SYML - Mr. Sandman [featured in T.I.M., a short film]

[@symlmusic]

Here's TIM: a short film featuring my cover of "Mr. Sandman." What a beautiful statement this has grown into. It’s an honor to be included in it and to be able to see it progress over the past few months. Very humbled and thankful to John Grammatico, the director, and everyone involved. Importantly, thank you for using something I created in such a beautiful creation of your own. Cheers to you!

[@sadiaishtaq3753]

And I thank you for creating this wonderful cover of the song. I am a huge fan of yours and I love your songs.

[@Untitlemus]

i love this. 🌻💛

[@aletrilogy]

Thank you for make me feel good with your music Brian

[@gracetaylor8063]

This is amazing x please never stop creating, you continue to inspire me all the time Brian😊

[@veronianneruiz3889]

I love you already..!!!

[@pauline1212]

it’s like nobody could see her until she felt truly seen

[@delynwilliams5459]

Well said.

[@Starting54321]

This is it.

[@loviisaa409]

You should read about the invisible child by Tove Jansson!

[@pauline1212]

My Account thank you and i will!

[@crackhead_energy6836]

Pauline shit that’s deep

[@klaviergavin5401]

2:07 i just noticed that the goth girl cried when she opened the drawing. we all thought that it was the 'invisible' girl that was unnoticed by society, when in fact, i think that the goth girl was the true invisible one. she was always alone and when she saw the drawing, it baffled her so much when she realized that someone was... admiring her. only when the hoodie girl became visible after she gave her drawing to the goth girl. only then was she noticed by the one she admires from afar. truly, this is amazing shit. this video deserves awards.

[@anhh7610]

woah ur so right. ur theory rly correlates with the lyrics: "tell her that her lonely nights are over" the singer is lonely and wants a love who also happens to be lonely and the singer wants to comfort them.

[@maximz518]

i think they were both invisible and when they found eachother they both came to realize that someone cared about them

[@bobbiemason7912]

She didn’t cry it’s just her makeup at 1:32 you can see it, it’s part of her eyeliner

[@anhh7610]

@@bobbiemason7912 oh your right lol i can see it better now

[@karlyperez383]

@@megakatspace7442 tf

[@Velocitist]

I forgot how good storytelling can change everything.

[@wyrm7895]

I like that it doesn't show if they got together or not. It was about living your own life, taking chances, and being yourself, not about the romance between them. It's a different take on the "romance story" and I love it

[@deszogles1766]

Ahhhh, heteronormativ thoughts you beat me again xDD

[@Chris-ux3no]

That's what I thought :D

[@metayew1344]

It was also that the name drawn on the locker was Tim so... 😂

[@optforthyname3800]

I didn't know girls could be called Tim..

[@weirdos_can_draw9689]

deszogles this is the first time I am the 1000 like, thank you for being here

[@dancebot9635]

same

[@milfawareness3189]

AS SOON AS I SAW THE CUFFED PANTS I WAS LIKE THIS MAN CANNOT BE STRAIGHT AND I WAS RIGHT THEY WERENT STRAIGHT BUT THEY WERENT A MAN SO LIKE IDK

I KNOW RIGHT ?? CARGO PANTS = GAY I love it

[@heinzdoofenschmirz1958]

I do too and I am not

[@arelcrest]

I got that feeling.

[@rasenkiri6471]

WHAT THE FUCK YOU GUYS WANT FROM CUFFED PANTS

[@itan2495]

RasenKiri basically all bisexuals really have their pants cuffed. But as a short person I HAVE to cuff them

[@mysticaljuxtaposition]

I love the gay plot twist.

[@JesusChrist-py1qp]

Hey peppermint!

[@kiteuwu9603]

me niether

[@LuckyLucky-qe9ch]

THIS. IS. LESBIAN!

[@JesusChrist-py1qp]

@@LuckyLucky-qe9ch the word gay means that two people of the same gender are in a relationship, but the word lesbian is mainly/ only for two females

[@LuckyLucky-qe9ch]

@@JesusChrist-py1qp exactly and it's two females so LESBIAN not GAY

[@carolyn_h9218]

did not expect the gay but I gladly welcome it

[@itsalljustbaloneyyk]

Carolyn H. I saw u had exactly 100 hundred likes so I didn’t like it to keep it even, I hope u don’t mind. Once it goes to uneven then I will!

[@carolyn_h9218]

Lol don’t worry about it

[@itsalljustbaloneyyk]

Carolyn H. Oh! I liked it now so there you go. Lol

[@kandade4563]

Lesbian*

[@SpiderTNT.]

​@@kandade4563 In modern English, gay has come to be used as an adjective, and as a noun, referring to the community, practices and cultures associated with homosexuality. In the 1960s, gay became the word favored by homosexual men to describe their sexual orientation. By the end of the 20th century, the word gay was recommended by major LGBT groups and style guides to describe people attracted to members of the same sex. -so i guess gay goes for woman woman too"?

[@arr0.w]

I thought i was going to see a cute boy... oh but than there came a cute girl! you know i cried this was so cute and amazing!

[@bobwick3497]

Yeah cheers mate

[@stivningolami-7914]

Yeah

[@aneesaibrahim1895]

I swear to god I thought it was a boy but kept watching forcing my brain to make me think that it is a girl...... And omg I squealed getting to know that it was a girllll😅😭

[@christina4012]

Wow was not expecting that. This is brilliant!

[@Bluebear621]

Me a gay, not expecting the gay: and i oop-

[@LuckyLucky-qe9ch]

Bro, ITS LESBIAN!

[@jdhndjhdmdnhdj4145]

@@LuckyLucky-qe9ch gay and lesbian is th same thing

[@offkeyanthem173]

Amiah_ leihanna18 hahahaha okay

[@Bluebear621]

@@jdhndjhdmdnhdj4145 yup, exactly

[@Bluebear621]

@@LuckyLucky-qe9ch gay can be use for homosexual men and homosexual women. Idk why but its like that.

[@kungzhd]

Nothing more to say than: WOW!🖤

[@12345katalina]

Talk about a plot twist.. damn didnt expect a girl...i love it more now aghhh

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

Came here for the song, stayed for the story. Honestly one of the best short films I've ever seen! Wish I found it sooner.

[@SUMERUP]

Agree.. !

[@dj_haylareacts5059]

How could anyone hate this?! It’s a work of ingenuity and emotion!

[@JJFPV]

This track can make any film give you a strong emotional response but in this case the video matched it perfectly, well done!

[@vixmack6356]

Acknowledgement, recognition and acceptance is a beautiful thing. Something we all need.

[@BeyzaElitas]

I'm not crying you are 😭😭😭

[@Lavah]

whats there to cry about

[@34weaselsinatrenchcoat11]

I'm not crying the room is just uhh dusty

[@veryemotionallyattachedtos6132]

i’m crying

[@koboz9321]

Why would you be crying

[@man-h5y]

I'm not.

[@virginialee5065]

My bi-heart is aching 🥺 A friend has just sent me this song, but she doesn't watch MVs... I've been obsessed with the singer's voice, music and lyrics so I decided to check out this short film. Now I'm actually trying not to cry, it's so relatable to a lot of people including me... Thank you to the creators, in my opinion it's a masterpiece 👏🏻🥺🥰

[@helliemoonchild]

I just got chills all over my body during the entire video... It's perfect. I can't even find the right words, so powerful. ❤

[@sailormwrs]

I'm feeling so grateful. Like really, truly grateful. Thank you so much. This short film just hit me in so many ways I can't even begin to explain, it's almost like I can feel what she's feeling, like I'm her. Just thank you all so much for this song, this short film and this work of art itself.

[@johngrammatico8194]

Mara Abelha Thank YOU, for sharing this. I’m touched that it resonates for you.

[@victor_phantomhive6941]

Wooooow I love this so much, the music goes really well, and gives it a somber vibe!!

[@euromeyer3320]

A film like the descent of a roller coaster. Absolutely wonderful and an incomprehensibly much too unknown short film gem. Everyone I showed it to was as breathless and speechless as I was the first time.

[@johngrammatico8194]

This means a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

[@dietcokesuperstar13]

Me: please be a girl *cuffed jeans* Me: good it’s a girl

[@Irene-zk2wn]

Same lmao

[@Aaron-yb7rm]

How do cuffed jeans mean a girl? Or even gay?

[@Atszz]

@@Aaron-yb7rm lesbians or women who are attracted to women and other genders usually wear and most of them commonly wear to show that they are gay so.

[@Aaron-yb7rm]

@@Atszz Okay, I understand if they wore a style to show or represent what they are, I just don't understand how cuffed jeans got related to gays or the lgbtq+ community. I know a lot of straight people who wore cuffed jeans, that's why I am confused

[@Atszz]

@@Aaron-yb7rm because LGBTQ people wear them the most idk how you're confused i explained this very well its not that hard to understand.

[@yairehy]

What a beautiful story. Didn't even need words to be told to be profound.

[@kristenbankert281]

This is such a beautiful film. Amazing.

[@tessvi3110]

This was pure genius! The fact that none of us expected the end, makes it even more brilliantly done and beautiful!

[@canorafera2510]

Kinda thought this was gonna end with a school shooting but the surprise gayness was just as twisty. Enjoyed it

[@sterryx6801]

sameee xD i tought i was only there with dark toughts

[@miscellaneousbrodie480]

Clara Flos WELP

[@janeewinn2384]

Lol 😂

[@shrimp727]

As everyone's already admired the lesbian representation, I'm going to take a step back and admire the story that got passed on without words which is really hard to do but the acting and writing was beautiful and the story came across so wonderfully with room for thought and I just yes.

[@deecher3765]

THIS SHORT FILM HAS BECOME THE CENTER OF MY UNIVERSE OMG I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@rubyr1955]

No one: Literally nobody: School administrators: HATS ARE DRESS CODE!!!!!!!!

[@honey_bun3493]

This was the most prettiest thing I’ve seen all day so far

[@lunar_sunrise5752]

“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” -Oscar Wilde-

[@Ana-im4dz]

Can anybody talk about how good the music actually is?

[@bobwick3497]

No

[@jones5541]

Yes, i always loved SYML, the video is so good but his voice is from other world

[@rmbumc]

this not only touched me because it's just a genuinely good story, but also because i can sorta see myself in multiple aspects of this. the song - every so often i get sorta sad that i don't have a partner yet. i'm okay being single, but i do want to experience the joys of a romantic relationship. the song really encapsulates how i feel in those wistful moments. t.i.m. pov - i struggle sometimes with feeling sorta lonely and invisible in school. i'm autistic so meeting people is hard; i need them to come to me because i don't know how to initiate a conversation with a stranger and keep it going, and they very rarely do. also at the end of the school year this year, i asked a girl if she wanted to hang out over the summer. i liked her and it seemed like she liked me too, but after i gave her my number she just never used it and sort of politely put off having to hang out, which i could tell meant she wasn't interested. but even after that i still felt a sort of relief; i did everything i could possibly do, i faced my giant fears, and even though it didn't go how i had hoped, i still cleared up any uncertainty. i'll meet the right person someday. i'm not gonna give up. i have no idea how long the search will take, but it will come to a happy conclusion. goth girl pov - on very rare occasions, i have experienced being genuinely noticed (and not just the thing that happens to autistic people where they pretend to be your friend as if you're some sort of rare creature, which has also happened). i don't always notice it when it happens, but i'll notice in retrospect and it'll make me feel good. one time i've even had a girl genuinely hit on me 3 times (that i recall) in the span of 2 years. i didn't fully clock it or know how to respond back then, but i still think about it because it makes me happy to know that someone found me desirable enough to keep trying even though i just couldn't take a very obvious hint for the life of me. this comment ended up being longer than i thought it would, but in summary, this video hit way too hard for me and it is a masterpiece that i cannot stop rewatching.

[@ellalalalalalalalalalalalala]

Wow.. wasnt expecting that!! Thank you - a gay girl who never sees representation

[@kandade4563]

Is lesbian, no gay

[@mv0wn]

@@kandade4563 dumbo it's literally the same lmAo. Lesbian is can also be called gay because gay just means someone who likes the same sex and a lot of lesbians don't like the word bc it's over sexualized to please get informed first before saying sum

[@halfasleep7331]

"Never sees representation" yeah right you guys get it all the time stfu

[@dawn-6129]

R/woosh

[@yr_stepmom8726]

@@halfasleep7331 I am. Mmmm crack.

[@randyshiverdecker3326]

Quite possibly the best video I have ever seen. Beautiful rendition of an infamous song, along with an awesome story. 😍 I loved everything about it.

[@johngrammatico8194]

Appreciate this so much!

[@ДаринаРуднева-я9ы]

Oh gosh, the song is incredible, I mean the way it is sung !! gorgeous

[@mikasay1655]

Art and people are the key to finding yourself

[@kodiecollins4169]

Literally one of the greatest music videos I've seen recently. ❤️

[@nastasja515]

THIS VIDEO LOWKEY DESERVES AN OSCAR FOR THE BEST SHORT FILM IN THE WORLD I SWEAR TO GOD

[@fettifawn]

Ooh this is beautiful :) I love how the goth girl does the makeup between her eyebrows

[@taylorn.3738]

Love love love!!! Haley Lauren killed it!!!!

[@johngrammatico8194]

Taylor Nicolette Yes, she absolutely did.

[@tesla5052]

when it gets all intense and that goth girl stands up in the light. Shivers. this was so beautiful.

[@MarimoUno]

Omg one of the best thing I've watched on KZbin lately.

[@DrAgOnAnGeL7]

beautiful cinematography and visual effects. the lighting, the framing of shots, the emotional expression, and editing was excellent. i really enjoyed watching this short film. this film is a perfect example of deep story telling done through music. from one film maker to another, great work.. :)

[@crowsandlemons]

Wow, I’m speechless. This is honestly such a great storyline. Just, wow

[@bobwick3497]

What storyline all i saw was mmm me likey girl mmm me girl thats pretty much it my guy

[@user-sn6jv5dv9s]

This is perfect. Perfect. I absolutely love this. In every way possible

[@kaylinblessington4573]

That was a great unexpected turn I think that it is awesome what she did

[@nyahj4502]

This is so cute!!!!I love how it his explains how people can feel and how different they can be.

[@alexsandranikulina2173]

Гениально! Дать жизнь такой старой песни! Мои восхищения 🎉 вы лучшие ❤

[@universaltraveler1901]

I dont know why but I'm crying this music will always be my favorite from syml and this video is beautiful

[@annaakbarova3177]

I'm crying too... 😔

[@gorebunny]

I mean I knew I'm an emotional wreck but I started to cry (I guess out of surprise and happiness?) when the invisible person turned into a girl. I'm so touched

[@bentevos9572]

everything fits so well! I was speechless at the end, what a masterpiece🎶

[@jeromefaugeras2275]

Perfect movie with perfect music

[@ademichelle5495]

That's how love gives us colour

[@matthewrichardson7885]

This makes me tear up each time I see it. It's beautiful.

[@wdw1159]

wondering if this ever won an Oscar or something for best short film; one of the best I've seen

[@johngrammatico6345]

You are too kind.

[@jacketmailithink2076]

it’s mid

[@johngrammatico8194]

@@jacketmailithink2076 Haha. Appreciate your point-of-view.

[@shanshizz]

​@@johngrammatico6345 please... tell me you Won something with this INCREDIBLY short. I have no words... this is PERFECTION.

[@johngrammatico8194]

@@shanshizz It did okay in some festivals. Official Selection in a few Oscar-Qualifiers, and it won a Webby. But that stuff isn’t nearly as cool as having SYML proud of it and commenters liking it. I win every time I read nice words about it. So thanks!!

[@Rezeptraeuber]

soooo touching oh mannnn its really the feeling of lonelynes

[@alanege9608]

Your music and your stories are so eye opening... This is stunning.

[@Carter_Delux.]

I love this music and films!

[@autumnsplanet8035]

Was not expecting all this representation I love it so much! ❤️

[@itsbbianca2u]

This is just, wow, I’m kinda speechless, this is amazing. Plzzz make more.

[@nadiaoemar82]

Brilliant storytelling. I love the twist at the end. ❤

[@gandtakwadi69]

Music makes more sense when you encapsulate it with a story....this one gave me goosebumps....😍

[@ЮлианнаКупцевич]

Очень чувственно. Неожиданный финал. Тронула за душу..

[@cynthiastarrfilms]

Great twist at the end. Clever take on the ‘invisible’, good message film and fit with the music.

[@rootsdamnseason7032]

I love it so freaking much like wow

[@dazetopia]

this is literally everything.

[@lotion4391]

I love how dramatic the song is

[@myownsavior281]

So beautiful

[@annaakbarova3177]

I'm crying... Thank you for the film🖤

[@charakaamayantha_ca9784]

I just watched the video now. It's impressive. Btw here from The Sandman DC series ❤️

[@ziyanda_theartist]

I love everything about this!!! I have chills~!!!

[@mirei.1471]

Very loved this song

[@kaja27kaja]

I've just heard your version of Sandman in "Behind her eyes" - I think it's the best I've ever heard. Hypnotizing. :-) And it's a great match with the atmosphere from the series.

[@sahilsalman]

Came to watch this after listening it on "behind her eyes" ... Web series is a treat to watch & it suits the scene too 😊

[@Dantraxx_]

Woow I am so impressed with the story telling. This is insane!

[@johngrammatico8194]

Love that you liked it! Thank you for sharing.

[@ironicrain4839]

Oh my god!!! I love this so much!!!

[@fayashee6847]

That's Soo creative ,,,, my mind didn't even click it would be a gal

[@klaviergavin5401]

both of them are so beautiful hnggghhh

[@mac4192]

AMAZING PLOT TWIST. Watched this on repeat lmao

[@abdulghanialyousefi4128]

Can you tell me What's name of this film ?

[@ILMOFProd]

At first i couldnt understand it totally but when i rewatched it i realized that in the first shot there is a sentence by oscar wilde on the Wall behind tim so i now have to admit that this is just amazing

[@brendagallagher5409]

can i just say one thing, CALLED IT!!

[@bobwick3497]

Unfortunately your dad didn’t call it when your mom got pregnant

[@nickthenickname8507]

Omg plot swised omg I love it!!!!

[@zeynebnv]

I got so confused when i realised that it was a GIRL. So creative as always ❤

[@gardenboylee]

Confused?

[@Isabeltherat]

i’m guessing you’re straight lmao

[@KittyKat15222]

It took me a while to realize that was a girl and now I feel bad..

[@takashigokhooltakashi4625]

@@gardenboylee 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤

[@gardenboylee]

@@takashigokhooltakashi4625 ????

[@proxyx2574]

She's adoreble cute 😍 they both are!

[@xxbubbledropxx2528]

I love this it's making me cry

[@ktom5262]

Fantastic cover of that classic song.

[@anagarrett8871]

This made me cry. I have absolute chills. This is incredible

[@johngrammatico8194]

Very pleased you connected with it, Ana. Please share with your friends.

[@NoName-ve3sf]

This is now my favorite short film. Ahhh!!!💞

[@villv.vargas1119]

The plot twist is incredibly good 👌

[@redweitz]

I'M CRYING

[@smiley4141]

HUGE TURN!!!! I THOUGHT IT WAS A BOY!! BRAVO BRAVO 👏👏👏👏👏

[@heavydays7]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVED IT SO SO SO SO SOOO MUCH

[@arTIGstry]

Was not expecting that ending, but I'm all for it!! So beautifully done 😁

[@sherryv3198]

i've loved this song since the first time i listened to it and now this beautiful short film just blew my mind away!

[@incaseofasteroid13]

she wears black and dark blue but SHE PAINTED HER GOLDEN IM SOBBING

[@johngrammatico8194]

It is so awesome when someone picks up on the details like this. I have another bit of symbolism for you... freeze it at 2:54. Thanks for watching!

[@wdw1159]

@@johngrammatico8194 an angel?

[@girligirlish1]

Omg i loved this, that ending was better than i could have hoped