I Wrote My First Movie - What I Learned

[@makaya]

I love how you're just another guy learning at the same time as all of us.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Lol pretty much

[@TYLER3D]

kooiiiiii

[@AustenPaul]

Hands down my favorite creator on KZbin right now! I cant wait to see what you come up with!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks brotha!

[@williamErouse]

I agree bro! Danny got the Juice!

[@AustenPaul]

@@williamErouse What haha you're on here to small world man, hope all is well!

[@williamErouse]

@@AustenPaul Yea bro I just started my channel last week! I love KZbin, have just been scared to put myself out there until I saw people like yourself and Danny doing their thing! Super inspired by y'all!

[@AustenPaul]

@@williamErouse So stoked to hear that I cant wait to see what you come up with!

[@jessi822]

When your story starts to write itself it's such a beautiful and fun experience you can't force

[@JayFingers]

Dude, you have a finished script. That is such an achievement. Aw man, I’m super excited for you! ✊🏾

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Jay!!

[@gusbromski]

Stoked as always to follow along on your journey.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Gus!!

[@moseslawi8953]

Good luck on your first feature man!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@RavenwolfPictures20]

Amazing man, congrats on writing your first feature! If you figure out how to get funding, that is a video we would 100% watch over and over!! 🔥🔥 Love these tips as well, obviously it's subjective as half of these personally were really helpful and half of these are things we would never do as they would never work for us, but it's always interesting to see someone else's perspective! We have written so many shorts, but we are hoping to write our first feature next year! Keep these awesome videos coming man! 😁💙

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you! I would love to see how I’m gonna fund this as wel lol

[@ashley.caldwelldp]

Man, it is SO cool looking back at this video now. You should be so proud of yourself.

[@GriffinConway]

Heck ya Danny! So stoked for you brother, congrats on getting the script finished. Such a big accomplishment. Can’t wait to see the rest of the journey. Thanks for sharing bro!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Griff!

[@derekhockemeyer]

"I'm making this movie for me." Loved that bit! Looking forward to the day I can sit down and watch your story

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Derek!

[@Elassyahmed]

Awesome news. Looking forward to seeing this come to light and your vision realised. Also Sansa’s portrait makes this video way better btw.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thank you for noticing

[@jonathannewman4899]

Can't wait Man!! I know it's going to be great!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Jon!

[@AryanTalla]

Danny I just finished printing out my first original short film script, you are one of the biggest reasons I want to pursue Film. I can't wait to see it!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Awesome good luck making it!!

[@marissachabria]

Wow Dani, I've followed you since the beginning and looking at your growth just inspires me!!! I'm so happy for you for finishing your first feature film!!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thanks so much Marissa! Been a while since I’ve seen your name in here

[@michael14848]

Dude that was so good. Thanks for point me back in the direction of this video. In the middle of my own screenplay (been in the middle for 2 years now) and needed these tips to help frame my mind in a more positive way. You’re the man!

[@DannyBligh]

I love how down to earth you are. You just speak your heart, I feel like you're almost sat here telling me personally

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks fellow Danny!

[@stevenkralovec]

Congrats Danny! and I’m so stoked for you with your feature length script! Get it, broo

[@dericksebastian]

Danny! This is awesome man...CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Derick! Now I gotta make it…. Lol

[@dericksebastian]

@@DannyGevirtz Oh it’s gonna happen! Remember, if you need a guy to hold up lighting or reflectors, I’m “officially” qualified!😂🤙🏽💯

[@TomHawkComposer]

Congratulations on completing your first screenplay Danny! Looking forward to following your journey with creating your first movie

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Tom!!

[@DaddingAllDay]

It’s definitely a big step to go into feature film scripts. I have only written short films, though my next one is going to be pushing 30-45 minutes. All your points are spot on. The biggest thing is to go with the flow of the story. Be careful with that, don’t let characters change willynilly without motivation, but let the story take you.

[@domtaffa]

I have been putting off starting to write down some ideas but you've really inspired me to take the first steps. Thank you so much.

[@JohnLuna]

I love classical music for focusing. You're the man, already wrote your first feature. I could've sworn this was many months away 👋👋👋 you're unstoppable 💪

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thanks man! Just gotta became obsessed with it

[@kolecava]

I find that listening to music and picturing the story can get you into the world more easily.

[@missioncontrolbyregan6252]

Go for it brother! Step by step you're always moving forward. Proud of how far you've come and excited for more to come!

[@OguzhanKaragoz]

Wish you good luck with all of the processes. I am sooooo impatient about the work and "the backstage & how I made" part of the movie, peace.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you man!

[@ParkerFoster]

And now you made it!!!! You’re the man Danny!

[@victoriaw25]

So proud of you!! Enjoy the process! It is for you and you only. I already know it’s gonna be great!! Much love and respect for you!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Victoria!!

[@josephemmons8496]

Best of luck making it Danny. Thanks for letting us follow along.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks brotha!

[@gauravm.]

I'm so excited to know more about this film.

[@cjwomack]

Let's gooooooo!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thanks man

[@jacksonlevlog9963]

It's not just your voice that make all of your vids peacful, but these colors as well like oohhh mama look at these beautiful colors! Hot damn!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thank you!

[@Addrian.]

I'm so proud of you Danny. You continue to inspire me and so many others and I want you to know, I love you bro. Keep Keep up and know you got our support ❤

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much man!

[@justinashlye]

Writing is probably one of the toughest things to do creatively; that & composing music lol! I mean seriously! The amount of shit I've started to write & inevitably get stuck or lose the fire to keep going it's insane! Like a week ago I picked up another notebook to do it all over again. Its a sickness ahahaha. Seriously be proud of yourself! Stoked to see what you did!

[@perrymoon3810]

Dude i love your videos man! Cant wait to see this film?

[@mmmnnn3978]

I hope the trip will be everything you wish for!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!!

[@feydanmedia]

Keep on inspiring us my guy 🙏🏼

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!!

[@noahbeiter]

Thanks for this video man! You are my biggest inspiration, keep being you! You make the world a better place 🤙💙

[@BlakeDavis42]

Can’t wait. Way to take some giant leaps towards an awesome goal!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@kevinklein3515]

I am so excited. Cant wait for more infos about the movie! I think every subscriber would support you in any way :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Kevin!

[@RockWILK]

Very cool. Glad you are having a good experience. My first theatrical script was a six year journey for me. I actually continued to develop it as I performed it all over the place. And six years later, along with 250 endings later, and after literally writing every single day for that entire period of time, and I mean LITERALLY, writing every single day, trying to make that story the best story I could make, I had a finished script, and ran it Off Broadway for about five months, doing eight shows a week, and knew that this was the greatest creative experience of my life. At that time. I continue to have those experiences now. Keep up the awesome work. Your journey is inspirational.

[@dir-gk]

man that is dope as hell.

[@nicolas_george]

That’s exciting best of luck! Now the really hard work begins!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha definitely

[@nicolas_george]

Man! if I knew you answered all your comments I would have tried to think of something cooler to say haha thanks for the reply

[@PhillipGibsonPhotography]

Great advice bud. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. Keep killing it homie!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks brotha!

[@nikoagrinzone]

I’m so proud of you man! I can’t wait to see how you bring your vision to life. I haven’t finished my screenplays yet, however I’m currently documenting my journey and hope to finish and create them throughout 2022. I’ve found that setting aside time to write to matter what is what’s helped me. Establishing that discipline naturally makes your mind adapt creatively fairly quickly over time during that allocated period.

[@DannyGevirtz]

It takes time man! It just felt like the right time for me

[@loganleroux2809]

Amazing vid, glad to have landed on ur channel

[@figjamd]

Congrats on the printed script, Danny! I feel very proud of you! I am also in the process of writing a script for a mini documentary series, so many of the things you mentioned resonated with me. I wanted to share something I recently heard by another creative person: it is not You having the idea, it is the Idea having you. 💡 I really liked this change of perspective as it is very liberating to feel yourself as an instrument of something bigger than you rather than instrumentalize an idea for letting your footprint in the world. Enjoy the next steps! I am sure it is a though journey, but even more sure that you will succeed! 💪 Sending love to you, Ana and Sanza from Berlin!

[@tremarquise4675]

Man you are so dope! I'm currently working on writing my first and longest film and these tips came in clutch lol

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@BareBonesFilmmakers]

So pumped for you dude! Making moves, making movies

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much friends!

[@jacobep27]

Congratulations I can’t way till it come out

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@daeilkim7183]

I still remember very clearly how I felt when I finished my first feature length script. HUGE congrats :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you brotha!

[@DadComedian]

Good Day Danny. If the idea is not embodied in a real project, this idea is worthless. For me, you are an example of a person who embodies an idea in completed product. I am grateful to you for that. I think we are all grateful to you. This is what distinguishes a successful person from a simple talker. There are so many on KZbin spaces. Let's Go Ahead Danny !!! Best regards, Alex from Toronto.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Alex!!

[@taurusfilms.5658]

COOL , I really liked the tip number 9 , write it for me write what I would like to watch it. I LIKE IT. YEAH takes the pressure off , good one. Good luck on the funding and making your film. I look forward to it.

[@santanasebastian]

One of my favorite videos from you brotha. So excited. Also next week👀

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha next week is a full doc on Nick.

[@alexiscuarezma]

hell yeah. Congrats on hammering out the script. Excited for you

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks you so much!

[@rushabhjain]

I wrote my first movie, on 2nd May 2022 i have conceptualized it and today after tons of drafts, now I'm finally ready with the script for which I look through making a movie. Also writing never ends also you have completed your final draft in your brain writing is happening ❤❤

[@troybedenbaugh1740]

2022 gunna be lit. Can’t wait to see the videos you make about funding. I can imagine that’s a tough thing to embrace and learn

[@DannyGevirtz]

Lol can’t wait to see how I fund it too

[@BryanElliott_]

Can’t wait to see this film

[@kurtfilms00]

I congratulate you my friend, you are really successful !

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!!

[@imranvasanwala]

Congrats Danny on your first movie's screenplay! You are one of the most down to earth people I am glad I found on KZbin. I hope we get to meet one day to create. I kid you not. I've been watching your videos, I picked up my camera the other day and I couldn't stop filming around my neighborhood. I miss making videos for KZbin. I got caught up in the traditional DP-ing and lost sight of where I was going. But like you said, "you need the experience." So thank you friend for truly opening my eyes and helping me find another path for me to explore. I'm writing something that's close to me as well for the good old 2022. Cheers buddy! Love you too!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks brotha!

[@savage_produzioni]

can't wait to see the process

[@EmmaZelaya]

Since I’ve found your channel you have been such a light into the world of filmmaking. So. Thank you. Thank you for every bit of content you make. If you need any free labor I would help you with literally anything for this film. I’m a girl that’s super passionate about film that has some experience in that world. I just truly believe in you as a filmmaker. Best of luck and can’t wait to see what you make. Love ya.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Emma!

[@EmmaZelaya]

​@@DannyGevirtz And i just completed my first ever script to screen project. I'm super proud and feel like sharing it with you! so thank you! and Happy New Year! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3eToHtjnMareLs

[@jmanchester]

This is awesome! I wrote my first feature along with a couple shorts. It's a great feeling and accomplishment. GOOD luck and congrats and hope we get to see it one day! I'm sure it will be epic!

[@lewisaa05]

Love how amazingly honest this is. I’ll buy a ticket 🎟 thanks for the tips! Great work as always.

[@wazlght]

the story of u evolving is a great story, no cap.

[@wazlght]

keep leading the way

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you bro! Means the world

[@user-qt6ud3sp6w]

I'm proud of you, man! Keep it up

[@poisonallenphotography2168]

I can’t wait to see your movie! You are amazing and so creative and I know you will exceed your own expectations with this! 😊

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@RyanLawless]

Dark and funny coming of age story? "Perks of Being a Wallflower" vibe? Congratulations on finishing your screenplay. I have no doubt it will be a fantastic journey for you and incredibly rewarding.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thank you!

[@Papa_EP]

Proud of you bruh!!! You're an inspiration and this video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Ernie!

[@gdpiirock]

This is great Danny!!! Awesome accomplishment, congratulations 🎉

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@Puthearalivingincambodia]

so wonderful and very positive to walk through a writing a movie. Cant wait to see and learn with you bro

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!!

[@AtseVon]

Very proud of you Danny 👍🏼

[@erikklein1434]

Love this video! I spent all of last year reading and writing and you hit on a lot of great advice!! Looking forward to what you came up with. For Stephen King's advice -- typically when writing, you're either a "pantser" or a "plotter" (or a mix of both). A "Pantser" is someone who likes to "fly by the seat of their pants" and just jump in without planning much AKA Stephen King. This can be great for stories that don't have complex plotlines weaving in and out. If you're managing multiple plots and world building, plotting might come in more handy. But it's also worth noting that Stephen King grew up writing and wrote endlessly for years before he published Carrie. So his understanding of story is so internalized that it's easier for him (and more fun) to just dive right in. Either way can work and sometimes it's a mix of both. At the end of the day, writing is rewriting. Also, glad you mentioned reading other screenplays! One of my favorite Stephen King quotes is, "If you don't have time to read, then you don't have the time (or the tools) to write."

[@blessingplant]

So encouraging and inspiring✨ Excited to see it unfold and can’t wait to watch the finished product.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!!

[@JackKoos]

This is awesome Danny! Cant wait to see it continue coming to life!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Jack!!

[@goldencenturyfilms]

DAMN, DANNY!! How do you post exactly what I need to hear? I'm in the process of writing my own feature film that utilizes a popular archetype to engage the audience in unraveling the concept of Personal Identity. The 'Pen to Paper' tip was CRITICAL in allowing me to take back some of my power and flow with my streams of consciousness. I also love how you talk about 'WRITING WHAT YOU KNOW'. It connected with a screenwriting interview I recently watched where the gentlemen said, "You've done this before you can do it again. All you have to do is write one true sentence." Lastly, I believe we are similar in our understanding that we can, at times, be our own worst enemy or biggest fan. So for you to say "I am writing this movie for me," was exactly what I needed to hear. Not to make "the best movie ever," but to make a movie that is authentic to my love for acting, humanity, philosophy, consciousness, and self-love. In truth, we can only strive to express the best of ourselves, and that is all an audience looks for when they go to see a movie - an opportunity to marvel at the Subconscious projections of Humanity made Conscious once again 📽 Thank you Danny for offering your heART in this work! (Because I am persistent) Here Is My IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm9700456/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Cheers brother, let's heal the world! -Benett Sullivan

[@mach10media]

As a screen writer myself, I can assure you, no one cares about your movie idea. Now, that sounds harsh right? The truth is, getting people to read your script is DIFFICULT and your idea has probably already been written. Once you turn it into a movie then everyone cares. It's common that 1st time writers hold their IP so closely to thier chest. Years later, you won't. LOL!! You'll want people to read everything. Remember, you'll never run out of ideas.

[@BenjiSelby]

Brooooo that’s a huge step!! Congrats on the milestone! 🔥

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!!

[@stradiottol10]

I am so excited to see it and I bet you are crazy about start filming it too. well done mate and I believe that it will be fantastic. Thanks for sharing and looking forward so much to seeing it :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Lucas!!

[@mattih]

can i help make it? :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha yes please!

[@AlhamdulillahAkhi]

Well done Danny. Writing a screenplay is harder than climbing a mountain. Excited to see how it develops and to hear how you're going to approach directing/working with a dp

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha some mountains might be harder lol. Not climbing K2 before writing a script

[@georgemalcolmtv]

Wow 🤩 smh.. Too good.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!!

[@westmontfilmz]

you are one of the rare Sony shooters (that ive seen) thats image quality is top notch bro. Your image has no harsh digital feel what so ever. soft roll of and all. Has the feel of Arri or Black Magic. do you shoot everything in S-Log everytime? what's your secret?

[@TimRunia]

Can't wait Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Tim!

[@portodbs]

I once wrote a book, basically a movie but when I printed out for the first time same feeling

[@KianteMarron]

I just wrote a screenplay for a class and though I’m graded it was a hectic but amazing when it’s done! Congrats Danny can’t wait to see it on a screen😎

[@DannyGevirtz]

Tell your teacher he can’t grade your work! It’s all taste

[@DannyGevirtz]

Or she

[@KianteMarron]

@@DannyGevirtz I wish I could say that honestly haha but I’ll be ready in the future for sure !

[@karthi479]

All the best Danny 😊

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you!

[@murtts]

Good luck, Danny! 👍😊

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@RichardLalonde]

Awesome experience! Nice work and Thanks for sharing. I personally use Final Draft, I’ve written lots of short films and currently in the middle of writing a feature.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@Mike_AfterTen]

Thanks Danny... as always.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you Mike!

[@CANNOTDIEFILMS]

Very exciting. I feel like I can kind of imagine what it will be like after watching the Brooks commercial. Eager to hear more about your process!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!!

[@LifeOfRiza]

Lol omg I’m not even joking that when you said your movie is a dark-comedy coming of age I thought, “he must like taika watiti.” Then lo and behold you mention him later in the video 😂 great video Danny, excited to see all of this come together!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thank you!

[@courstango]

i cant wait see this movie!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha me too

[@ryanboothfilmmaker]

Love this Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Ay thanks so much Ryan!!

[@aramatkinson]

Hell of an achievement dude, nothing compares to the first time you finish and print a feature-length script. Congrats Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks brotha!

[@kaustubhmagar]

i get excited every time danny uploads

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thank you!

[@corvidentertainment]

14:19 good advice. With 190K subscribers, I think we all know it will be pretty damn good bro. What is your target film length? 15 min? 30 min?

[@pogoprofilms]

Coming of age is my favorite type of movie and you're my favorite creator. Hoping for perfection with this one sir. Don't let me down. I'm kidding. You could never let me down.

[@pogoprofilms]

Also just got to the Tiaka Waititi part. Jojo Rabbit is in my top 10. Probably top 5. Danny I think we're maybe the same person.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha love JoJo Rabbit. I can promise it won’t be perfect lol!

[@kenneththomas271]

Can't Wait !!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks dude!

[@tunnellightstudios5183]

Congrats! What genre did you write in? As someone who has been writing and studying script writing for a while. I would say infuse conflict within every scene. Whether it's something simple like a person crosses a room and runs into a waitress carrying a tray of drinks, to a full on John Wick style fight scene. Also have a well defined Goal for the protagonist, whats at stake if that goal isn't achieved, and a time frame, or ticking clock that creates urgency. He only has 3 days before the girl of his dreams heads off to college. etc... I think you should take a key scene you love, and direct it, then use that as a proof of concept to finance it. Use the power of your subscriber base to do a kickstarter or Indigogo campaign. Good Luck!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha yep!

[@allthingscamera]

I think it is going to be AMAZING!!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you brotha!!

[@allthingscamera]

@@DannyGevirtz Of course! and not a millionaire but do let me know if I can be of any help with this project. It would be an honor.

[@simplyoutstanding]

Congrats!!! I’ll get there one day

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Steve!