943]

Im watching this rn 1am and i stood up to start writing and u gave me motivation to do smth rn, u r a blessing to youtube community man.

[@gasperjager]

Love your first point especially, Someone told me years ago "showcase the kind of work you wish to get hired to make." so I made same thing as you.."fake comercials" and videos that showed what I could potentially do. Great video.

[@the_headlesschicken]

Done is better than perfect. Heard that so many times, even made a wallpaper. But the way you said it hits different. Thanks for reminding.

[@CryWolfFilms]

Haha applying for video jobs when you only have footage of your girlfriend on random trips is hilarious and I'm sure we can all relate

[@iamaaronlong]

Bro I've been making films for about 8 years now. Never really pushed myself. Trying to now. Still needed to hear this again. Thanks man!

[@rafao2222]

This video touched my soul in a way that i cant describe, literally making today an unforgettable day to me. Im sure that in a few months or years i will comeback here in the comments to thank you one more time for inspiring me to do what i love for the rest of my life. Youre special. Best regards from Brazil

[@ZacharyDetton]

I love you too Danny. I’m glad you’ve picked up that everyone struggles with imposter syndrome so it really isn’t something we should worry much about.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Zach!!

[@lonestagfilms]

I agree! Corporate work is such a great way to hone your skills as a filmmaker. News is also good too.

[@isaacjohnsonfilms]

Hey Danny, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment, but I just wanted to say thank you. This video inspired me to stop over complicating things and to just go out and shoot. I did that this past week and I posted the video over on tik tok and the response on it has been more than I have ever received. I say that because I was always so hard on my self but when I was able to just let my mind run free and not be afraid of the mess ups and everything technical, I was able to create a beautiful video. Thanks for all you do for the filmmaking community Danny.

[@BrentBaldwinFutures]

I’ve learned so much from your channel man. I appreciate you! I’m a navy vet, and making videos is what makes me happy. Helps with depression/anxiety/PTSD, keeps my mind busy. I reached out to a producer I knew to “watch” and learn. he offered to train me for free for a week! Then possibly fly out to Japan to work on more advanced techniques the following year. Follow your dreams everyone! also you can start with just your iPhone 📱 like me, it shoots 4k 🎥✈️🌎

[@goldencenturyfilms]

Great advice for new filmmakers and essential reminder of the fundamentals for established filmmakers. Beautiful to see someone in your position, who teaches others, admit that they are still a student of life.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!!

[@simomagri_]

Thanks Danny, really needed this!❤

[@WakeUpMatt]

“Be inspired, don’t compare”. I still need to hear this everyday 😊 Great video, as always Danny!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you brotha! Missed you the other day while hanging with Evan

[@WakeUpMatt]

@@DannyGevirtz yeah, I was super jealous!! You back on Maui this year?

[@axelannicette7917]

Danny, I dropped your channel quite a few month ago, (not yours only, dropped quite a few filmaker's channels on youtube) needed a break, from all theses things. Came across a video of yours while I was looking for a tutorial, on the fact that you made your feature film. I was shocked, not by the fact that you are not able too, but the fact that you managed to. Cause we all know that filmakers don't really make it there. You litterally broke in and i'm fascinating by the way you made it there. Just wanted to tell you Thanks as you are the living proof that nothing is impossible and you just push me even more to continue the fiction I started to write.

[@HGQjazz]

I love this advice. I see/hear too many people in the forums expecting to get the top clients and charging the top dollar, just because they heard the phrase "know your worth" or "value-based pricing." I say to them, get over yourself and do some work, any work.

[@jamezsmakkin]

Danny Gevirtz, your message here hit me a lot. Filmmaking Is one of my dreams to do. I love the difficulty and I want to put my creativity that's in my head onto a film/video for others to enjoy. I also love being in front of the camera as well. Someday I'll work with you. Your amazing.

[@smoothhi]

"Done is so much better than perfect". That's literally what i need right now. Thank you Danny for always being inspiring. Much Looove

[@Keith300D]

Being kind is definitely something I'm learning - I realized even when you are being taken advantage of you still need to be polite in disagreement. I appreciate your videos Danny,; I'm on Year 3 of filmmaking - been subed to your channel for about 2 of them. You've been a HUGE inspiration and I learn a lot of things I would otherwise learn only after making a few calamitous mistakes.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Keith!!

[@The_Youtube_Winner]

I've seen lots of advice videos but this really captured what I've been learning recently. I'm in my third year of film school at Penn State and heading out to L.A in a few months with an internship. I've been learning this slowly over the past year but this was a great reminder of those lessons. At minute 11:00 I thought you had them all but then you hit on kindness. Kindness is such an underappreciated soft skill. We are forming groups for our year-long thesis film and people who are very critical and negative when on set dont get good groups, or any group. This is the best top 10 filmmaker lessons video. Another one will never have to be made.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you so much!

[@brokenstudiotv]

Golden advice Danny! Thank you for taking the time to share these with us

[@andrewstonephotography]

100% to BEING KIND!! These tips are so simple, but KEY to remember! Thx Danny, as always for inspiring me and so many others! :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha it’ll get you further than anything else

[@raaashee]

I found your channel in 2020. Ever since then, it’s been so fun to hear your stories and get to know your insights. You’re the biggest inspiration ❤️❤️ Thank you so much for everything that you’re doing for the community and for providing so much value through your channel.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Rashi!

[@lameckapuuli7318]

I relate alot with your way of going about doing what you do with your camera...forever inspired.God bless the works of your hands Sir.

[@fabiokaschel]

Thank you Danny for being a part of this whole thing! Love your Videos and learned so many things from you, so that I become a fulltime filmmaker :)

[@johnadams3751]

Thanks for being real 🙌 I definitely got some great tips from this. I definitely struggle to get content out because I’m wasting so much time trying to make it perfect.

[@deejmartinezfilms]

My favorite tip was avoiding perfectionism and just completing the project. That is the piece of advice I really need to follow right now.

[@AdHdEntertainmentLLC]

As someone who started in this industry by osmosis from being a prowrestler from Philly and doing video production in high school I sympathize with this video. After many years not doing it and Im about to dive back into TV production. I remember editing with 3 vcr's and a Panasonic VHS shoulder camera and two high-8 camcorders taking 8 hrs+ to make a 30 minute TV episode. Now everything is different.

[@RockWILK]

Amen to all of it. Cant wait to see your film. Congratulations on finishing. Amazing, courageous accomplishment.

[@ANRO_ANRO]

Such a great insight because i just bought my FX3 yes in 2024 because this camera is like 3 years old but I want to make videos and shorts and learning everything i can about lighting and getting to know yourself and what you are capable of. I love the challanges. My FX3 will be here by wednesday and honestly seeing what it can do with some dedication and time i will be using it for years to come and im sure i will love it.

[@bonnetshashu8867]

Slowly working back into it. I lost the drive due to clients. But this will help me go back to square one a bit and do the things I like.

[@productionsjfb2071]

Duuude! This part when you talk about taking the picture in your head and making a video with it. It’s exactly how I feel all the time! Even if I know I’m getting better with each video I make, I always get this feeling. Good to know I’m not alone. Keep up your good work!!! 💪🏻

[@Ung97]

This is a really calming and nice video. Editing some sheet music in a pretty stressful way, but listening to this is helping out. Thanks!

[@topicruben]

Highly appreciated, Danny. Thanks so much for all the great tips! Cheers and all the best for all your future projects

[@wtait99]

“Done is better than perfect.” 👏

[@TheTitanGen]

Honestly I find this advice still some of the best I've heard from most people. I have worked on features, shorts, music videos, docs, and I find that this advice still applies to me. About 7 years ago I bought the gh5s. I have literally been using that same camera for all the photo shoots and personal projects. It won't be the camera I use forever but it does its job. I think the big thing with new gear is people tend to think that new means better for them. But sometimes new could mean it is a photo first camera and for a videographer probably better to go with a different camera. Even the canon 5d still hold up nicely. I agree sound but also lighting go a long way in terms of quality. You can have a tiny little camcorder but if you have good lighting and sound, then the quality will show.

[@TheTitanGen]

Added note. I find making friends with as many people as possible has been the best thing. Not only am I making friends with people who share a similar passion for filmmaking but also it makes the process go by a lot smoother. It is important to remember that everyone is there to have fun. So enjoy making the movies and people will notice your passion and want to bring you on more sets.

[@jedidiahwoods]

Such a spot on video. Actual real advice. Especially spec ads and kindness!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks dude!!

[@pranamsk]

best video! loved it Danny❤

[@ErisedMediaCo]

I find my biggest barrier has been finding talent. I’ve written a number of micro films, short films, spec ad pieces and its so tough to find talent for them. Granted, I’m not writing award winning screen plays… but it is so hard in my area to find people who are willing to give their time to the process. And, when you’re so new (especially to narrative filmmaking), you don’t have funds to pay people. So now you’re looking for people to act for free for someone who isn’t really going to help them “break out” (so to speak). Just frustrating but it has been worth the frustration so far…. Just hope it gets a bit easier to find them.

[@frankc3250]

This is fantastic advice. Really appreciating your work and the advice and instructional material. BRAVO 👏

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Pro to Staying at home tip - you can become the best at something in your small market vs competing with a ton of pros in saturated areas like LA/NY! What I've realized with my real estate media business outside of HTX. Great video man!

[@wearetrackclub]

Super solid advice! I would say these tips can apply to so many other situations as well :) Keep inspiring!

[@kereyvproductions5521]

Great tips! As an experienced filmmaker while I knew most of this, it's always great to hear that 'nobody knows what they're doing'. I feel like that should be more normalized, if I don't know what I'm doing on set, people can take it so out of context and start panicking--when really I just need a minute or two to gather my thoughts and ideas. I hope I can see your feature someday! I missed the NYC screening by a day, I was hanging out with Mark Bone at one of his screenings the day after, he and the audience that were there told me your film was excellent.

[@KianteMarron]

This was very much needed, it was so life changing to meet you in Beverly last week at the private screening! After seeing how amazing your first feature was I’m now gonna get on my first feature script(if available I’ll send ya way when first draft is done👀). Can’t wait to see what else you’ll do love ya Danny, you’ve changed so many lives with you being you. So keep doin it💯❤️

[@DannyGevirtz]

Pleasure meeting you dude! Thank you!

[@KianteMarron]

@@DannyGevirtz Pleasure meeting you as well and never a problem!!

[@evanjohnson.mp4]

Perfect video to send to anyone when they ask for tips on getting started in film/videography. You’ve been preaching all of this for years danny and following these rules have got me to where I am now. Glad I got to meet you in Toronto and witness the pinnacle of what you preach be translated through ITIS on the big screen.

[@tomwollacott5900]

Thank you for this video man! As someone who has just starting filmmaking like literally just started, this all resonates with me! but most of all the 'Done is better than perfect'. I think the problem with beginners is that we (myself included) think our videos are going to turn out as good as someone who has been doing it for years who knows how to utilise everything from skills, kit, conditions etc. I have been so disappointed with the few short videos I have made because the just look shit. However you have to make shit to learn and already I have learnt soooooo much from revisiting and analysing these videos of mine. It can only get better from here! So to anyone who is starting and doesn't feel good enough just remember this is a skill and skills take time to perfect. Keep grinding and pick up that camera! peace ✌

[@Guldeniz]

Dear Danny, could you make a video about how to shoot with iPhone (not 13,14 with cinematic mood), settings(exposure, white balance, how to arrange to be able to use luts). I tried to use some luts to have more cinematic look but the colors became horrible. I searched for info but could not reach any. Also if you make how to make a music video for emerging artist, it will be sooo appreciable. Thanks for all

[@RobertoRodriguezPhoto]

Thank you Danny - I'm in commercial product and fashion photography in Belgium since 2008, where I got the chance to become lead photo for Nike EMEA ecommerce and I can add that this reflects fully to photography as well. I had many bumps on the road, some small, some major, like a theft of all my gear in Barcelona after a big job where I lost 2 weeks of work from Spain and Italy where I shot for a cosmetics brand, so Yeah. bumps. Allow yourself time to feel bad and recompose, there is no pressure. There is no timelimit in reaching goals. Myself started a new company in 2020, just before Covid and just kept pushing. Now I'm doing really well by being concistent, smart about investing in gear and yes - being kind. I do video as well and working on trying to do sports related shorts. And well - I just started a KZbin channel to share my stories and work. Man, life is just so interesting and fun when you allow it to be just that. Congrats on your mindset - rooting for you!

[@BenPhanStudios]

Thanks for making this brother, I got a lot out of it! I'm 7 months into pursuing filmmaking full-time, getting a ton of work, making a ton of mistakes, having fun and figuring it out as I go!

[@moviesmadebymike]

Just finished my first year of working in filmmaking brother, and sometimes I forget you've been in the game for 8 years. I've always loved the work you create and you've inspired me to make multiple spec projects including a couple of short narrative films, a music video, and a few small commercials. They were great fun to make stuff with friends and I also learnt a ton. I will say though, it has yet to translate into much paid work. I've managed to get a decent amount of work on larger sets in G&E and camera departments, but as a DP, or 1 man band videographer, my opportunities have been a lot more scarce. It may be that living in Florida isn't the greatest for the industry, but I also attribute it to not knowing how to get the work in front of peoples faces. Outside of sharing it with my very small circle, any tips on how to get it in front of potential paying customers? A friend of mine actually mentioned Facebook Ads worked for him quite well although I've never even considered it. I've never been big into social media, literally created an IG just for my film stuff, and I don't have a LinkedIn, etc. Anyway, keep making awesome stuff brother, love you!

[@Tobirama_isHimju]

Orlando has a filmmaking community that is full of hungry filmmakers ready to collaborate.

[@moviesmadebymike]

@@Tobirama_isHimju Yeah, it's tough because that's gonna be 4-5 hours of driving if you include there and back in a day. :/

[@jhunt5542]

This was by far the best filmmaking advice I've ever heard! Thank you!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!!

[@bertcano]

Hey Danny! Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos, and your generosity in sharing your film-making journey with us! You're a big reason why I finally started vlogging (finally finished the first one!) after putting it off for so long. Making stuff feels a lot more possible now after watching your stuff if that makes any sense at all lmao. I appreciate you very very much!

[@MatthewBlaine]

Such an inspiration Danny! Being kind is honestly the most important tip in this video!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks dude!

[@k_dnstar9692]

Love his advice of ''done is better than perfect'' and others as well .. His advice can be definitely be applied in any fields. I ve been doing music for a while and just been able to release one single+music video yet so far because of my perfectionism that stops me from moving forward. ''take it off your shoulders in order to enjoy what you are doing'' ... Great advice to keep in mind! thank you!!

[@GriffinConway]

This was such a good one Danny! Tons of practical advice in here. Great seeing you last week and watching your amazing movie. Been thinking about how amazing it was for the last few days! Thanks for sharing bro!

[@PrawnProductions77]

That was a great video, giving simple advice and delivered honestly. Really love the sentiment about staying humble and just being nice to people. Goes a long way in everything. The one nugget I got which I have known for a while and havn't gotten good at is SOUND. I choose my music really carefully but sound bites are so powerful. Thanks for that advice. It is so true.

[@jasonlartigue1976]

Just what I needed to hear! Thanks for posting brother.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Jason!

[@ahmadghanim5886]

"Be kind and work hard" probably the most significant advice I received when I started out and still holds true and will always be true. All the technical jargon changes and can be relearned, skills strengthen with time, but if youre a piece of shit, youre essentially cutting yourself out of the heart of this industry which is community, because at the end of the day it takes a collective of people to bring one persons great idea to life...without that it's a hell of a lot harder as you progress, this was inspiring to watch!

[@shanelleforbes8733]

Wow LOVE the one about not knowing what you’re doing 😂 was telling my husband how we are literally ‘faking it til we make it’ and learning as we go. But at least the work gets done and people are still happy with the result thankfully 🤩

[@sambrandner]

1/1000 is a great way to look at it! It’s so important to make the video, perfect or not. Way more proud of the work that I’ve been putting out regardless of if it’s perfect because it’s taught me so much about directing talent

[@sambrandner]

It was great to get a chance to watch ITIS in Chicago by the way! Good luck with distribution 🙂

[@sujanhariharanr22]

Wasn't feeling inspired to create for the last few days and then you posted this. Absolutely agree and solid advice about filmmaking. Thanks for doing this and being kind enough to share your journey. U inspire me in many ways and always grateful to learn from you.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!!

[@DustinHarrelson]

So much good stuff here. Gotta love a good ole Interview + Broll style shoot

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha nothing beats it

[@oguzbalci]

I don't feel bad about myself and what I have after watching your content and that's a rarity on youtube channels in this category. Thanks mate!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha very glad to hear that man

[@AlecRome]

It's taken me a long time to get off my own back about where I am in filmmaking, but I have just now learned the thing you said: "Nobody knows what they're doing." It's so fucking true. Nobody knows what's going on, it's all just mad science experimenting (and sometimes posturing).

[@AryanTalla]

This is the video, I've been waiting on. Thanks Danny!

[@PatrickGregoryDaniels]

This number 3 tip on NON PERFECTION really had me hung up soo much that I wasn’t having any fun bro! Thanks for speaking up not even for the sake of tips but just real deal convo ✌🏿

[@thomasrussell8458]

Amazing tips thank you so much for the video. Please keep doing what your doing it’s so inspiring 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@DanielEllender]

"Let go of perfection." The time is NOW, let's get it 🔥A lot of wisdom packed into this bad boy, thank you for sharing all of this man

[@theamazingkyleo]

You inspire me so much, man. I wish you great success in Hollywood and I we'll see each other there

[@seanlefloch]

Also, if you are watching this and are not a full time filmmaker and creator, you can still make awesome stuff in your spare time. It just might take a little longer. But work is work! I was of the belief that if I wasn’t doing filmmaking full-time, I wouldn’t be successful. My 9-to-5 funds my projects and the skill set of my regular job ads in my filmmaking. I’m currently shooting a documentary that really inspires me Andy is helping others and I can do outside of my regular job and raising two young boys. Something, even if its small, always beats nothing.

[@JaymesMedia]

👏👏👏👏

[@goncalooliveira2633]

Thank you! You're such an inspiration to me. Keep Up the great work 🤍

[@harounsaifi9371]

Thanks I love your very honest approach and your images are incredible. All of your advices are very handful and you threw some great peace of wisdom on it. Can wait to watch your upcoming feature film. Good luck for the post !

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much man!

[@comcam.]

It was so awesome to actually meet you in NYC for the screening! The movie was incredible, and so inspiring for me as well. Thank you for being a pioneer in this new age of filmmaking.🎥 Love you, Danny, and I’ll see you out on the field.

[@zongmuas]

I remember in Middle School when I first started filmmaking, I wanted to make an action feature film. So, I wrote out a 30-minute scene that was going to be part of the movie. We shot like 5 minutes of it and it was TERRIBLE. It was an action scene with horrible choreography because none of us were fight choreographers. Everything about it just screamed, "a kid made this". And the lesson from that is, what Danny says in this video. It's okay to do little, "unimportant" work at first to gain skills and experience before jumping the gun. Love you Danny. Keep up the good work.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks dude!

[@taylorewalters]

I'm not a filmmaker, but my partner is. your advice is spot on. we've had endless conversations about all the different points you brought up & it's all true. at the end of the day, talent goes a long way but kindness will take you everywhere.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Absolutely. Thanks so much!