The Racer Short Film - Porsche 

Thanks to everyone who has watched The Racer. It is incredible to see how many people are inspired, this is why we made it. See the BTS below! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6BoULExF9z4.html

Im not crying. A Porsche got in my eye.

the fact his girlfriend left him for his "obsession", but him succeeding, is so incredibly deep and true to life

forgotten dreams hit hard when they are remembered. Live fast and die young

Girl: "I don't know why he's spending more time on his career, I thought I made him happy" Him: *P̶̦̑ Ơ̸̯ Ȓ̶̳ S̵̢̽ C̵̡̄ H̴̹̓ E̴͉͝*

I've been suffering from a severe depression for 8 years now, which resulted in not being able to feel any emotions at all for such an extended period of time. This short film however made me cry, and I am incredibly grateful for that. An absolute masterpiece.

This should be officially promoted by Porsche. This gives me chills as I can in some part relate to that situation. Unbelievably good work ! Bringing through all the emotions without a single word .. wow ! Thank you for this ! I hope I'll see a lot more coming from you !

This story was legit better than the last fast and furious movie all together

Three of my biggest passions in 2 minutes and 45 seconds: motorsports, cinematography and music. I will never forget my tears (I'm not exaggerating) the first time I watched this: January 30th 2020, 12:44 UTC. Thank you, I sincerely thank you... To everyone responsible for this experience...

From a filmmaker looking to get into more race car filming this is the exact inspiration I needed. This was incredible, so well shot, such an overall amazing production for a short film.

I cried. I felt this. This is why we drive. It became my therapy, because when I felt like ending my life, racing/driving was the only thing that made me feel alive.

I'm five years late to the party, but wow, this is still a masterpiece even in 2024. Great work, and thank you for sharing it with us!

This short movie conveys more emotions than any blockbuster movie I've ever seen. it's like a trailer for a longer movie !

Well done. About the only thing missing was a meeting with the sponsor, shaking hands as the racer got his financial backing.

Kinda of my story. Lived on a corner on a cul de sac and the neighbor had a brand new 911T Targa. I would be watering my parents' lawn and the car would be making the turn and the engine would be downshifting. The most awesome sound I ever heard. That was 1968 and I was 11. Up to that time, my dream car was the Mustang Boss 302. Two years later, the movie Le Mans comes out. I remember getting a paper model of the 917 from the local Gulf gas station. I was hooked. As soon as I was 18, I marched myself into my local Porsche dealer and bought me a brand new 914 in 1975 (had gone to a technical high school and was working at Hughes Aircraft as an electronic technician since I was 17). The memories of me in the car when I first got the keys is etched in my memory like it was yesterday. I joined the local Porsche Owners Club (still in existence to this day) and would race the car at Riverside International Raceway and Ontario Motor Speedway. Otis Chandler, the publisher and owner of the Los Angeles Times, had bought a Steve McQueen 917 and would bring it to the track. Those were the glory days. In some ways, when I got the 914, it was more impressive than when I finally got my 911 (997) even though when you hit the throttle of the 997, that engine sound is awesome, different from the 1968 911, but still awesome. At Riverside, I had no fears and topped out the car at 135mph. With the 997, its top speed is 177mph, but could not go any faster than 145mph because the fear of crashing kept me from going faster, even though the car was 100 times more stable than the 914.

Great movie and thank you. Ironically, I met my now wife and mum of our 2 great kids the very day I picked up my 964. She said the attraction had absolutely nothing to do with the car... and I really believe her... ;-)

Always admirable Porsche, their build quality, performance and beautiful cars, make them special. Its true Porsche is an obsession ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎💯💥

This is a sensational and inspirational production. You deserve an award for this. Chasing your dreams pays off and you should never give up. I wasn't lucky enough to grow up in an environment that would allow me to chase my motorsport dreams. Fast forward 20 years, I worked hard enough in life to be able to do motorsports as my weekend hobby. The very same car (a street-legal version of it) in your production is now in my garage and I couldn't be happier.

1:55 I don't know who needs this, but I had this come to mind right around this point in the video "Everyone has bad days. The important part is how you get back up, push forward, and make it happen."

You summed up my dream in 2m45s. But I nevermade it, poor family with no support. However after 40years of determination, self believe I have managed to purchase a new 992GT3. The kid racer lives within. To old for factory Porsche RSR now, but I shall still have fun at The Bend. Thank You so much

I’m not sure if you’ll read this, but this was really moving. I’m genuinely surprised it isn’t a Porsche ad, because it should be, this is top notch stuff here. My thanks for out to you for portraying the passion of the car hobby, and of motor sports, what you’ve created is a beautiful thing, and personally I think that in how it’s executed, is just how it should be. Thanks again, from me, and I’m sure from countless others who’ve watched this and understood the struggle and passion, it’s masterpieces like yours that remind us of the beauty in purpose and passion

Anyone with petrol for blood had a tear in their eye. This was spectacular!

Porche should pay you big bucks for this masterpiece. Just amazing

Ohh myyyyy Goooddd !!!! GOOSEBUMPS ! IN EVER SCENE !!! 🤩🤩🤩💥💥💥💥

Anyone who has a chance to drive a competitive Kart should take advantage of it. The amount of power the 2 stroke motors produce is mind boggling the first time.

Now if only there were a 718 here, I'd be crying..... two of my most admired cars, a 911 carrera GT3 and a 718 Cayman GT4... This production is gold

And that my friends... Is how you say a million words while saying nothing at all. ♥️👏🏾

Driving a race car feels like screaming out at the world in a language only a few understand and feel. Excellent short film 👏

It's the first time I cried watching a film. As a racer myself this shows some light on the true dedication & passion we put ourselves through for a 'sport'. This film represented that in such a perfect way, truly motivating even if it's heartbreaking to watch. To all riders out there, never quit. & well done to you guys who made such a fantastic film!

I absolutely love this. Gives me chills watching this. I can somewhat relate to this. When I was a small boy I watched my first f1 race on the tv, I am now studying at school very close to f1 and other motorsport teams and now I have an opportunity that I never thought I would have in front of me working with a race team. It all started when I watched f1 with my dad in 2011

This video touches my inner space. I lost my girlfriend because of my car. Passion to driving and racing was stronger than love. That hurts... However I am in the place where I wanted to be just like last scene.

3 Years later I still watch it, this is one of the best films I've ever seen, you've really caught the tears in my eyes.

This anamorphic lens feeling fits perfectly this film!

Porsche, the best car brand that i have ever see. Thanks Ferdinand Porsche for create this magic :)

My skin crawled with anxiety and tears began to well up in my eyes feeling the pain and struggle of this story. Whoever you are, we have common blood in our veins, filled with the drive to do our best. Thank you for your sharing your heart.

How can one not be romantic about motor sport , great work @DEFY Productions

This short reminds Ayrton Senna, a humble man with spirit of giants. Congratulations to the entire production!

The go kart shot at 1:00 is incredibly beautiful

This felt like a knife through my chest. It's the live I've been dreaming for more than a decade and never managed to turn into reality.

We are the racers. All of us who shed a tear during these 2 minutes and 45 seconds.

*thank you engine* ... *For taking everything my heart couldn't*

I thought this was a ad from Porsche until I saw the comments damn. An absolute masterpiece

Not even a single word and still get all the emotions!!! this is a masterpiece..

This kid reminds me on myself. When I was a kid in the middle school I had a dream that I will work someday for Mercedes Benz as some kind of engineer. Some of my mentors tried to kick me down by insulting me almost every day. After the school I avoided that dream thinking that everyone would be like those idiots from the car mechanic workshop. Today I've finished 3 of 5 years of programming college and after the graduation... I will knock at the Mercedes doors asking for the chance to be the part of their team. Thanks for the motivation!

When you put your heart into these machines, it really hits different.

This is the epitome of story-telling, filmmaking, exoticism, and complete perfection. I cant believe what this video made me feel.

Others would think its just a car movie but as a car enthusiast, This movie have very deep meanings to me😮

As photographer/filmmaker I can feel the emotion radiating from the video just the composition the story behind the one guy in a Porsche who lost it all just too make a come back in one of the worlds godly cars.

Just seeing this today. Quite possibly the best short I've ever seen. The story telling is so subtle, clear, deep and well written. The brilliance in this is that I do not believe this to be a motor film at all. It is a film that expresses what we go through in life; the ups & downs, the sorrow of defeat, the agony of hardships, the struggle & perseverance to see something through, pure elation of victory - not of a race; but of a life full of passion. For a brief moment before the start of the race the protagonist was already the biggest winner. Cheers!

moral of the story: all you need in life is a porsche

This is the way you explain what you feel about cars.

2:34 I was in awe throughout this entire video but you had me floored with that ending. What a perfect way to close it out.

The quality of SFX and the amount of efforts in matching music with visual mood is that small, non obvious thing, that makes this incredible filing of being in the place of main character and feeling everything with your own heart.... Best film I saw in last few years for sure. Great job!

2:03 Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer entered the garage... All jokes aside, nice job!

the porsche in thumbnail is the one i just build in lego technic

This is the best non-porsche porsche advertisement I've ever seen

This was amazing! I loved every second of it! You were able to achieve so much in a such short run time, and it's a true testament to your skills as a story teller.

This has to be one of the best videos on the internet.. Awesome camera work, post processing, script, music, actors, vehicles.. I can say I never felt so many emotions just by watching a youtube video. Great job!

That's why some people say life is a ride

Only one thing taught us from this entertainment, that "One Day Will Come Soon"

If this is official, it's the greatest car commercial ever made. If it's not, Porsche needs to hire this man.

This was f'ing amazing. Great story telling through visuals and no script. Maybe one of the best Porsche videos I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

It’s absolutely amazing how a video can make you cry several times. I am going through a thought phase right now. I put everything I have in motorsports. This videos shows just why I do it! Always keep going no matter what happens. Thank you for this video! It motivates me and keeps me going.

This kid looks like max verstappen .

Wow this was an eye opener, the way the video makes it feel like your dreams are literally close enough to reach out and grab. It just reels you into a passionate timelapse combining emotion, memory, and imagination. Top quality work on this video!

Nah man nah, this has to be the best Porsche commercial ever... And now I'm watching this on repeat.... You guys are literally Top tier!! ❤️

This is a masterpiece! the script, cinematography, sound design, music and color grade all this combination and the result is amazing congratulations!

Man that sure got my heart racing. So much feels, love this !!

I've got goosebumps! This movie is so well done, that you even must not love racing to love this film. At the End I was missing a much powerful engine sound. Thanks A lot!

i love how the soundeffects are prioritised over the music, it really gives it the feeling of immersion into the story! Great job!

Wow, awesome! Just got goose bumps! These little details like the kid with the towel watching the TV, the face impression when the Porsche passing him on the race track, the face Impression when lying in the field with his girl. Just to remember his dreams and finally to live his initial dream. Love the cuts, the scenes.

It was only a few seconds short of 3 minutes. So much emotion , the little kid's passion , success , failure , and redemption. Amazing.

Was this not an official Porsche film?! Holy cow! Is this a passion project? Absolutely stunning. You deserve millions of views and subscribers for something like this haha. Especially for that bts!

Always wanted to track my car but never really had the means or time. Finally got a chance to start last year. This short film just encouraged me to keep the kid inside me alive. Thank you and well done!

this has got to be one of the best short films ive ever come across, hope porsche sees this.

Motorsport evokes emotion not everyone is capable of feeling. This video makes it just a bit easier for people to understand why a machine can move our heart in ways that cannot be expressed in words. Thank you for this!

This is excellent! Porsche automobiles, good music, and very well done cinematography.

I came to see this again. This is really art. I'm getting goosebumps.

How have I only just found this video!! Amazing

this makes me think "motorsport it's more than watching cars" and damn it's true

Man this was amazing, I got goosebumps ❤️ Keep up the good work ❤️

Omg that one.. This should be officially promoted by Porsche. This gives me chills as I can in some part relate to that situation. Unbelievably good work ! Bringing through all the emotions without a single word .. wow ! Thank you for this ! I hope I'll see a lot more coming from you !

Wow I would definitely watch the full version of this .stellar work!

C'est l'uns des cours métrages les plus émotionnels que je n'ai jamais vu, bravo 👌😭🔥❤️

We all need to thank the camera man for this video, he grew up

Truly an underrated masterpiece ❤

Literally everything in this video is perfect. I was even surprised at how much the kid and the grown man look alike

This has to be the absolute maximum of emotions you can transport in 2:45 min. The strange feeling of nostalgia I got, even tho I've never experienced something even remotely close, gave me chills. Had an amazing watch, thank you!

Masterpiece

It is more then just a car

No words but passion explained in the best way possible ❤️

Boy would it be seriously cool if talent and passion was all it took. Then I'd be a pro GT3 race driver by now. But unfortunately that not all. You also need money. Literal tons of money.

Anyone know the song name?

I felt EVERY second of this, from the pain to the passion to the glory of the charecter..and the filmmakers well done and thank you🙏🏿

This is the most well put together, beuatiful masterpiece I have ever seen. I would pay money just to see you Makena full movie. I have never watched something so powerful and emotional and inspiring in my entire life. This deserves an award. Well done.

Porsche is one of the few companies that inspire us from a young age and create lifelong customers and enthusiasts. The concept of falling in love at a young age, especially with a 911, is so true. This short film is a beautiful reminder of what makes Porsche so special. Got me a little choked up...

it's been in my recommendations for a while, and I usually don't watch it because I thought it was an ad. but today I decided to watch it, and I gonna say, it's exactly what an ads should look like. the quality, the message, the emotions, it's just perfect. hats off to you!

Porsche should be eternally grateful to this young man for the incredible restoration and transformation work he did to that old barn find it all started with.

i have to say this clip made me believe in myself in iracing... made me look at my progression in simracing, all my mistakes, my stupid actions, all cars i drove after all this time... there's something important here to declair: if u have a passion, something that makes you who you are, just don't leave it for somethin vain...

This is absolutely incredible. Made me feel a lot of things in two minutes