reviewing my old short films

[@JackHoward]

"Jack Howard edited that scene" YEAH AND ALL THE OTHER ONES. This was lovely :)

[@atlaswinter8134]

omg what an indie filmmaker actually admits that he’s proud of his work and thankful for those experiences?? horrid

[@BertieGilbert1]

NO I'M SHIT

[@atlaswinter8134]

Bertie Gilbert that’s more like it

[@TheDarkestSecrets]

@@BertieGilbert1 you're not

[@hannah__greig]

His moustache really said mama just killed a man

[@BertieGilbert1]

WOW

[@hannah__greig]

@@BertieGilbert1 Galileo let me go

[@jorenzo]

Love the gentle tone of this-esp how it isn’t a self-deprecating cringe sesh or an unabashed ego booster. I respect the self-confidence in your craft, Bertie “Needs More Levity” Gilbert

[@BertieGilbert1]

i'm self aware enough to acknowledge that by virtue of most of these films being made when i was 16-18, there will of course be flaws. but there in lies the charm to some extent. they are what they are, always looking forward to the next thing :-)

[@Anna-rj8ty]

@@BertieGilbert1 Yo bertie, this emoji is Voldemort version: :) Btw did you watch that weird Cursed Child play or read it?

[@raissa.mp4]

Bertie films are such an auteur genre, and I love that. A teenager/young adult being an auteur means there will be wildly different identities in each film but they still collectively make sense, there's a coherence behind what appears at first to be one-off, mismatched pieces. I still think, despite what you mentions as "flaws" here, that these films managed to be exactly as refined as I could handle at the time they came out, and had those things been "improved" upon, it would have gone over my head, honestly. This is not to say the earlier films were not as good, I genuinely believe they still stand up to scrutiny today, but being the same age as you and having watched you for all these years, I feel like your films, regardless of story or theme, perfectly capture what life feels like at certain phases, which is why the first watch is always particularly relevant and touching, and rewatching later feels deeply nostalgic.

[@BertieGilbert1]

This is such a wonderful comment, thank you. You articulate this stuff far better than I could. These films are what they are, and I mean that in the best possible way

[@EmmaRasmusson]

I just love that Tom Rosenthal is playing almost all throughout this video. I remember watching your short films years ago, I adore them!

[@BertieGilbert1]

love tom. was so great to work with him recently on that music video!

[@luka9518]

i was one of the writers who collaborated with you & Sammy for the blue sushi script - I think I too was only 18 or 19 when that happened and I'm still really proud and grateful (defo still get a thrill out of telling people I'm credited on IMDB for a Real Movie). it was very special that people who were making Real Films took me, a young trans writer, seriously! so thx for that bertie :-) this was a lovely trip down memory lane, good on ya!!!!! best best best wishes

[@anfisachern8570]

it's sexy and wholesome for one to be so appreciative of their own past work not just roastung it! please do keep going bertie, you have a beautiful mind

[@BertieGilbert1]

yes it is sexy and wholesome! thank you!

[@bruceistired]

your films were my first introduction to small scale content that felt like precursors to feature films, and also when I started feeling like any dream I have of storytelling through film isn't an impossibility. seeing shorts that were somewhat homemade yet at the same time so definitively progressions towards features made me realise that that progression actually exists and the possibility exists for someone wanting to go into filmmaking to actually do it.

[@BertieGilbert1]

oh, this makes me want to cry! it has always been so important to me that i can maybe encourage other young folk to pursue film through mine! it's not as scary as it may seem. good luck with all your endeavours!

[@patchnet4728]

Not yet seen Stray Dog but will have to now. My favourite line here, from that: "She said, 'Love You'." "Not the 'I'?" "She's a busy girl." That sort of clever wit (so evident later in Let It Be, my favourite short film ever) - from a 16-year-old - love it! Talk about presaging all the good things to come! Love to you and Sav, and stay well. (But the 'tache has to go.)

[@Art2.mp4]

out of all the shorts you've made I think the "toilet tag" stands out as a timeless piece of cinema.

[@audreyviolet4772]

oh my god the toilet tag I feel like a memory has just been vacuumed from my subconscious

[@Palmtree117]

fuck hahahhahaha i just got a flashback of a singular nipple

[@marcorodriguez9021]

Rocks that bleed is one of my favorite short films of all time. That’s how I discovered Jack and Dean and also the incredible Tom Rosenthal

[@ej-hl3mb]

Rocks that bleed is one I remember really vividly, it has a strong emotional core that really impacted me when I first watched it years ago. I would honestly love to see it as a feature film so fingers crossed you can one day do that!

[@puntco]

6:29 "why is he wearing a jumper?" 😂

[@BertieGilbert1]

it's TRUE! the SUN is VERY HOT WHY WEAR A JUMPER

[@AlexDennisAJDcool]

its nice to see that im not the only one who binges bertie's films every now and then

[@brooklynnlong6735]

Omg I haven’t seen Tick Where It Hurts in years, I need this revival

[@casmatters]

thanks for the nostalgia trip back to when I was 13 years old when you first uploaded stray dog to now. seeing u grow really helps me reflect on how much change i've been thru too. ur a good one, bert :)

[@BertieGilbert1]

thank you cas! you've been there since the beginning and that truly isn't lost on me. i have some grand ambitions for when this COVID thing is over. wanna make some big moves to make the OGs proud!

[@gperriton]

I found your channel the day you uploaded “The 56 Year Old Boy” and then binge watched every short film on your channel and been there for the premiere of each one. I think that each film is really well made even though they aren’t perfect (but how many movies are perfect anyways?) Huge fan of Stray Dog and Killed The Cat. Looking forward to what’s to come

[@RowanWolf22]

Same here, I was enchanted by the 56 year old boy - More for the vintage beautiful story-esque telling of how someone from the 'older' times is struggling to adjust to the current world, stuck in a young adult's body even as what one would call an old man. It was flawed, and in some ways perhaps odd or weird when taken the consideration of a 'school' kid, but then it shows the questionable morality and fascination you often see in fictional books where you have immortal characters who's physical bodies do not age despite their mental age growing year by year. I still love 56 year old boy to this day, and would genuinely love to see a remake now that Bertie has so much more experience in filmmaking and storywriting? I think he could take the flaws and turn the story even more interesting. My favourite really was the camera parts. I think it's what made me fall in love with film cameras so much.

[@rubysnell6755]

hi bertie! it's kinda criminal that i've never actually commented on any of your videos considering the impact they have had on me. for years i had been fascinated by films but never remotely considered it possible for a Lowly 17 Year Old Doing A Levels. suddenly the opportunity struck when my college offered the EPQ and i took the jump and made my first short film, with no crew, just a camera, microphone, and my mates acting! i would never in a million years have believed i could have done it without the inspiration of your channel, which was what made me realise that people my age CAN make short films. now i am going to study a foundation in art and design, very likely followed by film school! well, a lot of this is thanks to you. not only for making your films, but also for acknowledging in this video that not everything you make has to bang. i don't particularly like my film any more, largely because amongst learning all the technical skills needed to do a film by yourself, i made it a book adaptation to cut down time screenwriting. i wish i could have been a bit more creative with the premise and storytelling, but i more than anything i guess that just means i've got to get out there and make another one! sorry for the absolute waffle in this comment. i just thought you ought to know you are fab af, keep doing what you're doing

[@lickedlollypop6024]

that little clip from let it be literally gave me goosebumps. no context. haven't watched it in years and STILL. *GOOSEBUMPS*.

[@Maximusringrock]

Rocks That Bleed really does hold up so well. Fingers crossed for the feature happening one day!

[@evelynemilia]

i discovered your films when i was about 14 or 15, and idk why but you were literally my biggest inspiration to make short films myself. maybe because you weren't that much older than me? i didn't end up making any of the scripts i wrote bc i didn't know any artistic people that could help me make anything, but this video certainly made me emotional

[@Wongsquared]

When he starts crying at the end of Playground, it's beautiful because we kinda almost feel him let go and finally release the floodgates of emotion.

[@MeganOrourkepotatoedragonme]

Rocks that bleeds ending always stood out to me. The way you explained what was happening through the a song, a not any song but a sad version of here comes the sun. I literally paused it and had to sit for a sec to be like ooo

[@Sarah-mt2pg]

Let It Be was the first of your films I watched. My grandad died about a month or so before it came out, he'd been ill for years. I was 15/16 and this was the first death I'd been present for so I just couldn't understand his death or everyone's happy-sad reactions. I didn't have anyone to talk to about it at the time (not in a deep way, more in a "death's a bit shit isn't it" way) so having this film that was quite light-hearted about death whilst still being very emotional (I was sobbing by the end) was amazing, it really helped. I still enjoy watching it, may be my favourite short film, and I highly recommend watching it at 2am

[@kieramcj8784]

the fact this is being recommended to me as a 19 yr old starting her first film production course, when these films (and others made by you and friends) were what made me pursue 'film' in the first place - is very very trippy

[@bruceistired]

the number of “m”s in filmmaker makes me nervous

[@fl3m1n9o4]

i still remember realising what was happening as Here Comes the Sun started playing and it was such a great realisation it's also still by far my favourite rendition of the song and i played it as one of my performances for my music GCSE :))

[@isabelhaspayne]

Bertie, I've been watching you since 2012/13 (we've even met a few times at SITC and meetups) and I'm so impressed with how you're evolving. I've grown up with these videos and short films have helped me figure out my own style and improve my craft. You are referenced in a lot of my coursework from GCSEs to my undergrad creative writing degree. Just wanted to say a massive thank you for inspiring me to keep creating, I find so much comfort in your work! :) x

[@BertieGilbert1]

ugh, you're so nice :-( thank you so much for sticking with me and i'm thrilled my little experiments could've impacted you in such a way. eager to make the OGs proud when the dust settles on all this COVID stuff. making some big plans x

[@lexiechildress9399]

i’ve loved “let it be” since it came out. truly speaks to me. it’s so beautiful to see you review it now!

[@annachiararuzzetta7028]

Well, my 15-year-old self is deeply, truly thanking you for this trip down memory lane (I am 22 now). I have always held a true admiration for you and your work. I was struck - and still am - by how well-refined, polished, and just deeply meaningful your short films were, given your young age. You have this capacity to convey the emotions and feelings of the universally-shared phenomenon that is change, of someone who goes through different stages of life, in a unique way. I cannot explain in words how "tick where it hurts" and your short talk on "how feeling sad can ultimately be a good thing" had an impact on me. You are the embodiment that mass communication and the rising commodification of art have not killed creativity. I really hope the best for you. You deserve it. Cheers

[@yoshimura8305]

playground was the first film i ever watched of yours and i still think about it to this day. the cinematography i think is absolutely perfect and the storyline is so raw an beautiful, it really resonated with me and is probably the reason that i am studying filmmaking today

[@lexikennedy7178]

bertie i cannot express how much i love the concept you talked about, with the exploration of different personal conflicts/events coinciding with an apocalyptic one... i’ve always dreamed of writing a story similar to that and to think that it could possibly one day be a feature film is absolutely amazing. rocks that bleed was fantastic and brilliant, and i can’t imagine how good it would turn out were it to be expanded.

[@beckkilmark]

your short films have actually inspired me to study filmmaking in college, thank you for being a blueprint in my journey. i will always continue to support you and your endeavors.

[@Maddi-tron5000]

I’d be really interested in hearing your opinion on ‘56 year old boy’ this far on from its creation.

[@BertieGilbert1]

it is perhaps the only one i can't bear to watch. maybe i'll eventually grow a spine and sit through it haha

[@OneamFilms]

I almost feel like I've grown up with you, I remember when Stray Dog first came out and being so jealous that you were my age and making cool things. It's been so nice to grow as a filmmaker and have you sharing your films and your experience with it too. Looking forward to see where you go next mate, have enjoyed the journey so far. I'm writing this instead of a script rip

[@kathleenbu]

I watched your short films growing up and I didn't realise it until now that you may have been one of the reasons I started to like film and joined film school. I've graduated since, made a few shorts and hope to make more films that speak to the heart like yours. Thank you very much for your stories :)

[@TylerDevineScott]

the fact I still have two let it be posters on my wall after all these years proves how good it was. every other piece if KZbinr merch from 2014-16 is LONG GONE

[@BertieGilbert1]

AMAZING THANK YOU! always tried to ignore the youtube side of things and hopefully make stuff that lives in more of a vacuum. i really should crack on with some new posters!

[@kateeastland3328]

Bertie Gilbert please do! I’d absolutely buy one

[@shabellah18]

Ur short films literally got me through so much and are still the best shorts I've watched on KZbin to this day

[@cherubxc]

i used some of ur older films to base my college art project on back in the day so theyll always have a place in my lil heart but u can see how much youve grown as an artist rewatching through them all and i love them sm

[@lucydoherty494]

I was hoping to hear you talk about The 56 Year Old Boy 😂

[@lisacoco1963]

same here!

[@dannielle1635]

When it’s unlisted on his channel lol

[@andreap710]

i think I listened to a podcast or sth he'd made where he talked about it and why he wasn't so proud of it, wish I could find it again cuz I can't remember what he said exactly

[@Jesseekify]

We’re around the same age and so I was watching these films at the same age as you and I can’t really explain how relieving it was to hear you not completely bash your old films. They are beautiful and for what they were and when they were, I always thought that they were astounding. And for the record, the day filming the concert scene was one of the best days of my life too and I was just one of the extras. (Plus, Blue Sushi was the first thing that made me look at my own gender and come to terms with it and that will never go away even if you might feel it wasn’t so much your story to tell.)

[@mayalucinder6240]

As others have commented, I have followed you since the vlogging days - I remember horrible histories even haha! Thanks for the trip down memory lane - I loved tick where it hurts especially (although it really does hurt to watch), and Stomping ground too. You're wonderful and I hope to see many more of your creations

[@mill__er]

watching your short films was such an inspiration for me when i was younger, i'd watch them and be so in awe of someone my age making something so beautiful. thank you for many years of inspiration.

[@loz7994]

Can’t believe you didn’t review 56 year old boy

[@nekoneko644]

I loved that one too!!!

[@C_Y_R]

Also Killed The Cat but I can’t find it on his main channel unless u go on his short films playlist

[@madulisboa]

i've been watching your videos for years and for some reason rocks that bleed is the one that i still remember vividly

[@sonyamahon2695]

I really love hearing what you have to say and how you pick apart your films. I’m not a movie critic in the slightest so to hear all these little bits brought to life is just lovely

[@sonyamahon2695]

now to go watch stompo grompo bc I believe I was so busy with school that I didn’t see it the first time around (or I just don’t remember it)

[@louiseisprocrastinating8448]

i always remember rocks that bleed blowing my mind when i was like 13. the fact that you made all of this when you were my age is incredible, and i like how you can be proud of it! you should be

[@stephaniemaeancheta3194]

This quarantine made me doubt my talents in filmmaking but big thanks to you it managed to get me back on track. I rewatched your films on the channel and came across this video. It made me realize that there is always room for improvement and embrace the ones I've made as a youg starting filmmaker! Thank you so much for being one of the big inspirations for me to continue of what i really enjoy instead of doubting it!

[@ellieee2911]

I’m not going to lie, I haven’t seen all of these films, or if I have, my terrible memory has made the plot lines of them hazy, but for some reason I’m always drawn to your videos. You feel to me a comforting, yet complicated presence, someone I do not know at all, and yet shares some of my experiences. I feel like the same applies to your films, (those of which I’ve seen, or bits from within this video) that it does not matter whether you relate to the actual storyline, or even understand it to its full extent, but you really capture the beauty of human relationships and emotions, which is something wholly relatable and comforting, sometimes in an unexplainably uncomfortable way. I love hearing you speak more about what the different parts of your films mean to you, how a certain outfit is key because it represents something I never would’ve seen, it makes them all that bit more beautiful. I also love how this video wasn’t a complete tear apart of your old works, but an appreciation for aspects and an acknowledgement of areas for improvement, really, truly lovely.

[@amilliahh]

this was such a lovely gentle look back at some of your short films, i'm really glad that while agreeing there was room for improvement in each (also loved getting into the specific details you'd change now) that you're still proud of and grateful for them. i was probably about 14 when i started watching the earlier ones, and getting to see them on the big screen at buffer and having you there, knowing you were only about 17 then, really inspired my ultimate decision to pursue film. before then i hadn't seriously thought about it (bc fear of impossibility ?), so in a considerably smaller way, i'm grateful for the films and your range of creative phases too - p.s. i may have you to thank for my future career eventually but now i may not ever forgive you for skipping the rest of the 2014 bert films collection so

[@ellasavage6897]

i wrote about you and sammy in my personal statement for uni whilst applying for my filmmaking course, and my alevel coursework was massively inspired by playground. cant wait to see what you make next!

[@kit4250]

Thank you for being so kind to your work and younger self. Your short films punctuated different parts of my adolescence, so I was worried when I clicked on this video that you would start tearing them apart. But no! You were a great artist when you were younger, and you're a greater one now for everything you tried and learned along the way. Thank you ♥️

[@cmykimberly]

I think it would be interesting for you to deep dive even more into the making of the films. Like funding, finding extras, lighting, sound, having friends as actors etc Just to satisfy curiosity but also there are a lot of young film-makers who would find your knowledge invaluable.

[@user-wi4se8uw1t]

"Rock That Bleeds" came out 5 years ago?? I remember watching it for the first time and thinking how great and ironic the ending was when "Here Comes the Sun" started playing ... such a memorable moment and a memorable film!

[@mickeleh]

Stopping by to say I love hearing you talk about your films almost as much as I loved watching them. I love how aware you have always been of the many layers and dimensions of movies. They are light and shadow, color and sound, composition and architecture, performance and tempo, story and emotion, words and music, sound and silence.. And, above all, they're about teamwork. Even at the start, you clearly thought deeply and broadly about what you were making and as you progressed you thought even more deeply about the whole palette available to the filmmaker. And now, with this video retrospective, I love seeing how aware you are of the films shortcomings as well as their achievements.

[@mogalover]

Having the ability to review your own work without degrading yourself or the time and effort that you put into it but also being able to see the things that could further improve it, shows nothing but promise

[@Kristopher342]

Bertie you’re a total genius, your mind is complex, your demeanour gentle, and your ability to connect at so many levels is what makes you, you just perfect. Keep honing your creativity and continue to share your awesomeness with the world.

[@crisisincarnate]

let it be came out when i was 15 and my grandpa was in the process of dying. it was one of the first times i'd lost a loved one (and definitely the first time i was old enough to fully understand it), and watching let it be was probably the first moment that i properly processed and,,,, understood? how i was feeling. and i remember commenting on it at the time and getting a reply from bertie that really validated my feelings and it was ... nice. i think back to it a lot. thank you for making let it be. it's always incredibly comforting to return to, and i still think it played a massive role in helping me accept grief in any real capacity for the first time.

[@verov8556]

As a 17-year-old who has ambitions to create films but doesn't know where to find all of the equipment/connections where would you suggest I look? How did you manage to get such an elaborate crew at only 16! (you're amazing!)

[@anniemac7585]

Veronique V exactly what I’m wondering!

[@carterlopez5341]

If you look up budget filmmaking on youtube you will find SO many people reviewing some cheap but fairly good equipment and you can make your decisions on what to buy through there. I've been fortunate enough that the fine arts director of my school district has decided to start funding some film equipment, so if you can impress some people at your school, they might consider funding. Crew-wise, probably look for other people your age invested in film or who know how to work some general equipment like mics and stuff, you never know what jobs people do on the weekends lol. StudioBinder is a GREAT website for organizing and script writing. I'm 17 as well and I am very much still an amateur but this is what I've learned so far. I hope this helps :)

[@verov8556]

@@carterlopez5341 That was really helpful! thank you so much :)

[@connerv1914]

learn to do it all yourself, then once you get the crew you actually know how to explain to them what you want them to do

[@genderpunktheo]

I love the way you talk about your films. You're honest and admit to their flaws, while at the same time being fair on not just your present yourself but the film maker you were at the time. And you remain honest when admitting to all the great bits too. It's easy sometimes to critique our past creative selves too harshly and forget that those messy bits are what enabled us to get to where we are now. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@daniellis7959]

Your films just ooz charm and personality, its been a great and inspiring experience growing up with them

[@monkeybusiness4929]

love the way that bertie is able to reflect on his work like this. literally bertie and sammy are my favourite writers ever.

[@Elix90]

I'm a long time follower, I saw most of your films as they came out, and they feel deeply nostalgic to me. Thanks for reminding me of them through this video. And this is gonna sound really backhanded but I swear I mean it in the best possible way, I had forgotten about all of them except for Rocks That Bleed. I love that film. It lives in my head the way some things just does. I think it's because, as you say, the concept is really strong. Your version of this world ending event, the sun swallowing the earth, has become a part of my mental landscape, and for me the song "Here Comes the Sun" is forever linked to this idea, and the color palette of this film. I clicked on this video hoping you would talk about Rocks That Bleed, and I agree with pretty much everything you said. Some things are not quite there (I remember being bothered by the insane shoes Jack's character had in the football-scene) and both in plotting and pacing it's not as sharp as it could be, but it's still such a good short film. The core idea is incredible, and the visual storytelling of bringing that slow apocalypse ever closer is really well done. I'm so happy to hear that this is the one you also feel has more potential, and hope that you do expanded on it in some way. It's a true gem. Also, thanks to Dean for the title. It's way better.

[@Elix90]

Oh! And being reminded of my second favourite, Playground, it gives me such strong Swiss Army Man and Captain Fantastic-vibes. Love it.

[@RIAdayLIME]

It’s actually really refreshing to see you critique these films with so much appreciation for the effort and soul you put into them. I find it really hard to look at artwork I’ve produced in the past with a loving perspective.

[@ameliefether5735]

Bertie I can honestly say that your films have changed the course of my life. Watching you make these when I was growing up and in high school really made me believe that it was possible to make good films even though I had no idea what I was doing. I love them all so dearly and whenever I'm feeling down and like I'll never be able to make anything I like I come back and watch a few. I'm in film school now! So thank you so much for everything. KEEP MAKING THEM.

[@LoserDish]

seeing how content you are with the strengths and weaknesses of your shorts and how ready to grow you are is so lovely to see. i normally beat myself to a pulp after something isn't perfect but seeing you be okay with what's good and bad is so nice.

[@hirbini]

I remember watching stray dog when it first came out. It still might be my favorite short film to this day, there's just something magical about it.

[@avao3914]

rocks that bleed was the first content of yours that i saw, back when i was 13. i loved it so much and i still do. glad to hear you have love for it as well!

[@jenniferclaire8521]

I started watching you when you were just around 14 years old doing the BertieBertShow, you’re around a year older than me so I grew up watching your content and it’s amazing how far you have come with the short films. I’ve always been a fan of filmmaking so watching you transition is so beautiful to watch 🥰

[@aliamcbride]

There's not a single film of yours that I dislike. A lot of them have made me shed real tears, especially Tick Where It Hurts; it reminds me of another musician who took his life a while ago and seeing his best friend deal with it online throughout these years. Stray Dog almost seems like it came out of my dreams which is very important to me because my dreams play a large part in my life and I hope to one day be able to accurately portray them to other people. Playground has a very similar vibe to Where The Wild Things Are which is one of my favourite movies of all time - another that makes me cry. I don't know how I've managed to seem to grow up with your work when I turn 17 next month. I hope I grow into my 20s with them.

[@miacamille363]

rocks that bleed and let it be will always be my favorite short films I've ever seen

[@helenebazblack]

Damn this is a convenient time to post this! I'm writing my own short right now and I love your work so much!

[@mariarangel1420]

Your films are still one of my biggests comforts and inspirations through the years and i can't help but feel like i've seen you grown so much, your work has a love of heart into it and your passion truly bleeds into every frame and i just love you, thank you for your art

[@charlottebarron1726]

watching this video felt like walking through my adolescence. thank you for everything you’ve created and everything you’ve inspired others to create.

[@FilmByZeb]

I remember when you made all these and now I'm older than you were when you made them!

[@DailyLaurenMckay]

Film By Zeb same!! He made me want to start film making tbh

[@FilmByZeb]

Lauren Mckay me too!

[@galena2297]

me too :)

[@eladcg]

it's really interesting to watch this because I've been watching your videos since 2012. It's lovely to see that you're not the kind to see all negatives even where there aren't just because you've grown and "could do better now." I love your shorts, they always make me feel something and I think at the end of the day that's what matters the most, that they have soul. Thank you for this video!

[@harrisb5636]

i clicked on this very scared you'd make me start disliking the films of yours i'd loved and you didn't! thank you so much for all the work you've done, i hope that a feature length rocks that bleed exists one day, i'd be so jazzed.

[@liagangart]

i’ve been watching your videos and films for years, and i have absolutely carried them with me throughout my own art career, flaws and all. watching your art grow alongside mine is super rewarding and beautiful. thank you.

[@mbelen44]

I have been following this channel for about four years now and I am always surprised by the new material it comes out with. I am about to finish a career in cinema and Bertie's films have always been an inspiration to me, to continue creating, to continue writing, to continue producing new material, material with which I feel identified and can give my point of view to the rest of the world. Thanks Bertie for never stopping creating

[@heatherraexo]

bertie! im so happy to see this and know that you are proud of your work and look back at it fondly. “tick where it hurts” was the first short film i saw of yours! to be completely honest, you are such a huge inspiration to me for writing and film, “let it be” inspired me to create something of my own within the same context, let’s just say, it makes me cringe a whole lot. however, this summer or when it’s okay to do anything creative with others and outside, i’m hopping back into to the creative pool of writing and directing, so seeing this video just made me feel a great sense of happiness and boost of confidence! so thank you for everything, thank you for creating, and continue creating things, hope your doing well!

[@getthepointx]

Thank you for this guide through your short films, Bertie. Each one of them has a unique quality to it that just moves and inspires me. I'm sure other viewers feel the same. I can't helpt but think your short films would make an incredible piece of literature, short stories if you will. Imagining your work transformed into the written word, my brain immediately makes the connection to Murakami, you and him draw your stories out of the same, other-worldly yet so relatable, magical hat.

[@aishaservia]

literally feels insane that i've been following your work since you were 16 and i was 11/12. definitely one of the many things that inspired me to pursue filmmaking. i was around since you made songs (??) about colour, i think. so it’s been a ride. thanks bertie! 🧡

[@BertieGilbert1]

ooft that is a deep cut! the colour song is a truly seminal work

[@aishaservia]

Bertie Gilbert used to sing it with my friends back in year 6! we mourned our childhood when you took it off youtube lmao

[@brwlers]

i remember being in love with stray dog when it came out. very influential on me at that time and helped push me onto the path i am currently on today. made me an immediate fan of your works, can't wait to see what comes next from you!

[@fatemazamanbegum7534]

As someone who is writing their first script, your work has immensely inspired me. Especially stomping grounds and rocks that bleed, as they helped me write characters who have depth even in the littlest moments. As a more visual person when I write I can imagine the scenes in my head and a lot of the stuff resembles the tone and sense of longing and ‘it could of been a lot easier and kinder’ feeling from stomping ground. Sorry this is rambley, basically thank you for making me even consider a career in film.

[@BertieGilbert1]

so glad my stuff could've helped you out, especially stomping grounds! it's not my fave, but i do think the visual language and focus on smaller moments in a vacuum is pretty good. it's all about the feeling, good to focus on that :-)

[@fatemazamanbegum7534]

Thanks for replying! I really mean it when I say watching your work was a pivotal moment that made me what to write and make films. If it’s not a hassle what are your tips for scriptwriting? I feel like I’m just making it up as I go along. Also what would your recommendation be for a camera/ editing software for a very cheap beginner.

[@hollywinterfilms]

I love to see a creator who has a gentle fondness for their work! Bertie, your whole filmography and outlook has really inspired me as a young filmmaker! So thank you!

[@desiarai3757]

I was 16 when Let It Be came out and at the time I was in a really weird part mentally for many reasons. In that time I latched onto the film and watched it on repeat for almost the next month after it came out. 4 years later I still think back to it more often than not and honestly I’m going to go watch it again after this video is over. It meant a lot to me and honestly still does. Thank you for making it Bertie, keep doing what you’re doing 💕

[@maddiephelan7993]

I ADORED ur short films back when u posted them, so nice to hear u talk about them and be reminded of how much I enjoyed them

[@EmzieEvs]

Loved watching and remembering with you, started watching when you started making short films (I was 16 myself). Rocks That Bleed pops into my head a lot, really felt like a turning point in your filmmaking style.

[@AntonPatsi]

who else is gonna stay here now staring at Bertie's beautiful face for the next 22 hours?

[@harryquig2688]

you still here bruh?!

[@AntonPatsi]

Harry Q of course

[@harryquig2688]

@@AntonPatsi ah a true hero, carry on soldier

[@sheoncewas]

I, of course, silly

[@JamesMorfa]

Bertie, your films are always fantastic. It's really cool to see how your style has evolved over the years. Making short films always has its challenges (one of my own has involved getting hold of a goat!) but you make it look easy. I can't wait to see what you come out with next.

[@sophiesvahn6336]

I watched Rocks That Bleed and Tick Where is Hurts (for the 4th+ time), along with the video on sadness. Each time, I am able to grasp more of what the story is and could mean. I especially love the development in Joe, the burning red room and the sweat and tears building up. Thank you for sharing your creativity and I was stunned when I started watching this video and realised that it was posted today. Until next time, Sophie

[@sophiesvahn6336]

haha just needed to add that I laugh a little every time Sid pushes play on 'Here Comes the Sun', the force is truly something.

[@BertieGilbert1]

thank you sophie :-)

[@sophiesvahn6336]

(It was supposed to say that I watched these two yesterday, but I have also enjoyed some of your other work att various other occassions)

[@tayamoskva]

with all of this in mind I feel like rewatching some of the oldies, because back then I don't think I was able to sense the meaning and purpose of your cinematic decisions. Well done Bertie, I love that you're proud of what you've accomplished and that you keep on going in the chosen direction. I can't believe stray dog came out six years ago??? we're getting old buddy ( By the way happy belated birthday to you Bert, and please don't grow your mustache anymore)

[@micaelaiturrino7994]

The only thing that i gonna say is.... I love you and all the talent do you have, your movies are (really) the best and i like see them :) Thx for making videos and films who really make me smile. :') (Sorry for my bad english, im peruvian 😅) 💚

[@leedleleelee]

man, the warmth here is really refreshing. thank you for the open introspection and the love you carry for your journey-- it's important for (especially young) artists to see.

[@JadeHasProblems]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It was so refreshing to see someone think objectively rather than just cringe at old stuff. I love your films so much, theres heart in all of them. You’re an incredible artist!

[@livlouis7184]

your channel really makes me pause and think about stuff - thank you, you're an inspiration

[@marirussell324]

Rocks that bLEED NEEDS TO BE A FEATURE I Love the idea of seeing different points of view

[@shortyclaire]

Please please make rocks that bleed into a feature, I'm all in. I'm re-watching all of the old films now. So emotive

[@bellabuz_z]

I still love tick where it hurts, along with many of your other shorts. This was a lovely trip down memory lane. Hope you’re well Bertie 💛