How I got my film on Netflix

[@mikehellinger1]

With all due respect to Matt, who has a great eye for the camera and I really enjoy his KZbin videos....I watched this doc and didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first one. I agree with a lot of the comments on here that Josh and Ryan need to move on and find some new material. Their message is fine, and helped me a lot. But it's all on film, and audio, and print now.....they need to stop remaking the same content. Matt, I know you work hard and this isn't shot at your talent....I think it's just time to create something different.

[@collan580]

Yeah same. Minimalism can help a lot but this documentary made it seem like its a cure for all of your problems.

[@angelopebs]

I think Ryan and Josh are really great at introducing minimalism to people who aren't too familiar with it or don't know where to start. Agree it's a bit of a repackage for them, but there are a lot of other resources for those of us who have been eased into it already ☺️

[@rileyhef]

I agree. I love The Minimalists, have their books, etc. But I found that focusing on the concepts they teach too much actually hindered my life. The documentaries celebrate extremists, which only made it more stressful for me. Ironic how their content is no longer necessarily "minimal" now.

[@collan580]

@@angelopebs I think its not really good for those who aren't familiar with minimalism either. Minimalism comes of in this docu like some cult, not to mention that there are lots of false promises. Minimalism helps you coordinate your life but its just a small part of who you are, it wont turn your life upside down.

[@collan580]

@@rileyhef Especially strange when they said that they packed up the whole house and only kept what he used. In my opinion its really extreme. Yeah we should throw out if something has no purpus in our life, but there are things that you dont use montly but you need it, or the purpuse of the item is that it makes you feel better on a day-to-day basis but you dont use it for anything. Being intentional is the key not that you throw out everything that you own .

[@michaelchapman3947]

Matt I won’t lie, your story is way more compelling than Matt and Ryan’s. For your next film I encourage you to tell your story

[@lindaclad2218]

Absolutely agree! Go for it Matt!

[@taylorgracexx]

Yes!! I jus felt like i was listening to some guys read an article abt minimalism to me rather than me really hearing their experience over the course of 10years

[@aimeejane_writings]

*Josh and Ryan

[@benjmontgomery1358]

YESYESYES.

[@marcellkovacs5452]

He told his story here on KZbin

[@jennifermc1221]

I watched the documentary because I like Matt. But I don't feel like I really learned anything about minimalism. I feel like I just watched two dudes try and preach to me about minimalism like it's some kind of religion.

[@collan580]

Yepp, minimalism can help to just clear things up around you but its not a cure for all solution.

[@talapeloig1393]

Minimilaism is so simple it doesn’t need any explanation, if you decide to sell five shirts out of your closet, its minimalism, its different for everyone, the point of the movie was to preach that you don’t need to buy a Mazarati in order to be happy, even if you can.

[@nicolasdias9215]

Your comment is perfect. Wasn't what the whole audience that follows this channel was expectating. The problem is not the minimalism, is the same content repacked. And I was expectating that Matt would really appear in the movie :'(.

[@marleyblandfordmusic]

I agree and disagree, how interesting! 😊 I was already introduced to minimalism via Josh, Ryan and Matt through the first documentary, and this documentary did kind of seem like a lot of the same points reiterated over and over again. However during the first one, I watched with intrigue and sincere wonder, and attempted to get rid of a lot of my material possessions. Cleared out at least a third of my things and it gave me an awful lot of clarity in my life. I did enjoy the second one, but I didn’t take an awful lot away from it in an educational sense. I believe it’s probably 10x more impactful for anybody who hadn’t already been introduced to minimalism, much like the first one.

[@JesperDramsch]

So a bit like the first doc then? I watched it twice and really struggled with why people loved it so much. It just seemed like an Opus about two dudes in America that slowly gain an audience at their talks. Thanks for being so open in the comments, I think I'll skip this one then.

[@Canadianinvestor97]

Your filmmaking was the star of this doc. The Minimalists backstory has had it’s run.

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one.

[@brennag7962]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 Bro

[@alexwr]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 Just listen to their podcast... Every episode is the same.

[@cgghbdtyh67rynry11]

Honestly both documentaries r well made just Josh and Ryan just seem to repeat themselves a lot, the second documentary should have been talking about someone else other than Josh and Ryan just to give a more in depth view from a different perspective. But on the whole the documentaries were well directed and edited, well done!!

[@cassandralyne]

Ted talks, 2 documentaries, and 4 books where they say the same thing over and over. So much lost potential.

[@cgghbdtyh67rynry11]

@@cassandralyne agreed!!

[@honeysinghelon]

@Lucas M. Souza true

[@aimeejane_writings]

IT'S JOSH NOT JOHN

[@avien9068]

@Lucas M. Souza that's what happens when you repeat the same thing over and over again...

[@fearlessbetz]

The second documentary is almost verbatim to the first one. Josh and Ryan tell the exact same stories.

[@_Sapph_]

Yeah I was really disappointed in the documentary tbh I wanted to support Matt and hopefully learn something i didn't know or just enjoy the stories from the people they interviewed but it wasn't what I was looking for ☹

[@SuShiiAeLin]

well there’s not much to talk about. Minimalism is minimal in itself. They just want to keep spreading awareness for those who might need it.

[@cr-fq6tz]

​@@_Sapph_ Had the same reaction. Thought it would be something new, but as someone who saw the first one and the continued on to the minimalists podcast, there was nothing new in this documentary. Still watched it to support Matt but I was also disappointed. The visuals were beautiful at least.

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one.

[@fearlessbetz]

@@SuShiiAeLin there is a bit on The Office where Kevin starts baby talking to save time saying complete sentences. That could be minimalist language! Your comment reminded me of that bit. Me no agree. Documentary bad.

[@khrishan]

"There is no straight line to success" - no truer words said and this is the lesson we should all take from it! Keep going Matt! Hope you are safe and well in Oz.

[@michelleheegaard]

So many of the advice you share and the problems you encountered along the way holds true for so much creative work; don't get so invested in you original idea that you refuse to change it up; get fresh perspectives and feedback on your work; continously revise and go back to see what you can improve, etc.

[@Murk.mp4]

"If your story doesn't change, then your not listening" But Josh and Ryan keep repeating the same backstory lol

[@PresbianTier]

Lmfao

[@SteveWKk]

Milking that shit....lol

[@joecouture7242]

Matt comes across as genuine and humble. Unfortunately the Minimalists come across very pretentious and inauthentic.

[@MisterPol]

Matt is a minimalist for everything except his biceps

[@thelookingcat]

and his vocabulary and videos

[@thewidesight]

11:12 Really!? You see things, I don’t see!?!

[@Mi-kf5bc]

A bicep maximalist

[@Mi-kf5bc]

He got rid of all his stuff to make room for the ‘ceps

[@mohamadjaber6931]

Hahahahahaha

[@valentina7193]

That last bit in embracing the possibility & daring to do what you've always dreamt of.... The way I was needing it just now,. Matt big thanks. I'm motivated to actually do & share a short film for the very first time.

[@estrellasjournal]

*‘if your story doesn’t change, you’re not listening’* that’s a great point

[@shivasaket7771]

The most important lesson that I get from your channels and videos is: It's okay when one makes mistakes ,when things dont go the way we want and when our efforts & time invested becomes futile...One just needs to keep pushing ,strategising, thinking of new ways to keep moving forwad

[@aashritanatesan670]

I would have loved a documentary about your journey with minimalism with actionable steps for getting rid of stuff. I did not enjoy the 60 minute creepy cult session with Josh and Ryan where they said the exact same stuff as the last documentary .

[@kasiamalinowska7735]

They are sooooo creepy! I wish they could switch places and we could watch Matt. That would be enough

[@BeatsWithKev]

Yeah, I enjoyed it, but Drew Gooden's vid really blew my mind about it all.

[@WhenIGoCrazy0]

omg i felt like his youtube vids are better in my honest opinion. but it wasn't that bad

[@rahikchowdhury1356]

I love you Matt but the documentary was a let-down content wise. No real need for it as it doesn't add much then the first documentary. Get rid of Josh and Ryan - the doc should be about the movement not them. Gosh I need to reiterate that the cinematography was Great but damn - real let down.

[@fearlessbetz]

Right? Man, I was so bored listening to them 😐.

[@masonc975]

This documentary is absolutely hypocritical and promotes self-help consumerism over an actually minimalist life style. This is a great step-in-the-door opportunity for Matt, and it makes sense why he would promote that and be proud of it. However, Ryan and John are just horrible community reps to make a documentary like this around.

[@aimeejane_writings]

@@masonc975 LOL, do you realise it's JOSH and Ryan, not John? 😅 What is the need for your negativity? Do you personally know those guys? Erm... no, you don't. So, does that give you the right to judge them? Oh, let me think....no, it doesn't.

[@vacuumblink2300]

@@aimeejane_writings That's such a shallow response, clearly written out of shear emotion. Do yourself a favor and get out your feelings because what he's saying actually makes a lot of sense. JOSH and Ryan come off as hackish cult leaders at this point. Have you seen both documentaries, as well as their books and TED Talks?

[@sevi4371]

@@aimeejane_writings Why are you asking and answering your own questions for further emphasis on a point that’s not correct? Do you think we have to know someone personally in order to have opinions on what they produce and what they advocate for? For example, do you think that people aren’t allowed to speak negatively/criticize Donald Trump because we’ve never known him personally ? As public figures they’ve put their lives out there under a spotlight for us to perceive and I don’t think Mason’s criticism is negativity just to be negative. It’s foolish to think that all criticism is simply negativity that shouldn’t ever be voiced.

[@geverniveup]

You’re a talented film maker...but you can tell the second one had no real idea or clear direction. I find it amazing that you had three chains of reviews each step of the way (including Netflix) and not one person said why are we repeating ourselves? Actually quite shocking to hear

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one. And saying that having two documentaries centered on the same premise is ironic since their story is about minimalism is tragically missing the entire point of minimalism. That's the same line of thinking of people that think minimalism is about only owning one of everything. Sadly you seemed to have entirely missed the point of minimalism and of the doc. But then again, it's so much easier to just anonymously complain and criticize someone else's efforts and accomplishments behind a keyboard than to apply yourself and put something good into the world. Way to be mediocre.

[@seanrawlinson]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 sorry but this is not the same thing. An equivalent would be releasing a new album claiming its new content but it’s just their greatest hits.

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

​@@seanrawlinson think about it, documentary 1 and documentary 2 share TWO things in common: 1) they are both DOCUMENTARIES. 2) they are both about the SAME TOPIC: MINIMALISM so imagine you're an artist and you write 2 songs, they are 1) BOTH THE SAME GENRE and 2) BOTH ABOUT THE TOPIC OF LOVE and then someone says u already wrote that song? pretty dumb thing to say, the melody is different, the rhythm is different, the lyrics are different, the genre and subject matter are obviously still the same but that doesn't make them the same thing.

[@brennag7962]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 Actually, people complain all the time about everything being written with the same four chords and all sounding the same

[@jaygarret992]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 ya now imagine the lyrics from song 1 or copy pasted on to song 2

[@GuyBoggan]

Honestly Matt the cinematography was beautiful, you are an artist and I cannot wait for your next creation, but I agree with lots of commenters here, I think the main story was weak and never curved, not at all on your part so much as Josh's dialogue seemed really forced and overdramatised. I kept thinking I wish it was just more candid rather than first person, telling it as if they are experts. I love if they got interviewed amongst a general minimalism story about society, one perspective on a movement. Maybe it was just because we follow you here so we 'know' about minimalism already, but nothing really made me think differently, whereas this YT channel is always so insightful! especially your own experiments and the podcast guests. Either way, thank you so much for sharing this video about how it all came together, it is invaluable for a young filmmaker to see the realities and failed attempts and just the whole process. Also, I love your points at the end about being open to moving the story in the edit away from how it was shot or how you initially anticipated it should go, thanks for being so honest about your own dilemma regarding the structure. Thank you Matt.

[@ayaabassi91]

Your always inspiring Matt, many if not all of your videos should be taught. Keep it up

[@MaxwellChan0]

Same here!

[@chhdamian]

you’re

[@mounaannavarapu2402]

amazing.! started my journey with this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYObZJ2Cd6uXbKc

[@周林铠良]

Likes

[@Psych2go]

Agreed :) The quality is amazing.

[@matthew5336]

Helpful reminder you should put a bar or time stamp for when your sponsor ad ends because some people might not want to watch it and it is easier when you give us a timestamp or bar at the bottom. You do such incredible work Matt truly, you have inspired me to do so many things to change my lifestyle.

[@kaydeekreitlow424]

It seems like you are being really hard on yourself, Minimalism was an excellent film. Maybe it didn't meet your vision because of inexperience and funding but I thought it was great! I find The Minimalists super repetitive so I have stopped consuming their content but I watched the new documentary to support YOU! I look forward to whatever film you might make next but I really hope it doesn't focus on Josh and Ryan anymore, perhaps they can be behind the scenes but still part of a team that pushes you to get the project completed.

[@comfyera]

Matt thank you so much for making this video! I'm just starting out as a KZbinr and admire your work so much. It was really inspiring and encouraging to hear that you had moments were you failed/were scared/doubted yourself... but you pushed through and made something beautiful in the end! This video helped me to keep going even though I'm still learning so much and stumbling my way through!

[@GrowYourWealth101]

"A river cuts through a rock not because of its power but it's persistence!" 🙏 Make 2021 your year my friend. I believe in you! 💪

[@mz1423]

This guy is a gift and we don‘t realize

[@thelookingcat]

We do realize.

[@ariellopez8086]

Oh, but we do.

[@mz1423]

@@ariellopez8086 not all of us my dear

[@danieltupalar649]

Indeed.

[@gerard7417]

Hes incredible and inspirational

[@thatguygreg]

Ever wanted to find a perfect example of irony? Well here it is: The Minimalists having TWO documentaries.

[@Stephanie-gz5pt]

With the exact same ideas and stories!

[@mizshellytee]

And a Ted talk, and a podcast, and books,...

[@sudikshark]

They're being minimalists by using the same 5 sentences of content for a decade

[@timshields8720]

This is why I turned off these two. They have duped the majority and have made minimilism, an age old way of being, a multi million dollar industry. A disgrace quite frankly and complete contradiction in MORE WAYS THAN ONE.

[@SuShiiAeLin]

@@timshields8720 they introduce people to minimalism. They are not responsible for keeping people going as minimalists. They are not even making that much money. And even if they start making more, its literally our decision to feed them that attention.

[@BradRamanah]

As someone who edits on their laptop in their bedroom, this gives me hope. Even though you may never read this, you inspire me to make better videos everyday. So thanks Matt ✊

[@blurry11bloomlisa]

THIS actually helped me a lot! I am currently cutting my first short movie and I feel so frustrated and lost! So thank you for reminding me that it's normal and that I just need to keep on swimming

[@buckkahlerinstructorvideop2222]

I teach video production at a community college and this is the best description of the current state of distribution I've found. Thanks so much, Matt!

[@NeoChromer]

I kinda felt the Docu was just rehasing from the first movie and added little more to the first movie. Also the way The blond minimalist talks is like a kid in school reading a novel. I think it did not bring much to the table, it was no issue with the camera work or the way it was shot it was the narrative.

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one.

[@NeoChromer]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 that argument makes 0 sense. If i make a song and sing it fine, but after 4 years if I make the same song, that makes no sense. The movie is bad objectively adds little to the minimalist movement and just expands a bit more the backstory, which we already knew if we read Joshs book. Still I see not how this movie adds to the minimalists?

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

@@NeoChromer "If i make a song and sing it fine, but after 4 years if I make the same song, that makes no sense." wtf are you even saying man, think about it, documentary 1 and documentary 2 share TWO things in common: 1) they are both DOCUMENTARIES. 2) they are both about the SAME TOPIC: MINIMALISM so imagine you're an artist and you write 2 songs, they are 1) BOTH THE SAME GENRE and 2) BOTH ABOUT THE TOPIC OF LOVE and then someone says u already wrote that song? pretty dumb thing to say, the melody is different, the rhythm is different, the lyrics are different, the genre and subject matter are obviously still the same but that doesn't make them the same thing. but whatever none of this matters since when i read that you said that "The movie is bad objectively" i realized you're not thinking straight since a movie is art and art is subjective and the complete opposite of objectivity like math. you also said it "adds little to the minimalist movement ", who said this movie was supposed to add to the minimalist movement? what if it's just trying to reach a larger audience? by the nature of what minimalism is, there isn't exactly a lot to expand on, it's about living with intentionality and not compulsively purchasing things bc we buy the lie that it'll make us happier in the longterm. minimalism is pretty straight forward as a concept so if they wanna make a second doc to reach more people and u complain that they're just repeating what they said in their book or first movie, you're totally missing the point. they proly made this movie to reach people who didn't read their book or watch their first doc.

[@NeoChromer]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 man you are on hell of a drug

[@NeoChromer]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 what is the point in spending so much time and money to make a docu which has the same message. two love songs from the same gerne give me two different experiences and different messages this docu just rehashed the same from the firat and did not extend on the existig docu ergo what was the point of the second docu that does the same from the same people i dont understand?

[@iGoBart]

This is exactly what I needed. Thanks Matt, you're a great inspiration.

[@dinaannnirenstein87]

The general audience rarely takes a moment to consider the enormous amount of effort and resources required to produce, direct, and distribute a film. When a film is effective, its images seem to be woven together seamlessly... effortlessly. Matt D’Avella, congratulations on a job well done. For this gargantuan effort (and resulting piece of art), you deserve fame and fanfare... and more. ✨

[@malcolmstephenson556]

Thank you for sharing this film production journey. Good "Goal Achievement" teaching moments thru out the film - be prepared to modify your vision, ask for help from those more skilled or talented than you. When it feels like you are almost done, you're not. There is more work needed. And, of course, work your ass off! It will take more work than you envisioned. Good Job Matt.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks for sharing BTS in an open and honest way. Definitely opened my eyes on what's possible for my own creative career. Thanks for sharing.

[@debdeepsen7387]

I would love to see a feature film on creativity soon.

[@deemakdaksina4034]

Matthew!!

[@MatthewEncina]

@@debdeepsen7387 that would be cool

[@dec2610]

My whole (extended) family watched your film and loved it. Well done again!

[@cassandralyne]

Please watch Drew Gooden’s video about this! So good and really addresses the issue with these guys only continuing to recycle the same material over and over and over.

[@em70171]

They're minimalists after all

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one. Sadly you seemed to have entirely missed the point of minimalism and of the doc. But then again, it's so much easier to just anonymously complain and criticize someone else's efforts and accomplishments behind a keyboard than to apply yourself and put something good into the world. Way to be mediocre.

[@collan580]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 Telling the same story with the same characters is called a reboot and there is a reason why reboots usually flop.

[@cassandralyne]

@Dog Mutt hahaha, love your comment back to that!

[@Sarah-px1ru]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 you've already said this. Now YOU sound repetitive and redundant.

[@silver3426]

Honestly, watching any Matt D'Avella work(KZbin or Netflix) always leaves me feeling inspired to pursue my own passions. I'm a senior digital design student close to graduation and seeing behind the scenes stuff like this really gets me going! :fistbump:

[@JToledo3]

I found the second documentary kinda of boring but the quality was good.

[@ineedflesh]

Same here.

[@shyshu]

I love you Matt and I think the documentary looks amazing, as in lightning and is very well directed, but I would love to see you tell your story too.

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

Your work ethic is really amazing Matt. You truly are an inspiration

[@tomhappening]

true

[@trumpputinkim]

jep

[@maytarekk]

I've just watched the documentary! and it's amazing loved everything about it also appreciated the intimate stories so much. I love how in the end of it you offer a practical approach to audience in order to let them start experiencing minimalism. you're hard work is showing matt, thank you for this thank you for changing me for giving my life a whole different meaning

[@bryanmccombe1057]

It's almost exactly the same documentary as the first one .... Not that it wasn't good, it just felt like I was watching a remixed version of the first movie. A bit of a strange experience 🤨

[@diamonddog2817]

A few years ago my mum had a never death experience, ever since, we’re trying to make the most of life and not take it for granted, around this time, my mum became a more down to earth person, she read more books, listened to more podcasts and improved her own bisness. But, she also discovered “minimalism” this was a very exiting time because she influenced so many people, including me. About two years ago when I was 12 (I know this doesn’t see, like much bc I’m so young.) I had an extremely cluttered room witch caused me to get pretty bad asthma, and autho at the time stuff made me happy, I really didn’t want to be in my room. So I’ve been de-cluttering day after day after day, this has been a really hard process bc I find it hard to get rid of literally anything and everything. I started to watch you recently and my mum and I have watched all your docos and many others, you are definitely a very inspiring person and so are the others in your documentary. It’s changed my perspective on things for the good and made me fell better about my life, in fact, Im deleting Snapchat soon! Thanks for your advice and keep up your good work! Thanks-Kaitlyn 2021.

[@MrDeanvalentin]

The fact that he made "Minimalism" after only making 3-5 mis vid exclusively shows just how talented and stylistic Matt is as a film maker. 50% of the reason I watch Matt in the first place is for his cinematography. Congrats Matt!

[@tatjanaf.5284]

There are a lot of famous productivity-self-development people on KZbin, but you are by far my absolute favourite. Why? I love love love your energy and the love you dedication for your videos, the editing and every small detail. With other KZbinrs I sometimes feel they do it to appear cool and advanced, but there is something about your videos and the editing that makes you appear just so genuine. From looking at your videos, you found your calling. I watch every video of you, not always because the content intrigues me but I want to see which next type of art you created.

[@36tianshuo6]

this dude saved me from depression and got me to get into my dream school, you deserve it

[@thelookingcat]

Matt, you are the best. You carried me through middle school and high school till today, and you have been teaching so much about documenting, in fact this itself was a documentary in its own way. I am so glad I discovered you through the algorithm, Matt. Thank you.

[@polkadott64]

Matt, your youtube content is way more helpful than the advice the minimalists give in the second netflix film. I recommend your videos to people all the time as they cover valuable health and finance topics on top of different approaches to minimalism. The second doc was the same information recycled which is basically the fault of Ryan and Josh preached the same washed out material. I think you created the sequel with Ryan and Josh's audience in mind without realizing your youtube audience would have supported the film with your original content.

[@Michaelproctor.]

Dang Matt, this is super incredible that you guys stuck with it for 4 YEARS! So much respect. Now I am not going to give up on a project I've been on for only one year

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

Unfortunately this shows the downsides to modern film making. The first version was a success, so Netflix basically signed you to remake the same film. The subjects weren't expansive characters, rather 2 guys with an audience to transfer over. The alternate intro at 17:05 was genuinely cutting and funny, but it didn't make the film because it wouldn't be mainstream enough. Ultimately, it ended up being a fantastically shot, well crafted, boring rerun. Like most films today.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

That is incredibly heartbreaking now I wish I could see the original

[@natecol9322]

I'm sorry but everything you just said is bogus. It has nothing to do with modern film making or mainstream. Films have been made this way for many years even before Netflix. And even if that weren't true, why is it such a downside? Getting your film picked up by a major streaming service is a bad thing??? They saw the potential and then granted the opportunity to create a beautiful film and help fulfill a vision on a much easier and grander scale. Do you know how many drafts a script goes through? How many screen tests are done before AND after a pitch? Do you know how many fantastic films on Netflix are born the same way Matt's was? Probably some of your favourite ones too. Every word that Matt spoke about how much the story changes in post-production is entirely true. And that skit/alternate intro was not serving the purpose they originally thought it would - he made the correct choice. Leave the film making to the film makers.

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

@@natecol9322 What I've said is objectively true, not just opinion. There are more sequels in modern filmmaking by far than in the past. Sequels are more likely to profit than original movies. Yes, films actually did used to be more innovative because investors have become better at predicting losses + have bigger budgets, which results in less risk. This is why Martin Scorsese called out Marvel. Rough drafts are normal, but the question is what's being asked of a rough draft? How it'd relate to the target audience, which is more expansive than ever, and more people are analyzing the rough draft from the supply side. The more teams analyze a film, the more it gets focus grouped, and the less risk taken by a smaller amount of people's unique vision.

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

@@natecol9322 Also I don't enjoy 90% of Netflix originals lmao, I canceled my subscription because they value quantity over quality. So not sure your point there. I don't think you get it. The storyline didn't change to follow the action. It was exactly like the remake. Watch Drew Gooden's "The Guy Who Turned Minimalism Into A Religion" critique of the film. I think you're just a fan of Matt's who doesn't realize the content here was very well done, flawless, low risk, and dry. All of those attributes can be together.

[@nickagrinzone]

This video came at the perfect time. I’m currently working on a film right now and it’s definitely been harder than I anticipated. It’s hard to be as motivated at times, but I’m trying to simply document the story of the subjects. Because at the end of the day, the message is the most important. Gave me some new motivation to keep going

[@satujohanna6334]

When I started to watch the film I was like wait I have seen this where's the new documentary? Sadly the document was pointless just repeating the same stories from Josh and Ryan that I have heard maybe four times already.. Too bad, I was waiting for an update from these guys or something new on them. It would have been a much better film if Matt had been in it with other minimalists. This could have been so much more but it was shot in an over dramatic way and the point was repetitive.

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one. And saying that having two documentaries centered on the same premise is ironic since their story is about minimalism is tragically missing the entire point of minimalism. That's the same line of thinking of people that think minimalism is about only owning one of everything. Sadly you seemed to have entirely missed the point of minimalism and of the doc. But then again, it's so much easier to just anonymously complain and criticize someone else's efforts and accomplishments behind a keyboard than to apply yourself and put something good into the world. Way to be mediocre.

[@seanrawlinson]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 omg dude you’re so pathetic copying and pasting the same reply into several threads. Stop shilling for this bullshit.

[@brennag7962]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 Actually it's kinda fun to find how many times you've copy pasted this wow

[@anoukc6928]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 Dude, stop copy paste under every comment, that’s annoying 🙄

[@satujohanna6334]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 dear random dude, looks like you have taken a big bite of that cult cake. Have a good day! p.s. Please do name a songwriter who wrote the same song four times and called it new. No? Didn't think so bye...!

[@danlesser4452]

Love hearing this Matt. Gorgeous work as always

[@samazwe]

Just scrolling to see if anyone saw Drew Goodens video 😂 Love them both by the way:)

[@norcross411]

Wow Matt. Thanks for taking the time to share all this, with honesty and humility. Really inspiring and insightful to me as a young filmmaker

[@raa7373]

You should watch Drew Gooden's video about your flim. He has some interesting things to say.

[@BoardnNgl3]

The biggest takeaway for me I was the transparency. Most of the time i sucks and you are crossing your fingers. Appreciated 🙌 💪🏽 Matt

[@estrellasjournal]

your storytelling skills are *unmatched*

[@vasiligoyal7956]

You did a great job with your documentary matt .Its really great.

[@richardandjasminejoll6304]

I'd rather watch a film about you. The 'minimalists' seem to think they are better than everyone else

[@incognitoimp5855]

100%. Matt makes minimalism approachable. Joshua and Ryan make it seem self important and cult-like.

[@liliajoon]

@@incognitoimp5855 i had to stop listening to their podcast real quick. repetitive, pretentious, and definitely as you said, self important. i appreciated their episode on finances, and i think i've gotten all i can from them lol

[@angelopebs]

First movie was how I discovered Matt. I've been a long time follower of Ryan and Josh since they only had about 2 episodes of their podcast. Keep on doing what you do Matt! Quality content

[@matejbutkovic9001]

I felt your first documentary was really good and relatable and it gave me a lot of inspiration and motivation, but as somebody who doesn't live in America I just couldn't relate to the second documentary as all the motivation of changing the "normal" ideals or goals was alien to me.

[@ALEXAWRIGHT]

Congrats on the doc, Matt - great to hear about your experience with it! Thanks for sharing

[@autochap4745]

It was about time, Matt. You are great!

[@mariamesa2717]

This is so inspiring! 🧡 Thank you! ☺️ “you can’t marry an idea” ... but “when you care about the craft, there is something inside you that push you to move forward” 👏🏻

[@reallifepsych3309]

Matt D’Avella the GOAT

[@cassaundraliw]

Thank you for making this documentary. It really resonated with me. My great grandma passed away recently and she had 93 years worth of stuff. That coupled with the documentary has really helped me answer some inner questions 💜

[@Sheeshyessirski]

Good on you bro, they just literally repeated this documentary 6 years ago and had the same ted talk say the same thing. I’m glad you were able to produce this product but pls don’t work with them again since they come off as grifters.

[@maiakipping]

Loved watching this, I have always been enticed by documentaries and find it fascinating seeing your process and progress with a minimal team. I look forward to checking out the second doc as I haven't yet watched it.

[@Unknownbrianzaste]

The number one video I've been waiting for (from you) ❤😭😭😭

[@jsaves3225]

Same!

[@Desktop-Documentaries]

Super inspiring and spot on! Thanks Matt for sharing such an incredibly helpful and insightful overview of what it takes to get on Netflix. Bravo!

[@CHEFPKR]

It was a great documentary, Matt. You should be proud. I'm proud of you.

[@DawidDgk]

Actually it was crap. Yes. I really liked the esthetics and editing but story was just THE SAME as it was in first movie. It was more about guys of The minimalists rather than the concept itself. Sorry but it's true. It's only my opinion though.

[@roberthardy5171]

I didn’t like it

[@avien9068]

Pretty much everyone hated it lol

[@danielc5647]

@@DawidDgk Well tbh the title says The minimalists

[@DawidDgk]

@@danielc5647 ikr, but it's just THE SAME stuff

[@andreaswendt5826]

I really enjoyed this film and I believe it will positively impact so many lives! Thank you for sharing the story behind it, I found that so valuable!!

[@milotj4866]

as you said that opener would have been pretty cool for the people who already know the minimalists and maybe would have made the movie a little more interesting for returnig viewers but the final product ends up feeling a bit shallow, there is absolutly nothing new for those people, the message is exactly the same almost word by word, so a little comedy would've been nice

[@desanticarden]

Still, years later I am so grateful for this movement and how much it has impacted my life, thank you!

[@sevi4371]

I love your abilities but that movie was so unnecessary when the Minimalism one exists. I’ve heard the Minimalist’s story repeated so many times already. They just keep repeating the same thing in different mediums over the years

[@SuShiiAeLin]

Yeah because their purpose was and is to spread the idea, and no one is gonna dig up an old film to watch. As a minimalist myself, they were basically the people that introduced me to it. But they are not responsible for keeping me interested in minimalism. Because as a matter of fact, minimalism is minimal in itself.

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one.

[@adhamh3665]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 Why are you under every single comment. Stop bootlicking. The reason people are complaining is because of the hypocrisy that comes with promoting MINIMALISM while at the same time mass producing the same content and overcharging for courses and patreon subs, so you can't compare it to a musician who sings the same song twice.

[@marcellkovacs5452]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 but it’s not the same song sung twice, it’s the same song released under a different title

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

@@adhamh3665 "bootlicking" lmao found the 16 yr old angsty kid who just learned the word bootlicking and uses it out of context every chance he gets haha. u mad i'm making a point to people who totally missed the point of this doc bc they watched drew gooden's video? hahaha there is no hypocrisy man, think a little harder than just taking every everything u hear from youtubers who just mock others as gospel. they're not "mAsS pRoDuCiNg" anything lmao they made 2 movies, there's no conveyer belt mass producing anything, almost like u don't know what mass production even means. and it's like u don't even know the meaning of the word minimalism. u proly think minimalism means u can only own ONE shirt or one pair of underwear. lmao imagine someone saying you're not minimalist bc u have more than one underwear. see how dumb your argument is?

[@loicjikko]

I finally got to watch 'The Minimalists' on Netflix and I have to say, the ending got me pretty hard, the whole documentary built up a narrative which made sense and led to (in my personal opinion) a burst of emotions. From the music, the challenge at the end - definitely saw the actionable 'slow growth' elements from Matt there during the last minutes ;) - all the way to the final message by the Matt and Ryan. Thank you Matt for this!

[@SamElle]

I WATCHED YOUR FILM AND IT WAS SO GOOD!!! I have recommended it to many friends!!

[@livingthedreamandmore2939]

I haven't seen it yet. Just looking at comments. Thx!

[@sonakshi177]

So inspiring Matt! Have been following you from quite sometime now, this makes me so proud! 🥺❤️🙌🏻😇

[@fabroc8]

Matt I really like your videos, this is coming from the heart and in no way trying to attack you at all. You do see the hypocrisy here right? I mean the message of "we are fighting consumerism with minimalism" kind of gets lost when it depends on the mass consumption of a product. It feels dishonest. I recommend to focus your immense talent and energy on another project, you said all you needed to say on the matter in the first documentary. Your fans will be there don't worry.

[@AbhishekThakur-zl4ig]

All the best Matt. I hope you get all the glory, recognition and sucess in your endeavours.

[@benjmontgomery1358]

Matt's next Netflix Special: "My Biceps and Me: A Documentary"

[@MadisonBeach]

Thank you for being so open and honest with the filmmaking process!

[@SahandRahmdel]

I love both of the films, but there is sth that annoys me a lot in the second film, and that it the poor and fake acting of Josh and Ryan. The second film was almost the same as the first one, with a bit more actings, so it would he better if you told us another story. Thanks for uploading on KZbin as well, you’re the best.

[@ChrisWilmshurst]

Now we need to figure out how to get Netflix on our films! Great story about how you did it. It says a lot about the industry that you had to put your film out yourself before Netflix would take interest.

[@CheeseDud]

“Pants are optional” seems like the whole motto of Covid

[@eatplantsdaily]

Wow I just watched your first documentary today randomly and got so inspired! And then you post this video today!! That’s crazy! Going to watch the second one tomorrow! But beautiful film and very well rounded! Very nice intriguing flow with lots of different perspectives and how they use minimalism in their life!

[@gudisevaakhil7491]

Ive started living healthier and Matt has a huge role in it

[@godspeedlightning776]

dude i just watched the second documentary and loved it!!. learnt a lot. im doing the minimalism calendar for 30 days and i cant believe i have so much stuff!

[@FutureMindset]

Man an $80000 budget sounds less compared to other Netflix projects but when your only experience is on KZbin, it is a huge amount of money.

[@montagskyrunner5884]

Crazy that they had a budget that high for a film that essentially remakes the first one.

[@taylorhorne8090]

I really like both documentaries and gained a lot from each of them! I saw Drew's video, and I think he missed the mark on his commentary regarding Less Is Now. Josh & Ryan are really inspiring and humble, and I loved learning more about their back story. The film was beautiful!

[@biszol]

I'll be straightforward: I think you're better than this stereotyped niche. Josh and Ryan seem genuinely good guys but I find them insufferable with their hyperbasic approach to less is more. Like dude this is a wildly mainstream concept that I understood in third grade, your job is to make it compelling or to dig deeper. Unfortunately the doc falls short on both ends. BTW I know the point of this video was sharing insights about the process and not really about the doc itself, and I found it very cool.

[@ShawnMwenje]

The jump in video and storytelling quality from 2018 to now is so insane! Most evident in the cut at 13:06

[@RasKitchen]

Excellent insights Matt! Stoked to check out your next big project, whatever that may be 👊

[@blackhazelnut9975]

Thank you for always providing high quality content Matt. Your way of narrating and enhancing your videos with beautiful content had us glued to your channel for year's and inspired us to take action!😊 continue with your amazing work!

[@yesitsmep]

I actually love your content Matt, but maybe this film can be explored from a different point of view. If I only watched this video I would 100% watch your film, but after watching Drew Gooden's review I'd only watch it for the memes and laughs. My idea with this comment is not to criticise your film but rather some scenes that didn't make much sense. Everyone who sees this comment go watch Drew's review, you'll see what I mean with this.

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

This is so incredibly unaware it's hilarious. You're criticizing a movie you didn't watch. You just watched a video of someone else criticizing the movie. Can't even form your own opinions, must be sad.

[@adhamh3665]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 You must be one of the Josh and Ryan guys using a burner account, there's no way a randomer reply under every comment attacking people who didn't like the documentary.

[@yesitsmep]

@@randomlongboardguy4163 don't worry, I'll watch it and if I like it I'll say it right in this comment section. But i really appreciate drew gooden's reviews and he offers a great point of view that i won't doubt in trust

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

@@adhamh3665 Ah yes, the Internet in 2021, where disagreeing with someone is attacking them. By your logic you must one of drew gooden's guys using a burner account then? Lmao funny how u didn't even address my actual criticism with any sort of rebuttal but just said i was attacking someone 🤣🤣🤡🤡

[@randomlongboardguy4163]

@@yesitsmep drew is doing the lazy thing, he's just complaining and criticizing others for their efforts bc he woulda made a documentary differently. as far as i know drew doesn't have one, let alone two, documentaries streaming on Netflix. unfortunately negativity attracts views and clicks so that's why we have lots of roast youtubers like cody ko or h3h3. and drew's whole take is so stupidly narrow it's honestly depressing. When a musician writes a song, no one complains when that musician sings that song twice at two different concerts. But when Josh and Ryan want to tell their story more than once, whether in a movie, ted talk, or another movie, people crucify them for it? Such a narrow minded view to have. No one said Less is Now was a sequel to 2015’s Minimalism Doc. They told their story in their 2015 Doc. It reached some people but they felt like their story was worth telling again hopefully reaching more people this time around. The two movies are different, however the core of the movie, Josh and Ryan’s story, remains unchanged. There is no problem with this, anyone who finds issue with this is really just reaching and TRYING to find a problem where really there isn’t one. drew probably thinks minimalism is about only owning one of everything. Sadly he seemed to have entirely missed the point of minimalism and of the doc. But then again, it's so much easier to just anonymously complain and criticize someone else's efforts and accomplishments behind a keyboard than to apply yourself and put something good into the world. Way to be mediocre.

[@rhishabhnaredi]

The fact that I today itself watched your first film and you realised this video makes me feel kinda lucky lol! I was shocked by the facts mentioned in the film but at the same time was taken back by the thought that minimalism is yet a niche thought and you guys took a step to make it mainstream and now people actually are talking about it!! Today majority of the KZbinrs talking about minimalism are mentioning this guy and that marks success!!

[@cartercolwell]

Learning how to be a minimalist would’ve been really cool instead of learning how the subjects of the documentary feel about being minimalists. This is just my opinion though.

[@bunnywen]

What can I say when I have my two favourite channels collaborating together? Loved it and watched it immediately when it was released on Netflix. It was like watching a "super combo booster" episode of what I always watch on Matt's channel plus Josh and Ryan's channel!

[@eliyahu2210]

Personally I think Matt should be the lead in these projects. He’s way more charismatic than both Josh and Ryan and he’s not at all cringe.

[@ThePetieProject]

Awesome to hear about the backstory. Thanks for sharing and happy for your success!