How To Get Started As A Filmmaker If You Have No Connections - Jason Satterlund

In this Film Courage video interview, Writer/Director Jason Satterlund on How To Get Started As A Filmmaker If You Have No Connections.
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[@anzolomyer4584]

The fan film he's talking about "currently directing" is "Kenobi." It has over 6 million views on KZbin right now. That's awesome. This guy oozes so much good energy. Wish him all the best.

[@filmcourage]

They did a great job with Kenobi. From the time we spoke with Jason, they completed that short pretty fast. Great to see the success it has had. We are still waiting to see the trailer for his new feature, don't think it has been released yet.

[@avengingangel7929]

He did an incredible job!!!

[@TREBLEBOOSTER65]

A real hero 👏

[@ambrose7196]

For me, the reason why I want to be a film editor was simply this. All my life, I've been drawn to stories. More specifically- character arcs. The idea that you can create a fictional character, someone who doesn't exist and make a reader/viewer feel empathy. And to be a writer or being in the movie biz was a dream as unreachable as reaching the moon. I wanted to be part of the creation of this mystical dream. And yet I didn't know what role I could play. I've never been a videographer. How would I know what it's like? I've never been an editor. How would I know what it'll be? Then one day, for my final year Art project of my school the teacher told us we could do anything. And so- I decided to create a story. I scripted out an idea I've had in my mind, I did the videoing, I did the editing. Only by experimenting, being in a room and editing for months on end. Neglecting my other subjects and focusing my all on editing did I realise- This is what I want to do for the rest of my life. AGHHH Damn it! I just wanna be an editor!

[@bananakinskywalter5508]

thats dope! i dont know you but i believe in you and i know that if you put your heart into it you ctan absolutely reach your dreams!!

[@travisherman7831]

Keep pushing ❤❤

[@M.R.BrickFilms]

You inspired me, I’m majoring in Film Production at my community college and I have so much film ideas I would like to put on screen. I also like animation, even though I’m not that good of a drawer, I would like to give my idea on a steampunk series. Best of luck to you 👏👏👏

[@EliV888]

Go after it baby!! If you don't quit, you can't fail!!!

[@SomervilleBob]

I don't know his work but I like his enthusiasm and energy.

[@filmcourage]

Here is his reel - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmbh4yfg8lqrac

[@theman2017inc]

Same here!!!

[@masy_mezzetino]

Never though of fan films as some kind of a marketing tool - totally makes sense the way he phrased it!

[@filmcourage]

Those are the little pieces of information we try to capture. They can be very valuable. Jason was great in this entire interview, so much can be learned.

[@filmcourage]

PS - The fan film he referenced in this video that he was going to make now has 4.7 million views on KZbin - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaanqJ1_d7dsqZY

[@jaydenhenrysthings4954]

Ever since I was a kid I always had a vivid imagination and I’m a person who visualizes how things are supposed to be done in my head. I always had an idea of making a movie, but I never got around to actually making one. Until this year I had an idea for a film, I’m still working on the plot, dialogue, and characters. But I had a vivid idea of the tone, the cinematography and the disturbing yet heartfelt nature of the film. Hopefully one day I can bring my imagination to life, as I’m in a the process of beginning screen writing. I’m a little nervous because iam a beginner, I wanna make a film that will stick with people for a good reason. And help is always wanted please I need it 😅

[@RyanSerrano69]

hell yeah man. Stay true to your work and your vision bro. wish you the best of luck as a fellow aspiring filmmaker!

[@scombapodcast1875]

He seems incredibly interested in the craft itself and did almost everything you can do when you work on a movie - Director, producer, writer, editor, actor and even sound department. It's impressive

[@escarface]

I love his story. This is how i felt when I use to see film crews. It's hard to explain to friends and family but it picks you off the floor and drags you to the action to simply just watch it being done.

[@kevinu-harturquhart3726]

This is helpful. Been looking for a mentor but its like prove yourself before someone invests in you. But it's hard when you dont know what you're doing. Now I'm just trying to create things and learn at the same time. Thanks!! This is helpful!

[@bryanac9421]

💯

[@andreimcallister1365]

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[@abdouff9316]

Hope you doing well king

[@lonewolfgamingplus379]

Man.. to be a genius like Spielberg, Kubrick.. I wish I could be a gifted filmmaker instead of dreaming to be one..

[@filmcourage]

Imagining it is the first step. Even they started somewhere. Start planning your next movie.

[@kimw8056]

The biggest obstacle we have is ourselves. You can't compare yourself to others, that's like shooting yourself in the foot. Start small, make a 2 min movie. Or just a trailer for your movie. Learn by watching videos like this one, by reading books about filmmaking, or even watch movies from your favorite movie. Make notes on what you might have done differently, make notes on what you really enjoyed. You are only limited by yourself. ☺

[@AllanRochez]

Definitely a good rewatch love Jason

[@caitlynp2753]

Another fan film/ series is Cobra Kai. The three creators where all such big fans of the Karate Kid universe, wrote a sequel as a series and then it skyrocketed them which is cool

[@LycanVisuals]

With some of weird stuff I've read about Hollywood I don't blame his mother to an extent lol

[@Ryuksgelus]

Weird shit happens in small rural towns too. They just pretend life is sweet and don't talk about it.

[@IceKateByMoonLight]

Weird shit happens with Christians behind close doors too. The more preachy and judgmental I find in my personal experiences they are more messed up than who they judge.

[@TheFeelButton]

Acting in internet lifestyle shoots back in 2007-08 was my intro to filming. Cheers Film Courage!

[@Uchiha8874]

When he said that line about Splinter Cell I had the same reaction, “I love Splinter Cell!” XD

[@filmcourage]

That's great! Here's the short - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OmaGeBpb-Baa8

[@bertiespeirs]

By sheer coincidence I also made a Splinter Cell short film!! Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJzZnJt5q9OVerc

[@justanameonyourscreen5954]

With a lack of connections...with life in general...I've become a jackofalltrades...

[@RawHeadRay]

This caption should be regarding Why making a fan film is a good idea

[@filmcourage]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@RawHeadRay]

@@filmcourage It was actually more helpful in that regard, That's a really good point, Getting traffic to stop and watch your film making skills.

[@franjes9999]

This guy literally has the exact same Uni and basically personal background as me and did almost the same career shit post Uni that I'm doing

[@sunnyveerpratapsingh1102]

I started off late but I always wanted to be a filmmaker and I make short films for KZbin but man , it’s really tough and heart breaking when you don’t have audience and subscribers to watch it #filmymostwanted He is an inspiration

[@roymarsh8077]

Great interview with someone (I've never heard of) who has a rare combination of passion and hard-headed business sense. And thank you Ms Film Courage for keeping at it, and giving us fresh angles all the time.

[@bryanalcantarfilms]

This is just so great!

[@samsungminlee]

Jason is so great! Lots of helpful insight from him always. Thank you for another great video Film Courage!

[@filmcourage]

Cheers Sam, great to see you find value here. Agree on Jason, he is top notch.

[@EIGHTIESG]

Great video and great ideas to put into practice!

[@ryanhowell4492]

That's so cool, that's one I did not get a chance to learn in high school

[@satendrabhati2347]

So helpful.

[@kingct23]

Great, inspiring interview!

[@filmcourage]

Thanks for watching Christian!

[@theman2017inc]

As the proverb goes, IF he can do it... besides by God’s grace I’ll be starting film school this September

[@scottwatrous]

Was not expecting to hear a Splinter Cell reference. lol.

[@123mandalore777]

Good video and interview and great point from Jason about making fan films. Short films as basically synonymous with bad and no one wants to waste their time watching pretentious shit. Fan films however you've already got an audience and even if it isn't the best people will still gladly give it a watch and talk about it. Hell the SC-38 Reimagined Star Wars fan film is so good many people consider it canon over the actual proper scene in Star Wars A New Hope. Only problem with fan films is they probably cost a lot more to make.

[@helium73]

Now I get why 10 chesterfield lane is so similar to Portal. It started out as a Portal fan film. I was hoping there was some kind of connection. Maybe there is. Those ships are quite similar to the drop ships. Maybe it is set not in the Clover-field universe but in the Half Life/Portal universe. Maybe it's the Half Life/Portal/Cloverfield universe.

[@sammysaleguy9793]

Has someone interviewed the interviewer yet? She seems knowledgeable as well!

[@multicreativeartist6579]

Maybe the problem isn't connections but money. If you want to have any vfx you would need a computer to do that and that costs money. You also need a vehicle for transport which costs money

[@johnmuniz328]

51 previous comments and I'm the 1st to comment on background wall? Beautiful wall. I would love to have an office wall like this.

[@jamesbd45]

He is exactly right and what I am going through!

[@petrub27]

1. Live in America

[@cybercynic7264]

2. Live in LA 3. Be born into a rich family 4. Get investors 5. Get Sponsors 6. Make a bunch of films and make a bunch of mistakes 8. Only talk about the good films you made. 9. Sleep to the top a bit here and there. 10. Twist your background and story to a rags to riches story somehow 😄.

[@SauceyNoodle]

His parents are exactly like my parents. Crazy.

[@MrMartellSincere]

I have no connections neither 😅

[@ronvali]

I have a idea for a movie or even more if it gose well but for me to do it hollow would is in caose and I need to laern how to make movies and fund it do you have anything that can help me take my steps and find a path that will get me started down a path to start and fund a production studio and more?

[@musingsofrock]

I have an idea for a indie short film but I don't want to put all this work into it and find out 10 people are going to watch it on YT.. lol.. How do I get the word out? I'm not concerned about the product which I know I can do a good job at but rather how to secure an audience. Where can I plug my films to make a name for myself? I realize this is the toughest question because everybody wants this.

[@mickroyster6442]

I know this is really late and I’m not a professional but to garner an audience who will watch your stuff I guess build hype around it. Have someone film behind-the-scenes footage of your projects highlighting the fun and interesting parts of creating a project and post those on all social media platforms, and explain what you’re doing also. Someone’s blind to get invested that way.

[@filmcourage]

How did you get your first film job?

[@KyXPGames]

DM’d the director on Instagram on Wednesday and was P.A. on the shoot yesterday!

[@filmcourage]

Congrats Kylin!

[@petrub27]

I went to film school. It’s amazing how many doors a student film id can open

[@vatorichie4616]

Connections 😆😅

[@MartinGatica]

Looked online for an agent. It was kinda weird but it opened the door for connections.

[@leo-theRevenant]

Jason Satter.......... what?