Episode 2 - Nature Strikes Back - Filmmaker Discussion

[BobbyMiller]

Hello everyone!
This is the official thread for episode 2 (http://www.indymogul.com/bestshorts/episode/BSF_20081002)!
You can discuss the films and the episode itself here.
Feel free to ask the filmmakers any questions you might have and we'll try to get them in here to answer them.

[Patuman]

Hey, I watched it and "Just Geese" looked awesome but can the link be corrected? Vimeo just says "video no longer available".

[BobbyMiller]

Yep! Replied to your comment on the main page too. For some reason it previewed fine yesterday, but today when we published it got removed. Anyways, it's fixed, so just hit reload!

[lyhoproductions]

Sorry about your plant. RIP Bobby's Plant.

[BobbyMiller]

I'll never forget you, plant.

Never.

[Patuman]

Yep! Replied to your comment on the main page too. For some reason it previewed fine yesterday, but today when we published it got removed. Anyways, it's fixed, so just hit reload!

Cool! Thanks.

[lyhoproductions]

I'll never forget you, plant.

Never.
I have an idea for a short film: Love with a Plant.

[Patuman]

Hmm, "Just Geese" wasn't that special... But by all time favorite is Sixty Cups of Coffee, it rocked my socks off.

[HunnyBunchFilms]

Poor plant... if I wasn't such a carnivore I would care lol. Great episode Bobby, keep 'em coming.

[Jonny_McBane]

Damn Bobby! You're a funny guy. The episode was awesome. I loved the "just geese", short.

[uhrisuh]

I'm glad that you gave me more half naked men. Thanks buddy!

[Citrus]

Bobby, you're really growing on me. There's just something infectiously loveable about you...

And you should get some miracle grow for that plant. I sprinkled some of that on my bunny when it died, it came back twice the size and alive!

[animeking527]

Hey, Bobby I liked this episode a lot more than the first. I love the parts that you do, and the clips this time were good too. I know that you may not be able to get good shorts every week, but I'll be checking it out every week.

[Nonsensical studios]

My video was chosen, yet I am really confused why...

I mean it was pretty bad.

Oh Wellz. Ill try again

[The_Count]

hey congrats nonsensical!!!

[Nonsensical studios]

:D, but Like I said before, I didnt like it. I dont understand why it would be featured.

[BobbyMiller]

Nonsensical, you definitely sound like a filmmaker! I hate everything I do too. Your shorts funny, dude. I'm not the only one who thinks so either!

[Nonsensical studios]

I think you are...

jk


But seriously, I mean, It was done in an hour. I had to film the dialog in separate parts because my friend (The genie) Had to go somewhere. I had to take out the original ending because of my Brother, which explains why I'm in the end.

FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, THE BOOM MIC GOT INTO THE SHOTS!!!

[The Chad Rocks]

Hey guys,
I'm the director of and the fat guy on the bench in Just Geese.. Just wanted to say thanks for the comments!

[Jonny_McBane]

It was really funny!

[tttnemelc84]

bobby i've enjoyed your work for a long time now and this episode made me laugh hysterically. i've watched it several times looking for things that didn't work right, but i couldn't find anything...and i really tried i swear.....looks like i'm buying you another gallon of cannibal for christmas

[ironman052992]

i actually watched the episode 5 times just for "my plant's fuckin dead"
that and "people always look at me that way"

[BobbyMiller]

Thanks guys! I just got done reading a few weird youtube comments, so it's nice to know some people dig it. Be sure to tell me when you guys don't like an episode, I want to make the best show I can!

[Magical Monkey]

this is a great show!

[Neoproks]

That was awesome Bobby! Also, congrats Nonsensical.

[mikey the pikie]

This is seriously a great new show. Keep up the good work bob your a funny guy. All the shorts so far have been great. Hopefully when I'm finished my one will be in featured soon.

[The Chad Rocks]

Bobby, keep your chin up about it. The show's fantastic, and gives struggling Indie Filmmakers like me a chance to show our films to an audience we wouldn't normally receive. The youtube comments I'm guessing are from people who really don't understand what IndyMogul is all about. This show is a great showcase of filmmakers who could use the extra bump. In just a week we got over a thousand hits on Just Geese after this show aired and almost nothing but great comments (i even received 3 emails from people telling me they loved it). So thanks again, and like I said, keep it going. It will catch on, if only for the infectiously catchy opening theme!

[BobbyMiller]

Chad, you're the first filmmaker to report back to me on what kind of bump in views you've gotten. I'm really glad people are flocking to the films and hope that will only increase as we go on!

[The Chad Rocks]

Like I said, keep it up. I have a feeling this is gonna catch on. Hopefully we'll have some new stuff to submit to you soon! Got a few oddball ideas brewing. You'll be the first one I submit them too!

[Dead Iris]

Just got done watching all the shorts.

Just Geese was pretty good. I got a good laugh out of it. I think they should have used some quick shots of puppet geese heads hitting that guy or something at the end in my opinion. Otherwise, good show.

Jur was a good one. I'm thinking I missed something, though. Was there something after the part where he killed that person? It looked like he used the remains as fishing bait, but I'm not sure. I really like the atmosphere of the film. Some of the forest shots were a tad long. I would have cut them only about 30 seconds or so. I didn't quite get his 'whistle' at the the end either. If someone got more meaning out of that than me, do tell. It was a good a creepy film overall. A uniquely shot kill scene. It was still a jab to the audience in spite of knowing it was coming. Well shot.

The Elk Hair Caddis was not in my taste. I have a hard time watching these kinds of films were someone neglects the people who care about them for a hobby or something else that, to most people, is insignificant in comparison. I understand the need for happiness, but it shouldn't come at the cost of another's happiness. Overall, it was a good film, though. Only one part on the acting of the wife I didn't like, the rest of the acting was well done. The film did send a message. Might not have been the message the director/writer intended, but it made me angry at the main character. I didn't share his selfish happiness at the end.

The Mystery Box wasn't exactly a very deep film like the others, but enjoyable nonetheless. It wasn't bad for a beginner. Short and simple is sometimes the best way to go. I chuckled at the first bat hit. The lines were delivered pretty well compared to the production value of the film. Good work, Nonsensical and congratulations on getting it featured on the show.

Great picks, yet again, Bobby. Keep up the good work.