Videos like this are what make this platform so special. Thanks for giving us an insight into things most of us will never get to experience. Thanks for the wisdom. Thank you for making me laugh
I love that everything you say has an undertone of badass how do you even do that I'd love to know also the notifications worked (finally youtube) and it made me very happy to see 'Hazel Hayes has posted a new video' pop up whilst I was watching Call the Midwife :))
Hey Hazel, fellow Dublin gal here. I'm moving to London to study film making in a few months in uni. I just wanted to say thank you as a large part of my love of cinema stems from you and people like you on youtube. 4 years ago at age 14 I thought everyone liked films and movies and the cinema as much as I did, or maybe I was just a little nerdy. But not, like, TOO nerdy. God no. But apparently not, apparently watching short films and behind the scenes videos on youtube for hours on end was a sign of something bigger. I'm itching to start writing, filming, editing, making proper films. Maybe one day I'll even go to Cannes. But it will always have started here. so thanks. (ironically i don't have much of a way with words) *googles how to get invited to the Cannes Film Festival*
If I could like this more than once, I would, I would, I would! Really enjoyed this, Hazel. From the comedic messin' with the duck in the bath to the genuine reflection about how much you had learned.
The interesting thing about the tech industry is that it wasn't always this way. Many of the first computer programmers were women. It was originally seen as a sort of secretarial job, but when the field began to gain more importance (and higher salaries) the women were pushed out and discouraged from pursuing jobs in computer science and technology. Yet people still try to argue the gender discrepancy is somehow due to women being innately worse at it!
You are so inspirational! As a woman who really wants to make it into the film industry, it's great to see someone, such as yourself, doing just that. Thank you for all of your hard work and influence for young women, like myself, to help us believe more in ourselves and what we want to achieve. xx
I saw 2001: A space odyssey for the first time yesterday at the cinema, what perfect timing to get the reference in this video! Fantastic video as always Hazel xx
Your vlogs are potentially my favourite on this crazy platform and i love that you essentially scripted parts of it and yet it still feels natural and completely lovely to watch (i don't know if you did but based on the start it seems like you may have). Also, something i think is important to note is that for me, seeing you, a female writer, director, actress and badass being invited to Cannes (and looking like an absolute vision while there btw) is inspiring. I didn't think about a career in film and the thing i've loved since i was 3 until i started watching your videos and saw that i could get there as a young woman. Now i've started a Media degree at Uni with the full intention of completing a masters in film production and screenwriting and landed my dream internship with an international film festival. If you ever wonder if this little UA-cam thing is worthwhile, i can assure you, I am not an enigma, and on behalf of all the girls who've been inspired and encouraged - thank you Miss Hayes xx
This was just bloody brilliant hazel, have missed you vlogging and the way you edit and your satire.. so genuinely proud of you and how far you have come and how you are continuing to be such a wonderful role model and pioneer for women in film, cannot wait to watch you go up those cannes steps yourself after being nominated...
Let me be honest, wasn’t excited to watch this video, put it off till the last, but as soon as I clicked I realised what idiot I’ve been. Great structure, shots, commentary etc. Just an amazing video
That skully effect is so true. I'm going to study media production with a focus on film production this September, and watching you make films has definitely played a huge part in inspiring me, and helping me realize that it's possible to just start making films, without needing big and fancy things or someones approval :)
Oh my god I'm so excited! Any insight into things like these are so useful! I value commentary on the film industry and film in general from people I respect ❤
I've just finished writing my dissertation on women in business and you touched on a lot of the same issues I came across, so this was a really interesting vlog, your take on these issues is always good 👏🏼 Great job and I hope you enjoy whatever you work on next!
i’ve missed your vlogging sm and i’m so proud of the work you’re accomplishing. i look up to you, as a writer and hopeful filmmaker and you mean a lot to me (:
I actually went through my first year at university studying cinematography and photography this year. I was supposed to study languages, because I felt like this little dream of mine to be able to work in the cinema industry was not achievable in any way. But, I flipped the tables over at the last minute and here I am now, preparing for my second year. Sure, I'm not that comfortable yet, I'm still kind of afraid that this industry doesn't have a place for me, that I am not ready yet, but still I'm going to try my best and hopefully succeed. If I fail, I can always tell myself that I tried and didn't just expect things to happen. You inspires me so much, Hazel, as well as many other filmmakers here on UA-cam. I pushed through this year thanks to your and these creators' videos and I am so fucking grateful. Even used 'Septem' in my very first cinema analysis (btw my teacher was very surprised when I asked him to watch it to and actually loved your short movie). ANYWAY this is a little ramble but I'm feeling emotional (forgive me it's 1 am here in France, a lil bit late) and I loved this video and felt like talking a little bit. Love you, keep up being your amazing self. Xoxo !
Hey fellow uni student here -- it took me till second semester second year to feel fully comfortable in my course and not like I was a fish out of water ! We live in a world where the job market is changing constantly and when we are paying so much for course fees and living costs we might as well do something that we love. One of my RA's in first year told me when I was getting anxious about my course that we should think about Uni as the continuation of learning because we enjoy it and we want to specialise our knowledge towards that field rather than focusing on finding work....I am doing Sociology and I have family that tell me I should do law because I have a better chance of getting work.... I have gotten very good at replying "well in New Zealand only one out of six law graduates get work as lawyers." I dont know what the film/languages equivalent is. Anyway.... Seeing as we are going to be in so much debt... We might as well do something we find interesting (Note: I hope this make sense and reads okay... its 1:38 am and I dont have my glasses on... everything is tad blurry)
Thank you Hazel ❤️ I'm a woman aspiring to be in the film industry, my sister is a woman aspiring to be in tech. She's one of 3 girls in class, I'm the codirector assumed to be not, just because I'm no man. You just hit pin point with this one. But I gotta say, in those directory conversations where the men listened to one of them instead of me it was So rewarding to push through and talk until I got the respect and authority the guys were automatically given. Felt like a real victory, no matter how tiny ;) Also I've been thinking about male privilege a lot lately and having these conversations with a bunch of people, some supportive of women, some not so much and I've come to the nugget (to borrow a phrase) that privilege (all privilege) is just assumed integrity. Not sure why I felt I had to mention that... maybe I just feel like we should level the playing field by seeing everyone as outright equally valuable? Anyway great video! Thank you for continually bringing up the topic. It's important to hear.
YAAAAAAY HI HAZEL I HOPE YOU’RE WELL I JUST HAD A RUBBISH WEEK OF *NOT* REVISING FOR GCSES AND SEEING THIS NOTIFICATION MADE ME VERY HAPPY THANK YOU SO MUCH
I really liked this! A bit of a different style for you and honestly, a really fun video to watch. Also super interesting as I'm working towards becoming a director right now (I'm currently at uni). :)
Also, I knew Salma Hayek was there, and I kept telling myself "Don't freak out if Hazel mentioned her name, you might hear your name, it''s not you"... Yet I freaked out when you kept saying Salma, having a unique-ish name makes it weirder when you hear someone you love say your name. It's not like John, Sarah, or Sam... So yeah, that was fun XD
Loved this, Hazel! I was wondering - have you/do you experience any internalized misogyny (i.e. do you struggle with feeling adequate because we live in a society that constantly pushes the idea that women aren't filmmakers)? I just graduated with a degree in international relations, which now has many more women than it did in the past, but my specialization (national security & foreign policy) is still very male-dominated, especially at the school I went to. I've often felt unqualified to speak on a certain subject, or assume men in my classes know more than I do. I've also been surprised when I do find women professors who are experts in the field, and it sucks that it's such a surprise.
Great video. I work in HR in the tech industry and trust me it's not easy. Even trying to get myself into a position to make a real impact is hard enough let alone lifting my employees up to their own position of empowerment. Especially in tech, and I imagine somewhat in the entertainment industry, the issue is the lack of skills and knowledge amongst any group other than white male. Programming and engineering have always traditionally been a male dominated industry so our key goals should be to continue pushing women and minorities into programmes that help build skills in the positions we need more diversity in (Women who code for example). You spoke about tech companies just implementing a quota, which, can be tricky because sometimes people are promoted without the necessary skills and experience leading to only more issues. It's an uphill battle, still, and we have a long way to go but I hope, with all the attention it's been getting recently, diversity will continue to improve in every industry. One day, finger's crossed, there won't be a need for diversity quotas at all.
So, I was listening to your voice and realized that you have slightly less of an accent. Fine, fine. But this reminded me of a certain interview and... I just, I just, Love you so much Hazel
hell yes i'd watch half an hour of you talking about any product if it meant you got an experience like this. at least you made a great video out of it???? WOO
Hazel should be hired by more brands to do more work, so that Hazel can do more films/vlogs. Interesting topics, funny, and honest opinions and nuggets
Wow! Women's films make 37¢ on the dollar more than men's films when there is a woman in front and behind a camera? Do you have a link to this paper? I would love to see the research that went into it
i want to go into cinematography, because i adore it and it’s wonderful but i have no idea how to go into it? i’m only 15 ( leaving high school this year ). anyone got any advice? also, great video hazel! x
This is all rather brilliant, and I really hope there comes a time where people are chosen for their skill, regardless of anything else. Like, I _should_ still strive to become a director or whatever, and the fact that I am a white male doesn’t matter., as long as I’m good.
I'd quite like to see an indepth discussion about whether it's more powerful/we should call out incidences of sexism or power through and just prove the statements wrong.
"I JUST WANNA MAKE FILMS!" Very relatable, Hazel ;)
“HP - The computer people not the sauce people” IM HOOKED LETS GO 😂😂😂😂
That narration at the beginning reminded me of graham norton introducing the acts in the Eurovision 😂 x
Caitlin Skillington accurate
Videos like this are what make this platform so special. Thanks for giving us an insight into things most of us will never get to experience. Thanks for the wisdom. Thank you for making me laugh
I love that everything you say has an undertone of badass
how do you even do that I'd love to know
also the notifications worked (finally youtube) and it made me very happy to see 'Hazel Hayes has posted a new video' pop up whilst I was watching Call the Midwife :))
Hey Hazel, fellow Dublin gal here. I'm moving to London to study film making in a few months in uni. I just wanted to say thank you as a large part of my love of cinema stems from you and people like you on youtube. 4 years ago at age 14 I thought everyone liked films and movies and the cinema as much as I did, or maybe I was just a little nerdy. But not, like, TOO nerdy. God no. But apparently not, apparently watching short films and behind the scenes videos on youtube for hours on end was a sign of something bigger. I'm itching to start writing, filming, editing, making proper films. Maybe one day I'll even go to Cannes. But it will always have started here. so thanks. (ironically i don't have much of a way with words)
*googles how to get invited to the Cannes Film Festival*
I hope you absolutely kick arse at what you want to do!
If I could like this more than once, I would, I would, I would! Really enjoyed this, Hazel. From the comedic messin' with the duck in the bath to the genuine reflection about how much you had learned.
The interesting thing about the tech industry is that it wasn't always this way. Many of the first computer programmers were women. It was originally seen as a sort of secretarial job, but when the field began to gain more importance (and higher salaries) the women were pushed out and discouraged from pursuing jobs in computer science and technology. Yet people still try to argue the gender discrepancy is somehow due to women being innately worse at it!
i think i rewatched that pretty woman parody scene about 20 times
lola belle Same.
love everything about this!! but my favorite? “get up you drunk duck” yep.
Last time I was this early Hazel wasn’t already rocking the ginger look and representing us 😤😤 wait you’re leFT HANDED??
You are so inspirational! As a woman who really wants to make it into the film industry, it's great to see someone, such as yourself, doing just that. Thank you for all of your hard work and influence for young women, like myself, to help us believe more in ourselves and what we want to achieve. xx
“Funny comedy” mood
SHE'S BACK! IT'S A FECKING MIRACLE!
I saw 2001: A space odyssey for the first time yesterday at the cinema, what perfect timing to get the reference in this video! Fantastic video as always Hazel xx
The Scully Effect. I love it!! As a female film & tv student, this is is such an important topic. What a wonderful way to start a conversation
Loving the intro... and the “funny comedy 👉🏽” 😂😂
This made me think of Cunk on Britain. I love everything you do but i really loved this. Awesome work!
Aw I missed hazel vlogs so much!! I’m glad you are focusing on stuff you like to do but I loooove these 💛
Your vlogs are potentially my favourite on this crazy platform and i love that you essentially scripted parts of it and yet it still feels natural and completely lovely to watch (i don't know if you did but based on the start it seems like you may have). Also, something i think is important to note is that for me, seeing you, a female writer, director, actress and badass being invited to Cannes (and looking like an absolute vision while there btw) is inspiring. I didn't think about a career in film and the thing i've loved since i was 3 until i started watching your videos and saw that i could get there as a young woman. Now i've started a Media degree at Uni with the full intention of completing a masters in film production and screenwriting and landed my dream internship with an international film festival. If you ever wonder if this little UA-cam thing is worthwhile, i can assure you, I am not an enigma, and on behalf of all the girls who've been inspired and encouraged - thank you Miss Hayes xx
Post-watch, definitely your best vlog yet. Funny, enlightening and gorgeously filmed; a joy to watch
This was just bloody brilliant hazel, have missed you vlogging and the way you edit and your satire.. so genuinely proud of you and how far you have come and how you are continuing to be such a wonderful role model and pioneer for women in film, cannot wait to watch you go up those cannes steps yourself after being nominated...
Let me be honest, wasn’t excited to watch this video, put it off till the last, but as soon as I clicked I realised what idiot I’ve been. Great structure, shots, commentary etc. Just an amazing video
A Hazel Vlog!!! It's been so long, I'm so happy!!!!
That skully effect is so true. I'm going to study media production with a focus on film production this September, and watching you make films has definitely played a huge part in inspiring me, and helping me realize that it's possible to just start making films, without needing big and fancy things or someones approval :)
58 seconds in and i'm already IN LOVE WITH THIS
You inspire me so much, so so much Hazel.
Thank you, love you.
the first 5 seconds, that voiceover gave me a little bit of a goosebumps. I've missed you Hazel, looking forward to more stuff
Great vlog, great panel discussion!
I’m already so excited for this! You make me giggle 😆 I also love the way you voice your opinions on issues that effect us all xx
Welcome back to the channel hazel
as someone who wants to work in the film industry too, I loved this so so much. you're very much one of my inspirations!
Oh my god I'm so excited! Any insight into things like these are so useful! I value commentary on the film industry and film in general from people I respect ❤
im two minutes in and this is amazing already, i love your sense of humour so much oml
Missed your vlogs! This was really fun AND insightful :D
I've just finished writing my dissertation on women in business and you touched on a lot of the same issues I came across, so this was a really interesting vlog, your take on these issues is always good 👏🏼 Great job and I hope you enjoy whatever you work on next!
Ooooh Hazel, how have i missed your vlogs 💜
Hazel your hair is looking gorgeous!
Love this! Funny and interesting and a message that is so so important. LOVE this!
I'm only 10 seconds in but i had to pause and like the video because i'm smiling already
Shannon Dean Aw that’s made me smile now 😊
I got 11:17 on replay and keep turning the volume up for those in the back to hear - PREACH!
54 seconds in and this is already the best vlog I've seen in a while.
omg Nandita Das!! she's such an incredible person and im so happy you got to do a panel with her! :D ♥
I'm having breakfast in my garden before the first of my finals starts today and this is the perfect little vlog to watch during that :) xx
Such a cool video, I’m so pleased you’re getting opportunities like this!
This is the best vlog I’ve ever seen. This is now one of my favorite videos that hazel has done.
Lovely lovely video! Can I ask where the dark pink dress there was a really short shot of towards the end is from? It’s absolutely stunning on you!
God i’ve missed your vlogs Hazel!
i’ve missed your vlogging sm and i’m so proud of the work you’re accomplishing. i look up to you, as a writer and hopeful filmmaker and you mean a lot to me (:
the beginning is so sarcastic love it
I actually went through my first year at university studying cinematography and photography this year. I was supposed to study languages, because I felt like this little dream of mine to be able to work in the cinema industry was not achievable in any way. But, I flipped the tables over at the last minute and here I am now, preparing for my second year. Sure, I'm not that comfortable yet, I'm still kind of afraid that this industry doesn't have a place for me, that I am not ready yet, but still I'm going to try my best and hopefully succeed. If I fail, I can always tell myself that I tried and didn't just expect things to happen. You inspires me so much, Hazel, as well as many other filmmakers here on UA-cam. I pushed through this year thanks to your and these creators' videos and I am so fucking grateful. Even used 'Septem' in my very first cinema analysis (btw my teacher was very surprised when I asked him to watch it to and actually loved your short movie). ANYWAY this is a little ramble but I'm feeling emotional (forgive me it's 1 am here in France, a lil bit late) and I loved this video and felt like talking a little bit. Love you, keep up being your amazing self. Xoxo !
Hey fellow uni student here -- it took me till second semester second year to feel fully comfortable in my course and not like I was a fish out of water ! We live in a world where the job market is changing constantly and when we are paying so much for course fees and living costs we might as well do something that we love. One of my RA's in first year told me when I was getting anxious about my course that we should think about Uni as the continuation of learning because we enjoy it and we want to specialise our knowledge towards that field rather than focusing on finding work....I am doing Sociology and I have family that tell me I should do law because I have a better chance of getting work.... I have gotten very good at replying "well in New Zealand only one out of six law graduates get work as lawyers." I dont know what the film/languages equivalent is. Anyway.... Seeing as we are going to be in so much debt... We might as well do something we find interesting (Note: I hope this make sense and reads okay... its 1:38 am and I dont have my glasses on... everything is tad blurry)
You're a good leader, Hazel, thank you:)
What a wonderful video Hazel!! Hilarious + serious as only you can do :D
Best of luck for whatever you're working on at the moment!
It's been sooooo long, I'm glad u r back :)
i replayed that pretty woman scene so many times and i don't know why
I MISSED YOUR VLOGS SO BAD ❤❤❤
this is so so so inspiring, thank you so much.
i actually have a lil tear in my eye
Nandita Das! I love her I'm so glad you met her!
Thank you Hazel ❤️
I'm a woman aspiring to be in the film industry, my sister is a woman aspiring to be in tech. She's one of 3 girls in class, I'm the codirector assumed to be not, just because I'm no man. You just hit pin point with this one. But I gotta say, in those directory conversations where the men listened to one of them instead of me it was So rewarding to push through and talk until I got the respect and authority the guys were automatically given. Felt like a real victory, no matter how tiny ;)
Also I've been thinking about male privilege a lot lately and having these conversations with a bunch of people, some supportive of women, some not so much and I've come to the nugget (to borrow a phrase) that privilege (all privilege) is just assumed integrity. Not sure why I felt I had to mention that... maybe I just feel like we should level the playing field by seeing everyone as outright equally valuable?
Anyway great video! Thank you for continually bringing up the topic. It's important to hear.
YAAAAAAY HI HAZEL I HOPE YOU’RE WELL
I JUST HAD A RUBBISH WEEK OF *NOT* REVISING FOR GCSES AND SEEING THIS NOTIFICATION MADE ME VERY HAPPY
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Yasmine Grace Glad I made you smile. Now go study!
good luck lad:)
I know the feeling. My last one’s tomorrow. Good luck :)
Oh my god I relate so much. I’ve still got 10 to go and I haven’t revised anything :/
I AM ALSO NOT REVISING WHEN I SHOULD BE CHEERS
I really liked this! A bit of a different style for you and honestly, a really fun video to watch. Also super interesting as I'm working towards becoming a director right now (I'm currently at uni). :)
This was such a good video, thank youuu!!
LOVED THS!!
Loving the self awareness hazel
my favourite person in the world i love this so much
thank you for this!!!
this made me smile :)
The deadpan is strong
you'd never of guessed max It always is.
I am laughing, smiling, and my heart is pounding... I love this vlog, and I love you
Also, I knew Salma Hayek was there, and I kept telling myself "Don't freak out if Hazel mentioned her name, you might hear your name, it''s not you"... Yet I freaked out when you kept saying Salma, having a unique-ish name makes it weirder when you hear someone you love say your name. It's not like John, Sarah, or Sam... So yeah, that was fun XD
Dear god this makes me miss Time of the Month
I missed you!! This video made me so happy 💓
Loved this, Hazel! I was wondering - have you/do you experience any internalized misogyny (i.e. do you struggle with feeling adequate because we live in a society that constantly pushes the idea that women aren't filmmakers)? I just graduated with a degree in international relations, which now has many more women than it did in the past, but my specialization (national security & foreign policy) is still very male-dominated, especially at the school I went to. I've often felt unqualified to speak on a certain subject, or assume men in my classes know more than I do. I've also been surprised when I do find women professors who are experts in the field, and it sucks that it's such a surprise.
Great video. I work in HR in the tech industry and trust me it's not easy. Even trying to get myself into a position to make a real impact is hard enough let alone lifting my employees up to their own position of empowerment. Especially in tech, and I imagine somewhat in the entertainment industry, the issue is the lack of skills and knowledge amongst any group other than white male. Programming and engineering have always traditionally been a male dominated industry so our key goals should be to continue pushing women and minorities into programmes that help build skills in the positions we need more diversity in (Women who code for example). You spoke about tech companies just implementing a quota, which, can be tricky because sometimes people are promoted without the necessary skills and experience leading to only more issues. It's an uphill battle, still, and we have a long way to go but I hope, with all the attention it's been getting recently, diversity will continue to improve in every industry. One day, finger's crossed, there won't be a need for diversity quotas at all.
Lovelllyyyyy stuff.
That ending is such a Mood
So, I was listening to your voice and realized that you have slightly less of an accent. Fine, fine. But this reminded me of a certain interview and... I just, I just, Love you so much Hazel
im loving this style of vlog yes well done nice
hell yes i'd watch half an hour of you talking about any product if it meant you got an experience like this. at least you made a great video out of it???? WOO
Hazel should be hired by more brands to do more work, so that Hazel can do more films/vlogs. Interesting topics, funny, and honest opinions and nuggets
The honesty though on point
urm, this is a wonderful video completely truly madly deeply
Yes, Hazel still has it.
i missed your vlogs, lots.
This made Mia a little happy.
Aghhhhh that dress😍😍😍🐱🐱🐱
oh i missed you this is nice xx
Were actually pretty bloody good at this *cuts to drunk duck scene*
i might have to star using "get up, you drunk duck" in everyday life.
Wow! Women's films make 37¢ on the dollar more than men's films when there is a woman in front and behind a camera? Do you have a link to this paper? I would love to see the research that went into it
WOOOO
I'm so jealous, I was watching all your insta stories simultaneously very pleased for you but also green with envy oops
i want to go into cinematography, because i adore it and it’s wonderful but i have no idea how to go into it? i’m only 15 ( leaving high school this year ). anyone got any advice? also, great video hazel! x
This is all rather brilliant, and I really hope there comes a time where people are chosen for their skill, regardless of anything else. Like, I _should_ still strive to become a director or whatever, and the fact that I am a white male doesn’t matter., as long as I’m good.
Yay !!
Hazel has gone and done a vlog !! 😀
MORE... I NEED MORE !!
Random thought that came up watching this. "I wonder if anyone confused Hazel for that Irish wan out of " The Saturdays "
I'd quite like to see an indepth discussion about whether it's more powerful/we should call out incidences of sexism or power through and just prove the statements wrong.
hooray!! i love vlogs!!
I’m a dude but the End was something that didn’t sound like someone who accuses GTA V of sexism. Very reasonable well done
Well this was magnificent wasn't it?!!!
Hi Hazel, who are your favorite female directors?
sorry to interrupt but 9:37 gave me major "enchanted" flashbacks. the ball scene??? anyone??? i'll shut up now