How We Directed Our First Western Feature Film

Im super excited to share the behind the scenes with all of you of my first Feature film "5 Outlaws and a Saddlebag"
This film was directed by myself and good friend Joey Palmroos. A lot more exciting news to come so stay tuned.
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On our first film, everything went perfectly. We planned and contingent planned EVERYTHING so that we would not be caught off guard. And it worked. Except for one minor detail that we did not count on. As we were setting up on the first day of shooting, I got a call from our lead actor that was in 90% of the shots. He had to bow out due to a callback from Universal Studios for a small speaking role that he had auditioned for months before... I could not begrudge him cancelling for the chance that he was given. I was not pleased though and now had to punt. I had a friend on set that was going to PA for me. The rest of the crew asked me on several occasions if he was the lead actor due to his good looks. When I got my cancellation I decided it was time to see if the PA could act. I approached him about it and he was onboard. I offered a script to him to go through the lines but he demurred stating he had already memorized the entire script. We did a quick screen test on location with him and I was shocked. He was a complete natural. Better than the original actor that I had booked. We got lucky...

[@AustenPaul]

Yeah its wild how much you can prepare for and things can still go wrong so happy to hear that it worked out!

[@jordanyatsevich686]

There will never be enough westerns in the world. I'm writing a couple myself. This looks amazing!

[@AustenPaul]

Yes of course we need more westerns!

[@RobertZivko]

Love how you guys are positive and having such a good time.

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you we tried our best haha there we’re definitely moments of pure terror

[@AdamAsdel]

Proud of you dude!! Stoked to see the final film

[@AustenPaul]

Thanks man I really appreciate all of your hard work on the edit!

[@MarioSoMedia]

So excited for this and congrats on making this feature with Joey! You both have come a long way!

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you so much man!

[@RyanBergez]

Way to go🎉 huge congrats and can’t wait to see your movie 🙌 thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! Cheers 🥂

[@AustenPaul]

Of course thank you so much for your support!

[@lovellcamel2053]

Congratulations! You made it, just can't wait to watch the film somewhere!

[@AustenPaul]

Yes we have a lot of exciting information to share with you shortly!

[@DanBernard317]

@@AustenPaul Where are you at on this? ETA?

[@arcecreative]

What a great video. Thanks for sharing your experience with us! I can’t wait to watch it!

[@JoeyPalmroos]

Here we go bud 🙌❤️

[@AustenPaul]

Lets do it!

[@FlyingJackalope]

Super pumped for you guys and really want to see this.

[@MilutinMujovic]

I've been following you for a while now, and this truly makes me happy. You are lucky to have a friend like him who shares the same passion as you. I'm still looking for someone like that. Seeing you two on set working together and creating this amazing movie really puts things in perspective. I wish you keep doing more od this, and can't wait for the premiere! :)

[@AustenPaul]

Its hard to find but when you do create as much as you can with them. Im super lucky to have had joey message me back in the day!

[@charles_macmillan]

You guys are amazing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you we try our best!

[@kieranlynch9538]

I find this so inspirational! Well done mate! 👏

[@joejamesphoto]

Whooh! Dude I’m so stoked for this!

[@AustenPaul]

Thanks man and thank you for all of your help!!

[@joejamesphoto]

@@AustenPaul Of course man! As much as it sucked at times, it was certainly a blast and an experience I won't forget! I am already looking forward to next time! Assuming I'm invited to the party ;)

[@AustenPaul]

@@joejamesphoto Haha of course you are!

[@alexeaker22]

Well done, man. Big inspiration.

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you so much!

[@scofieldvisuals]

This Is super cool! I wish More people did this. P.S. The tips from your videos is shaping me as a filmmaker, and you did It all for free. You are truly a legend 🚀

[@klklkklkljj.gvlhjlgv]

Truly inspiring and what a great story. Looking forward to seeing the film.

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you so much we cant wait to share it!

[@JoannaGryzewska]

I'm genuinely impressed by the hard work and dedication you and your team put into bringing your creative vision to life on the big screen. It's inspiring to see how you overcame unexpected challenges along the way. I eagerly anticipate the final results and can't wait to experience your creativity in action! Keep up the great work!

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you we couldnt do it without all of your support!

[@cinemabykin3284]

it is amazing how you are now making a feature film now. its gonna be lit i am sure.

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you so much we are super excited to share more of it shortly.

[@scottmichaelmedia]

Yeah buddy! Love that you did a recap video and talked a lot about what went into it and how things felt in the moment. Perfect ending 2 shots to this video too lololol

[@Fendeguard]

I would love to see you guys do a budget breakdown and what you thought was most important to throw money into. As a fellow low budget filmmaker, I'm curious what you valued most. (smart to rope in a bunch of gear through sponsorships) Also, I'd love to hear you talk about casting. In any case, excited to learn more and hear more about this project. Awesome work, looks fun.

[@AustenPaul]

Yes I hope to share more soon!

[@jillbrandenburg5154]

Huge Congratulations!!! That was some serious problem solving you had to do on the fly and you guys did it! You and Joey make such a great team. The cinematography is beyond stunning. I have no doubt that this is just the beginning of a great partnership and many more epic films to come. Jackson loved working with you both. One of his favorite projects to date. Westerns are awesome!! Please do more. 🤠🐴

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you so much Jill, We cant wait to show you more!!

[@DavidBrewerESK84LIFE]

Very proud of you guys bro❤ this was incredibly inspiring keep going 💪🏽

[@danielmenka]

Great experience. Hi5 from West Africa

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you 🙏

[@Polostaycreative]

@austen paul Hope you make a tutorial on how you color grade your product and youtube videos! I think the evolution of your color grading is amazing!

[@SleepySlappy]

Amazing video ✨

[@plotcoalition]

Where can we watch this when it's out?? This is really inspiring. Working on my own feature length project in a different medium and this is motivating to see other creators climbing the mountain alongside each other. Congrats! You should be proud!

[@AustenPaul]

Once we have more info to share I will let everyone know, we are super proud and cant wait to show everyone!

[@DanBernard317]

@@AustenPaul Where is this project at? We would love an update!

[@bahuldelaabuela2979]

saludos desde Ecuador...

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you!

[@sarveshponnusamy]

love from INDIA❤ when are you releasing it and where can we watch it?

[@AustenPaul]

Thank you and we will have more info shortly!

[@counting-up5403]

Where is the video

[@AustenPaul]

It won’t be out for awhile there is a whole process to this.

[@giulioangelino]

Man i commented in this video but it seems that my comment is deleted

[@giulioangelino]

i asked about your distribution model

[@AustenPaul]

Hmmm I dont think so I replied to your comment I believe let me check the blocker

[@RobertZivko]

My advice…don’t do it 🤣🤣

[@AustenPaul]

Haha yes dont do it!