What intimacy is all about

A short film I made with footage I shot on the Dutch Island Vlieland.
''What intimacy is all about''
Inspired by dialogue from Good Will Hunting (1997) directed by Gus Van Sant, and script written by Matt Damon & Ben Affleck
Concept, Edit, and Sound Design by George Ammerlaan
/ @georgemakesfilm
/ georgeammerlaan
www.georgeammerlaan.com/
Original music by Austin Farwell
/ austinfarwell

[@Luddite1928]

These short films you’re making are so moving. You have a fantastic eye and ear. There’s a wisdom, calmness, succinctness, and grace to this film as well as your last… I’ll be staying tuned eagerly to see whatever you come out with next. Thank you for producing these tidbits of joy and depth; they provide an odd sense of strength during these weird times of the 2020s.

[@georgemakesfilm]

I’m truely grateful for your kind reply. I lately figured out that expressing myself through this medium helps me so much. I will be for sure making more and again thank you so much ❤

[@fibel9640]

absolutely love it! good will hunting remains to be one of my favorite films of all time

[@georgemakesfilm]

Thank you! I absolutely love the movie and the scene I used is such a powerful one in my opinion. I struggle with exactly this feeling and idea from time to time, so I had to do something with it!

[@samsonodhiambo4315]

Randomly came up in my recommendation. Loved it and now I want more. You have a good eye brother. Keep up the good fight

[@georgemakesfilm]

I’m glad it did! Thank you for your kind words and I will 🙏🏻

[@aadithyannair]

KEEP GOING!!!!!!!

[@shazoch]

No

[@connard2004]

This is something i didn't know i needed to hear. Thank-you Mr. Ammerlaan.

[@georgemakesfilm]

Haha no worries! Its something that really hit me myself, so loved to share it with others!

[@cluelessgavin]

This struck a chord from deep within me. Reminded me of two things; why I actually like living in Newfoundland, and why I still hope for someone, even after having given up. I need to finish Good Will Hunting. Ah, make that three things. Thank you for this.

[@georgemakesfilm]

and thank you for your wonderful words! You will be fine, I really think so! :) Also, i think the film is still on netflix right now if you want to finish it!

[@Nico-wq6ji]

Why does this not have millions of likes and views?

[@PavlaNevyhostena]

Instant subscribe. The way you perfectly know how to balance the sound with the frame is amazing. Touched and moved by your work!

[@georgemakesfilm]

So thankful! It means so much to hear this :) Thank you!

[@Killmew219]

this is so good!! and I mean it truly keep going

[@georgemakesfilm]

ty! I sure will, appreciate your kidness 📽️

[@FeroTamten]

i was here before this blew up

[@PetfaxTV]

Just judging by how many of these comments are within 24 hours, I think this one is going somewhere. Great video!

[@georgemakesfilm]

Thank you! Really appreciate it! :)

[@ivailoashkov3856]

How do you have just 70 views?!?! Im really interested in short films and cinematography as a whole, and i like to think of myself as “above average” in terms of knowledge on these things. I really liked your video, and sure, it is 2 minutes and has room fir improvement, but definitely deserves at least a few thousand views

[@georgemakesfilm]

Your words mean a lot to me friend! Im really glad you liked the work 🙏🏻

[@mixtaperight]

this is about to blow up

[@Mekawonder]

this better than half the big channels pls keep going !

[@georgemakesfilm]

thanks so much! i try to stay true to myself and what hits me emotionally. Also, I definitely will🙏🏻

[@charlotteneels648]

absolutely stunning - love this so so much!

[@georgemakesfilm]

Thank you! :)

[@shyamcherrykshatriya7017]

This one i manifested this video how cool is that 😮

[@condyshares]

Awesome film, George! Like others have said I hope you keep it up - I really enjoyed listening to this several times over :)

[@georgemakesfilm]

I certainly will! It means the world to me so many people enjoyed it. I struggle sometimes with all my thoughts and yea these films help me release some pressure. Thanks so much ❤

[@justintimberflake1093]

Amazing short film

[@claytonhenson7332]

This is beautiful. The emotions are emotioning

[@georgemakesfilm]

Thank you! Hahaha glad the emotions are emotioning :p

[@khalidalali186]

Beautiful

[@georgemakesfilm]

ty man!

[@thegreatpestilence5143]

Quite lovely. I struggle with this stuff like with nothing else, and hearing the dialogue over what is just about my favorite type of 'common' visuals makes it feel like my own inner monologue. Something I'm sure all of us experience from time to time for one reason or another. A feeling difficult to capture, but you did it beautifully :)

[@georgemakesfilm]

thanks for your wonderful words. its exactly this feeling that struck me. I often think too much which in the end will not help at all. it’s tough to care less what other people think, but it will make you happier I believe.

[@thegreatpestilence5143]

@@georgemakesfilm It is indeed liberating to care less, though sometimes the doubt returns anyway. And that's fine :) Maybe it can be reconciled with one day.

[@georgemakesfilm]

@@thegreatpestilence5143 yes! I agree!

[@EdoardoGastaldiMusic]

Lovely!

[@georgemakesfilm]

ty so much! if you ever wanna collab let me know, always amazing to find more creatives ✌🏻

[@EdoardoGastaldiMusic]

I create music for Media, ads, and short films. We can opt for doing something together with your footage/stories and some of my music. That'd be amazingly beautiful. Thanks for thinking of it.

[@georgemakesfilm]

@@EdoardoGastaldiMusic Sounds very exciting, looking forward to that! 🙏🏻

[@foggymossstudio]

Great video! Keep it up!

[@georgemakesfilm]

ty, I will! 🙏🏻

[@Kalo_]

what camera/mic are you using? Everything about this is gorgeous, can't wait to see more

[@georgemakesfilm]

I actually had a very weird setup during this trip. I went here for my study so I barely brought anything with me. To film I used a Fujifilm X100V combined with a Manfrotto tripod. The internal microphone is pretty bad so the sound is all made by me 😅 Thank you for your kindness!

[@ligmajoe6484]

wowza!!!

[@prodharvey]

Thank you

[@georgemakesfilm]

Noo, thank you! 🙏🏻

[@benjamin6742]

shit is beautiful man keep it up (also shoutout vlieland)❤

[@georgemakesfilm]

thank you! its such a beautiful calm place :)

[@hadenp1]

Beautiful, where do you get these movie audio clips from?

[@georgemakesfilm]

thank you! After watching the movie I looked up the scene online and used that audio!

[@siene4079]

hey dutchie!!

[@georgemakesfilm]

hey! 😂

[@flowingriver5695]

Man I'm so tired of these pretentious bullshit trying to sound wise without actually having the wisdom. Learn yourself first so you won't have to find something perfect, everyone is the same. Everyone has emotional needs and struggles, some are worthy of respect for how they handle these and how they treat others.

[@georgemakesfilm]

I’m not seeing why you call this pretentious. I’m not trying to sound wise and don’t want to portray wisdom like that. It are just my thoughts and feelings. I make my films about things I’m experiencing, it helps me figure myself out and express who I am. And yes, I agree with you, of course you’ve to learn who you really are. Which I’m doing more and more.

[@flowingriver5695]

@@georgemakesfilm I suppose I didn't agree with the premise. I feel guilty for attacking, because I got triggered by remembering a guy who lacked self awareness and I kind of let him use my generosity. He idealized Good Will Hunting. Also I've experienced many half wisdom over the internet, some to my direct detriment. But I don't want to take that out on you, I'm sorry. You are allowed to discover things and yourself on your own pace.

[@flowingriver5695]

@@georgemakesfilm You know, I see by reflection, he tried to give the kindness back to some other people in the internet, so I think he didn't fully take advantage of that.

[@georgemakesfilm]

@@flowingriver5695 I understand where you’re coming from! The films I’ve made so far started with an emotion I have/had. A little while ago I’ve felt real shit and insecure, I broke up with my girlfriend a year ago which felt weird too and I’m still trying to understand what I want. I totally agree with you where some people just keep copying wisdom without learning things themselves. Which must feel forced. I’m trying to don’t do that, and use text, songs and things I see in a way to tell my story.

[@flowingriver5695]

@@georgemakesfilm That's wonderful you try to learn things for yourself, I hope you can be well. I appreciate sharing story using songs, films and texts, it means you have artistic talent. I'm sorry about your break up, I understand it can be lonely and sad. Sending you much love and peace, may you heal, feel happy and content.