"STRIKE" (An Epic Superhero Short Film)

[@unchainedmedia1122]

Hey everyone! My name is Daniel Foster, I directed and wrote this film over 6 years ago! Thank you all so much for checking this out and giving feedback. Over the years, I and my team have greatly improved in our storytelling and production! Please check out our latest films on our new channel!

[@power_houz]

"You're like a white static shock" Best line in the film

[@hwta9771]

This needs to have a sequel

[@theinsomnasia8777]

Hwta agreed

[@brockragni1053]

Amen

[@brockragni1053]

Where is the Sequel.

[@brockragni1053]

It should be called "A Striking Return".

[@canadianperson4830]

The kid who plays Alex is great!

[@sofalogic]

This was classic! Camera work was excellent for an amateur film. Loved Steve Stevenson, genius name, nice homage to Stan Lee. You had the perfect formula running and set up for the sequel. Minimalist costuming was a nice touch. Kudos guys.

[@girlinblack5361]

I watched this in middle school and it’s one of the reasons I’m a film major in college now

[@handoffate7262]

Y’all this film is purposely trying to cram in as many campy stereotypical superhero movie tropes as possible it is very obviously a parody and it’s pretty good and funny when taken at that value.

[@milesmatheson1142]

"You're like a white Static-Shock" LMAO

[@rainshadow1844]

Amazing how many people don't grasp the concept of parody. That was a fun little short film. You could have gone for a more serious tone had you wanted to, I think, but what you did worked for what you were going for. Amusing for a parody film with a minimal budget (assuming you had a budget at all).

[@supriyobhowmik8019]

So true man!

[@brockragni1053]

But this wouldn't make a lit movie.

[@miarogers1776]

The way he says that at 16:12 !!! TROUBLE! I nearly spit water all over my computer! hahaha

[@brockragni1053]

John Eckert is cool as hell.

[@brockragni1053]

7:13 are you serious dude. Not ever superhero need a bulge.

[@brockragni1053]

24:04 what would you call this attack? I would call it, The lightning Arc.

[@QuantayPeoples]

Lol the acting and VFX is sooo bad but the idea is still interesting, that's why i kept watching haha. I like seeing amateurs at work, it really is a good way to think of ways on how I (amateur vfx artist and film maker) could have improved that shot/vfx. But i must say, the final fight scene with the electric arrow to the face was pretty impressive and creative. The ending was also pretty great too, definitely finished it perfectly.

[@thatguy1729]

+MajorInkPeoples The acting is really not easy to get over, the VFX I can handle but it just feels like none of them care at all. When they cuss it makes me feel gross and awkward.

[@Elaciah]

"Yooo stop judging"

[@itzwill8586]

This is my favourite superhero movie ever!

[@psychoellodere4370]

I'm thinking, STRIKE 2

[@brockragni1053]

How is there not a Strike 2?

[@samanthae.1002]

PsychoEllodere strike 2: strike force

[@brockragni1053]

@@samanthae.1002 Great tital. In it his friends at school also gain lightning powers, and become The Strike Force.

[@yxasqw12]

so storywise one can debate the quality, but honestly considering the budget they probably didnt have, I think this is awesome. The sound is on spot, the lighting is really good, the acting is not too bad , they had a good cutter and I would say they did a great job in post production. All Thumbs up

[@shakaama]

I hope the Black guy went on to star in movies. He was the only thing in this short.

[@myfakename5582]

+shakaama him and the guy playing the villan.

[@LordFyrre]

"Shoot me with your lightning powers" I just face palmed all across my mind as soon as I heard him say that!

[@danielfoster94]

Thanks for the input. What about the action scenes didn't work for you? The choreography? Effects? Or how they were shot?

[@juliusfountain9148]

Goes from wearing the Batman shirt to the black Spidey shirt in one cut

[@jcurt22]

What would be really cool was if at the end when he opened his eyes there was like electricity zooming through his eyes.

[@JunimoGalaxy]

This was really good, I think I must commend the fire on face effect in the final battle and Lauren's acting the most.

[@evolvedaustin4230]

His shirt changed 3 times

[@TheDonnyCraft]

SEPI AUSTIN He evolved

[@TheDonnyCraft]

SEPI AUSTIN He evolved

[@TheArmyofKevin]

Ugh! So good! I want to make a superhero movie now! This movie deserves all the awards!

[@Nothing_Important671]

i do have one quick criticism (criticism/opinions are what makes everyone better at what they do) about "Animal" at 17:56, when he lifts his mask, you could have add an effect with his eye. SUGGESTIONS - either Red or Blue, craggly and wrinkly looking (like Odin father of Thor and Loki). hope my opinion will shed some light on what a viewer would like to see in the next movie... "hint" "hint" "wink" "wink" but other than that good movie. P.S. watching as i typed this, more to come ;)

[@trojan6530]

Excellent production, please keep making from your heart. Awesomeness.

[@thashadowspawn]

Wait this was made in my home town of Philly! Nice!

[@skyack_studios]

Please make a sequel. I love this. I want more!

[@SacredComposer]

A nice campy cheesy fun superhero movie! I know they were short on funds for the special effects but it may be better that way. Great job! I concur! Sequel! Sequel!

[@matteaanderson479]

that was awesome this needs to have a sequel amazing acting and great filming and editing

[@North7able]

"Why can't you sit here play xbox and smoke like a real man" - good quote!!

[@danielfoster94]

glad that you liked it, thank you for the input.

[@VOLKHVORONOVICH]

Good work, I like it. Good exploration of the idea of super powers spontaneously cropping up in people. Good exploration of one man's struggle to become what the girl always knew he could be. He comes alive when he finds that which he really loves.

[@priv-5930]

Omg this was sooo good!

[@ConnorGriffinMusic]

I use Cubase to write my music in, but the sounds you hear come from programs called "Symphonic Orchestra" and "Hollywood Brass" by EastWest. It's pretty amazing how great they can sound if programmed right! :)

[@indecentthinking]

John Eckert? The power to control electricity? John Egbert, the power to control wind? Interesting. Also, "daredevil white people" made me laugh so hard

[@michaelholmes239]

So Animal has the Sharingan?

[@marcr8556]

@22:05 the kid and her dad in the background made me laugh but i really enjoyed this film

[@A-A-RONproductions]

lol I laughed pretty good at "I'm definitely gonna need more beer than this", "I turned off the lights for dramatic effect", and "no animals were harmed in the making of this movie"

[@michaelstele5871]

The absolute BEST move was the slingshot!

[@mlee-w664]

I appreciate that this was filmed in Philly

[@Masterdebator100]

This was a lot of fun! Good work everyone!

[@agnelojeswin9881]

COOL SUPERHERO SHORT FILM ,I LIKE IT .............!

[@ebkdeviousd3392]

lol the news headline leading the charge quality attention to detail :)

[@mineicus]

that was... kinda enjoyable. good job guys!

[@NathanBertram1]

This needs a sequel!

[@keepingitclassy100]

That was amazing.

[@Mister_Nice]

I thought this was great for what it was. Weren't trying to make it this over the top film. Music defnitely helped. I was dying @ all of Alex's responses. Can't wait for the next one. Keep it up!

[@TimothyDark]

I loved this man. I could see this being a TV series.

[@JerichoDris]

Loved the story, nice job at filming =))

[@azz9179]

Did anyone else notice the condom when the guy was at the steps? Man this shit is funny af 😂

[@khalidjohnson1089]

Awesome work... I'm feeling pretty inspired

[@Buttermilkandbetterdays]

I loved this movie. Great directing

[@junkionproductions9285]

This is exceptionaly good

[@WanderingStudios]

Thank you! We are always releasing new content that just keeps getting better! Head over and check out our new short "The Audition"! It's a heck of a laugh.

[@SevWhy]

@@WanderingStudios Can you make a 2nd one i enjoyed it and personally I think the acting was perfectly showed to the audience

[@Mainartifact]

Your movie was amazing and funny good job keep on making more movie like this

[@100blueeyedboy]

Excel has Spider-Man, Captain America and Deadpool badges and what looks like an X-men patch. wonder what turned him to villainy

[@AventionYT]

Best after effects film I've seen yet!!! Great job! Is there any other fan made films I should check out?

[@Nothing_Important671]

hello again, just wanted to say very nice movie, i finished it, i especially loved the incorporation of the champion music at 24:04, and OMG the graphics were sublime! very nice. keep up the great work!

[@mrvlcksl]

Dude, this is awesome, i hope one day i see on tv or here on youtube a trailer that says: A FILM BY DANIEL FOSTER. keep going!

[@FierceMotorworks]

wow, probably the fastest most viewed video you guys have so far. great job

[@buurfan1272]

wow thats an amazing clip! congrats

[@InvisibleHand24]

Cinematic and inspiring! Great work!

[@ghostdonutartanimation9954]

im stillSHOCKED that when he seen the other guy speed past his punch he didnt say "Holy shit he got powers?!! i know its not that serious, I know its not that serious but up to this point he was only fighting low level bullies. still great short film

[@ComicBooked]

Great job! I found you guys on the Young Justice fan page. Keep up the good work.

[@RockyC117]

Man I wish I could make films this good!

[@itspaige2107]

Such an amazing movie!🎖🏆🏆

[@VentureProductionz]

Really well done! Action sequences were hilarious!

[@danielfoster94]

Thank you so much. I'll make you all proud.

[@robertpal9]

haha good short however the continuity was a little speratic in the begining with his shirt

[@pakdoojus2531]

I agree that makes it really jarring

[@ericbukley2140]

I think maybe they did that on purpose.

[@TD11TH]

WOW OMG YOU HAVE TO MAKE A SQUEL "STRIKE 2- THE REPAYMENT OF EXCEL" :D

[@ESTRAELLA]

This was a very good short film. The visual effects could've been better, the suit and acting at times were a bit cheesy, but it was very well written and edited. Great job. You have a new subscriber.

[@danielfoster94]

Thanks a bunch. I wish I could go back and give him a better suit and given more time for vfx. Learning from mistakes and pressing on.

[@ESTRAELLA]

Have you put any thought into making a sequel?

[@danielfoster94]

We have. We had a script that went through many rewrites. When I finally settled on a script, interest in the sequel diminished with most of the cast wanting to move on. I decided to make the panel web-series and we are nearing the conclusion of season 2. I think superheroes are something I would love to go back to, but it wouldn't be a Strike sequel, perhaps a different story set in the same world or something new entirely.

[@GamerDudeXtreme]

Pretty good guys! This gives me the urge to create my own film even more :3

[@CookieHF]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@chadwickz007]

THIS IS AMAZING! I WOULD SSSOOOO PAY MONEY FOR THIS!

[@monitorlizardkid8253]

I don't know how else to put this, so i'll put it bluntly; as awesome as this was, I had an Idea for a superhero that was so similar to this (He gains electromagnetic superpowers by being struck by positive lightning) its not even funny, and you beat me to making a film out of it! darn!

[@FairFuse]

16:10 'Trouble!' Pricless face xD

[@louiechalk3143]

He got his power from a storm where have I heard that before I know the greatest British tv show called misfits This I good tho I'm liking it

[@justaronee]

Me thinking: Like Kickass? then...: Like Kickass? OMG best thing ever

[@MichaelKendallMrMk619]

Awesome work!

[@bcraft7260]

YES! Awesome.....Sequel!

[@leviewart9400]

He said the mask is a symbol of hope but I think the bolt should be the symbol. Other than that it's amazing

[@nannalzvlogs]

nice man this actually so good

[@Tamerlane666RLSV]

As a RLSV ... I support this film.

[@macyshiller6411]

How did you make the suit

[@MrSinister171]

That was the shit.. Im a Strike fan!

[@yvzproductions]

I Love it! def will post it

[@jonmanilenio]

where is strike at a time like this? doesn't that newscaster mean where is the police?

[@X4DR]

Lol

[@CJMSTOPMOTIONS]

This was absolutely amazing this film really got me inspired and thinking

[@mohdshamim5492]

good mask

[@pierceyoung8040]

That was amazing I freakin cried

[@BonezyGaming]

nice video. well done

[@leesharp9043]

Gotta luv Spam :P And awsum vid man, top marks and thumbs from me, enjoyed it!

[@benzyn]

This was funny but we appreciate the effort put into this...keep it up

[@dgl0611]

his costume looks so dope, if i was the gang i would have lmao

[@Leyenda393]

huh

[@CruelNicePerson]

really enjoyed it. nice work

[@amazingstories2737]

Wandering studios and walker bros. Production will work together to make a strike 2 movie coming in 2015!!!!

[@BIGTXHITTA]

May want to change the pictures on the wall of his home. But I like this flick

[@penguin1ninja]

Great job man!

[@shadowkanjifilms185]

Loved this man, what camera did you use?

[@sarina5809]

I have to admit, at the beginning I didn't like it, but once STRIKE got his powers I LOVED it! Any STRIKE 2 thoughts??? :)

[@BrandonWinklaar]

Awesome!