Making of elf 1

[@StephanieChecchi]

"It looks like Santa's workshop, except it smells like mushrooms and everyone looks like they want to hurt me". Bhhhah haa-haa, love him!

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

Stephanie Checchi Easily one of my favorite lines in the movie!

[@mofobigdick289]

Stephanie Checchi I love you more honey

[@rustyudder]

Jo mama loves him too

[@gunnerfresn2580]

Why is it as I read this I see it in the vid lol

[@Chrisoula17]

He 's such a serious person in real life. Very professional.

[@grungyasscinema]

this was also 15 years ago, he could be sillier these days.

[@arthurvanessen5390]

Chris Kalogeropouls not really - have you seen his monologues on SNL?

[@Chevalierjacquesarthur]

Not really it's early in the morning on set even a jester is serious during the early morning on set same with a sound check when ur performing on tour

[@extralolz1476]

Chris Kalogeropouls true

[@rustyudder]

Jo's mama was professional too

[@strawberryrhubarbpie]

Elf is one of my favorites and Will Farrel played him perfectly

[@Pandaboomina]

Jennifer V I don't know if it's your favorite because you spelled his name wrong

[@brandonplays5423]

@@Pandaboomina qq q

[@brandonplays5423]

@@Pandaboomina Ie@4

[@brandonplays5423]

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[@_e_d_s_a_l_684]

Im singing im in a store and im singing, IM IN A STORE AND IM SIINGING

[@chibiprussia5574]

HEY! THERE'S NO SINGING IN THE NORTH POLE

[@JasonNation72]

@@chibiprussia5574 Yes there is!

[@poodle_pop1655]

Jason Heavner no there’s not

[@gman0047]

Poodle_POP we sing there all the time

[@bananasryummy]

@@gman0047 NO THERES NOT

[@yesterdaze114]

Hard to believe this is 15 years old..

[@amelie-iv5pr]

Ikr!!!

[@rupinderrandhawa4598]

true i agree time

[@spaghettikid2710]

Yeah XD

[@leahquijano3015]

Cam Olson it's 15 years old????? 😂😂😂😂

[@amongusfan1495]

Cam Olson Sorry mate but it is actually nearly 16 years old

[@Taylor92229]

I love Will’s curls. He must’ve been an adorable child.

[@-dopeamine-5772]

He was the kid in bad santa

[@pamelawilliams3144]

@@-dopeamine-5772 not sure if youre joking or not lol

[@musicalmistress101]

@@pamelawilliams3144 Duh... Ferral is way older than that kid lol

[@jacksonmwatson]

I love that the director is also the Doctor in the movie. So awesome when that happens!

[@skittles696]

jacksonmwatson he's also a massive actor himself, so most people didn't even notice

[@jacksonmwatson]

Georgia Skittles I see. It’s so amazing!

[@TheDjackso1]

He did the same with iron man. He directed it but also plays tony starks right hand man

[@leighhudson5804]

I remember first seeing him as Monica's rich boyfriend on Friends.

[@dianebrooks1859]

He's also the voice of the narwhal apparently

[@chrispy199]

"Stick around hes gunna take his pants down!"-Oh Santa !!!

[@BMarie774]

Elf has a special place in my heart. The night before Christmas not long after it came out, they played it on tv. I was laying in bed with my mom (we were staying at my grandparent's house) and it came in. I got super excited as I'd been dying to see it. My mom secretly was all happy because I start begging her to get it on DVD and little did I know, she already had.

[@yadi3729]

Same❤️❤️🥺🥺

[@MacaSkys]

it's funny... While Will was filming he wasn't sure if this movie was going to be a failure or a success....

[@johnnyrodela2395]

That's because he knows what to do, what is best to be himself.

[@fantasticnerd7978]

It's one of the funniest movies I ever seen and that's why it's a classic

[@97AshleyRose]

Fantastic Nerd ikr besides Christmas vacation 😂

[@manuelorozco7760]

I find that hard to believe! But I didn’t expect to enjoy the movie. So I kinda understand his mindset

[@flohorton3017]

Funny that they had to use a blue screen cause he was wearing green 😂

[@TimingSmile]

Ikr

[@Gavin_Duh_Films]

I think that’s not why because he’s wearing dark green

[@finnfunko3293]

Bright and shiny Bright and shiny some parts of it could still be green screen green because of lighting

[@Gavin_Duh_Films]

Finn Edits yeah I guess your right

[@NotDingse]

Flo Horton Actually before green screen became the standard, movie and television productions used blue screen until around the 70’s

[@katherinehinz1037]

Awh he was so sweet to everyone, thanking the hair and makeup ladies, giving his stunt double some credit.

[@RaytheonNublinski]

The acting looks so bad when you see it behind the scenes.

[@tornadodee148]

a bit true

[@cl22396]

If you compare it to the behind the scenes of other movies it’s actually pretty good-all acting looks relatively cheesy without good directing and editing.

[@livcaliasmr6575]

IKR😅

[@eijirokirishima6911]

It dose tho

[@evenjust6135]

Elf is a great Christmas movie

[@morgan3615]

even just One of the best!

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

4:00 The teens freaking out over a Will Ferrell sighting. Lol

[@thegreyworldwalker8882]

Woah.. He's so calm,collective and quiet in real life..

[@janetrussell9395]

He is so so so so serious in real life unlike his character!!! This is to weird to see him play buddy!!!

[@MuzikMann96]

2:56 I love the fact that they’re using the lift to get the “elves” onto the sleigh and Santa’s just jumping off the other side like no big

[@debjoy12]

even more impressive considering that Ed Asner was 73 years old at the time :O

[@artemnaumov3899]

See you in 5 years when this is recommended

[@lightningmanectric3096]

It took just 2.

[@jessicawalton4690]

Hello 5 years since your comment!

[@bluebird1555]

It’s amazing that this is in my recommendations and it’s 8 years old

[@mr.m1394]

Is still probably one of the best Christmas movies of all time

[@FatahhDom]

It’s crazy how this is 17 years old

[@shellbacksclub]

Favreau is one of the most underrated directors ever. I think he's one if the greats.

[@bangtandance8279]

Absolutely! My favorite director!

[@cyberpunkchloe9]

Happy Hogan

[@chadhOneAtl]

It’s interesting that how they made this movie is how they used to make movies before super special effects. All the work that went into it was very interesting.

[@ElectrikkPaperClipxx]

"and shave at lunch too" lol

[@camhan1151]

Zooey Dechanel is so darn beautiful.

[@hidebarnes8188]

Beautiful name my cats called Zoe

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

The mailroom scene, bathroom scene and the angry elf scene is my favourite one. It’s just so funny 😂

[@moonbased7796]

Fun fact: The baby who played baby Buddy is actually a girl and not only that they used twin girls because originally they tried to use triplet boys but unfortunately the boys were too fussy so they decided to go with twin girls since they were easier to work with!

[@joanna7350]

I painted a picture of a butterfly.

[@liv6865]

why do you think anybody cares?

[@joanna7350]

Kit Cat it's a line from the movie, you stupid fuck.

[@ryleestineburg3476]

Melissa

[@retropolis_fae]

Melissa Smith calm down, now. Both of you.

[@itzmaddie5418]

phan trash #1 it's an line

[@barf_lord_9399]

"Sometimes they have breakfast" Let me geese, spaghetti and syrup??

[@smallsavage1297]

Why'd I think he was Napoleon Dynamite for a second lol

[@custodiansrock]

I didn't realize Jon Favreau directed this movie until I saw this clip. Will was great in this movie. My favorite line is when he says, "is it made with sugar? Then, YES!". Makes me laugh everytime.

[@noorrougelewis6704]

Will ferrel wouldn't be so well known if it wasn't for Elf.

[@ffjsb]

What an ignorant comment.

[@kaylahundley3700]

now hes little debbie

[@ilovejesus8241]

One of my favorite Christmas movies!

[@mia-uh3ko]

"oh dont pay attention to leon, he doesnt even have feet

[@SantaWillNicholas]

I've been to New York thousands of times.

[@BlackDiamond2718]

@@SantaWillNicholas And? What’s it like?

[@SantaWillNicholas]

@@BlackDiamond2718 First off, you see gum on the streets leave it there. It's not free candy. If you see a sign that says: "Peep Show," that doesn't mean that you're getting a chance to see presents before Christmas. There are like 30 Ray's Pizzas. They all claim to be the original, but the real one is on 11th."

[@BlackDiamond2718]

@@SantaWillNicholas so was i

[@LEGOhabibi]

hard to believe this is 21 years old

[@ehzytheg]

Anyone else see the cone at the end of the trailers moving by itself at 0:30?

[@teaticharles1921]

“ITS SANTA! I KNOW HIM!”

[@pivotalpoo6746]

Wait. There’s an elf 2?

[@benv7933]

THANK YOU for turning it down!!!

[@awesomegirl5190]

@Jeremy Austin i wish he didn't turn it down it will be cool if there was an Elf 2

[@awesomegirl5190]

@Jeremy Austin at the end of the movie he had a baby

[@itsjustmeofficial]

No, the title is saying this is part 1.

[@stefanmovieflixtomasi]

Jeremy Austin to be frank, Will Ferrell made a poor choice

[@tarashelton493]

He’s so talented! I would crack up while working with him, I’m afraid I couldn’t be serious 🤣🤣🤣

[@h26x]

Omg I didn’t know Monica’s ex boyfriend Pete is the director!! Lmao

[@TheDjackso1]

He also directed iron man

[@englishbcb5535]

He was also iron girls driver.

[@TheDjackso1]

@@englishbcb5535 yes, tony's right hand man. He's also good in the film Swingers

[@Johnjohnaple]

John favreau

[@quinntessence3918]

He is also in the movie "Made". Awesome movie.

[@raran44]

Peter Billingsley’s blue eyes will forever be a dead giveaway.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

He was Ralphie in A Christmas Story.

[@pamelawilliams3144]

@@marvinthemaniac7698 thats what they were talking about.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@pamelawilliams3144 I see

[@alexcaruso8766]

18-17 years already since this film was shot and released. Where has the time gone??

[@monicapyle]

I know, right?! It definitely stands the test of time, too!

[@debrahardy8689]

Will Ferrell is my third cousin. I think "Elf" is my favorite movie he has made.

[@97AshleyRose]

Debra Hardy woah that’s so cool! Your related to him

[@monicapyle]

Oh yeah?! He's my sister. Beat that! 😉

[@Mediamessengers]

I could watch these "behind the scenes" all day.

[@gleniffer]

Greatest movie for all ages at Christmas!!!! Love it!

[@artisticalex1206]

I love this movie too much! The behind the scenes is so funny too.

[@ExoticButters-dk1ug]

I have no idea how old this is but i have watched this every single year in December even since i was born..wtf-

[@stephanienewbern769]

I didn't watch Elf when it first came out in 2003 because I thought it would be stupid. I watched for the first time last night and now it's my favorite holiday movie. ☺

[@recommendedforyou2936]

Cool

[@manuelorozco7760]

I feel you. I did not expect the movie to be that good

[@therealDYL93]

Great movie! Saw will on a plane once. Dude was super friendly and he's an absolute giant lol

[@silverbullett6684]

"Are you mad at me"? "Make work your favorite"

[@Igggggggggggg]

The Best and Most Hilarious Movie ever made, I Love Elf so much!!!!!!!!!! Will Ferrell, please make an Elf 2, you're the best Actor and I along with the whole World would love an Elf 2, you played Buddy the Elf Amazing and are the best Actor ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Setyhoseini]

3:12 It's like they're in an amusement park😂

[@Jamie-ks1wm]

It's weird to think that here Will Ferrell is 35. I'm 35. Now he is 53.

[@bellajezz1]

Will is far more softly spoken, regular and humble (not the typical Hollywood type) than I expected him to be...which I found kinda surprising. Not because I thought he’d be nasty or anything, it’s just that he’s such a huge star and a comedy/pop culture icon, it’s hard to think he’d remain such a nice dude. Yay Will, good human-ing. 👍

[@ChasePiat]

Insanely professional. Respect.

[@nedflanders190]

Zooey in the shower singing became the love of my life

[@stephenmccollum1391]

One of the best Christmas movies Ever

[@Jamiered18]

Happy directing Buddy

[@romansotelo7240]

2:38 RIP Ed Asner the guy who played as Santa.

[@MrDerekRD]

✨❄🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!🎅🎄❄✨

[@euniceahmet1756]

This movie will never age it’s so great just love it

[@ryancorda6001]

This was made 2 years before I was born there

[@streetspitzley5854]

What’s the name of the song at the beginning that’s the same song when buddy fights the fake Santa?

[@Letsdolunch2023]

Syrup in your coffee! Why didn’t I think of that’!

[@megaladonrockband4855]

Will Farrell is so gracious to everyone on set. Awesome

[@ChuckleHoneybear]

Carried the film

[@joshhunt4146]

Elf came out the same year as old school! Two completely different characters 😂😂

[@kavehaitham]

The best way to make Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear

[@richardmcelheney6430]

No singing in the comment section!

[@Sweetnothing746]

@@richardmcelheney6430 let me sing in the comments I want 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡( jk this is sarcasm)

[@sheadeveney9532]

His hair looks the same before and after

[@bluestarlighting29]

Just saw air balloon in yard yesterday so interesting see Fans enjoy this classic film movie

[@user-ly8cp3vx4w]

One of my favorite classics to watch at Christmas time...4 Christmases is my other. Who knew Jon Favreau was in both!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I prefer Elf

[@geraldinesera8915]

It was neat to see you, actually on the set, in your character... too cool!

[@reb-dom1ne]

Will Ferrel is a bloody legend.

[@bxpress6507]

My finger has a heartbeat😁

[@mathewbarnes4468]

I really thought they were in new York haha. I love how films are made.

[@nonyabidness5708]

They did film part of it in NYC.

[@ellenmorris1139]

irl "santa" at 2:20 is hilarious

[@like_i_genuenly_dont_know]

Fun fact: they were originally going to make a sequel to Elf, but the actor who played Buddy said that he didn’t want to eat anymore spaghetti with syrup covered in sprinkles

[@boscoitalics]

watching the movie all these years i didn't know it was filmed in Vancouver (live in vancouver)

[@Sweetnothing746]

Hey same I’m from Vancouver aswell

[@Nigol66]

It wouldn't be Christmas without watching The Elf ❤

[@sj8205]

You’re so right, and this year NO stations played it….so bummed!

[@Nigol66]

@@sj8205 I've been looking too...I think it's on Apple TV but I don't have that.

[@cadefilms4072]

The movie is just called Elf

[@97AshleyRose]

I just watched this movie recently and love it

[@dairedevenney2433]

This was in my recommended 8 years later

[@suzanneschmidlin3856]

Me too

[@felecia972]

Watching January 1, 2022 😃 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Best movie 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rodolfotensor697]

You feeling strong, my friend? Call me elf one more time.

[@annegreenwood3624]

ed asner was the best such a fun actor still love watching this every christmas

[@oddztheweirdo]

Brooo you could tell they had so much fun making the movie 😭❤️

[@oliveyule]

I really appreciate the acting so much more.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

The snowball fight was filmed in Vancouver??

[@SuperGamewarrior101]

It's a darn shame that Elf 2 will never happen

[@ROCKNTV1]

Thanks for the vid hi from North O Boston

[@pedersenproductions2004]

Seeing him in the white t-shirt makes me think of the Scrub-a-dub bit from early Conan

[@llyxn]

*what amusement park an I find that sleigh at?*

[@Cheesy04]

I was your 300 sub

[@HowWeLandscape]

Jon Favreau is such a legend. If he only did 'swingers' he'd still be one of my heros!

[@chancebritz1823]

I didn't know Happy was the director of Elf

[@ejicon3099]

This was great. Such a fantastic movie.

[@BlackDiamond2718]

It is mindblowing to think he directed iron man and this movie.

[@brysonkunz6471]

If I was in this my favorite part would be my own trailer 😌

[@neptune4167]

They didnt know at the time, they were making a classic Christmas movie. Everyone watches Elf during Christmas, even the person about to type "I don't" below.