I broke down your short films.

[@StandardStoryCo]

This was fun, do y'all want more of these? Lmk with a thumbs up! And subscribe to Friday Film Notes to get notified next time I call for submissions! standardstoryco.com

[@TheStorytellingDad]

Definitely keep these up, we love watching experienced directors like you give us your feedback,

[@slimiimils4241]

I'm in a photography community over on the internet and we have the same kind of thing. The only thing is we get tight brief that we would get from clients so that we can train on that as the aim of the community is to turn us into working photographers. I'm not on the newsletter but so i don't know if you just said make me a a short film and that's it. But you could do some thing like : make a short film of [duration], [style, genre, era] about [either free topic or something specifc]. That way you get same theme but ofc treated differently by different directors.

[@VegimorphtheMovieBoy]

Definitely!

[@HistoricMetals]

This was super educational, entertaining, and encouraging and fun. Well done to both the film makers and to SSC's insightful takes.

[@ImnotChuck.]

I enjoyed hearing your critiques and comparing them to what I was feeling. Sometimes I knew there was something that didn't "feel" right, and then you explained why I had that feeling. Interesting, for sure.

[@bobwiegers]

that's the #1 lesson I've taken from all your videos: people will put up with some crappy video, but will NOT put up with crappy audio. kinda ironic.

[@failedfilmmaker]

100%

[@maskerade2021]

Hey Kent, thank you so much for critiquing my short film! Constructive criticism is always helpful to me and it was so unreal getting to hear your opinions. I've been watching you for a few years now and you are one of the reasons I keep on creating! Thanks again, you rule!!

[@brendanr1854]

Glad I could help

[@geraldosampaio5284]

Please, we need more videos like these. Perhaps this type of exercise of watching "embryonic" student works is even more important than watching masterpieces. Like a cautionary tale...

[@McKenzie_Franklin_]

Hey! I’m McKenzie Franklin and I was the lead actress in the third film you reviewed “Bloody birthday”! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! I’ve been apart of SAG-AFTRA since I was 10, so I would hope I could sell insanity lol Thanks again for taking the time to watch it!

[@lexmax08]

You were awesome. Best of luck in your career.

[@cory_aqua]

Your acting experience came across to me, 😊

[@josiannesalcido]

wonderful short film! Loved when the door slammed behind you! 🖤 keep it up!

[@theitalianalien8477]

Great job! Good luck with your future!

[@mekhiakamil]

Kent, thank you so much for reviewing my film! I will definitely be putting your advice to use in my next projects!

[@atlanta2076]

I think you struck GOLD here. If you do this regularly, not only do film makers get a platform, but you can actually apply your experiences in real time. It's still baffles me how film makers ignore the importance of audio, b/c audio ultimately trumps video. People will put up with mid video quality if the audio is great - but not vice versa. Overall - I think - you told these film makers (and I found all displayed entries interesting) just what they needed to hear. I really hope this'll become a series. 🙂

[@rabitt42069]

This was so helpful! I'm producing a short comedy film this summer, and I've been binge watching your entire channel, including all your short films and features. You have no idea how helpful you've been, and how many times you saved my short film!

[@lexmax08]

Very good notes. Funny as hell some times. The lead in the third film has screen presence.

[@NivBetsalel]

This was really helpful. Especially the comment about empty walls. Thanks! Hope to see more videos of this kind.

[@utilitarian]

Hi Kent, love your approach to videography. I am a BA Photography Student here in the UK, and feel that much of what you teach can be translated into photography too. Keep up the good work!

[@Zumafilmz]

Well done guys,👏🏼 takes guts to actually complete a project. Thanks Kent for all the help you provide to upcoming filmmakers 🙏🏽

[@toby7032]

this is a great format more of these would be welcome

[@Brandunno]

Sam Mask seems Incredibly talented if that's his first short. Really strong Visual language and great great sense of where the camera should be and where it shoudn't. Loved the visual flair with the helios lens aswell eventhough i get what you mean when you say it could get gimmicky after a while.

[@HezekiahHoldcroft]

Even though my film didn't get reviewed it was awesome seeing it show up in your email list at the begining! Thanks for making videos like this!

[@Being_Simion]

Finding community as a creative is one of the best things that can ever happen to a creator. This vlog was so amazing and beautiful to watch ❤

[@DS-ShortFilms]

Really enjoyed the commentaries, and as always, super-inspiring to watch others' shorts. Thanks!

[@DiegoJpChannel]

Please do more of this! It's actually so fun

[@cameronkit4352]

Shout out to Mekiha - I loved your short and your performance more than the others. Fun to watch you give feedback Kent. You're a good teacher, all your feedback was honest and helpful

[@JohnHarrerHorses]

This was so much fun to watch. First, you get to see others are out there making short films, which is inspirational. Then, you get an honest and constructive critique, which contains some really valuable tips. Thanks!

[@twilium1284]

This was actually such a cool video! I loved seeing amateur short films through your lens plus some breakdowns. I hope to see more of this!

[@DavidRose-nonichemedia]

Learned alot !Love how you grade on a curve with awesome tips. Fun video!Thank You

[@toms2145]

This was fun. Please keep doing these. Thank you.

[@velichor]

More videos like this one please! I learned more in this one video than I have in any other video about filmmaking.

[@beaudanner]

I agree with everyone else that you have a winner with this format and I’d love to see this even weekly.

[@NorbieSimon]

We need more short film reaction videos and tips like this I learned so much from your channel

[@ShaneUmbra]

Hi Kent great video, please keep doing these! I just recently made my first short film for a college project and I am super proud of it. Even though it may have its errors, its good to get feedback to improve!

[@user-ki2ww7ob4q]

15:39 😂😂😂Wong Kar-Why did you do that

[@charliedango2664]

I've always wanted to have people send me their short films to watch, so kuddos to you for being in a position where you can make my dreams a reality. I certainly wouldn't film myself watching said films and posting my reacitons on KZbin, so again, kuddos.

[@highvibr]

Your comments were super insightful!! It is a nice format to repeat!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PracticalMedia]

You should for sure do this again. Great video!

[@BonzoKilbourn]

Great video. Very inspirational watching the little guy make things happen.

[@graemed8792]

I would love to see more of these!!!

[@alifilmstuff]

This is so great, I would love for my film to get reviewed like this!!

[@thrivinginamber2642]

Back in the early days of youtube, I had a cat channel disguised as a gardening channel, and I learned soooo much about film editing, entirely by accident. The low resolution made impossible matches somewhat easy, which let me express all my superhero fantasies, the cats would jump into earth orbit, it was a blast. my one weakness, I was super-camera-shy and could only use two-second-clips, it got kinda silly, so now that I'm doing sign language, I do everything in one long uncut shot, which is insane, but it's an amazing feeeling, making it through to the end~

[@Biring1]

Love your content, man! Is there a way to submit a short for another one of these videos in the future?

[@nickmcmillian2122]

2:39 such a Dad response haha. 10 out of 10 video

[@DamianrForbes]

Second project needed an ending like a summoning circle surrounded by bodies for sacrifice now that would of been nice :P

[@ShermanBMason]

Please do more videos like this. This feedback is helpful for us all.

[@samuelhemmerling]

PLEASE, PLEASE DO MORE LIKE THIS

[@a.s.7235]

My first year of film school is almost coming to an end I worked on a lot of interesting protects I’d love to send you a 3 minutes short that I directed

[@JacobGirdler]

Really enjoyed this video

[@noventaporcento]

Make this a regular series on the channel!

[@ThatBoiLake]

PLEASE do this more Kent!!

[@AiringAustin]

Literally, I say "wait let me get this straight" almost every day and now I'm being told no one says it!

[@zacmayes2802]

Wait, let me get this straight. You say "wait, let me get this straight," every day?

[@ЮЮЗ-ю4и]

Last one was nice and entertaining :)

[@janscott602]

This is a very cool idea.

[@MightyEFX]

great video fella

[@BonzoKilbourn]

Howdy Kent.

[@StandardStoryCo]

🤠

[@Shalena_Kulya]

is it appropriate to buy a Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S in 2024 and is it good for night shooting and of course during the day?

[@NickMichalak]

I may have sent one of my old shorts over, but I stopped receiving your newsletter maybe two months ago. I never got this notice about submitting shorts.

[@StandardStoryCo]

check your spam, unless you unsubscribe it goes out every Friday

[@NickMichalak]

@@StandardStoryCo I think my domain may have started dumping your emails. I really hate my server. I keep having to put in more and more email addresses into the filters all the time.

[@intensivecareunitpee5838]

lmao the curb clip

[@FrowstTwo]

summary: film 1: have GREAT audio and don't expect much from non-actors. film 2: even if you have good cinematography, good audio and video, develop your story to make it more interesting. film 3: have a minimal sound design to hide bad audio, shorten montages and your story if it gets to the point in less runtime, and add layers to your characters.

[@Incognito_90]

Why does the audio sound bad in the first film? Is it because they had a bad mic?

[@KenDavis-uo8kq]

The thing with duct tape is you need a minimum of 12 wraps and make them tight. 😉

[@NicholsBlauner]

great idea for a video, builds community

[@Spectral.Array.VFX2005]

Sir, how can I send my film to you for review??

[@CzechAvailabilitie]

Only via carrier pigeon

[@nms00706]

damn the first one was really good comedy

[@Charlie_lives]

@StandardStoryCo I'd love if you broke mine down... I did it all by myself. After watching your video " filming alone"

[@rpmusick]

Would you also break down music videos?

[@ricksradreviews]

Just liked the vid, I would love to see more of these. Would you consider watching my short film? It’s called “Falcon vs Tie Fighter. The End.” I filmed it with my iPhone and edited it using Final Cut Pro.

[@ricksradreviews]

The video is on my channel. It’s 2 years old.

[@aze4308]

nice

[@aveiansangle]

📈💯

[@nuxle100]

so many mid rolls 😔😔😔

[@heseesyou582]

Hey. Can you make my short film. I just want people to see it my script.

[@CollisionPlayz]

You kinda look like Mark Raffalo not gonna lie.

[@HikingWithCooper]

I'm a critic, I know, but that first one is hopefully their very first attempt and first time seeing a video camera IRL. Bad audio, bad lighting, bad composition. Frankly I wouldn't admit that this was a result of your course. Was there even basic sound design? I can't. This would be a fun series if the entries were somewhat curated. Don't mind me, I have a head ache LOL.

[@Ivix_7]

Rate my short film. Lol.