Validation 

I'm a high school teacher, and I show this video every year on the last week of school. My teenagers don't her validating comments very often, and there are always a few tears. After the video, I give all of them a piece of copy paper with their name on it. I've written a paragraph of validation for each of my 130 students, and then the class circulates, writing anonymous validation for each other. It's the best activity ever, and the kids remember it so fondly.

10 years ago, this film had an impact on my life that is indescribable. This film has aged gracefully and is still extremely relevant today.

"No one has ever said that about me before" - gets me every time. So sad...

I love this short film. I had watched it years ago and I had forgotten about it. I just watched it again, I still teared up at the end.

After all these years, this still makes me smile. However down I'm feeling, I always finish watching this with a smile upon my face. This has saved my life on multiple occasions and I am so thankful.

TJ told me about this video years ago and it's still one of my favorites. I share it with everyone and it still makes me cry. What a beautiful message.

Validation is not about feeding people's ego. its about showing them they have worth in God's eyes. Thanks for making this film You are great.

I watched this around 7 years ago in a speech class. It meant a lot to me then and I still keep coming back to it.

This is seriously one of the BEST videos on the internet!!!!

So absolutely worth watching! Especially if you are going through tough times! Best short film I have watched in a very long time ! And there is absolutely no way one can watch this whole film without starting to smile. So go ahead and do it :D

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!!

everytime I see this I cry -- love this! EVERYONE needs to be validated!!!

One of the best short movies ever. Explains how the Law of Attraction works and why attitude is everything in life.

We all need validation!

Our Christian Living teacher showed this to us in class, it really touched my heart

I'm miserably unhappy. This video made me cry buckets of tears.

I tasted the warm, salty tears as they trickled down my cheek into my mouth. They tasted like happiness and joy (still a bit salty). And boy was I SMILING! This short film is a gift.

Why can't people be like this in real life? Almost made me cry at the end.

Atleast we all smiled for perhaps for more than 16 minutes of our life Love from india

949 people need to be validated. You are awesome. You are loved. You may think this is just a sappy video and that people need to just pull themselves up by their bootstraps and stop being so emotional. But that's not the case. It's time for you to feel what you feel. Are you truly happy? Recognize that you have become hardened because the world seems so cruel. Yes, the world is cruel. But someone out there loves you. Someone cares about your well-being. You have value. You feel lost and alone because you're scared to feel. You will deny my words with all your strength because you don't want to appear weak. Stop. Stop worrying about your image. Start worrying about your happiness. It is not on you to prove to the world that you are superior. It is on the world to accept you for your genuine self. You have a right to your emotions. You have a right to be your genuine self. And whether that be assholish or not (I, too, have my bitchy side), people WILL appreciate you for being super honest. Just be you. Yes, in certain roles we must all conform, but when it comes to matters of love and friendship... don't play a game. Just be real. You might be surprised just how happy you become when you find someone who gets you, accepts you, and supports you for being the person you currently are and the person you want to be. Find someone who inspires you to go down that path. You can find happiness. You can be a better person. You can experience the joys of true love (platonic or romantic). It's time for you to love yourself. You deserve it.

Still holds up. Forgotten about this gem. One of the best

This is one of my favorite short films and every town needs a guy like him

Best short movie I've ever seen...

This is one of the best short films I've ever seen! I added it to my RU-vid favs years ago... And I still love it to this day.

"You paid for parking? For me?" is probably the least most-romantic question ever asked. (By the way, everyone involved in the making of this film? You're great. You've made a couple million people (including me!) smile. That's pretty unusual, and pretty amazing!)

Wierd guy smelling and licking his card 1:47 never noticed that before haha

Life is wonderful and so are YOU!

Her smile at the end is so gorgeous! ❤

There are fairy tales told about brave princes and beautiful princesses. This is an old fashioned post-modern fable of a working prince of smiles, a brave young lover who sees something great in the everyday people who come before him. He has the courageous panache to express his appreciation of these people to them verbally, giving them a perspective worth smiling about. When he meets the woman whose smile he most longs to behold, The tale goes amiss, but in the end the smile of his princess wins back his lost hope as he wins her heart, and they ride off into the sunset smiling side-by-side. Add your own laughter, tears, and multiple smiles by appreciating this film, too. Genius short film with feature length heart and soul. It will change you if you let it.

These actors, producers, directors, and cinematographers are GREAT.

I found this years ago. It is as meaninful to me now as it was then. 💕💕💕

Counseling Psychology class brought me here. Because watching this in class brought me to smile after a long day of down.

This is the best thing I have ever seen. My heart hurts I love it so much.

I randomly stumbled upon this video from years ago. It’s 2021 and this message is still beautiful and relevant as ever.

I try this with my family just about every day but to no avail they are just not morning people. I come close to begging and pleading for them to just give it a day or two to see what a great change and feeling it will bring them.

12:30, gets me everytime.

Reawtching this film and it still makes me cry. What an amazing film with a fantastic message.

The power of a Smile truly cannot be unappreciated. Excellent Film. Worth every single second of my time. I highly recommend it.

I think I watched this for the first time five years ago. It never fails to make me SMILE

Amazing!! Don't stop showing love, someone out there needs the love you have to give.

This really is an amazing video. I've never looked through the comments and not seen something negative or someone arguing. But every comment here is uplifting and the conversations are kind. It just shows how a little love can go a long way! This is beautiful!

This is absolutely soul-warming. I hope someday everyone in the world will learn to appreciate themselves and other people for all that they are and all that they are capable of. Thank you for this piece of unadulterated art. I can't stop smiling :)

The duality of man - Dear Zachary and Validation

watch this every year. It is by far the best short film I have ever seen and also provides such a fantastic message.

My high school teacher showed me this short film long ago. And it inspired me, along with Clerks (also black and white) to be a filmmaker. Keep up the good work.

This video made an impact on my life, I watched this for the first time about 6 years ago. I can't go a day without make anyone smile, I'ts a gift to the world, smiles is a language everyone speaks. Everyone have a beautiful smile, and when you smile, you are doing the world to a better place. Smile, because you are beautiful ‹3

This video was suggested for my Pastoral Counseling class and I really enjoyed it, made me cry! This is the way I wish the world was!

At times we NEED someone to BELIEVE in US and then we can start believing a little more ourselves. Sometimes it all it takes :)

I'm here to get validated please

I've been feeling angry and anxious and depressed for days, until Seeing Validation has made me smile, its brought tears to my eyes... it's the first thing I've let in for weeks! THANK YOU!

My all time favorite.... It's hard to capture that joy on film....Kurt did an amazing job as did the actors

My lecturer made us watch this in class today and I had to come to RU-vid, find it and share it with my friends because the message in it is just spectacular. Loved it! 👌🏾

This gives a great lesson. I have a habit of “correcting” people and don’t easily appreciate people unless i’m impressed. One of my favourite videos of all time. I don’t know how i saw this the first time.

There is a fantastic message in this movie :))

I am so glad I found this again! I saw this at least 4 years ago and I just love the story! Amazing film!

I have watched this short film many many times and each time is brings me joy. Thank you to the creators and the actors. You'll always put a smile on face with this film.

I have seen this before and I am so glad that I found it again... he is so awesome,,, I love this .... thank you for making this...Kurt.

IT'S HODGINS!!

Yesterday a vague memory of seeing this popped into my head so today I searched the web and I found this again. Just as good as the first time I watched it. This made me both cry and smile, all in 16 minutes. Thank you for making this!

I love this film. I just can't help myself watching it over and over again. The music is so catchy!

I love TJ Thyne on Bones and he is great on this short. It is a little cutesy but it highlights TJ's talent.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT SHORT FILM!!! My wife and I watched it this morning and were really touched by it. Many people are looking to be validated today and being that uplifting person is something we should all strive to be. My wife is a born encourager so it's easier for her. I'm working on it. Don't just look at this video, let it change you!

I keep coming back to this movie. It's really wonderful.

May I just say that this video always helps me smile and feel that there are some positive people in the world.Thank you for making this, Kurt Kuenne!

We watched this in my Theater Lecture class a few weeks ago and I may have cried quite a bit This is a beautiful short film that restores a bit of faith in humanity and proves that everyone deserves love and validation💕

Masterpiece. Some tears came up after watching the video. You can change the world with just a simple smile.

I'm going to make my workteam watch this as part of our education day - a great visual of what I encourage them to do with our elderly residents every day. Fabulous work Kurt!

Casting TJ for this role was the best idea ever.

I first watched this ten plus years ago in the early hours of the morning feeding my child and it really hit me, really touched me and made me feel great about my self, those I care for and people generally. It’s an absolute masterpiece in promoting the very best in human nature and watching it ten plus years on it resonates just as much, had me feeling soo much, thank you to all those you made this beautiful work of art 👏🏼😁 everyone just smile!!!

This is what a video supposed to be, no just random footage of someone drunk or doing stupid things like selfies, is it about inspiring and proving that we can do better, inspire others to become better humans. Thanks so much for this video.

Love this movie.. The effect of words and the sincerity of others... Wow

We watched this in film class today and it turned my shitty, stressful day into a good one. I walked out of school today the happiest I’ve been in a while. This movie is awesome and I will be frequenting it whenever I’m feeling really down. Thank you for making this

This is so good video❤

Great short story. I really loved the music that accompanies each scene. It was so fitting and it brings out the emotions of the characters and environment. Great acting and great camera angles. The way that it was shot was simple yet deep and meaningful. Thank you for this great short film!

Who wouldn’t like this??? It made me 😃 smile!

I want to say that this short is one of my favourite films of all time and I love your direction and the actors involved in this treasure. I watch this film whenever I want a pick me up, and I always feel inspired and full of love after a viewing. Thank you for bringing this film into the world. God bless

Kurt Kuenne, you are amazing! You have made many people smile and inspired them to make their families and other people smile. You've done a wonderful job. God bless you :)

Kurt Kuenne, you are awsome. Thank you so much. Must be the tenth time I look at it. And will do again.

9.5 Million Views and just as many SMILES I am sure. Great job Kurt. Keep up the good work. Your work has IMPACT!

You are a talented filmmaker sir, able to bring us straight to the heart of humanity. Thank you, you are an inspiration.

I've watched a lot of short films in the past few years and this is the one that has stuck out to me the most. It has such a light and simple story yet it hits ya too. Its shot and edited so well. This is just really such a superb video!

i love this shot clips and it shows everyone should be happy and praise for everyone.

this is my all time fave short film

I haven't watched this in 10 years and damn I remember every line, every note, etc. This stuck with me for so long and always reminds me to see the good in people :)

Thank you Kurt for sharing…I felt happy and sad emotions, mostly happy, it will be on my favorite watch list to be repeated often. Get Validated!!!

The most uplifting short films I've watched in a long time. Shame I came across it this late. Thank you. You. Are. Great! :)

Every year in school they had us watch this. Tonight, I couldn't fall asleep because I had a lot on my mind and this film popped into my head. I had to watch it! Love love love it.

This never fails to make me cry.

always good food for the soul! We are all HIS creation ...celebrate daily!

this is one of the best videos ive ever seen

This is probably the most beautiful film I've ever seen. Thank you very much Kurt Kuenne, you've made the world a better place

This is possibly the best short film i have ever watched it is so thought provoking and has such a twist . It made me cry thank you so much for making this it is powerful .

This is the best video on the internet. It is so amazing. I know it doesn't have enough number of views it deserves, but it makes so many people's day better. This film is great!

This brings a tear to my eye every time i watch it. This is how we effect change in the lives of others #amazing

A friend shared this movie in office this morning. Seriously! It gave me positive energy to face my day.

This works on so many levels it's unbelievable. Simply genius, amazing work guys!

hahaha. I love that line "You payed for parking......for me?" Also when he told Saddam Husein he has amazing Mustache. :D

best short film ever

Whenever I feel Sad I come back to see this miracle of love. Thanks to the creators, you save my life.

No matter how many times I see this film, when Hugh drops those film canisters, I still tear up! I've shared it many times with family and friends and have used it with my high-school English teachers for the past couple of years to analyze the elements of fiction. LOVE!