Extension - Short Documentary

AOD FILMS Presents: Extension
Synopsis:
Ben was born with cystic fibrosis and is given an age expectancy of 24. He learns how to take his life back and make the most of the years he is given.
Credits:
Director: Ryan Mjoen
Composer: Dominic Pierri
Sound Design: Lucas Hibdon
Starring: Ben Crouter
KZbin: kzbin.info/door/mbsmN-59pcffab6aJh5Cag
Insta: @4137productions @ryanmjoen
Website: 4137productions.com
About the film:
Extension was a film shot in under 24hours by filmmaker Ryan Mjoen. This was his first submission to the Art of Documentary "One-Day-Doc Competition" where it won the audience award. The One-Day-Doc Competition is held twice a year by the AOD community exclusively for AOD members, it's a chance for many filmmakers to shoot their first film or hone their documentary skills and put to test what they've been learning in the AOD academy. The 24hour format forces filmmakers to stay very focused on a sharp, precise story. Many AOD filmmakers have been able to take their films to numerous reputable festivals afterwards.
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[@markbone]

I hope this everyones fav new KZbin channel, I know it's mine!

[@afcl1984]

Now this is how to start a KZbin channel. Loved it! Subscribed forever. Thanks a lot.

[@joshuamackinnon1532]

For sure!

[@PREPPERINES]

It is!

[@Pavloun]

We don't have to talk about the quality of the document in terms of film quality. This is absolute top class. But that story Ben... You are an inspiring man and what you said in those few minutes can literally change someone's world view. I bow to you and thank you.

[@BlessingtheEditor]

This is top class, it's not a feel sad story , it's about a guy telling us about his life , ups and downs , that's what I like about it. Even the lighting is different, gives different emotion

[@flochfitness]

This is so apropos. I started filming a short documentary recently about a young man paddleboarding from the Bahamas to Florida to raise money for children with Cystic Fibrosis. Can’t wait to watch!!!

[@charles_macmillan]

One thing that really hit me is how much the hopelessness and nihilism that he felt because of his disease led him down the most destructive path he could find, and then when he began to view the world through the lens of hope instead then things took a turn for the best. What an awesome guy, his story really helped to shift my perspective

[@emanuellsmith1944]

Well done... I'm grateful for the AOD Platform.

[@UnderthePines]

Wow!!! That cinematography goes under the skin!!! The whole thing is done so perfect!!!

[@tsmith2126]

Fantastic story... I have multiple myeloma and have experienced the same thoughts about my own mortality & how I need to live my remaining years. Thank you as this is affirmation for me that I need to take ownership of my life and not just wait around to die. Thank you again...

[@CanoeTheNorth]

If that doesn’t evoke some emotion I don’t know what would. That was really really well done.

[@JonJosephKuhn]

I’m not crying… you’re!

[@Greenoutpodcast]

Just wow, this is a powerful story and it’s told so well.

[@llpreiss]

I' so excited for the AOD community. There is a movement within filming for something in our grasp.

[@clipsphotography]

Glad to be at the beginning of what we know will be a historic moment in some of our lives. Looking forward to the film good,bad or indifferent. Every moment is a learning experience.

[@rodbrown100]

Just awesome!

[@itsJennybeanXXY]

Heartfelt.

[@TheLCPoore]

What a beautiful, inspiring film. Thanks Ryan, thanks AOD.

[@franciscoral-mellon6496]

Amazing! Happy to be subscribed

[@Ride_XP]

I just watched this from the AOD newsletter and I am crying my eyes out. The storytelling is so good and done with so much compassion without veering into melodrama. To the filmmakers and Ben, thanks for making and sharing this.

[@alessandrovalentino3406]

Beautiful work!

[@mattkranitz]

Wow... Incredible story. Let's go Ben 🙏❤

[@anthonygettig3058]

Dude. I’m 53 yo. This brought me tears. So well done. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@NaomiArmstr0ng]

Super stoked for this new channel, I'm in the process of making a documentary, yall came right at the right time! 9 hours early, ready for the premier of this doc🎉

[@mikamauger]

Thank you for sharing this with us ! Eager to see it, I already know this is going to be amazing 🙌

[@samyankie02]

Dang, love it guys!

[@puravsolanki9993]

Beautiful beautiful work . Loved it❤. And grateful to mark for launching this channel🙏

[@landonmetcalfe3302]

Incredible Film!

[@RockWILK]

Beautiful. Congratulations on this channel, and this documentary. ❤

[@JpBoudreaux]

Love this. Really makes me fel inspired it's possible to make something impactful for the contest this semester.

[@kimimsc1]

Really inspiring story! Makes you think how you, as a relatively healthy person, are wasting your time..

[@bjklophaus1598]

Well done to the filmmakers, and to Ben. Such an inspiring story to kick off this channel!

[@wildwoodscreative]

LEGITTTTT! Great work!

[@mcardphoto1057]

Absolutely incredible. Going in the list of top-tier docs for sure.

[@calebtyler05]

that was abosultely amazing! thank you so much for being open and sharing this!

[@LiyemaHashe]

This is truly beautiful.. the QUALITY of the documentary, the feel, the mood and most importantly Ben's Story. It is so insipiring. Teaches us to always live life at 100% regardless of what we may be going through. Just love life and it will love you back. Thank you.

[@mosamaloka5961]

this came up on my search for "documentary short films" and I've never been more glad that it did, especially now. This is beautiful and what the crew did with Ben's story? they pushed the narrative in an amazing way. i love this!!

[@jamesberryfilms]

incredible

[@CJDuckett]

Great job! Excellent work!

[@oliveiradavid]

Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!

[@EXPLOREMOREFILMS]

Really an amazing film! Great work Ryan Mjoen!!!

[@zac.stevenson_]

This is a great short film! Ryan has done an amazing job! A very interesting character with an incredibly strong turning point.

[@arranjamescarter-cheetham2123]

Impeccable on every level 🙌

[@dan.kreates]

Just wonderful💯

[@fleekfilms3322]

I would say this is touching and encouraging to many film makers who cant afford the course. 👏👏👏

[@mikestifflerstudio]

Such a great story

[@LifeFilmsWA]

This was superb! Well done.

[@elmertjee]

This was great!

[@avigulwadi]

Well done. This is awesome.

[@conlapinto]

Wow, this story really hit. Beautiful character 🤲

[@robertolanga]

So ready for this, let's gooo

[@heroaomedia]

Amazing work!

[@WesKriesel]

Great work! ❤

[@evoframes]

Oh wow this was so impactful to watch. Very nicely made !

[@dosalmasmedia]

Beautiful story and so inspirational 😭👏❤

[@studiochapters]

Mark, team, AOd, wow.. The KZbin channel was such a phenomenal idea! We are super stoked to see more of what the AOD community can do. This film was stunning..

[@yweric]

I love this ! I feel so much stronger to face my struggles after watching Ben going strong !

[@hiiimalvin]

daaaaang. that was so good.

[@robertadams3666]

Wonderful. Outstanding.

[@sharonfuentes2445]

This is a very inspiring story. A lot of people can relate to the story especially those who have been through the same experience.

[@hrsantiago]

fantastic story, thank you for sharing!

[@DN-lifestoriescaptured]

Very good indeed! Compelling and inspiring. Well done :)

[@Jasondeheus]

Great Doc man, so dope.

[@PaulGarrisonIV]

This story is moving and tremendously well done. Bravo. Bra-freakin-vo.

[@PDBstorytelling]

🔥🔥🔥 well done y’all.

[@JakubChlouba]

Very very, powerful! I absolutely enjoyed watching it and listening to Ben's story. Such a great character and strong character. Awesome job Ryan. :)

[@4137productions]

Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@AkaBull]

👌👌👌

[@kekeproduction4843]

I am excited to learn a lot from your youtube channel

[@alexandreleblanc324]

Awesome 👌👏👏👏

[@soichimurakami4976]

Amazing story. it was very touched.

[@noblefilmhouse]

This is super inspiring. I wanna go make a documentary now.

[@linusbrush-mindell7770]

Good film and great story, it could have been interesting to start with "I lived by the live fast die young kind of motto... fuck it, I don't care, if I don't have much time, let's just enjoy this time," then play the intro and follow with how you started the film. I would have done this because it grabs my attention, and more people can relate to that motto than having CF.

[@c4minto81]

Stunning guys, a powerful story, great shooting and the dramatic Audio makes it very real. Great side story as well, felt like I was there and sharing the pain.

[@davidschwan]

Amazing

[@paulteelproductions1461]

Damn good

[@piart8207]

Sooo sad that I can't join the AOD community again this time. But at the same time I am sooo excited at where the community is going 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@markbone]

Hope to see you in the next launch!

[@piart8207]

@@markbone Definitely. I'll make use of what I've learnt from your channel to build up for the meantime. Thanks a lot for all the tips MB 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@fernandorodriguez3734]

Really excited for this bought the modules hope to find a story and make a doc real soon.

[@theartofdocumentary]

Welcome to the community!

[@TheWineStoryFilms]

Dope dope

[@WarrenTheWanderer_]

Wow 👏👏😭😭

[@NathanMatsushima]

the theme, the character development, the sound design, the movement, the shots of "regular life" that we all take for granted...such amazing and incredible work. bravo!

[@ChrisHagan]

That was incredible storytelling. Great pacing. Loved the sound design too.

[@josephfriedman614]

That was so beautiful. I was really touched by the courage of this guy. And the struggle he's going through.

[@_jonathanlue]

Seconded