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Kevin Smith - Great Filmmaking Advice (08.27.09 - Day 874)

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How Many Days? Day 874
Writer / Director Kevin Smith gives new filmmakers some ideas on how to act on set, always have the answer, treat people well... and also has some great advice for making sure the edit of your film is going to be tight and exactly what the audience can tolerate or enjoy.
Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth is on a mission to meet the Hollywood professionals that have inspired him in his career thus far.
Steven Spielberg, Kevin Smith, Jimmy Eat World, Zach Braff, Tom Anderson, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Johnny Depp, Harry Knowles, Dan Mirvish, Bryan Singer, and Ellen DeGeneres.
Click here to see the daily video journals from Gavin as he asks, pleads, begs, whines for these people to sit down for dinner and offer advice and encouragement for his directing career.
If you have a lead... contact Gavin:
519.560.1673
gavinmichaelbooth@gmail.com

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@CueTheTrumpets 12 лет назад

You know, A lot of us watching this want to be a filmmaker. But, it's hard to actually make it, where everyone knows your movie and a lots of people love it and you have a career out of it. But Kevin Smith had the right set of mine when he wrote Clerks. If you watch his first Q&A he said "I'm going to do this, if I don't make it big, fuck it. At least I made it." I try to be like that. I'm going to make my movies, even if it's out of my own pocket. No ones going to stop me. Fuck it.

@BrokenOfficeChair1 11 лет назад

The fact that he stood out in the cold rain to give this interviews makes me respect him so much more. You can tell he honestly is giving his heart in this interview and is doing this purely to try and help people achieve their dream, just like he did so many years ago. Great video

@MrFTW733 9 лет назад

This advice is in line with what Jerry Lewis said, about not being too kind or else you will wait in line like everyone else. You gotta swing hard to make it to 2nd and 3rd base. Love it!

@LordanARTS 9 лет назад

How many 2.5 hour movies do we see now? He's right, even a superhero movie needs proper editing, and Hollywood seems to have lost that touch over the past few years (thanks Bob Orci).

@williampowell3378 5 лет назад

LordanARTS Movies are way too long now.

@ronineditor 13 лет назад

He was a god in film school, gave us all advice. Honestly, I don't think he's a great director but man, his approach is so refreshing and inspiring. He just goes out and makes his movies and loves doing it... that's what it's all about.

@Slightlyevil 11 лет назад

Kevin Smith has always been an inspiration. Yes he's had a few hiccups (Jersey girl) but overall not only has he put out some cult classics, he also has a lot of inspiring and useful tips for newcomers. It's nice that he would stand in the cold/rain to talk to an interviewer.

@blakehamiltonfilms 12 лет назад

This is some great advice! You have to be unreasonable these days because most people will tell you that you're no good, even if you are. I really agree with the part about cutting things down to the bone. It is very difficult to cut your work down, but it is a necessary evil. Even as an "artist" you have to keep things interesting for an audience or you won't sell. I had to make some brutal cuts on my last feature, and even though the material was good: it makes the film better as a whole.

@DreamfactoryZero 8 лет назад

Pre-weed Kevin Smith

@pazooter 8 месяцев назад

Wow! From a guy who doesn't know enough to come out of the rain, that's very sage advice. Thank you!

@sladewoodward273 10 лет назад

This guy and Kubrick are my inspirations for film-making. I have an utmost gratitude for them and a sense of homage towards them. I can't thank them enough. Kevin Smith and Stanley Kubrick are my heroes. Now, I just have to get started.

@louiso.4325 8 лет назад

Don't want to sound to pretentious, but personally I think the greatest advice for film making is actually doing it. You learn so much from actually commencing it

@louiso.4325 8 лет назад

Don't want to sound to pretentious, but personally I think the greatest advice for film making is actually doing it. You learn so much from actually commencing it

@sladewoodward273 8 лет назад

Barney Os. You don't sound pretentious. You're absolutely right

@syedrafay7790 7 лет назад

+Slade Woodward Did you get started ?

@jongriffin9097 11 лет назад

Kevin Smith is my mentor! And he's from Red Bank, New Jersey! He is da man! I loved "Clerks", "Dogma" and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"! I am a would be filmmaker and I am from Linden, New Jersey. My first film takes place in Paterson, New Jersey. It is being rewritten as we speak. The movie has two volumes and I am currently rewriting the first. When it is finished, I am going to start the next phase of making the film. Thanks for posting the video, Gavin. You and Kevin rock!

@JonathanEBoyd 6 лет назад

love this video i've watched it several times always inspiring

@gavinmichaelbooth 13 лет назад

@Blessedtouch Hoping to get a new interview with him real soon.

@scoutthedoggie 14 лет назад

Thanks to RU-vid I can make and release the videos that all my friends said "No one will watch" 35 Million views and 100,000 subs later I can now give the finger to them.

@Brettagher 13 лет назад

that was great advice that i believe applies to any storyteller, be it director or novelist. i can't believe that interview was on the fly.

@Sinjinator 11 лет назад

I just watched a bunch of "how to be a good director" video interviews, and this one is by far the best! He says some of the same stuff but better!

@ZottePark 12 лет назад

@GavinMichaelBooth You're welcome! I'm just trying to find my niche in life, really, mainly in media. Trying to figure out if I do well with reviews, or skits, or just plain being a personality when I make vlogs. The Journey is an independent documentary by Eric Saperston, who decided to take a road trip in his Winnebago and meet the biggest names in business/entertainment. His goal was to take them out for coffee and ask for their advice on life/being successful.

@naughtyninjanicole 9 лет назад

As a fellow dumb kid from Jersey with a dream, this man is a hero of mine.

@thesimplisticseth 12 лет назад

This guy is so inspirational, Kevin Smith will always be a huge influence to filmmakers

@pigletsmom 13 лет назад

Great interview. Love him. Thanks for your persistence.

@Blessedtouch 13 лет назад

This is a fantastic answer! Thanks Kevin Smith, Thanks Gavin for making this happen!

@PanterAmetal100 11 лет назад

Maybe the best advice not only applied for filmmakers, but also for any hungry future artist!

@marccunningham2 13 лет назад

Keep going man. Don't know you but I support anyone who is passionate about pursuing a dream.

@Exoand 12 лет назад

You can hate his movies but he is a great speaker.

@clairesmusings 5 лет назад

GavinMichaelBooth I've no idea why you have the same name as a Tiger Beat heartthrob, but this is, hands down, the best piece of film advice I've received thus far. Thank you and the all-powerful K Smith

@lorenzorugiero6349 10 лет назад

Kevin Smith, you're the shit!

@god1882 7 лет назад

Kevin Smith= GOAT

@jandzownedu 13 лет назад

this is really great since im striving to be a director. thanx for the interview

@blakealanm 9 лет назад

Great advice! Thanks for sharing! This really motivated me just now.

@yusef1818 13 лет назад

i really like how kevin just approached.this

@maregee 15 лет назад

awesome. kevin smith is one of my favs

@brettmichele1289 11 лет назад

Pretty awesome answer. Original and thought invested.

@Shifty1940 12 лет назад

I wonder how Stanley Kubrick's comments would have contrasted Kevin Smith's comments on the same question?

@dylanstaley6089 9 лет назад

Wow, I really want to watch every Kevin Smith movie now.

@blinky7987 11 лет назад

i really can't wait to start my filmaking career and really the viewers attention,

@DJxSGGxNeo 13 лет назад

Hey awesome thing you got going on, You need an actor in the future let me know, never done any acting just always wanted to....

@30mmRebel 12 лет назад

Sounds like a great guy and I like his approach and perspective.

@littlebird5999 9 лет назад

Oh hey, this was made on my birthday! Cool!

@gavinmichaelbooth 12 лет назад

@Mitchsmooth it was more than that. The ORIGINAL Clerks - the version he shot and took to festivals (before getting bands like Soul Asylum on the soundtrack, getting cleaned up and remastered and having the sound redone on Mirimax's tab, etc) cost in the 25,000 range. Clerks 2 was EASILY a million dollar production.. if not more like 4-5 million.

@MrForestExplorer 9 лет назад

Great dude, great points, awesome.

@ZottePark 12 лет назад

Wow, man. I love this video, and I think I'll watch your other videos, because I'm a fan of Eric Saperston's "The Journey" Documentary, and I think what you're doing is exactly that. You're on a Journey to meet your top inspirations and in the process, yourself. I hope you find what you're looking for, Gavin! I know that I'm still looking.

@LburgVAGuy 12 лет назад

Kevin Smith is great for the industry!Great interview!I wonder if Booth has interviewed Richard Kelly or Robert Rodriguez?

@uraniumtv227 10 лет назад

Great advice.

@sampsonraysimon 12 лет назад

Spoken like a true leader!

@TommyCruze 11 лет назад

Whatever floats your boat, I suppose. I think it adds some character and not at all in a negative way.

@LynnNeumann 10 лет назад

Invaluable advice. Kevin Smith is the man.

@moviechic07 11 лет назад

He hooked me with Clerks, but he had me at Chasing Amy.

@conjuringhouse 11 лет назад

AWESOME!! I'm new at this video making thing.. But I'm giving it a go.. He just made me pick up my camera and head out to film.. Love this..

@gavinmichaelbooth 12 лет назад

@zigifrojd He means trimming the fat... because sometimes YOU think ALL the scenes are great but they aren't necessary for the finished film. Especially for first time indie filmmakers. He's talking about cutting it down to tell the most interesting film -- if that saves you some bad acting, less than stellar lighting, a few audio mistakes by cutting down some of your less than best stuff it can make the film BETTER... saying more with less so to say.

@StarkRG 12 лет назад

He's a genius who grew up being told he was nothing. This gives him the modesty required to maintain his humanity while simultaneously unleashing his genius.

@run1 12 лет назад

Great advice! Thank you for uploading.

@tpmgx6 11 лет назад

decent question. great answer. nice job.

@webredraptors 12 лет назад

he reminds me of an intellectual jack black..whom i also respect..for his music

@JadeSeriously 11 лет назад

kevin smith is amazing and i think we're all going to be sad when he retires soon. Wish he'd stick around but i get why he doesn't have the passion for it anymore.

@bombdiggity8179 9 лет назад

Love it! Amazing video! Can't wait to see what else you guys come out with.

@MikelGCinema 13 лет назад

I don't like his films or the way he directs but in this case, he's right, great piece of advice...

@khominian 12 лет назад

Tim Burton is like a never ending bowl of Chocolate Ice Cream. If you REALLY love Chocolate Ice Cream, Tim Burton is amazing all the time. However, if you're an average person, the same flavor of movie for every.single.movie gets real old, real fast. While Burton may be a better cinematographer than Smith, you can't say that he's a better storyteller or writer. Smith just tends to aim for the middle, because the middle is where he's comfortable. I wish he'd aim higher though. Just my 2 cents.

@KenMacLaughlin 12 лет назад

Reasonable unreasonability. Awesome!

@gavinmichaelbooth 12 лет назад

Robert Rodriguez is on my list for this How Many Days? project - haven't met him... yet!

@shuhelofficial 11 лет назад

Excellant advice and interview but hilariously funny too!

@J85TELEVIZZLE 14 лет назад

freakin sweet interview

@maxkellyfilm 11 лет назад

Love this interview. Kevin Smith is great on Talking Dead!

@gavinmichaelbooth 12 лет назад

@zottepark Appreciate the support! What is it that you are chasing? Also I don't know of "The Journey" - have any more details for me?

@TakeZero 7 лет назад

Nice video! Thanks for making it. :)

@Liderc22 12 лет назад

Making money isn't always a key element to a good movie. The twilight movies have made some of the most money per budget in the history of cinema. Do you think the twilight films are good movies?

@Jess808ification 12 лет назад

Awesome Show, Great Job!! A+, Dude!

@dantegonzalezabreu 12 лет назад

Inspiring, and hes completly right

@gavinmichaelbooth 13 лет назад

@radjoezel What's it called and where is it to see?

@CalicoKittencat 13 лет назад

You inspire me!!

@chiefdavidOK 14 лет назад

@John4660 ....There is a great story about why Kevin mentioned Tim Burton, just search Kevin Smith/Tim Burton on RU-vid. It has a purple background on the avatar.

@JaCkmArc0 11 лет назад

I think he is pretty clear about what he is saying. Not much room for interpretations there.

@theempire00 13 лет назад

I like the way he talks hehe. also very good advice

@ultratalented2416 9 лет назад

Good Advice Kevin

@LburgVAGuy 12 лет назад

Good luck...I hope you catch up with him!Thanks

@ErikThureson 7 лет назад

Well done! Good stuf!

@BrownSugarProductions 11 лет назад

Wow extremely helpful interview! way to tell it strait up!

@motivatedmayhem 12 лет назад

awesome.

@mychalsimmons4177 6 лет назад

TOTALLY AWESOME ADVICE!!!

@KamoHaze 10 лет назад

AWESOME

@gavinmichaelbooth 13 лет назад

@metfilmguy2009 No plans on stopping anytime soon!

@cynikalfilms 8 лет назад

this is good advice

@NewtonsProduction 12 лет назад

I plan on having a production company like sony productions I just don't know how

@meltz911 15 лет назад

Love "Moves" How did you get him to do this? Charm? Friends? Persistence?

@gavinmichaelbooth 14 лет назад

@ArmenianProductions 4 feature no/low-budget films... moving on to my first "major" indie film and then several music videos, web projects, and documentary work along the way.

@KeithDiamond1223 12 лет назад

Thanks Brah

@sjacquelyndaly 12 лет назад

Any one have thoughts on film comps? They seem to ensure concise and focused film making happens. KLM has an awesome video talent comp at the moment (focused on Asia) where winner gets 1 million viewers. Pretty good career shove? Or not?

@SozoFilms 11 лет назад

Same here. Specially with that contract from wb

@dreamscape1011 11 лет назад

I come here again and again when I’m depressed. Pep’s me up a bit. This industry is so full of talkers and armchair critics. Not many doers. At least Kevin is a doer man. New film makers, watch out for the Enthusiasm Vampires. They suck it out of you quicker than Dracula. EV's criticize everything, offer no solutions. Spielberg, Lucas, Cameron, Scorsese, Scott say go and shoot. Just do it! you'll learn as you go. Improve with practice. New Years Res. Get rid of EV's from your life period!!

@gavinmichaelbooth 13 лет назад

@DirectedBySteve Appreciated

@kevinhager1746 6 лет назад

Thanks for the input. I have seen your work, I would like to work in filmmaking as well and I have ideas and I just need help in getting them out. Any help you could offer I would be grateful. I ask you to be patient and understanding with me as I have Asperger's Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. Thank you for your time.

@HawaiiSong 11 лет назад

Hey Jon you're going to film in Paterson, thats amazing im a filmmaker and i live a few minutes from paterson, whats your movie about?

@dreamon14 15 лет назад

he surely knows what he's talking about. when he was saying "getting the message across, giving the audience something to take away from the theatre, giving them something to think about" i thought about some movies that tend to go on and on and on. clearly, if a writer has to make a 3 hour movie as to why the chicken crossed the road. he/she needs to get a life :)

@siskavard 12 лет назад

Kevin's great.

@jkruiseproductions2421 10 лет назад

Love this due and love the advice!

@Matt_Mosley1983 8 лет назад

sometimes you can't cut shit, if you do then you have to cut other stuf or things don't make sense ... BATMAN V SUPERMAN is a good example

@jonryanisdead 12 лет назад

no paul thomas anderson?

@gavinmichaelbooth 12 лет назад

@SirRippie Ya - I have another channel to catalogue my music videos and film trailers, etc because due to making a video a day for this How Many Days? project I wanted to avoid that exact issue. Try RU-vid Dot Com / mimeticonline