It Took 2,589 Days To Finish My Film. Here's Why.

[@okaykatieokay]

I remember feeling so proud about backing the kickstarter when I was like 14. Now many years on, I’m very excited to finally see it. Congratulations on it all!

[@mori5509]

Same omg😭

[@lokthuum]

I've been waiting for this film since middle school and now I'm in college this is so HYPE

[@luke]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCCH 😁

[@lokthuum]

@@luke congratulations on all the hard work you and your team have poured into this

[@geimzz]

Omg same

[@iunnoo]

SAME

[@pawhelia]

holy shit, i've been following this project since the start! i remember being 14-15 and excitedly telling all my friends about it. i'm 21 now so that's a little scary actually. it's really cool to see how far you've come with it all! excited to get to see it :D

[@spedzjunior6230]

This exactly the same for me. it's such blast from the past that I'm so happy to see made it 😁

[@HarryRobins]

Same, I remember the announcement, and then just looking it up every other year and seeing it plodding along. It's such a good feeling seeing that it's finished and I can't wait to see it.

[@ziabenfield4720]

literally same!

[@luke]

OMG IT IS HERE !!!!!!!!

[@oneish7454]

So proud of you Luke!

[@evan]

Wow that shot from the meme mansion with my merch everywhere was such a throwback

[@doyouknowellie]

I’m so proud of you I wanna cry. Seeing you through the process, listening to your worries and hopes and plans, seeing the film come to life and then winning Raindance… I’m so proud. Your hard work paid off 🧡

[@luke]

thank you so much Ellie!!!!! :') Yes you have been quite the therapist to me on this journey! 😆 ♥

[@kacee_is_bored]

i remember backing this film right after i graduated high school in 2015 with my graduation money. Now, about 7 years later I have completed my degree, moved across the country (usa), work full time in my degree field, and own a home! So happy for you Luke! I can't wait to see the film!

[@mollyhayward9617]

I was 16 when you announced making the film. I wasn't a kickstarter backer, I don't think, but I defo remember giving £10 for it. I also bought the book and read it super quick (I still have it, and I'm going to reread it before the 1st). super excited for this, I always knew you were talented but totally forgot about this project until it won that award. you've grown so much and I'm super stoked to see carrie and patty (who have also grown so much!) on the project. congrats, luke, take some time off tho, jesus

[@jrkent98]

I went to a test screening of this film in 2017, and have been waiting to see it complete since then! Massive congratulations for building this from the ground up, looking forward to seeing it!!

[@deanochannel]

Every now and again over the years I would come back and check if there were any updates on your film coming out and it's just immensely satisfying the see that the final product is here and I'm over the moon for you Luke! Yay for closure

[@GrannyT23]

I still remember the day the announcement video went live, I was so excited that you were doing something so big! I’m so incredibly proud of you and the entire team and all the effort that went into this film, I can’t wait to see it!!

[@fionahope1216]

No way I was just thinking two days ago what happened with this film. Very excited!!

[@cherrywallis]

It’s finally time! I hope it is a huge success Luke - you’ve worked your butt off.

[@lewisranger]

i remember being barely a teenager when you first announced this project, now i’m about to enter my second year of university!! i’m so insanely proud of you and everyone who made this film possible, i can’t wait to watch it

[@chazord888]

do you think luke will ever tel us what colour emma blackery's pubes where inna QNA

[@denjasper]

The nostalgia trip to my teenage years seeing everyone who's been involved in this over the years :')

[@turnipswillneverhurtyou3934]

I feel like i just remembered what i walked into the kitchen for two years later and it's giving me the best feeling. Couldn't be prouder! Congrats!

[@Ashshadowless]

I was like 14 when you started this I’m now 22, I saw the online premier only a couple months ago. Nice to see it being released properly now, killer work mr director lukey pukey 😂

[@chazord888]

do u think lukey pukey will ever describe too us the sweet color of emma blackery's snatch

[@RobertIDK]

Congrats legend!! :D

[@elizabetkiraly]

OH MY GOD DID YOU FINISH IT?? LIKE ACTUALLY?? CONGRATULATIONS LUKE!!!!!!

[@keepar]

Woah, so glad this appeared in my recommended feed! I remember the build-up to the announcement, getting my comment on facebook immediately removed because I speculated you were making a film, and pissing my grandma off because I wanted to buy a book that would ship into Mexico from the UK! Thank goodness the film is streaming in Mexico, maybe I'll show it to her next time I'm visiting. How time flies... I remember being in middle school and meeting you at VidCon a year (?) before the announcement, and now I'm in my mid-20's about to graduate university. So much has changed, and throughout the years here and there I would think, "Who is Arthur Braxton?" and look up your KZbin channel again. As a former fan that's come around again, I'm so proud of you! I can't wait to watch the film with my roommate.

[@nataliafoster1079]

Not me literally crying rn..... I'm so proud of you Luke. I remember you starting this project all those years ago, and now it's finally here. Congratulations to you and all your team, I know it's going to be incredible.

[@di4941]

wow luke i wasn’t expecting to cry while watching this during my break between classes but here we are!! i’ve been waiting for this for years, i’m so excited to see it!!

[@Aka_Conor]

Absolutely more than deserving of an award. Not trying to lean too hard into the money side of things but for a youtube crowd sourced movie that exceed the expectations of what would be delivered is a monumental achievement to the platform and already speaks for it self. From first subscribing in 2014 i couldn't be happier to see someone so passionate for their art it warms my heart to see someone have their dreams fulfilled.

[@fernij]

wowwww!! i cant even begin to imagine how amazing it must feel to finally be at this stage. i'm so happy for you and i cannot wait to see it :)

[@luke]

It feels an amazing mix of incredible, anxious, relieved, grateful and CONFUSED ahha

[@jaydenbutler1924]

I’ve been watching you since 2013, when I started I was a child, I am now a 23 year old man and I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen you so happy and excited, I’m so proud of you Luke, you deserve this win! Keep on creating! ❤️

[@chazord888]

do u ever think he'll tell us what color emma backerys pubes are inna QnA

[@HillierSmith]

I was wondering about you the other day, so glad to see this movie’s ready and can’t wait to see it!

[@maxdendro]

Congratulations! It is bizarre to be here from you announcing it and FIIINALLY saying it is complete. Can't wait to see it!

[@lyepasta]

holy shit i remember when this was announced, i was still a big ol youtube teenage fangirl and now I'm a full adult who barely watches youtube anymore. congrats on finally getting it done! will absolutely watch it

[@keenanhinton4182]

I just watched the trailer & man I have never been so proud of a KZbinr ever, watching you since your challenges with Emma the growth has been insane. THANK YOU.

[@iamrjdennis]

Proud of you, Luke! 😊

[@possum4008]

THATS TOMORROW!!!!! OMG OMG EXCITING ITS FINALLY HERE!!!!!;

[@luke]

trust me to leave things to the last minute (it's actually much more complicated than that but let's not get into it lol)

[@artyb27]

I know it's already been said hundreds of times but I've got to add to the pile: I'm so proud of and heartwarmed by what you've pulled off here. It's wild to look back at where I was when I backed the Kickstarter compared to the release, and know that you and your team have been grinding away at this the whole time - and it fucking shows. You nailed it. Congratulations.

[@luke]

Thank you so much Rhys, I literally cannot hear this enough, it means so so much

[@chazord888]

@@luke please

[@sophh6843]

I’ve watched your videos for years. I remember you originally announcing this and I’m so excited to finally be able to watch it!!

[@luke]

thanks so much Soph!!! Can't wait to hear what you think 😁

[@beccacaca1]

I've been here through your entire journey of making this film and I'm so proud of you and I can't wait to see it

[@lucyfp7030]

God this made me sob like a baby. So nostalgic to watch those videos of when you first announced you were making it

[@kittikitti3174]

I funded what I could when I was at school and I was so excited! Now at 22 I work full time and I’m at work then!

[@elenorleigh2813]

Wow, I remember when everyone was talking about this back in the day! Mad to think I'm 25 and it's only coming out now... but massive congrats 👏👏👏

[@luke]

hahahahah 😆 thank you!

[@unhappystarling5938]

So happy for you Luke!! I remember that first video and the process since I was there in the front row when you showed us a scene at SITC and ill be watching it as soon as it comes out! Well done to you and the entire creative team :)

[@luke]

Thank you so so much!!! I still remember those SitC panels like they were yesterday :')

[@wrenpen]

it's crazy that i'm 21 now and the film is finally about to be out!! i'm so excited to watch it :") congrats luke

[@clmrsmn]

holy shit that intro clip took me back, the BRIGHT orange hair is a throw back

[@sianteresa165]

You did the book so much justice. I read this when I was 14 ish... I'm now 23 and it really brought me back to how stoked I was for this. You smashed it, the film was beautiful.

[@semiformaldehyde]

I made a point of reading the book when you first announced that you were making this film - i can't wait to see your dream come to fruition!

[@staceyhucknall8539]

put a fiver into this kickstarter when i was like 16 and now i get to watch it TOMORROW??? congrats luke and the entire team i can’t wait to watch it :)

[@charliemac103]

I remember back when you pre-announced a big project and something else and you replied "no that's in 2 weeks you bottom" and now here we are!! I can watch it so soon, right after I've finished rereading the book! Thank you for this Luke, both making me aware of the amazing book's existence, and allowing me to see it in film format!

[@PetConnectionInternational]

Awh I'm so glad you finally made it 🥰 I remember adding my support all those years ago, so excited it's finally here!

[@Sophie_Stedman]

the day finally came!! crazy that this makes me feel nostalgic with the many years that have passed since it began :')

[@chantebarnes]

Holy shit Luke!!!!! You did it!!!!! I’m so proud of you, wow. Been following this journey since the start, and it’s incredible. I have to get back in touch with my high school friends so we could do a screening together (although I’ll probably watch it the second it’s out). I’m so so proud !!!!!!! All the love from New Zealand ❤️❤️❤️

[@luke]

Thank you so much!!!! It's out in NZ now 😁 ♥️ amzn.to/3f1sU33

[@raygoodspeed2382]

Congratulations. I came to you via Sciguys and Noah. What a great guy. You deserve success

[@nelleicrain]

I have googled for updates every month for ages 😭 I’m so excited and now way you were actually in my home town too

[@AddictwithAnEcho]

AHHHHHH oh my god im so happy for you luke!! ive been waiting for so long for this (not as long as you :')) I'm so proud

[@luke]

Thank you so much! Can't wait to hear what you think 😁

[@ratherryan]

Wow...I feel like we've grown a lot these past 7 years, you especially so. Thank you for bringing Arthur Braxton to the screen - I wish you every success with it.

[@vanessafrank8729]

To say I’m emotional about this movie coming out after all this time is an understatement. Cannot wait

[@lucehm6037]

literally when this was announced years ago and my best friend and I were planning to go see it when it was released! So much has changed in the span of those years but im lucky enough to have been able to message her now and to have all those memories of being a young preteen flood back. I am super proud of you and i cant wait to watch it!!!!!!

[@chazord888]

Do you think he'll ever tel us what colour emma blackery's pubes where in a QNa

[@Dudbun]

To think I started backing this when I was 18 and here we are. Congrats Luke. Holy shit you deserve it

[@planetkendal]

that first clip feels like a lifetime ago. so happy we are finally here!

[@luke]

literally 😆

[@trk6luc]

i remember donating one of my first pocket money handouts for this film years ago and talking in the facebook group😭😭 i can’t wait to finally see it after all these years!!

[@JackWolfDM]

my god, where has the time gone?? feels like yesterday that you started, but here we are 6 years later?? and finally done?? i'm so happy and proud!!

[@tiredmothman5996]

Been following you since I was in 5th grade ish and now your movie is finally here! So so excited for you and cannot wait to see it! Congratulations Luke, I know it will be great! ❤️

[@luke]

Thank you so so much!!!!! ♥

[@chazord888]

DO YOU THINK LUKE WILL EVER DESRIBE EMMA BLACKERYS SNATCH ON A UTUBE QNA

[@maisier3005]

6 years!? jesus christ i remember you announcing the kickstarter! wow i’m so proud of you!

[@maeeshalt]

It's here!!! THE SAY IS HERE

[@jessknight456]

Been following you since the beginning. It’s been a long time coming Lukey boy but I’m extremely proud to see what you have achieved and I can’t wait to see this movie ❤️

[@KatieHart91]

No wayyyy, im soo excited, I even bought the book when you said you were making it 😁

[@luke]

Awwww that is amazing !!! It's up now!!!!! amzn.to/3erqGJM

[@clare_eliz]

I donated way back in the day, I've since lost all of the email correspondences to the annals of the email I use for spam, but I'm so glad that it's finally done! I'm so happy you've done it and it's actually out!

[@chazord888]

do u think luke will ever desribe emma blackery's snatch on a youtube QnA

[@Feraloidies]

I am so impressed! I haven't seen it yet, I'll work out if I can stream it tonight.

[@ChloeEllaphants]

I remember that day when the kickstarter video released and now we’re here. I’m so happy for you. Followed you for many many years now and no one deserves this more

[@superdrwholock]

What an achievement man, congratulations ❤️

[@luke]

Thank you so much !!

[@camrynbariesheff]

oh my gosh im crying!!! i have been thinking about this day since i was 14 (and im 21 now!) im going to sit down with my boyfie and FINALLY ENJOY THIS FILM. im so proud of you. x

[@DanG_98]

I was 17 when I backed this. Bought the book immediately and read it in like a week. Im 24 now. Crazy how time flies. Well done! Oh my god I have an IMDB page.

[@LaGleek320]

So proud of you, Luke! Can't wait to see it!

[@zuzuspetals9281]

Such an exciting time. Patience is a reward. Enjoy what is ahead, Luke, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of this.

[@charliefield5488]

Buzzed, excited and utterly enthralled by by the prospect of Lord Luke Cutforth gracing Amazon Prime with his movie 🎥

[@simplyk8lyn975]

aw man! I've been waiting since you first announced this idea, every year I've been checking in, so SO excited it's finally out! I've quite literally grown up waiting for this to finally come out!

[@luke]

That's so cool thank you so much 😁 It's up now!!!!! amzn.to/3erqGJM

[@ziabenfield4720]

i’m so excited to see this!! i can’t believe that i was one of the people to help your dream come true 😅 also love the scenery for the pools, that’s exactly how i imagined them when reading the book! ☺️

[@orrins8554]

haven’t watched you since 2016 but i’ll definitely check it out 😭😭 hyped for u

[@beclet]

I still remember pledging to this on Kickstarter. Thank you for your efforts and for finishing this film, Luke and team! Congratulations and I can't wait to watch it 🙂

[@sfoster.23]

It’s finally here!!

[@luke]

It's up now!!!!! amzn.to/3erqGJM

[@fennwoodhouse]

dude i'm so proud of u,, this film has been being made throughout basically my entire teenagehood (i couldn't even back it lmao i had zero money) and i'm so excited to finally see it

[@rawrm247]

Wow, I can’t believe it’s finally happening. It’s been quite the ride and I’m excited to watch it when it comes out!

[@Pheenips]

ITS ONLY IN THE BLOODY CALENDAR N ALL!!! Man I’m so so excited and proud and I just know how much of yourself you’ve put into this insanely massive project and DREAM of yours. Keep slaying is all I can say

[@beccybites]

i kickstarted this and missed the showing of this to kickstarters, i can't wait to finally watch this!

[@luke]

It's up now!!!!! amzn.to/3erqGJM

[@TheReadeShow]

Holy shit! The Drowning of Arthur Braxton is one of my favourite books that I can reread time and time again and it fills me full of emotions. This video got me emotional enough just watching your journey I don't know how I am going to cope watching this film once it's out! I'm going to be a mess! I can't wait! Thank you for bringing this story to life! 💛

[@hsimpson6581]

you helped a pool and for that I Love you !!

[@GeorgeStanleyStan]

I remember you leaving university of glos to pursue a project; clearly a good choice in the end. I was in your class! Great to see how far you have come my bro, shows hard work pays off! I'm publishing my first novel soon, and i hope to one day adapt it too into a film. Congratulations Luke.

[@kennedy332]

I've been following you talk about this film since I was in high school and now I'm moving into my first house the same day it comes out 😭💗 a good way to christen the new space, methinks. thanks Luke! :D

[@loonylightsgood]

Carrie is a real ass friend for that ❤️I’m glade she joined. Putting it on my things to watch on the 1st

[@mxlies15]

So happy for you! Loved your videos so much in middle school early high school, I remember being so exited for you when this started so happy to worked out and I can’t wait to see it

[@luke]

That is amazing!!!! I'm so glad !!! It's up now!!!!! amzn.to/3erqGJM

[@scotty12332109]

Holy fuck you're alive, pog.

[@nightmarereviewss]

so so so happy to see this!! can’t wait to see it finally 🥰 feeling very very proud xxx

[@luke]

thank you so much Sidney!!! ♥

[@emmakerryaerialist]

I watched the premiere of this at raindance fest and still remember when that first video came out, so crazy to look back now, we all so proud of you Luke! and can confirm the film is amazing, go watch it!

[@mango.discoo]

Holy fuck, the day is finally here…CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH i can’t wait to watch it 💗

[@marys_live_wireless_9828]

I’ve just pressed play! Cannot wait to watch this after years in the waiting

[@luke]

I hope you enjoyed it!! 😁

[@marys_live_wireless_9828]

@@luke i absolutely loved it! Thank you so much for all your hard work. And thank you to the team too!

[@thatmarchingarrow]

I'm excited to see it!

[@MadCupcake38]

Omg!!!! I remember the Kickstarter for this. Awesome xxx

[@hikaruxkaoruxlol]

Oh good news! I've been checking up on this film every so often because I remembered you talking about it when you were first doing it and I'm so glad to hear it's finally done :') I'll watch it when I can

[@rheabruen]

not going to lie, for a while there I thought you might have given up. but you didn't! and now six years later we get to see this film that has been so anticipated! maybe the longest suspense ever lol. I am so so excited!!

[@Just_jessie_3]

I remember when you announced this project, I can’t wait to see the film!

[@samarahunt3406]

Usually don’t comment but been here since day one and could be more proud and happy for you Luke. Donated to the kickstarter when it was first announced and knew you would do an amazing job !!

[@luke]

Aw Samara thank you so much!! means so much that you broke your no comment streak to say that! I hope you love the film 😁 ♥️

[@CollinKelley]

I’ve been subscribed to you for years and just wanted to say very proud of you. I’ll be watching this holiday weekend in the U.S. Happy your dream came true!

[@zm6342]

CONGRATULATIONS, LUKE! So great to see you!

[@Karimsnarl]

After waiting years and being one of those 4000 backers, I can truly say I am beyond excited to watch the movie when it is released tomorrow. I will also say I was honestly getting annoyed with the delays, because I really wanted to watch the film, but after this video I am glad it took so long, if in your words it gave you more time to make it better. Well done to all your hard work!