Richard Linklater On Patience

[@TheRoyalOceanFilmSociety]

A bit of background on this video: I was going through something of a rough patch back in early 2014. My first film had been rejected from every festival I submitted it to and I was slowly beginning to see all the cracks that were in it (I should say though that I don't for a second regret making it - the year that my friends and I worked on it was one of the happiest times of my life so far, but the final film, as I slowly began to see it, was and is a right old mess). I'd stupidly put too much onto the film's success - I was very much wrapped up by the idea of the film being accepted and loved and taking me to the next level in my career and all that, so much so that when it completely failed to deliver on any of that, I was left feeling solidly crushed and just plain lost. In the middle of my putzing around aimlessly afterwards, I randomly stumbled upon this commentary track Richard Linklater recorded for his very first film, a Super 8 feature he made almost entirely by himself. I don't know why but (as corny as it sounds) it had what I can only describe as a quietly profound effect on me - one of those "it was exactly the thing I needed to hear at that time in my life" sorts of things. The thoughts Linklater expressed about patience and pacing are so antithetical to what you usually hear about filmmaking and success and climbing up the ladder and all that (or at least they were antithetical to the way my 21 year old self was approaching life). I dunno - I've thought about the things he's said a lot in the years since first hearing them and I think they've really helped me correct my perspective and (as difficult as it often is) to embrace the patience that both filmmaking and the life surrounding filmmaking requires. I'm not great at it by any means, but I think that it's lead me in the right direction -- I certainly had no idea in early 2014 of where I'd be in early 2019 and nor of the work I'd be doing (none of which I'd be capable of if not for the five years between then and now). Anyway, if you were wondering - yes, the style of the animation was partially inspired by PBS's Blank on Blank series. I loved that channel and I don't know why they're not producing videos anymore.

[@yolt62]

Both you and RL have truly inspired me to continue my love for film. Thank you for hard work.

[@daialandai]

I seriously thought this was a Blank on Blank video at first. Great content fam

[@dontpanic5278]

I think I feel the same way right now as you do, honestly. Thank you for taking this thing that helped you and passing it on to us, I think it's gonna help me as well now. Also, good job on the animation, looks neat.

[@kalp.patel97]

Jacob Fijal what’s RL?

[@matamoney]

I actually went through a very similar thing with my first years really getting into obsessively working on (and failing with) a music career, and I came to really similar conclusions that you reached and that this commentary discusses. Can never overstate the importance of patience and learning to love the process. Great video, great story

[@rayadakota1332]

Who is Richard Linklater in the eyes of most men? for me, He's the most humane filmmaker I've seen, nothing ambitious, just pure thoughts and patience. Thank you, Richard, for opening the eyes of someone like me about life.

[@veagacastro3045]

Linklater is amazing. I really recomend for you to watch erich rohmer's and Hong Sang Soo films.

[@imsingle5805]

Had to skip that squareapace ad because I hadn't learned about patience yet

[@mopurinowshad1475]

Excellent humour

[@claduke]

If KZbin comments ever had awards….this one would deserve one.

[@sky.the.infinite]

Underrated comment 💀

[@brucespargo7504]

😂

[@davidsendinlloreda]

😂😂😂😂

[@Peter32tjrksor]

"A person in their 20s having a lengthy existential crisis." That about sums me up.

[@thehuntedallgovia2344]

I'm 40 now and have to say... all of those experiences - including the existential crises - pay off now. Also: It's the best age ever for making film. Heck, you can shoot it on a smartphone...

[@xMiiDNiTe]

its bitter sweet to hear that many other people experience the same thing in their 20s. i went through it and i felt so alone and confused. it gets better though, my crisis led to me re-evaluating what i want out of life and my goals

[@worrywirt]

Honestly, as someone who just entered their 20s I really hope I have worked through it. So what if u end up with not achieving your dreams, in a shitty job or live alone or get broke? You can still make the most of life if you really want to. Most people do.

[@originaozz]

Mine started since 12ish & now I’m 25, so yeahhh it’s been a long crisis.

[@kwemo4276]

Gotta love Linklater. The most European American director working right now, in the best way possible. We indie filmmakers are so much in debt to Linklater and Jarmusch.

[@eldano99]

my two favourite filmmakers

[@benxamin13]

I'm not a filmmaker but every time I hear this dude talk I learn about life.

[@Gruppetstudios]

Channeling a bit of the PBS Blank on Blank series? Nice!

[@highwind1991]

I just love how much variety there is in Richard linklaters filmography. He also made two films this decade that topped my personal year end lists for those years. Before midnight in 2013, and a year later with boyhood.

[@RWRfilms]

It's the little, insignificant things we take for granted. We can't see that in the figures we admire, we only see the results of their success and not the hardships, frustrations, leg ups or the variety of other factors in between that lead one to success. It also doesn't help when people who experience success, close others off from their lerning experience that could help others. Great video as always.

[@filmatwill9472]

Always good to hear what this dude has to say. Slacker is one of my personal favourites - more so with his comments about the little things that make up life running in the back of your mind.

[@janedoe3043]

I always called age 24 the age of disillusionment. The time when you realize the idealistic and invincible youth has been replaced with the feeling that you cannot change the world and it is starting to crush your spirit. It takes a lot to over come this.

[@chets9023]

Wow

[@chets9023]

Profound

[@tonyhilarious]

U can, just not in the idealistic way u thought

[@gottalight9379]

Damn. That’s the year I became an IV heroin and meth addict. Over 4 years clean now from that. But yeah, that’s some trippy shit

[@EvanKiddFilms]

Thanks for putting this together. We're lucky to have such a national indie film treasure such as Linklater.

[@eun-solkim7080]

I disagree. Linklater is an *international treasure

[@EvanKiddFilms]

@@eun-solkim7080 Yes! Very well said. I am so glad he is making movies. Can't wait to watch his new film.

[@mandalayfilmclub]

Thank you for posting, I really needed this right now

[@MerkstreetUk]

This was excellent. Stylistically and tonally a breath of fresh air from the other video essay-ish channels that I tend to lap up. I generally very much enjoy your approach to your videos. You are a relatively recent find, and very much appreciated. I can certainly see that Linklater found literature and philosophy as his intellectual base for filmmaking. One of my favourite things about his films is the breathing space he offers to philosophical ponderings, especially to his younger characters. His sense of empathy for struggling existential young people does always come through and certainly has meant that while I'm now closing off my 20s, his films provided me with an artistic expression to direct people to what felt very earnest without being forced representation of youth. Boyhood, in particular, was a strangely empathetic experience for me, as the lead was two to three years younger than me at the respective points in the chronology of the film. So having an empathetic display of essentially my own boyhood was quite a marvellous thing. A great filmmaker and you handled the video with a lovely gentleness. Thanks for that, and have yourself a lovely day!

[@undertakr]

Hey, you're a wonderful artist too. I think you make great videos, you edit well, you have a sense of story and meaning. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@awakemydream]

I really have to thank you for making this.

[@conorrnorquay5401]

Damn, sounds like Linklater really tries to channel Absurdism into his life, what a beautiful way to live.

[@sir_greendown]

this is a really beautiful video, thank you.

[@dreamswithkay]

This is stunning, thank you for such a beautiful video. Linklater without doubt has changed the way I see cinema and life

[@joshmcmillan10]

I remember finding this speech a few years back and any time I felt lost or unmotivated I would always listen to it and feel inspired again. Linklater has become one of my all time favourite filmmakers, the Before trilogy is easily my favourite trilogy. Love the man. Thanks for sharing this

[@TravisGunn]

This was beautiful

[@lwanco1018]

I've been thinking about weather or not to get into the film industry for a while now, it seems like whenever I feel like I can't do it you upload a video that makes me feel like I can. Thanks

[@johnnykonja]

I've been following your work for a long time. Watching your videos brings me a lot of joy. This video has helped me, as it was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for making these.

[@danielwoodhouse8475]

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[@liefwerk]

Very well animated and such a good talk ! I'll probably listen to it a few times to get all the subtleties. I totally agree that each one of us has it's own rhythm. There's no rush. And yeah, setting up your values in order to be happy with your life isn't an easy task. As a musician myself, I feel the same way about my craft. You've got to work on it, be obsessive and enjoy it as well. I don't particularly agree on the fact that they are prodigies in music. Even if your ear can instantly recognize each note, you have to put on a lot of work if you want to stand out. Even if standing out means being original/controversial/different. Anyway, love his films and your videos. keep it up!

[@dazzasaulog]

Love this

[@autumnisbetterthanspring]

What i summon up from Linklater "life is a teacher we all have but only few are able to learn from it, keep patience and move on" I maybe wrong but that's what i think, thanks for sharing it with beautiful visuals!

[@dumaramutsi]

Life AND time too, is a teacher itself. I like your comment.

[@autumnisbetterthanspring]

Well thanks dumaramutsi and yes, time plays it role a lot when it comes to learning through our mistakes.

[@beckybeck3888]

That was wholesome :)

[@DIVIN3KINGDOM]

Very insightful and very creative visuals! Thank you! :DK

[@dumaramutsi]

For those who are wondering, the name of the song is: " you make colors out of grey" by kudasaibeats.

[@burgesssam]

A question for Mr. Linklater / fellow commenters: how do you remain patient when you have no idea when you're going to die, or even an impairment which is less extreme? As a guy in his early 20s I struggle with staying in that stasis of zen-like satisfaction. How do I get myself into a place where I can be content with patience? Is it just about accepting death as a wild, unknowable inevitability? Thank you.

[@hunmiliengtipi9218]

Well, sir we all know that death is inevitable there's no escape to it and just accept it, because it is what it is. Being patient is not easy and sometimes we have urge to give up. But, time and time again we are surrounded with examples of great men and women who didn't give up despite the overwhelming adversities in their life they have faced. I can totally relate with you since at times I too felt that way. Check out Academy of Ideas a great KZbin channel and it might be handy for your needs. All the best.

[@Lukz243]

Loved the advice (although I don't consider myself as a filmmaker ) and neat video, it became one of my favorites videos from your channel - alongside UPA ones. Keep up the good work

[@AcolytesOfHorror]

this is excellent

[@mordaciousfilms]

I WAS that 8 year old kid with the Hi-8 camcorder filming his friends and toys and making movies in my backyard. Oh boy, have I been patient. I basically work on a bigger scale now but in much the same way - almost entirely by myself, no budget and shoulder-tapping friends, guerilla shooting. Richard Linklater is an inspiration, and SLACKER is one of my favorite films!

[@DysnomiaFilms]

Trying to gain success in filmmaking and grow my youtube channel (linked as my channel is largely about my filmmaking and I'd like to have an online audience) has been a huge challenge in patience. I made half a dozen films before I entered any to festivals and half a dozen more to start getting notable festival success. I made a feature film for no money and not much has come of it for a long time, but now speaking to potential investors about funding another feature film with just a tiny tiny bit of money haha... It all takes time.

[@amlaanbhattacharjee8001]

Keep coming back to this.

[@Gillty101]

Reminds me of Blank on Blank. Bravo

[@thekingofcool2105]

Feels like 'Blank on blank' channel

[@nikshmenga]

The background music: Soundtrack for an existential crisis?

[@kamusik3724]

richard linkLATERR

[@abrahamcb]

Wow. I do the same exact thing with a film book. I’m also someone who definitely knows a lot more from the theoretical side of film, even though I did go to film school. I’m finally working more on the production side and I’m aware that it takes time & failures to get ‘there’. Thank you for this. I really needed it.

[@occamsbeatinstick.3076]

This is one of the best channels I've ever stumbled upon, it's so inspiring and the music choices are so relaxing I feel like I could just pop this on and chill out after a long day.

[@CurtisDavidSackett]

Wow. Just wow. Your evolution in this format is wonderful to watch. This one is a truly magical meditation that you can just get lost in. Thank you.

[@rabi8472]

Loved the anime ..

[@SebastianTinajero]

This resonates with me on such a deep level

[@crazyleg2006]

Slacker is so unique... Suburbia I adore........

[@Nee421]

this is a very inspiring mesage. I have always been envious of people who know what they want to do tho. Another thing to learn

[@jonathansmathers4534]

I've been coming back to this video periodically for the past 8 months. I love Richard, man.

[@Spiritsparksanimation]

Would you like to animation videos for your channel i can make for you

[@rabi8472]

God bless you brother 🙏🙏🙏

[@juangilproductions]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. Means the world to me.

[@Dubloslevin]

Such a sweet little video. Well done folks👍🏼👍🏼

[@Slynell1]

A fantastic mind. should be more known

[@pdzombie1906]

Is there a class for Patience on Skillshare? No hurry, I'll wait...

[@betathebuddha5957]

Richard Linklater you are one of the best directors of all time!!!

[@sidm1234]

Thank you so much for this video. It couldn’t have come at a better time for me.

[@crisalvarez6515]

Where can I watch the original interview?

[@celestialroad]

what you came for: 0:48

[@maxcometa9031]

I really needed this. Thanks

[@fiore3ky]

Such a relaxing voice! Thanks man!

[@davidwatson9064]

oh this is beautifully made

[@AbdelrahmanMohamed-fx9jn]

GREAT video

[@theoozmachine]

Hey, can anyone recommend some good books on film making, and film history, that'll be good for a beginner.

[@MerkstreetUk]

Good one to go for is Making Short Films by Clifford Thurlow. It's broad in its scope so it won't go into loads of detail about individual areas, but it serves as a good primer - especially if you are thinking along the lines of just shooting something with your phone, which would be my suggestion. If you've never filmed anything, I would recommend first and foremost get over the slightly intimidating roadblock and just film something. Don't put any pressure on yourself to make it look good, but just do your best, and then reflect on it and move on. There's a world of great KZbin videos on how to practically make films that will save you the money of buying other books, but a few more good suggestions would be: A Rebel Without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez, Making Movies by Sydney Lumet, and Film Directing: Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz. Hope that helps.

[@chalmers7554]

That was so fucking great.

[@chalhana]

i love ittttttttttttttttttttttt

[@noahmorgan2007]

Brillant!

[@cashdavenport6822]

4:13Spielberg 😂😂

[@MrinmayChakravarty-jf4nr]

😂😂

[@Jstoneoneil]

Just found your channel. A jewel of the Internet! Has given me lots of inspiration and answered questions I’ve had about animations and ones I didn’t know I had. Great videos!

[@patches3]

I come back to this every now and then as it gets more therapeutic each time. I'm really thankful for this, keep up the great work.

[@SuperPineapplejones]

I really like this video. Reminds me of the old blank on blank videos from awhile back.

[@AthulVijayfreakinawesome]

Thank you so much for uploading this

[@trentc2392]

Forgot this channel existed until now :/

[@danau668]

Same Richard. Thank you for your wordssss

[@chaseazarian]

Thank You for this

[@DangerousMuteLunatic]

I can't tell you how bad I needed this. My dad's recently told me that I have a year to "get a career", to learn a skill, or else I go on the road with him doing dents and being shoehorned into paintless dent repair, which I give VERY few fucks about. It's a scary thought for me, giving up my dream, my passion at 22 to learn something I don't care about, but it's looking more and more like that's the reality. And, I look at a video like this, and it makes me feel like "Hey, you're not alone in that, you're not alone struggling." Makes me think that, just maybe, I have something I'm able to contribute to this art form. Maybe I have some stories.

[@DangerousMuteLunatic]

Oh hey, me from 2 years ago. Yeah, you kinda haven't gotten there yet, but that's totally cool, because guess what? You do have something to tell. After what you'll come to call the San Antonio Incident, you have a whole brew of stories happening around you, friends come and go, apartments happen, you'll be locked inside for three or so months with no way out (trust me it'll make sense when it happens). You finally start living, and soon you'll be going back to Texas for a while on your own terms. Things aren't perfect, but God...I'm glad you stuck around.

[@atique2545]

What is the name of the animation effect you used ? the effect that creates the wave like movement :D

[@dolevamitai1301]

How did you rip the commentary off the disc?

[@elizabethvaldez2974]

Thank you, this was needed. I'll try to remember to come back when I need it again.

[@garagemonkeysan]

This is great. Thanks for sharing in the comments. Awesome job on the animation. Cheers! : )

[@humanexperiment5644]

blank on blank... is that you?

[@jabarbnar]

How great are you Richard

[@missylynke]

Everything you post makes me so happy

[@cacaboulette7010]

Why does he look like shaggy?

[@GiantbirdChen]

Thank you for your own story, I like Richard Linklater a lot. Just curious...I wonder if Linklater smokes?? lol

[@absyyque]

He does; I think he admitted in the Reddit AMA.

[@theessayist25]

Great animation and thanks for this I needed it

[@SomeSunshineOutside]

was that wild strawberries

[@thegreatindianarena8314]

You did so much work

[@才华横溢风度翩翩-c4m]

what's the BGM's name?~~~

[@raffyandaindrajaya5171]

Still love your works

[@scifikoala]

This the video I kind of needed today. I'm about to graduate college, I can't get any of my fiction published ,and I just got rejected for my dream internship, so "A person in their 20s having a lengthy existential crisis," is right on the nose

[@sirpancealot6418]

Damn, I can relate to this Brushing teeth IS fun

[@dunder1047]

Nice one

[@movierates247]

Yay a new video!

[@QateAtonic]

woo! Viewer 8!

[@mirelesswic2857]

I see a disconnect between "studying and watching" constantly and "living your life." Is living inside the cinema , living? It seems like obsessiveness as anxiety to achieve.

[@joelalonde]

Good point, I guess it depends on what you're neglecting if you spend all your time consuming films. I think in Linklater's case he said he was young and had a lot of time on his hands because he worked on an oil rig and saved up money, so he didn't have anything better to do but watch films. Also the way he talks about appreciating the day-to-day banality, I'm assuming he had more of a "the journey not the destination" mindset. But I definitely agree, people can get caught up spending all their time on films as an anxious means to an end.

[@andreasmol8647]

Does anyone know how to do the bubbly/moving text effect at 0:55 and 4:51 etc?

[@Gokun12498]

just two keyframes where the size is different and then repeat those two keyframes

[@rabi8472]

This video is dope

[@shitchops]

Great video. Everything he sais is true, I can seriously relate to alot of what he sais. Richard is an awesome director