WE'RE SO LUCKY - a bertie gilbert short (2013)

[@chrisklemens]

this was absolutely amazing...i loved this bertie.

[@GabeByte]

hi chris!

[@melaniemaunakea3214]

Chris Klemens fuck you know it's good when crisis klemens says it's good

[@bonylegs]

these aren't even my memories but i'm feeling super nostalgic now.

[@Thatkidwithguns]

Do you know what's sad? I don't feel nostalgia, but melancholia, i miss this 'place' that i have never lived in or been to. You know like when you go somewhere different and just know that you're ment to be in that place. So yes, in one minute i've felt a very strong void in my being, but it will push me forward to this 'place' i have yet to experience. Thank you. Also, very Submarine-ish (my favorite film ever), maybe that's way a strong emotion is awakened. :)

[@JaneJenniferHenley]

Agreed.

[@BertieGilbert1]

ooh, interesting comment! I love that you feel as if you miss this place. Awesome, I wanted to evoke emotion:)

[@albabsc8769]

Bertie Gilbert you did evoke emotion, great job x

[@belllaswab]

Exactly how I felt about this :)

[@HarryHitchens1]

loved the shots, the colouring and the music. what a dashing young lad you are! loving your stuff recently dude x

[@selambz108]

England is such a beautiful place to live in.

[@BoppyProductions]

I feel like this may be about Patrick (the 56 year old boy) and his friend Chris taking a trip to the country. Probably not the meaning but it's nice to make up theories.

[@4sealsinacoat697]

I actually really like this idea! Like, it was "back in the day", maybe when he first realized that he stopped aging(I also have a theory that his friend stopped aging but doesn't talk about it).

[@jacksonperkinsmusic]

Ooh Bertie, this is so nice. The colour and each shot goes perfectly with the music which gives it a lovely warm feel. I especially like the more static shots. Really liking how you are developing.

[@mickeleh]

Yes. The static shots. Such a great editing sensibility to include them. The rhythms are just right.

[@DaminousPurityofficial]

Well done Bertie, you have the talent, people should respect and embrace

[@ellenkinsey591]

This is my faveouite video on KZbin. It's so retro and nostalgic. You are truly an exceptional content creator

[@enora5567]

Showed it to my father. He said it reminded him of his brother and his childhood. It's quite the nostalgia, giving his age.

[@aniamags]

its hard out here for a beach

[@lark9129]

this made me nostalgic for a place that i've never been anywhere near. well done, bertie.

[@adreajeanbaptiste9539]

I swear that since I've discovered Birtie I've started watching at least one of his films everyday. I love this one and many moons soo much!!! Thank you Birtie!

[@angelalukfan8477]

I still come back here, every once in a while, to watch this video, especially when I feel sad. This video reminds me of a childhood that I always wanted but never had a chance to have. The seaside holiday, the carefree days, the adventures... There is this strange deja vu vibe to it. I love this, so so much.

[@michelletherezien2597]

This is so brilliant. It feels really old, and classic, and a bit 80s. I don't know why exactly, but it does. I love the clip at 0:04, it seems to personify all classic old British films perfectly (the attempt to make Britain seem picturesque and permanently sunny) and the music really does make you feel nostaligic. I kinda wish people still made feature length films with these colourings and shots. plus I absolutely adore the grainy texture, give yourself a pat on the back - or maybe 20. Thousand.

[@3beautifulbeauty]

It felt like a parent who just lost your kid is looking at a video they took but realized they were so young and left nothing behind to be remembered by. An insignificant feeling

[@nerdywizzard]

It's truly amazing how you can take footage that has the potential to be quite blasé, and turn it into such an artsy final product with an incredible retro feel to it. You have so much talent, Bertie. This is so beautiful.

[@audreyl2652]

You are by far my favorite KZbinr simply because 1. You are more than decent looking and 2. You're very artistic and somewhat abstract

[@JaneJenniferHenley]

Definitely nostalgic. The footage reminds me of a short film, like the ones kids use to make in the 60’s with super 8 camcorders. It feels as if you’ve been there, and you’ve experienced what is happening in the video. it’s also like you can relate, yet now realising it, you don’t even really know what’s happening in the video, except for the fact it people, together. you don’t even know wether their friends, strangers? Like another person said, has some features which could make it feel like extra footage from Submarine. But, anyway. Unbelievably amazing video once more Bertie! Keep it going!

[@BertieGilbert1]

love this response. I really wanted the viewer to feel tricked into feeling nostalgic (and I mean that in the best way possible)

[@r0ckyr0nnie]

I love the old fashioned gradient feel, makes its seem "from the past", old and vintage. I love that

[@aleksandracegla7559]

Talent right there

[@ellienorcross]

This make me so happy, not just because its filled with nostalgia, but also because you can see how talented you are at editing and everything, it's just wow

[@lovexkaty]

and once again Bertie blows my mind

[@megaredemption8051]

All these old nostalgic videos you do, I love them. Simple, no dialogue, and the music is perfect to the picture.

[@darcyvandelaar6200]

This gives me Twin Peaks and The Breakfast Club vibes and I love that. It also reminds me of the coastal town my mum grew up in, Apollo Bay, which is in Victoria, Australia. Very cool.

[@emilybankscreative]

why am i so hopelessly in love with everything that appears on this channel?

[@eden]

you got me at a time where i was feeling weirdly nostalgic

[@wispawanted]

Also agree that this is like a piece of art, makes you feel strangely calm and reflective

[@TheMilesBOX]

Reminded me of the end of a film after all the characters have died and they show their childhood films to remind you of better times. OK just me on that one then.

[@imnotholdingyourhand]

Yes it did!! I feel so warm & sunshiney inside. I feel like I've just watched back an old home movie from the 60's. It make me want to cry slightly... but in the most beautiful cathartic way. Bless you Bertie.

[@mickeleh]

Objective achieved.

[@excellenthannah]

Bertie, I really love this video. It definitely portrays what you intended, and I can't help myself from watching it over and over. It is an utterly beautiful video.

[@quona93]

It remains me very much of 'Submarine' and it's great!

[@JoshTominus]

I tried to convince myself "Nope, this nostalgic feeling won't work" just so I wouldn't be swayed by seeing your annotation because I like your videos so much, but I truly felt nostalgic watching this and every time I watch one of your films or stuff like this, it really makes me wanna go out and film.

[@theboyinbrown]

i'd love to see you make a video on how you actually edit your footage to make to make it look like this. It's amazing. I'm in my second year at Film College and still can't do this, so i'd love your help haha

[@LoveHopeWishHarmony]

Great choice of music, wonderful shots, such a vintage feeling! ;) love it!

[@bibisha14]

I really liked this video. The music really added on the to feel of this video. It was nice. :)

[@mattisonjones4839]

This video was so cool. It was like we were transported back to the 60's, which I know is obviously the point. My favorite shot was of the beach and it was trippy in the way that you automatically assume it was filmed 30-40 years ago. Anyway, very well done. -Mattie

[@taticountrygirl]

He is breathtakingly beautiful in ever single way.

[@Speaknowords]

I was just reading an article about our tendency to glamorize nostalgia and cherish events we find beautiful, even if not from our own memory. I think this is a really beautiful example of it, i'd say. Lovely video x

[@MrPoshJarry]

It looks so pretty, if this wasn't filmed on an old camera then my hat is off for you for some super editing skills.

[@BertieGilbert1]

thank you! Yeah, it was filmed on my canon 60d! the retro look was achieved with colour correction and grain and stuff

[@MrPoshJarry]

Bertie Gilbert It looks like it was shot onto film, so good job on replicating the style...also, nice choice in music to fit the video as always.

[@LilyMarie1D]

I don't know how to explain how I felt looking at this video but it actually works...it's like I'm nostalgic for my past, for the things I don't live yet, love, friends, family... such a short video makes me feel like this imagine when you made another short film bertie. You have my respect!

[@lyzlexi]

Really good camera work

[@wolburge]

So gorgeous. These are the type of films that inspired my love for film and cinematography.

[@LysadaSilva]

dude it worked

[@Booomeow]

Love it that it's filmed in this style, I think you're going to be great in the future!

[@charliewow8194]

Как-будто фильм снят в 1980 годах! Это замечательно,очень восхищаюсь тобой!

[@laurensherlock7822]

There's no dialogue in this but yet I got goosebumps and an intense feeling .. Seriously Bertie you're incredible

[@aurora12901]

Can you feel nostalgic for something you don't have? I.e: like I felt nostalgia for you (Bertie.)

[@Amanda_imc]

I love what you did with this video! The nostalgic, home movie feel is amazing!

[@LouFoulkes]

Wow. What did you use to film/edit this Bertie?

[@adrianskarstad5180]

Makes me nostalgic with memories I don't even have, which is the best kind of nostalgia. Pretty film!

[@annag4139]

how did you get your video to look like old film? or is it actually film? please let me know!

[@HarrisCloset]

even though it was short, it does gives a laid-back vibe and treasure the essence of the past!!! loveeeeeee itttttt

[@samtolley1023]

What's the effect on the camera to make the vintage style :)

[@sidplimmer9536]

Sam Tolley might be a cine film camera. There a whole different breed of cameras. There quite fiddly but I highly recommend them.

[@sussvarman]

+Sam Tolley i THINK he uses a plug in called filmconvert. it changes the color palette of digital into film stock and adds grain and whatnot as well. Either that or he graded it in lightroom using vsco vintage presets but i doubt he would do that as opposed to filmconvert. so im gonna say film convert final answer.

[@bethhowell1452]

this is insanely clever, the clips used don't really have any association to memories or anything but I did feel weirdly nostalgic, top form.

[@shavellr9578]

does anyone else think that bertie looks a bit like james dean?

[@VixenVisuals_]

Shavell Reid my sentiments exactly!

[@paigem6681]

Thank god someone said it because that's what I think every time I see him.

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

Scenes of nature and shaky/homemade camera work always make me feel nostalgic for my childhood. So, yes emotional nostalgia achieved :)

[@whonerdifyme]

that color correction tho

[@Shelbylouzaa]

this made me feel like i was watching one of my family's old videos and made me feel all calm, i love the work you've been doing lately bertie!

[@nabe5204]

hi! a noob here, does anybody here have an idea of how to achieve the old effect for the footage? i'd really like to know how

[@AntaresSelket]

This was beautiful! It looked like a home movie or a vintage move about teenagers being young, fun, and free! It was a glimpse into something I wanted to see more of!

[@enriqueiglesiaslooov]

This is very early Lana Del Rey music videos-esque

[@georgiajohnson5908]

So peaceful, great choice of music. Such beautiful shots and calming colours made me want to fall into a dream... I feel 'lucky' I'm able to watch it on repeat!

[@Edoardocan]

I just wanted to comment on what you posted on the annotation, about making the audience feel nostalgic. You need to remember that your audience is mostly very young teenagers, who aren't familiar with film (and I mean film in a technical sense). The fact that most people in the comment are using the word "vintage" proves that they aren't familiar with it. I'm also pretty sure 99% of your audience aren't familiar with technicolor. I have personally been watching films almost every day for 3 years now, trying to broaden my view on cinema history, and I own several books on cinema. I'm assuming you enjoy cinema too, but I'm afraid most of your audience doesn't. So making a short clip of what is supposed to look like a home-made film from the 60's or 70's, isn't going to make them nostalgic. Perhaps the content will, but the style, and words like "technicolor" won't. Also, I don't believe an artist should tell the audience his motives with whatever he creates, he should simply leave it to the audience to Interperate. But that's just me. As you've probably noticed, ever since you posted that annotation, the comments about "nostalgia" have increased and people who are forcing themselves to feel things they don't truly feel. I don't want you to take this criticism too negatively. I really think you have a lot of potential, but no matter what age, you have a lot to learn, and that's the beauty of art, you will never stop learning.

[@BertieGilbert1]

I love film immensely. It's my passion! And I understand every point you've made. But don't underestimate my audience too much! I was surprised and enlightened by the intelligent, interesting and insightful concepts that were created in the comments of my Diner video. Some of my audience may not know much about film, but that's fine! A lot of them are all still very intelligent. And honestly I know not a lot about technicolor but a friend of mine just suggested that it would look nice, so I used it. Right now, i'm just experimenting. Trying different things. Making my first short film a month ago was the beginning of this phase. But yes, I have a lot to learn, as does everyone. Thanks for the response!

[@lienzje]

Bertie Gilbert Films it's funny because I'm 16 so technicolor isnt something that id be familiar with but i used to watch Sissi (old german films that i loved because of the dresses) and this reminded me so much of that! So it made me very nostalgic!

[@tgwthfy]

It definitely evoked a lot of emotion, particularly for older teens and young adults I suppose. The way it looks like footage from an old 90s camcorder and the sunsets and the music. The music is sort of sad and creates a longing feeling, so it's not depressing but a distant memory we'd all like to return to in our minds. Great execution, Bertie!

[@matthewgilpincom]

Couldn't you have added just half a second more in!!! That unresolved progression is messing with me!!

[@HazelEyesButterflies]

I think that was the effect he wanted :P

[@NinjaRosieX]

For me, it was like the films 'Kes' and 'Melody' were combined in a short video. Beautiful.

[@AaronTossing]

Nice video, but it didn't make me feel nostalgic -- too fast-paced for that. Lingering shots, cross dissolves instead of abrupt transitions, and distance shots rather than close-ups would have worked better on me. And nostalgia takes time to creep up on me. It probably needs more than 67 seconds.

[@madiluna4923]

Everyone else is saying how beautiful this video was and I'm just sitting here wondering "did that bird just poop?" I have no soul.

[@ItzJoeCusack]

Hello Bertie! :) I Tagged You In A Video Titled 'Why Do I KZbin?" So It Would Be Fucking Amazing If You Checked The Video Out. Even If You Dont Do The Tag. Thank You So Much :D

[@jessienguyen942]

Whenever I'm feeling down or I just need comfort, I always find myself going back and watching this video. This video brings a sense of warmth and nostalgic. Really great job on this piece Bertie.

[@bluerox24]

i think I would have felt more nostalgic if the pop up at the beginning hadn't said that the film was meant to make you feel nostalgic but it make me feel happy and quite calm and it is really beautifully shot

[@kittylover692]

Thats were I go on holiday almost every year and boy..... you have really captured it! Wonderful work!

[@theMsUnderstanding]

Oh it so did work! It looks just so beautiful. I can't get enough of this kind of aesthetic. Yet I don't really know why it makes me feel nostalgic so much....boy that is getting deep!

[@abrilcastro3018]

Watching this, I felt as though I was remembering an old family vacation. It kind of made me want to go back to places I've never been before! Great Job, Bertie.

[@21Dedicated]

i am in love with your recent works, they're exactly the kind of films i've been waiting for. please, please continue this

[@TheCookiDoctor]

it actually did make me nostalgic! It remanded me of summer 2009, the summer i met my first love. The the rock you climb we climbed, the lamp we sat under the sea we swam in and the music just makes it even better

[@bashfulnath]

Bertie you are very talented. i hope i'll see some of your movies in cinemas and winning prizes one day :) of course it made me feel nostalgic. i'd be so glad to go back to my childhood and play around and go to the beach and watch sunsets and not have worries. amazing work.

[@megt200]

Love the vintage style and kind of remind me to a movie called sumbarine,such a good movie

[@lewildcoconutzaroff8585]

Submarine is hella beautiful!! And yeah it kinda gave me hints of the aesthetic of that movie, too! This chap Bertie and his talent...

[@SuperKatiebugs]

read description and wasn't expecting much, but i have so many childhood memories (esp. summer memories) on beaches just like that one. instantly reminded me of a few family photos shot in front of rocks and rockpools. lovely video, job well done

[@MiiMyselfandTime]

This was absolutely beautiful. The music, the shots, the colouring; it all complimented each other so well! Amazing video love! x

[@katherinecarlton5854]

It worked... I love how you can tell that Bertie is actually trying to hone his talents and produce better and better quality videos

[@VeselinMarkovic]

It's very beautiful! It doesn't feel like reality, it seems like a dream, an idealised version of the world, something painted with feelings in a dream or a dear memory. The view, the beach, the 50s-style houses, it all seems like something someone would want in his or her (your?) perfect world. Even the mundane or the depricated is depicted with love and a touch of bright colour. First two people leave, then you leave and finally all that's left are blurry lights in the dark - and the dream is over. That one frame with you, you can see some mixed feelings on your face, sadness but there is still a bit of joy left. It is over, but the memory remains. Or an old film, sitting on a shelf somewhere (or figuratively, in a corner of your mind). Very beautiful indeed. Not only a pleasure for the eye, it's a pleasure for the soul too.

[@ingtegn]

I've been a little... Off today, and watching this... I feel content.. Like my worries were put to bed for the evening and i could swim in a memory of a time long gone... Magical. Truly magical. You should make more like these Bertie!

[@coolprettyjam]

I definitely got the nostalgia from this video. and it gave me a cool story idea, mostly related to this type of footage rather than the actually stuff that happens in this footage

[@msfunnytube]

Awe Bertie this is why I love you, you can make things so simple and beautiful. Very nostalgic

[@jojoannaaa10]

I really loved this. The old fashioned look could have gone very wrong but you made it work so good. Plus the shakiness of the camera made it look so much better! I am always excited for your new videos man!

[@chelseacalero7229]

Bertie, you are so talented it's incredible. This shots were absolutely beautiful, and it DEFINITELY made me feel nostalgic!

[@mac_perk]

I cried watching this.. I dont know why it may have been the music but there was something in this video that was touching. well done.

[@V2ikeAgnes]

it worked too well. honestly, this video is amazing and so is all of the content you have put up lately. truly unbelievably good, Bertie.

[@elphsgingedaisy]

i definitely felt nostalgic watching this. very well made. the filter/lighting, shaky filming, and music were perfect. nice job!

[@TheJewelshoes]

This is so nice Bertie! Makes me very nostalgic for the summer holidays we used to have in Cornwall. You should more films like this because it's lovely to watch

[@ollyganoil989]

This reminds me a lot of Submarine (a movie). It's the same vibe, something melancholic and timeless. Something soft , a little pinch in the heart. We all feel like we lived these moments in our life, don't we ? I love it

[@MyNameIsBronagh]

I loved this! It made me feel nostalgic about nothing and everything at the same time, it was a really cool idea to make it look home video style and the music, shots, randomness all added up to create an amazing video, well done.

[@KylieMetzler]

it's funny how the most simple video could bring a smile to a person's face.

[@larrystylinson1506]

this actually made me so sad because it reminded me of when i was little and my family wasn't all broken up and we would go on holidays just us four and we were a proper family and now i'm crying and bertie is such a good film director.

[@kiitannextdoor]

I really liked this. It makes you feel nostalgic without really knowing what for. Really well put together.

[@tessincolor]

it reminds me of film Submarine. It's very beautiful and I feel kind of nostalgic and also happy. It reminded me some old memories.

[@goodlifeful]

The soundtrack is track is beautiful!