HOW TO ACCIDENTALLY BECOME A MIXED MEDIA FILMMAKER

[@mashi_rsa]

Legit made me cry because I’m starting my film making journey and I’m scared as hell. Thank you for the hope and motivation.

[@kylemccarthy]

@@mashi_rsa you got this! Keep going, keep pushing.

[@checreates]

I’m with you bro!! Let’s do this 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mashi_rsa]

@@checreates Locking in and committing, let's goooooo!

[@laurencemckenna]

This was exceptional. I loved it.

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much Laurence! Really appreciate that 😊

[@chadyonfire7878]

you know what i like ur style and honesty

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate that a lot 🙏

[@AnomalyCreates]

I’m going to follow you wherever your digital home may be. In a way I am studying your movements and learning from them. You remain an inspiration. Hello from TT.

[@kylemccarthy]

Brandon! Good to see you over here my friend 😊

[@checreates]

I want to cry watching this. It was exactly what I needed. I have wanted to make films for 20 years and after finally leaving my advertising career (my shadow creative career I’d say) I feel impostor syndrome for not going to school for film. I was about to ask you where you learned storytelling but you answered it - “keep making stuff”. Sigh. It sounds so simple and yet, maybe it is. 🙏🏽🙏🏽✨🙏🏽

[@kylemccarthy]

Awww thank you so much! So grateful it resonated with you so much. Yeah you definitely don’t need to go to film school to be a filmmaker. You just need the passion 💜

[@EconWithDrA]

Thank you for this. It’s a good reminder how hard and long you have to work to follow your passion. The journey is made of many small steps that lead to big outcomes.

[@kylemccarthy]

Thank you so much! It's all about the journey.

[@inidaonedance]

Loved this video!!! This was so inspiring to me as a creator, your journey is such a breath of fresh air & just what I needed to hear at this point in life 💖

[@kylemccarthy]

That means so much to me! Thanks so much :)

[@EliGreiss]

This is amazing. Been following you on Instagram for a little while. To see you take on longform content is so cool. You have such a unique style:)

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much Eli! That really means a lot to me. Excited to make many more long form videos this year :)

[@biancadasilveira]

What a journey, Kyle. I hope the world starts discovering you more and more, now with longer content here on youtube. And also that more meaningful work comes your way. You deserve the financial compensation for your hard work. Proud of you, man! Also, you've always been on the back of my mind on my own path to be sober. thank you

[@kylemccarthy]

That truly means so much to me Bianca! Thank you so much 🙏

[@mon_nobi]

Loved this Kyle! Your journey has been incredible to watch, and you tell it so well. I love that you’re exploring more long form videos again too; I think the uniquely mesmerizing aesthetic of your mixed media style and video editing really shines in long form. I find it kind of funny that I never actually got on TikTok, lol, but it’s been beyond inspiring watching your growth as a creator and storyteller over the years. Stoked for what the future has in store! (Also so grateful for the shout out!! ✊🏾)

[@kylemccarthy]

That means so much to me Nkem! That truly was a game changing moment making that music video with you back in 2020. Grateful for our friendship and collaborations over the years 🙏

[@HBob_HB]

This is the first video I've seen by you but now I want to see what you've previosuly made and what you'll be doing in the future. New subscriber!

[@kylemccarthy]

Really appreciate, excited to make more long form videos this year 🫡

[@garrettpierce.mp4]

DUDE! Such an awesome video!! It's so cool to hear your whole story and see how much you've done! So inspiring!

[@kylemccarthy]

Dude thanks so much Garrett! Greatly appreciate you watching it

[@garrettpierce.mp4]

​@@kylemccarthy Of course! Long-form content from you is always a must watch

[@jefcaine]

Great recap of a long journey. You continue to inspire Kyle.

[@kylemccarthy]

That means so much to me Jef! Thanks bud 🙏

[@selinclayton]

Oh damn you were in hurricane sandy😭it’s nice hearing a bit more about your background! Really beautiful Kyle!

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much Selin! Yeah Sandy was a truly crazy experience

[@MustiKadhim]

it is insane how much effort you have put in every frame of the video... really cool work! keep it up 🌟

[@kylemccarthy]

That means so much to me! Thank you for noticing the effort 🙏

[@martinluther1931]

I am really happy for you. I wish you get the next big thing in your filimmaking journey. I just cannot tell you how much of coincidence this is because I was thinking how things are going to turn out for me if I take this journey because I am at the same at the level where I suck but I know I would improve and I want to improve at the same time i hav to think about my financial backup Thank you for showing a something relatable from your life.

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much! My best advice is keep pushing, keep being patient with the process. In time you will get there

[@ZachTinman4]

loved this kyle ! 23 more to go this year! in the same journey as you this year to hit that goal of more long form! let’s get it!

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much Zach! Excited for all the long form you make this year as well. Still need to go check out your latest! Promise I will soon

[@JohnLFilm]

Love this! Journey is amazing

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much! It’s all about the journey, not the destination 😊

[@nucents]

Hunter Alumni here--it was good to see it pop up

[@kylemccarthy]

Yoooo Hunter in the house :)

[@bensonpricejones]

Love this brother. Life is a beautiful journey

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much Benson! It truly is

[@MikeMurphyCo]

That was great! 💪

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@Bruno_fyi]

This was incredibly inspirational! 👏

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much for watching, glad it resonated with you 🙏

[@citybeats7532]

Thank you for this. Your video reached northern coastal side of Kerala (India)

[@kylemccarthy]

Wow! So cool to hear it reached all the way to Kerala! 🙏

[@DrewWitte]

This is like a Kyle origin story! Love it!

[@kylemccarthy]

haha for sure

[@mubikishore]

this is Amazingg!!!!

[@kylemccarthy]

Thank you so much!!! Appreciate that :)

[@kylescheele]

This is so damn good, man.

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much Kyle!

[@SAM-cr6nm]

i love this

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pope6447]

Thank you... Fr

[@kylemccarthy]

Appreciate it 🙏

[@gonzveloz]

The best

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much!

[@demotapes]

Let’s go Kyle :)

[@kylemccarthy]

yooo appreciate you bro!

[@NGW_Studio]

The generalist will rise

[@kylemccarthy]

Let’s goo

[@bkeverytime]

You need to start making authentic tutorials🤧

[@kylemccarthy]

I do have an actual tutorial on my page if you are curious to check it out.

[@bkeverytime]

@kylemccarthy imma check it now

[@gilkruger]

your superhero origin story!

[@kylemccarthy]

hahah just call me kylemakeshimselfasuperhero

[@syedhateem4498]

Loved the video. Thank you for sharing your journey. The "p" sounds might need to be adjusted.

[@kylemccarthy]

Appreciate that, I'll be sure to adjust that out in my next video.

[@madyati]

Wow

[@kylemccarthy]

🙏

[@sarahjaneyun]

Really resonated with this. Just curious - do you ever miss making non-mixed media film? Like, do you have any ideas for a short film that you have an itch to make but feel like you can't right now? Or maybe you will make..?

[@kylemccarthy]

Thank you so much! So glad to hear it resonated with you. It's funny you asked that. I do have a more traditional short-film idea I would like to make this year. Was hoping to get a film grant to make it, but I think I might just go out and make it DIY

[@sarahjaneyun]

@@kylemccarthy Oh fun! Looking forward to seeing it!!

[@alanl890]

I want to be like you!

[@kylemccarthy]

Just keep pushing and keep being yourself and you will be on your way! 😊

[@FRYDAY]

You need to use this style to tell stories about real world events (Similar to what Vox and Johnny Harris do). I promise it will do well

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks so much! Funny you say that I was thinking about making some videos like that this year. Big fan of Johnny Harris’ style

[@CurrentlyStuck]

sheesh!

[@kylemccarthy]

Thanks Mateo!

[@monicasdesignprocess]

I thought this was going to be more of a tutorial or advice for how someone else could do this vs your story. It might've been better to name the video "How I accidentally became a mixed media filmmaker" instead (yes, I know it won't get as many clicks but it's more honest to potential viewers).

[@kylemccarthy]

Totally fair criticism! I just thought it would be fun to play with the form. I do have a more traditional tutorial on my page about how I do my mixed media style if you are interested

[@rossandhisjpegs]

Wow

[@kylemccarthy]

Thank you!!!