How to Make Your Own Movie, According to Kevin Smith

Excerpt from This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #531 | Kevin Smith
Full Episode: • Kevin Smith | This Pas...
Find Theo Von:
Website: theovon.com
Instagram: / theovon
Facebook: / theovon
Facebook Group: / thispastweekend
Twitter: / theovona
Patreon: / theovon
KZbin: / theovon
#TheoVon #KevinSmith #Movies #Film #Filmmaking #TheoVonClips #Comedy #Podcast

[@justaguy5770]

Kevin Smith out here motivating people to make what they love

[@butkusfan23]

The speech he gave years back about his dad dying, how he died, and to surround yourself with "why not" people is very touching and extremely motivating.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

My Dad always had a saying “Strive for perfection but settle for less.” Amazing interview!

[@ChevyRob313]

I love and respect the fudge out of kev man he is a real inspiration and good man to look up to. I’m so glad he is still here with us

[@samuel_iv]

bad advice tbh

[@angelascharmedlife]

Chasing Amy. When he said iconic moments I had to start singing the entire I wanna passion song. Iconic.

[@joe_higachi]

The movie that taught men to be cucks 😂

[@skobiekilla]

Theo effortlessly gets great interviews. I never seen smith this animated

[@mtbra9435]

Seriously? Seems like he's always this animated.

[@Masterdebater-q5c]

If the only time you’ve ever seen Smith was as Silent Bob then I could see why you’d think that

[@MrBuketman]

He never shuts up. As much as I’m interested he overstates and sounds like a defensive crybaby throwing a tantrum about his own little movies.

[@NightmansSexyHands]

@@Masterdebater-q5cmate, this made me chuckle. Thanks.

[@OGS2099]

He's way better and more comfortable here than on Rogan. This was a fantastic interview.

[@DianneMcCaskill]

James Cameron comes to mind LOL perfection to the point no one wants to work with him again, but they all come running back at the next movie

[@ScaredStraightProductions]

James cameron nailing people's phones to the exit door because the crew wouldn't silence there phones.

[@Seph_vision]

@@ScaredStraightProductionsit’s true I was the exit door

[@og69movie92]

I'm not gonna let my dream die. I'm gonna make my own BATMAN movie . This is the best video on KZbin.

[@OL4EVA]

I’ll be your joker 💚

[@mr.joshua6818]

Can I be Bullock?

[@markabraham7064]

Suprised how insightful this is. We truly are living in a new world.

[@phexus]

The scene in Jay and Silent Bob when they're reading comments on the moviepoopshoot forum in the family restaurant is more perfect than anything Nolan has done. He should be proud of that perfection.

[@Baba-RajaJuju]

my love for you is ticking clock

[@poolhall9632]

*YOU ARE THE ONES WHO ARE THE BALL LICKERS*

[@TraciWeber-bs3zm]

Honestly, this video made my day!

[@Henry-kz4gn]

silent bob is more talkative than i remember

[@SayFlohr]

😂

[@memikel1489]

😀😀😀😃

[@ShelleyFrank-qh5or]

I can't believe how good this turned out!

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

That's what she said!

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Yo mama

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Yo mama

[@Thomas-Wayne-Collins]

Kevin is such a film maker with that jacket alone. He is always making the camera guy check his histogram and shutter angle.

[@Seph_vision]

😂

[@kswone1]

This little clip was all the inspiration I needed right now. Thank you Kevin Smith and Theo. New Jersey in the house

[@edwhitson9873]

Clerks was hilarious

[@eerievibes6854]

Was it

[@joe_higachi]

When I was 14, but watching it now, the acting is bad and jay is not the cool guy, he’s a complete loser.

[@joshsheppard2426]

@@joe_higachiI mean for what it was it’s a masterpiece. No name ppl aren’t generally going to blow you away by magnificent acting. This movie is all about the dialogue.

[@tz7813]

This guy has such a deep knowledge of video, he must be wearing that jacket to f@ck with us?

[@ChaseAndShep]

I met Kevin during the Clerks 3 convenience tour and was wearing the shirt from our no budget show we made and he was so encouraging and kind as I was trying to downplay the achievement of just making the damn thing. Very inspiring dude.

[@josephspagnola9884]

I can appreciate how concerned he was with getting this answer right. You can tell he cares. Kevin Smith is a national Treasure, like Katt Williams and Bo Jackson level.

[@griftingnightmares]

His outlook has always been my approach to anything I've done as an artist too.

[@FriedPicklesandRanch]

CLERKS! Changed me and my crews life when we were in jr. high. We immediately started making movies after watching CLERKS and being creative and we have not stopped. Mallrats! Jason Lee! Amazing stuff. This year we've had music on HBO, MTV, Hulu, Netflix and more! We just recently stepped into cartoon animation and gaming and skies the limit. Thank you Mr. Smith. We love you and we're " not even supposed to be working today!" Love and Healing light. - Jesse Littleton a.k.a Gran Bel Fisher Sabina, Ohio

[@DmDrae]

Best guest he’s ever had

[@q-zhiphop5346]

Love his mind set… very cool, inspirational too.

[@everythingisawesome76]

I was in film school when clerks came out and I struggled with these same problems. This is some of the best advice I ever heard. Thank you.

[@watcher1326]

Interesting advice about "good enough." Maybe 10 or 20 years ago on his Smodcast, Kevin lamented to his producer that they had never made a 'home run.' Neat to see how his view of things has changed. Lots of evidence that it's important to develop the skill of focusing on the positive. Easier said than done it seems.

[@fani5000]

I'll never stop loving Mallrats, what a gem 😊

[@RebelKingfrom1995]

As an East Coaster from MD, I've been heavily inspired by Kevin Smith to create my own universe of characters. I hope I can meet him one day.

[@Bridgerson]

Kevin never disappoints, his interviews are so well thought through and he's a very interesting person.

[@johnoconnor4710]

Love Kevin Smith, very inspirational. Love his values

[@real100talk5]

Me too, I am very toxic alt left just like him. I love it.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

what values?! did you all conveniently forget that he sold out?!😂

[@SayFlohr]

Kevin Smith is such a legend, so inspirational. Also epic shoes haha! Wonder if he got them from some clerks at the mall lol Working on my idea. I have a cunning plan and I think you've given me the kick up the arse I need! As always thank you Kevin Smith & thank you for responding to some of the silly things I've said to you over the years on the various social media accounts haha Epic interview, keep it up! Exelsior! 💚✌️

[@SayFlohr]

As a follow up, I think the realism of your work combined with the fun and surrealism works so perfectly! You've certainly unlocked the secret formula for excellence in my opinion!

[@HilltopZombieShop]

Amen. I've lived trying to be good at a lot of things without needing to be the best at anything. Working hard without chasing perfection will lead to success.

[@tylerchristians9563]

That kid....that kid is back on the escalator again!

[@efraguerrero]

Kevin is not only talented AF, but humble too.

[@nigelcarren]

Mr Von Sir, please understand I say this out of love! When I saw you in this thumbnail I was convinced that was Matt Damon in his 'Last Duel' wig! Mad respect from an Englishman making armour in a french forest. 🇬🇧⚒️🇺🇲

[@febabs]

Gawddam I just love Kevin Smith. Mallrats change my teenage brain for some weird reason. Kevin Smith and Richard Linklater made me who I am for sure.

[@Sean-os2pe]

This guy came from nowhere determined with passion!! He's a real Jersey man a real Jersey man! Clerks was a great original different kind of movie. And you are an inspiration to us Mr Smith❤

[@atruceforbruce5388]

You can see what he is talking about in clerks 1 where jason mews messes up the line when he is telling a joke inside the store.. but it adds to the realness of the film.

[@MtyMonarch]

I accidently killed my 6 month old kitten when I was 8, shut a car door on her, and sat in horror as she bled out in my hands. My parents consoled me and cleaned me up. But I didn't really snap out of my head about till we sat down to watch a movie that night. My parents put on Jay and Silent Bob Strike back, and within minutes, I was laughing again. I've had friends or acquaintances talk bad about him because of politics or something they didn't like in a new movie, and I never really understood that. Seperate the art from the artist. You're not going to see eye to eye with every person on every topic. I digress. Kevins movies helped me out beyond just a bad day. They introduced me to comedy as a medicine, and without that, I wouldn't have made it theough later years in my life. He's a good dude, and I wish younger me was able to listen to podcasts like this. Parasocial or not, the art and content people put their soul into is felt deeply by some of us.

[@timothynelsonmusic]

Kev’s advice to Theo here is fkn gold

[@bmurphy616]

Wow, another absolutely GREAT episode with these two!!! Thank you!

[@classicalperformances8777]

such a wise advice: perfectionism is an illness not a virtue

[@Hardcastle83]

Definitely, can stop you from doing anything, I'm 41 and just learning to overcome it now. Wasted a lot of time.

[@AmbushEveryone]

I'm 100% seeing a Theo Von and David Spade movie :) edit: and anything Kevin Smith makes too

[@anthonyfisher9413]

Freaking kev can't be on a podcast without being the best writer no one asked for

[@Eric-rf6te]

Good advice for business in general. Create an MVP (Minimal Viable Project)

[@sobreaver]

I never knew "good enough", my only friend is always been "perfection" and I'm still lonely with that perfection, I can't help, it's the way I'm built, I just haven't acquired yet a proper workflow/savoir-faire to make adequate due with that "quirk" so poor little me, keep chasing until dying.

[@guapodel]

Some of the scenes in clerks were terrible, But made the movie better somehow. Good enough works for this man. Love that movie.

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

No!

[@whoisthisis138]

Red State is a dope ass movie from Smith i NEVER hear anyone bring up! Go watch it its on free streaming right now!

[@pakaguirre9659]

Very underrated

[@Perry-o5i]

Stop talking stupid thanks

[@nebulous8389]

I was surprised on how good and suspenseful that was

[@markfla]

It's like the balance between a company being run by engineers or accountants.

[@onewhitepony]

Good point..compare it to Kubrik...sure he had masterpieces but every actor left exhausted and miserable. Reshooting scenes 20 plus times. Go over shooting time by 6+ months or more. Im a fan of Kubrik but that would be daunting. Sometimes you capture the moment quick and just say good enough and move along

[@interstellarbeatteller9306]

I love how Harvey Keitel quit after one day working with Kubrick, because he made him do 68 takes of a walking scene : )

[@notyourdad]

You wouldn't know Kubrick's name if he settled for good enough though.

[@onewhitepony]

@notyourdad good point. Just saying such a different approach. Kubrick did masterpieces. But I'm sure he had his performances in less than 5 takes with the actors he worked with. He was too much of a perfectionist

[@notyourdad]

@@onewhitepony That's possibly true. But the world needs Kubricks. Woody Allen is probably the exact opposite, he's pretty much the epitome of settling for good enough, but he made a movie every year for like 50 years and as a result made a lot of mediocre stuff, but also a good amount of great stuff just because of the sheer numbers, but I'm not sure I'd call any of them masterpieces, although maybe a few could be considered.

[@CJ30123]

But Kevin has never made a great movie. Hell he's barely made one or two average movies. His career has been one of the luckiest and most unique ever. Nobody these days could recreate having a career based on that poor of catalog

[@lainee0]

Kevin Smith and Jason Mews did Degrassi! I would 100% watch something with Theo Von and David Spade together

[@Cooltubeification]

Wow. This was amazing. Kevin and Theo need to collab on a movie!

[@InsideTheFrameProductions]

With the way Hollywood is going right now. I’m glad Kevin hasn’t done anything bad. He’s a good dude ❤

[@ShutUpCatProductions]

Kevin Smith blowing Theo’s mind

[@wexwuthor1776]

Some people really want that art is pain experience.

[@chrisa9178]

This is an amazing clip. Profound. Watch it all the way through if you can!

[@TheRedStateBlue]

that's great advice for anyone with actor friends and a script set in a modern setting... us aspiring fantasy/sci-fi writers are hosed without a pretty significant fx budget.

[@fredwardproductions9510]

He has the same mentality like me and im a beginner indie filmmaker. Always been a huge fan of kevin smith.

[@so411.1]

I really wish Kevin Smith had more words to share with World.

[@AndyFelbab]

I remember when my brother rented Clerks on VHS at Blockbuster. I was like "what the hell is this black and white crap you got!?" Then I watched it. It changed me and showed me I could make movies. He is my number 1 inspiration for filmmaking. Sure there's other great filmmakers. Sure Kev gets crap (from the assholes he's talking about here, who don't make their own movies but criticize everyone elses). But he showed me I could do it too. I've seen everything he's made, and I'll continue to until he or I are dead.

[@matthewcalhoun4011]

Theo has gotten really good at interviewing

[@ScreengageLLC]

Dude, I thoroughly enjoy this! Thank you!

[@LEEMAN-X]

This interview is gold!

[@mr.pringle8466]

I think Kev is a low key genius..and that "good enough" 1 take style is Clint Eastwoods jam, and everyone thinks he is a lengend for doing so.. so

[@skyko]

Props to both you and Kev, tired as SHIT tonight but couldn't turn this off. Go make your mthr fkn movie! 📽🎞🎶

[@malibrary7053]

Good enough is relative though. Most people’s good enough is god awful 😂

[@sunshine3914]

Hope me & Spade live long enough to see that movie made.

[@BalaDevelops]

“Making a movie is so scary though, it’s like showing your butt hole to somebody” 🤣

[@allison3480]

It's so funny to me the thing i know him best from is those few episodes of Degrassi 😂

[@claydumaw]

Someone should tell this to every studio and agency I've ever been with.

[@theguyonthecouch42024]

I cant believe my eyes, silent bob holding the curtain to a hidden path😊 ayo peep....

[@artheals8869]

This is actually great advice since my perfectionist ass can never finish a script, or a manuscript, barely even a short story sometimes etc. Unfortunately, my perfectionist ass mind can’t get over that want and need to strive for greatness.

[@Truthshallsety0ufree]

I'm so inspired by this!

[@DartRipper69er]

Kevin Smith has been very hit or miss; Yes. But you cannot deny he knows what he is talking about, this interview was phenomenal! Loved hearing his outlook on indie films these days, clerks will always be the original indie for me.

[@nedskeezler]

Am I the only one that sees Kevin Smith has turned into the dead guy from ‘Weekend at Bernie’s ?

[@layz_her2673]

This is insanely motivating. Thanks

[@-solidsnake-]

Great advice - Theo I would definitely watch your movie

[@kebnice]

Every time he says "f*ckin" take a shot

[@golf369]

Looks like kevin is still wearing the bullet proof vest

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

No? He's wearing one of his jackets from before he lost a lot of weight.

[@ChevyRob313]

Theo if you did a indie film of your life I would fully support and enjoy that film

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Interesting conversation! Great stuff!

[@andersonslade3226]

Good enough will leave you without a single great movie to your name.

[@stevemuzak8526]

I wish that Clerks 3 was good enough.

[@JdubU]

Kevin can ride for free...no road head required..ahh but possibly appreciated

[@sydbarrett7579]

Perfection is the enemy of good

[@2ndHandSmoker]

I miss chubby Kevin Smith 😢

[@Shipx7]

I like Kevin Smith for this stuff, but I despise him for the lies and BS he spun about that POS He-Man show he made. I don't even like He-Man but what he did was so scummy.

[@rossheninger]

Take a shot every time he says he’s been doing this thirty f***in years

[@CINEMARTYR]

Awesome af

[@Rufio1975]

Great interview! This isn't the whole thing right?

[@dmk42000]

good enough, pretty much summs up Kevins movies perfectly. Movies dont have to be perfect, but good enough is what we are getting from amost all directors nowadays and it sucks

[@wexwuthor1776]

The vast majority of movies are good enough... if that. 😂😂😂

[@franciscoreyes7370]

Just watched clerks 2 an hour ago by coincidence.

[@WarriorsforInfoTV]

No hair on the legs is a distraction, Kevin.

[@heirrose1606]

Inspirational but Smith can pay for a roadshow, has connections, and has a theater he owns to show his stuff. Piracy is the enemy of independent moviemaking. Accessibility of tech to offer movies to rent without the duplication for free distribution would be best case scenario for independent moviemakers to be able make a living or at least be paid adequately for their time & work. My hope is for successful moviemakers like Smith who did buy a theater to save cinema by opening their doors to independent and new moviemakers. That is the most feasible way to save the movie theater experience for the biggest diversity of movies, not just big studio offerings. Movies would be able to grow audiences by starting regionally.

[@anarchy-x]

I thought Theo already had a garbage man on. 😂

[@AaronBowley]

damn that was some great advice

[@nate7778]

Economies of scale doesn't mean what he thinks it means.

[@Baba-RajaJuju]

how about YOU make YOUR own movie buddy

[@StoryLoreStudio]

Thanks.

[@JohnDoe-p2r]

I like his shorts 🩳

[@MM-jc7uv]

I’ve been working on a story I plan on turning into a script and I really think I’ve got something with my idea, but I have no idea how I would even get people to read/see it and that’s a depressing feeling.