Indie Game: The Movie Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Video Game Documentrary HD

[@sheridanrathbun]

This movie was what convinced me that the game I had been working on for a year was worth something, even though my parents and friends didn't think so. Finishing the game was a lonely and traumatic experience but seven years later it has paid for my house and car, given me lasting income, and led directly to meeting all of my best friends and even my wife. Parents and old life be damned. To all the other indie devs out there: if it feels real, it's because it is! You can do it.

[@mrglados1556]

what game

[@Phasmite]

@@mrglados1556 "Barony" looks to be the answer

[@jvdongames]

Wise decision, this comment is quite encouraging especially when people don't believe in you, it's motivating never listen to 'em... They better be damned!

[@Shystichu]

Legit, motivating me to take the plunge

[@baglayan]

Your game looks like a total banger. Glad it worked out for you

[@ChrisRayGun]

I don't think many people understand how hard it is to make a game. It's not easy. Not even close.

[@clarkjarcus]

It seems that most people don’t come to this conclusion until they actually try making a game. The movie did a great job of showing what it’s like.

[@dabaronious]

Cool seeing this comment now that you've made a game lol

[@nxtgming3809]

Really true...I am creating a game and it's reallyyyyy hard

[@therealmrmago9077]

yah my best friend is making a game he has been working on it for almost a year and its no where near complete but yah its not easy but nothing worth doing ever is

[@dailymorningquran5972]

@@nxtgming3809 it depends on experience, I have 23 years experience in Game development.and I can make 23 games in a day

[@marcobasto1847]

Can we appreciate how well made this trailer is. How the music resonates while introducing the three characters, and then starts raising as they talk about their passions and weaknesses, pauses when they struggle to an obstacle, and finally volume goes to the roof the moment they give all they got to finish their games at release day. As an spectator it feels like climbing a mountain (maybe a methaphore of them achieving their dreams, sort of like the classic hero journey). It's very moving. It's been 9 years and I keep returning to this video, and it still keep giving me the chills. Great movie. Highly recommended.

[@masonm.8670]

It is certainly an emotive preview but that water-jump cut at ~ 2:00 could have been better executed...

[@aibor_io6871]

This documentary inspired me to be a programmer, and now I just got my first Job as a Frontend Developer

[@SoSo-li6dn]

Nice one, I found it really inspiring too. I just completed my first house renovation, all on my own. Can be done. Just takes time.

[@davidborucki6577]

I remember seeing this back when it came out and now i’m a Freshman in college for Computer Science

[@MrCoreNumber]

@@davidborucki6577 How old are you now?

[@TheYokebreaker]

this is late but congrats on the job!

[@Shystichu]

I love, love, loved this documentary. I definitely connect with these guys, sacrificing for the sake of a dream, their passions, just to make something that is a total expression of who they are. It's like they are merely the muse and their creations are demanding to be breath into existence. Truly beautiful.

[@justinwayne445]

This is why I scroll down to read comments

[@TheEncouragementKid]

i couldn't agree more

[@darthpheez]

Still, one of my favorite documentaries, and movies of all time. The passion, the commitment, the brilliance and hardwork. It’s beyond compelling. You have no choice but to admire their dedication.

[@MegaPhilX]

There have been nights where I was like what we see in this trailer: hunched over at my desk, with my head in my hands after seeing some bug I have no clue about how to fix, tired, wondering if MMU will ever be completed. And I was "only working on a Megaman fan-game". Not even making money off of it. It takes so long that, even if you are doing what you love, because you are so emotionally invested in it, there are times you just wish it'd be all over so you can tell people that you accomplished something. So I totally understand the feeling they're talking about.

[@timcrouch2415]

What is MMU? I love Mega Man, and since it appears that Capcom has abandoned the old school MM fans, I guess it will be fan games scratching that itch for the foreseeable future.

[@timcrouch2415]

Ahh, I have since found Mega Man Unlimited. This is F'ing incredible!

[@MegaPhilX]

dacypher twentytwo Thanks man! ^_^ I was gonna answer but you've found out.

[@RatusMax]

Anybody can tell me why its putting a line through my text below ROFL... I love when I run into errors... thats the fun part... Just love to see that the problem was because I put ((c/2)-1) instead of (c-1)/2.... wowsers... note that ((c/2)-1) = (c-2)/2 ...integer division (10-2)/2=(8/2)=4 and (10-1)/2=(9/2)=4....4 hrs to find that problem...and also I accidentally deleted d++ to make the loop move forward -_-....

[@commode7x]

It's too bad that the world of indie production isn't nearly as exciting as indie development. Having to deal with the life-or-death legal battles, fending off corporate competitors that want to crush you under their marketing boot, and the occasional individual crisis when a team member's parent suddenly passes away are just not as interesting as the individuals' stories.

[@PityPitMusic]

The most motivating documentary I've ever seen.

[@janinmarquez-medina6265]

As a kid I dream of making games.. I was super stoke when we got a game dev class in my high school but was completely let down when I learned we had a teacher who didnt even like video games. I made a game with Game maker, redrawing sprites from RPG Maker, made my own fooley and sound effects but then limited by programming. Stil did the best I could and it was super fun. I'm finally learning programming and I can see this hobby and passion already being very time consuming lol but totally worth it.

[@kitzreads3064]

you can make your dream into reality!

[@arcaninety]

it is TOTALLY worth it. please keep making games if you can!

[@HiveQu33n]

you know you're hipster when u wear your glasses swimming

[@terra8395]

This pretty much reinvigorated my passion to make a game, I watched this about like 3 or 2 years ago and this is still my favorite movie ever(I'm 15 now). Thank you to the people who made this thank you to the game devs.

[@dc37wwe2kmods]

How Media/All other people see indie game dev: Very easy, not that worthy of attention, something you can do in an afternoon How reality & this movie shows indie game dev: Corporal punishment, everyday stress, and not even sure if it's all worth it on launch day

[@tomvhresvelg9286]

It makes Okumura Haru's Father look better.

[@helloimran]

This what motivated me to become a Developer (I'm working as a frontend developer now). Thank you!!!

[@許潤璋]

Good job.

[@ojoelbarbosa]

How much people are here in 2020 trying to be an Indie Game like me?

[@Tudvari]

One day, we will all become indie games.

[@justaidil8525]

@@Tudvari LMAO

[@juanxpeke]

@@Tudvari XDD

[@FelineRaptor-gv4te]

Meeee. But I suppose you meant Indie Game Developer not Indie Game XD

[@LESTIFISA]

Game developers deserves all the respects in the world

[@Xeno10O8]

I'm not going to lie, I've watched this documentary over 100 times, its my documentary i fall asleep too on netflix. I love it. I just found the trailer. And holy crap this is by far one of the best trailers i've ever seen for a movie/documentary.

[@DwarvenFish]

jesus, i remember watching this when it came out..can't believe it's already 8 years since then..

[@nerdherbs]

As an indie developer, I loved this movie. The emotional and financial phases they go through during development are so relatable.

[@graphics_travelers]

Absolutely. You know, I always look at this trailer with fondness for some reason. It reminds me of the good old-days of immature naivety when I believed that life isn't too complicated despite the fact that movie literally tried to convey the opposite message. I also truly believed that I would never let the challenges and setbacks affect me much as they did most of the devs depicted in the film and that success was inevitably waiting for me around the corner. Little did I want to admit at the time is that I'm no different at all than any of them when it comes to the emotional processing capabilities. I know it's stupid, but in some way I wish I could go back in time.

[@prototypegames7501]

Great film, this is inspiration for me to make a game.

[@ohmethiasknight5009]

I saw this movie just this morning. It's already one of my favourites of all time.

[@ianuy]

Lone indie game developers are awesome awesome people. They are story tellers, graphics designers, sound engineers, software architects, software developers, device driver programmers, usability experts and testers all rolled into a single, ultimate coffee-to-product converting machine. AWESOME.AWESOME.PEOPLE.

[@Jack655321]

I bought Fez as soon as I finished watching this doc. Looks like a unique and jolly game, also liked the guy that made it.

[@Arbitrary6104]

"also liked the guy that made it". You're in the minority then. For whatever reasons the internet freakin' hate him. He ended up deciding to quit the business and canceled FEZ 2 because of the endless vitriol directed against him.

[@Jack655321]

Yeah I think we can all agree the internet is full of raging idiots who like nothing more than to hate on people with outspoken opinions.

[@michaelcarroll5358]

+Jacques Nomdefamille I love fez, but fish went way too far. He got a little too arrogant and when others started dishing it out, he completely blew up.

[@Warzaw911]

Kinda feel bad for him though. I mean he has a point. GTA took 5 years and there's like a thousand people working on it. Same with No Man's Sky. It's only Phil and Renaud working on FEZ, and it only took 3 years, which is pretty impressive. I feel bad for the guy.

[@TanTanich]

these movies feels so nostalgic. just think about it. Indie game: the movie, minecraft: the story of mojang and probably many others. The games itself, people, old stuff llke youtube or newgrounds, basically 2010 internet in major, the places and landscapes, cities, the clothing, furniture, the music, all of this things is what makes stuff like this so nostalgic. Its probably why winter is my most favorite season...

[@graphics_travelers]

Yep they're nostalgic and they still ring true to this day even more than ever.

[@Max-bh8tg]

I watched this for the first time when i was 14 and it inspired me to do programming. I quit highschool at 16 and have been a developer ever since.

[@dillonrameraz7082]

So what are you doing these days?

[@davidkoblentz]

Excellent movie... not because of the subject matter, it is because you experience the vice these guys were in between pure art/expression and commercialism... it is chasing a dream and realizing how hard that road may be to achieve that dream, that is why this movie works, it is archetypal...

[@CommentCritic]

Love this doc. An amazing little movie that allows us to get a glimpse of the other side of indie video games.

[@jeffamunoz]

This inspired the living piss out of me when I saw it, it's so inspiring and made me appreciate how much work goes into a game.

[@littlefox7496]

How many people here want to grow up to become Indie developers

[@wafflcoptr]

Not me.

[@FireGameplayer100]

i'm working for that

[@timcrouch2415]

***** That is the best way to go. The game industry is a horrendous, soul-crushing machine. Get a traditional software dev gig as your day job (they are 100x more stable than any game industry job) and work on your own games on the side, the way you see fit without anyone telling you how they should be or having to worry whether they make money or not.

[@timcrouch2415]

***** I'm not sure how old you are. If I was younger, and had it all to do over again, I likely would have done it in my early 20's. Before you have a spouse and want to start a family, it could be a ton of fun, and it would kick-start your game dev knowledge and skill since you would be doing it 40 - 60 hours a week. A lot of successful indie devs started in the AAA industry and left it to go indie. But where I am now, potentially looking for a new job every 18 months (or less in the case of studio closures, which are a constant fact of life) just isn't in the cards. If you are a younger person considering where you want to go in software development and you love game development, I would keep your education and portfolio filled with traditional software development but don't completely shut out putting in a few years in the game industry. Just be prepared for the day you may wake up and not want to be part of the industry anymore. I know this may sound kind of 180 from what I said before, but I was more speaking from where I am right now, well into my 30's. I do sometimes regret getting into professional software development kind of late, and squandering my low-responsibility years working in telecom lol. Best of luck to you in your endeavors!

[@Skeletonboss12]

ME

[@ninadnaval1807]

where can I watch this documentary?

[@aptovegan]

I can't find the theme of this trailer. Awesome documentary

[@razorbackroar]

Hey buddy. The artist is Jim Guthrie.

[@psibarpsi]

Oh, my God! How did I not hear of this?

[@psibarpsi]

you have now. be happy about that.

[@besttravelselect4616]

"it's the sum total of every expressive medium of all times, made interactive" Wow

[@rohansth]

Does anyone know anything about the background music in this video? I think I've heard it in a game, but I don't remember which.

[@Warzaw911]

Rohan Shrestha it's not really an actual song. It was made for. Movie itself. I recommend checking it out in the soundtrack.

[@obanxMolly1991]

@ShitPosting.exe your comment is 3 years old, but still: OMG thank youuu!- I feel like this song is chaning my life q_q

[@benmcc6825]

A great film featuring two of the best media outlets of this age

[@100-AnistiA]

the game is phenomenal you guys deserve respect for their determination congrats

[@josecreative]

Hi i just stumbled upon this trailer and was it released? And where can I watch it now?

[@Jack655321]

Braid is a masterpiece. Play it.

[@ililililil8385]

This documentary is gonna be 10 years old this year... damn

[@frostmusicofficial]

My mom says shooter games are just about killing killing killing... Some adults just don't understand how much time and effort is put into these types of games.

[@kingsekaran]

This movie really motivated to finished my game Bus Simulator Real. Finally I am also indie game developer 😊😊😊🥰

[@SamuSayo]

Hey i saw your game and its really good

[@kingsekaran]

@@SamuSayo thank 🙏 you

[@mofik26]

Beautiful movie. I can't describe how great this movie is, it's just great!

[@JohnDoe-mx7xb]

My fav documentary

[@Fghjkjhljhghj]

To see how much stress and suffering this developers had to endure to create a hit is quite scary when you want to make games yourself

[@patanu]

Dude downright deserves to be in this movie.

[@oo0O08]

I hope Sunn O))) picked up a whole bunch of new fans after this. So much free representation in that movie.

[@Rhymeswithreasonbunbuichi]

A good trailer can make any film look good.. clearly

[@theepic1944]

Indie games changed my life for better.

[@lunkums]

0:51 johnathan blow!

[@superawesome1941]

Best part was when Phil Fish reacts and talks about all those impatient people during the development of Fez.

[@omg_wtf_not_now]

I always tear up watch this film.

[@rafaelchecchiamoreno7828]

Where can i watch it?

[@willwurtz]

"it's the sum total of every expressive medium of all time, made interactive", can't find a better way to describe game.

[@pichoncito8]

Have I buy the documentary for watch it?

[@startledcoralg9549]

if you have netflix you can get it. but that's the only way I heard of

[@MercuryChild]

No it's on netflix

[@pichoncito8]

NightfallIV i don't have netfilx :/

[@JSn0w0]

franco29598 you can buy it on steam, or from their site directly. also, it's on itunes.

[@PlayersMind]

franco29598 It's also available on GOG.com by now. And I think there's a DVD version.

[@TheMrCouperin]

Couldn't agree more and I don't think people actually understand the emotional implications of making a game that is really close to your ideals.

[@zeroxdan]

Notch, if is not here, should totally be on this movie.

[@Kardel_VA]

There's a difference between making a successful product and being humble and making a successful product and being arrogant about it. Arrogance made some of these people famous, being humble got there names no where, sadly, that's the way the world turns.

[@randomguy6679]

how are they arrogant?

[@bobgrantsbus]

Great documentary.

[@BBainTheBoss]

what is the game at 0:15?

[@supply6143]

onde acho esse filme?

[@FlavourGaming]

What's the song name?

[@ultimatecharge]

The comments here are so sparsely posted, like 5 days, 2 months and so on, so i dont know if my comment will be noticed, but what music is playing in the background? I've tried a lot of music identification programs and none of them come up with anything.

[@robertocastillo4107]

love you dude

[@TheLifeisgood72]

It’s made for the movie itself

[@fizher1999]

Downloading on steam right now, so excited :D

[@GrayD_Fox]

Was there no other indie developers that these were the people they settled on?

[@graphics_travelers]

Hah, these were the realest developes you could find at the time. That's why I like this movie so much. There's no bullshit fantasy story or fairytale about how hard work and hardships in the end pay off and make you a better and stronger person, and attempt at trying to convey every developer as this down-to-earth emotionally stable individual with whom anyone could sit down for a cup of tea and chit-chat about meaning of life.

[@link6891]

What is the name of that beautiful jingle?

[@MrCaRolMiLler]

Jim Guthrie - Maybe You'll Get Some, Maybe You Won't

[@link6891]

Thanks.

[@link6891]

One more thing. Why do they show an SNES controller for a documentary called Indie Game?

[@91frat]

Song?

[@carlosdumois3589]

In the movie phil says " I would kill my self if i didnt finnish fez." A bit much dont you think?

[@Dey506]

Well, it's easy to say that, but you need to look that from more prospective...creating game is really really hard, spend 4 years with you're money and you can finish it it's like you lost a kid...I'm sure he wasn't do that if that happened and it's said that only cuz it was really " tired " :)

[@Dey506]

+Dey505 can't finish it*

[@JM-vl3cy]

No he's just insanely passionate about his project. Personnally I'm an "artist" (drawing stuff is basically everything I've done in my life for the last 15 years, I really NEED it, not only to pay the bills), and if I ever lose that (not be able to use my hands anymore for example) I would probably kill myself too. I can totally understand him.

[@just_lucyy]

we need more documentaries like this, it'll show the people who look down on game devs that we work harder than anyone else on the planet... only to be paid in hot pockets and diet coke.

[@vanshajrai6089]

Every1 has glasses

[@jodyruben4097]

not JB

[@spinhozag.3972]

2:00 now I know why his name is Phil fish

[@TheEncouragementKid]

logic brought me here

[@Corpst]

Same lol

[@TheEncouragementKid]

@@Corpst haha yo that's dope logic is the man

[@AngryElPresidente]

If you think that making games without any programming effort involved then you are gravely mistaken. Making games is not an easy feat.

[@rjdelarosa6728]

so, where exactly did phil fish get the idea for the name of the character, the idea for the game, and the asthetic?

[@robertross1854]

I would love to make indie games. In not good at any kind of cod in language so i use scratch. I plan to make content as I'm developing my skills.

[@tiger5gaming]

"Angry birds" You're dead to me...

[@ericli51]

In spite of all the recent bullshit drama that's been surrounding these three developers, this was a beautiful documentary. It showcases a time where indie developers cared more about making their game than trying to stir controversy over retarded politics.

[@randomguy6679]

name five games that do that

[@atoaster9940]

brushedlawyer99 Edmund is awesome.

[@AmadeusDelgado666]

I have to see this movie now!

[@MrDominatorGaming]

I wanna watch this so badly :P

[@MrDominatorGaming]

***** Bought it on a sale on steam. FANTASTIC MOVIE :D

[@bittinkerer6241]

Loved this movie, hope they make another one.

[@Freelancer2000]

The culmination of 20+ years of the GOOD gaming industry...afterwards it all went sideways .. stagnated a couple of years after this movie got released and the last 6 years or so only downhill for the gaming industry. The kind of love these people showed in the movie is what is lacking from modern AAA games.

[@TheMrCouperin]

Yep you summed up what I think about this subject matter.

[@montyseth623]

this movie is an emotion

[@tiger5gaming]

Just to clear it up, Rovio doesn't give a shit about the game; They're just in it for the money (Which isn't really wrong, but I'd rather play a game that the developers care about) But yeah, we're cool man ;)

[@MHjort9]

obviously you require knowledge, but you can acquire that yourself with youtube, a library and a lot of time and practice. it also depends on the type of game you wanna make of course.

[@McCluckles38]

I wonder if Notch was ever interviewed...

[@stephanzoes8010]

Wait why is Markus person not here? He created like one of the most iconic games ever made (He’s Notch for those who don’t kno him by his actual name).

[@yoyoyoy500]

I think 1:35-2:00 goes 4 movie making as well

[@NahyanChowdhury]

this looks to be a brilliant film

[@lawrencejennings920]

Holy shit the music is the best fucking thing in existance.

[@ecksodo]

i love the song, why is name music?

[@Siniestro]

i was so angry (hehe) on that moment that i wasn't thinking straight... :D

[@pyotrvalkovak8307]

Best things that have something to do with Phil Fish. 1.Fez 2.Being a part of indie game:the movie 3.The Phil mask in Hotline Miami

[@TheVazorlaser]

Don't let them start a kickstarter!

[@BionicleDidi]

this is great, but i would die to see a movie just for braid

[@uskun25]

I'M GOING TO BECOME A GREAT GAME DEVELOPER SOMEDAY

[@thedillpickleman015]

We need a sequel

[@TheTinyflier]

is notcy creator of indie game minecraft there?

[@egis1231]

This movie is really inspiring :)

[@magn3323]

Where did I hear this before!

[@PedroL.Rosario]

incrível!ainda vou ver este filme!

[@speedanchor2781]

Now all of the guys in the movie are millionaires whereas there are tons of talented indie developers that can't make games anymore because their games don't sell well due to the fact that they didn't get the exposure these lucky guys did.

[@dragoner111]

+CommentatorDeluxe These games (aside from fez) were sold well wayyy before the documentary even came out. They were already millionaires.