Big Take (2024) - 16mm Short Film

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  • @AlexBrooksFilms
    @AlexBrooksFilms  4 місяці тому +150

    Howdy! Check out these behind the scenes videos to see how this was made!
    Director’s Commentary: ua-cam.com/video/vknWCBcZOKA/v-deo.htmlsi=1A_PXkqr-n5IYn1W
    Editing Breakdown: ua-cam.com/video/OF7q1GguX3A/v-deo.htmlsi=Iu_j5Eo3eh-hlDQZ

  • @priortempore_
    @priortempore_ 6 місяців тому +5636

    coolest marlboro commercial ever

  • @80n19
    @80n19 6 місяців тому +417

    Proverb: "Don't have 100 rubles, have 100 friends."

    • @Рогалик-ф7у
      @Рогалик-ф7у 3 місяці тому +8

      не имей 100 рублей, а имей 100 друзей)

    • @plsstop6077
      @plsstop6077 2 місяці тому +2

      ага​@@Рогалик-ф7у

    • @bishop_tm2953
      @bishop_tm2953 Місяць тому

      can you keep up with 100 friends?

    • @DmitryShura
      @DmitryShura 11 днів тому

      все упрелось в деньги

  • @Sanger2007
    @Sanger2007 6 місяців тому +3413

    this is the kind of stories that short films were meant for

    • @feministslayer3308
      @feministslayer3308 5 місяців тому +23

      Bro can you recommend more shortfilms like this one.

    • @Sanger2007
      @Sanger2007 5 місяців тому

      @@feministslayer3308 trying to find myself. vimeo's staff picks has some cool stuff

    • @nikostalk5730
      @nikostalk5730 4 місяці тому

      @@feministslayer3308 look for old Scheweppes online short film festival (kinda 2006-2008)

    • @MAKI_73_
      @MAKI_73_ 2 місяці тому

      @@feministslayer3308 i can recommend Wesley Wang, if you still need

    • @yourpaljosh
      @yourpaljosh 2 місяці тому +10

      Is it? There's no story.

  • @filipilino3424
    @filipilino3424 2 місяці тому +180

    I love it when films don't try to send out some deep message or symbolisms or meaning, and instead, they just simply tell a story

    • @GENERIC-RICE
      @GENERIC-RICE 2 місяці тому

      Yeah, that's what i wanted to do with my comedy film but my principal wants me to shove a dEePer mEanIng into it.

    • @s.scottsdale1839
      @s.scottsdale1839 Місяць тому +9

      Yeah, screw all that thinking stuff and feeling anything that really means s/thing to ya. Makes my brain hurt. Gimme Dennis Dugan and Michael Bay. That what us 'simple' ppl want.

    • @filipilino3424
      @filipilino3424 21 день тому

      @@s.scottsdale1839 is this sarcasm?

  • @johnthomasgoerke7852
    @johnthomasgoerke7852 6 місяців тому +4582

    The cinematography is great. The SKIN TONES are rich and textured. But your sound design is the secret sauce here. Keeping those alley voice just loud enough to hear, but behind all the diegetic sound from the laundry room.... incredible work.

    • @samusnb
      @samusnb 6 місяців тому +14

      sound design is great but i kinda struggled with understanding the dialogues, so im not sure if it was the best approach

    • @johnthomasgoerke7852
      @johnthomasgoerke7852 6 місяців тому

      @@samusnb 🙄

    • @leoncanton
      @leoncanton 6 місяців тому +2

      indeed

    • @SeanWilkinson-x8m
      @SeanWilkinson-x8m 6 місяців тому +4

      Can't understand the dialogue but sound design was great 😂basic coloring and "the skin tones are rich and textured " 😂😂bro wtf are you smoking if this is that impressive to you

    • @michaelganshin2017
      @michaelganshin2017 6 місяців тому +6

      it's shot on film, how can they be not textured?

  • @orlandocadenas
    @orlandocadenas 5 місяців тому +72

    I'm still trying to comprehend the absurd quality of sound design of this short. Congratulations.

  • @jdsarfo610
    @jdsarfo610 6 місяців тому +914

    I love how this film isn’t trying to do too much. It documents a little coincidence and leaves us wanting more. Simple but effective characterization by showing and not telling. Seriously good stuff.

  • @nickmartinelli2
    @nickmartinelli2 4 місяці тому +19

    This is the type of stuff you watch and can't help but feel inspired to go C R E A T E. Hell yeah brother keep up the greatness.

  • @Merjia
    @Merjia 6 місяців тому +1547

    This felt like some early Tarantino! So tight, the tension, the shot choices. Perfectly understanding these two characters with zero dialogue. Amazing work.

    • @CsikyMiki
      @CsikyMiki 6 місяців тому +9

      Guy lowkey looks like Mr Orange as well

    • @BigDicTRP
      @BigDicTRP 6 місяців тому +18

      i think Tarantino popped into your head because of 1:38

    • @maleekmayers
      @maleekmayers 5 місяців тому

      @@BigDicTRP Reservoir Dogs

    • @s.scottsdale1839
      @s.scottsdale1839 Місяць тому

      Felt nothing like Tarantino. Felt more like Michael Bay.

  • @oririmusic
    @oririmusic 10 днів тому +4

    Film is Film at the end of the day.The dynamic range and how the colors lock onto the image is second to none.

  • @ripevibe2185
    @ripevibe2185 6 місяців тому +538

    The perfect scenic vibe. Perfect shots, angles, lighting, and sound. The beauty of the 16mm. Love the novice criminal who meets a professional one, only to be outmaneuvered. So much artistry in this film!

    • @RidingwithStymie
      @RidingwithStymie 4 місяці тому +3

      They both got ripped. The smokes cost almost as much as that old yard sale lighter. Lol!

    • @seeksolace2059
      @seeksolace2059 4 місяці тому

      @@RidingwithStymie rather have a lighter thank the smokes bud. more useful and theyre on the run and need to keep a low profile

  • @Starks2510
    @Starks2510 4 місяці тому +63

    This is the kind of storytelling Steven Soderbergh would use as an intro to a crime movie. Good stuff...

  • @utka_s_dudkoi
    @utka_s_dudkoi 6 місяців тому +925

    Moment with "100 рублей" killed me... Poetic cinema!

    • @КотЯша
      @КотЯша 6 місяців тому +46

      Ряльно xD

    • @ИванГордый-ф3л
      @ИванГордый-ф3л 6 місяців тому +129

      Я тоже охерел от неожиданности :)

    • @RedlyK
      @RedlyK 6 місяців тому +32

      but why the rubles😂

    • @Indigoveye
      @Indigoveye 6 місяців тому +9

      +++ ребят hi there

    • @blind1915
      @blind1915 6 місяців тому +83

      @@RedlyK maybe, not sure, but in russian there is a proverb that sounds like: "Don't have 100 rubles, have 100 friends.".

  • @momento1524
    @momento1524 2 місяці тому +10

    i love the (maybe intentional) symbology of one of them wearing nike blazers and the other wearing a pair of converse high tops. Very similar shoes, different materials, different maker, same purpose.

  • @luker1ng
    @luker1ng 6 місяців тому +237

    WHATTTTTTT No dialogue, subtle character, THIS WAS AWESOME !!

  • @thornsandrosesofficial
    @thornsandrosesofficial 2 місяці тому +5

    God this film stock is so beautiful

  • @magudoo8116
    @magudoo8116 6 місяців тому +695

    BRO, MADE A FRIGGIN MASTERPIECE AND THOUGHT WE WOULDN'T NOTICE

    • @rockwell7043
      @rockwell7043 6 місяців тому +12

      Please stop with the BRO phrases, they are so May 2024.

    • @Jail19
      @Jail19 4 місяці тому +1

      @@rockwell7043 bandwagon rider

    • @ArthurMatevosyan-w6u
      @ArthurMatevosyan-w6u 3 місяці тому +1

      @@rockwell7043 What are you talking about, BRO?

    • @NotYarrs-g5m
      @NotYarrs-g5m 3 місяці тому

      @@Jail19 bro is a bandwagon rider before gta skibidi

  • @jacksalzani
    @jacksalzani 12 днів тому +1

    Sound design is subtly insane! Top notch mixing too

  • @JamesFoster.
    @JamesFoster. 6 місяців тому +76

    Not even lying, this is probably one of the best short films on UA-cam. A lot of short films on UA-cam feel like clones of one of other like all the horror short films here on UA-cam. But your film, it just feels fresh you know. Great film keep it up!

  • @keepitjflo400
    @keepitjflo400 3 місяці тому +3

    This is fantastic! Very well done. Neither of these characters have said a word and I would happily watch 90 more minutes of them. Incredible job.

  • @antoine_obj
    @antoine_obj 6 місяців тому +56

    DON'T TELL JUST SHOW, NOW THAT'S CINEMA, amazing work guys

  • @cohenlemcke
    @cohenlemcke 2 місяці тому +3

    The dynamic between the criminals was super palpable, even without words. Visual style was beautiful. Good work. Really liked the ending with the stolen lighter. The hot shot has still got a lot to learn

  • @MikeSaturno
    @MikeSaturno 6 місяців тому +118

    The intro reminds me of when Mr. Pink is being chased by police in Reservoir Dogs. You guys did a great job.

    • @AlexBrooksFilms
      @AlexBrooksFilms  6 місяців тому +38

      One of my favorite movies. That scene was definitely a big inspiration.

  • @Trickle_Official
    @Trickle_Official 6 місяців тому +6

    This is an actual masterpiece, bro, can't believe how much was said without a single word!!

  • @Joe_Does_Stuff
    @Joe_Does_Stuff 6 місяців тому +41

    I love how you wrote it to suit the medium. No dialogue, no crystal sync needed, all sound design, and incredibly executed. That's before getting to the STUNNING lighting and shot choices. Well-done you!

  • @colonelsteve11206
    @colonelsteve11206 6 місяців тому +9

    LOVED the sound design. Just loud enough to hear but not distracting from the visuals

  • @nathanielc.1699
    @nathanielc.1699 6 місяців тому +70

    This is amazing, the cinematography, the warmth of the colour tones, the crisp sound design and music, all of it fantastic. The story as well, the two pickpockets meeting together in the same hiding spot, masterful, so funny.

  • @Andres_lacx
    @Andres_lacx 5 місяців тому +10

    This is simply a damn masterpiece, the story, the sound and the color of the movie is spectacular

  • @krasipaskalevv
    @krasipaskalevv 6 місяців тому +21

    The visuals, typography, colours, editing are really really great, love it. Doing the reveal with no dialogue and just through visuals and the police intercoms is genius. But the sound design is what sells the whole thing. It's perfect. Big kudos.

    • @harpreetkaur-ix1br
      @harpreetkaur-ix1br Місяць тому

      can you please explain about colors and visuals of movie

  • @carlosm.1148
    @carlosm.1148 Місяць тому +1

    Great job! Short, sweet, simple, and charming af. We can all learn a thing or two about brevity from this.

  • @RJR-Russell
    @RJR-Russell 6 місяців тому +18

    Dude, one of the best short films I've seen. This nailed EVERYTHING (the visuals, audio, music, story), and its even all packed into less than four minutes. Excited to see more bro

  • @BhaiKon-w2m
    @BhaiKon-w2m Місяць тому +1

    Videos like this show how much we can learn from each other. Immersive Translate bridges the language gap perfectly

  • @beetstroop
    @beetstroop 6 місяців тому +20

    Please, man, more films like this, more 16mm film! It's so tasty, every frame is beautiful, love it so much. Thank you!

  • @inacoat
    @inacoat 16 днів тому +1

    amazing tension between the actors. amazingly depicted.

  • @AM_R0N
    @AM_R0N 6 місяців тому +29

    lost for words. the 16MM FILM, the beautiful sr3, the composition, the acting, the perfect plot and film length for a short film. well done, hope you all get recognized for the hundreds of hours put into the craft

  • @Maxime-Gregory
    @Maxime-Gregory 4 місяці тому +3

    So happy this popped up in my recommendations!! Direction, cinematography, sound, editing are on point!

  • @waroogames
    @waroogames 6 місяців тому +12

    God.... the original cinematography is so beautiful 😭

  • @TheCertifiedGeneralist
    @TheCertifiedGeneralist 4 дні тому +1

    I like your style brother. This is peak Short Story.

  • @Singhnidhi394
    @Singhnidhi394 6 місяців тому +7

    Everything is on the spot, cinematography, quick and crisp sound. A small snippet of 2 dippers meeting at a spot exchanging glances. Elegant . Reminds me of reservoir dogs. Kudus to the whole cast and crew !

  • @t_spana
    @t_spana 5 місяців тому +1

    this is perfect on so many levels. the lighting, details, textures on the walls. perfect. sound was executed perfectly

  • @lostclock
    @lostclock 6 місяців тому +9

    love this! the rhythm of the edit is spot-on

  • @BenFancherMouse79
    @BenFancherMouse79 6 місяців тому +1

    This film is amazing! Timing is excellent, shots are well chosen, no dialogue and yet, the audio is what really makes this film work.

  • @nathanlukeofficial
    @nathanlukeofficial 6 місяців тому +5

    DUDE! This film is flipping AWESOME! Just watched twice. And the fact it was so short yet so good - wow, just wow!

  • @OnTrack_media
    @OnTrack_media 5 місяців тому +1

    this feels like a really good quality old movie idk how else to describe it

  • @ROZY-dm7wz
    @ROZY-dm7wz 6 місяців тому +25

    What a great look! Great directing! Bravo!

  • @benjaminvernes
    @benjaminvernes 6 місяців тому +2

    The visual quality of this looks like some big movies. I love the lack of dialogue and just visually telling a short story. Also loved that slide transition in the streets with the sound effect 00:32

  • @saujas74
    @saujas74 6 місяців тому +8

    SO GOOOOOOOOOD. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS. LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE.

  • @dario.explore
    @dario.explore 5 днів тому +1

    Got to say the script is so incredible

  • @thesweetprince
    @thesweetprince 6 місяців тому +7

    Fun! Love the complete lack of dialogue between these two players. Like the other commenter, grateful for whatever brought me here! Subscribed

  • @raoulkoster8567
    @raoulkoster8567 Місяць тому +1

    This is amazing! loved it. And I can't believe how much this guy looks like Desmond from lost. I thought it was him, but I figured he would be much older by now.

  • @jediapostleknight
    @jediapostleknight 6 місяців тому +4

    This was great! Best short film I've seen in a long time! Lighting, coloring, everything felt top notch.

  • @jay0n3x90
    @jay0n3x90 6 місяців тому +4

    Don’t lose something you need for something you want, that’s the lesson i got here.

  • @weekachawchaw6304
    @weekachawchaw6304 2 місяці тому +29

    THE TENSION BETWEEN THEM WAS CRAZY HELLO???

    • @DARKO_WZM
      @DARKO_WZM Місяць тому +5

      Between the two guys hiding out and smoking? If so then what are you smoking? There was no tension. Just Nervousness from Non cool dude when cop was outside door. Chill guy was cool as ice and then made the non cool guy feel at ease and relax. Had a few laughs. Then cool guy dipped out. A slight See ya later and nod. A chuckle and then After seeing he didn’t steal much his lighter was jacked by cool dude.
      No tension.

    • @muhammadrafi5496
      @muhammadrafi5496 Місяць тому

      go outside

  • @RodrigoVazquez91
    @RodrigoVazquez91 2 місяці тому +1

    I usually skip all the videos from my recommended page, I accidentally click on this one and I was about to close the tab, but it immediately caught me, nice photography, super cool acting and great storytelling, this made me fall in love with short films again.

  • @bemcibeats5041
    @bemcibeats5041 6 місяців тому +5

    this is peak cinematic youtube 🔥

  • @SlimeG935
    @SlimeG935 2 місяці тому +2

    Still coming back to this one love it really makes me wanna try to make something thank you

  • @HEXLOOM
    @HEXLOOM 4 місяці тому +6

    stuff that makes me go "hell yea"

  • @Trickfinger17
    @Trickfinger17 6 місяців тому +1

    The musical score and sound design when they are in the basement is unbelievably good.

  • @realsinghstudios
    @realsinghstudios 6 місяців тому +3

    I rarely comment. But wow. I am so inspired. Thank you for this, honestly! Very clever directing and cuts.

  • @justdejf
    @justdejf 6 місяців тому

    this is the best short film ive ever seen

  • @pipotm
    @pipotm 6 місяців тому +8

    the only talking was alwayse in the background, the main characters never said anything, and yet this was one of the most entertaining and amazing films i have ever seen!

  • @bhargav-gembali
    @bhargav-gembali 2 місяці тому

    loved how subtle and smooth the shots went. Felt as if watching a full length movie. Great job!

  • @SteveDCM
    @SteveDCM 6 місяців тому +7

    THE MARLBORO REFERENCE.
    that made my day.

  • @ARmy2510
    @ARmy2510 3 місяці тому +1

    Digital will never beat celluloid. There's something magical how film capture the light. How skin tones looks natural. That little shiny clouds. Those golden sparks. I miss those times when movies were shot on film.

  • @SupremeGreatGrandmaster
    @SupremeGreatGrandmaster 6 місяців тому +18

    1:44 Either that man stole some watches or he's VERY concerned about the time.

  • @regiekatze
    @regiekatze 3 місяці тому +1

    Very nice work. Expecially the cinematography part. You guys used the right angels and a good classic camera. Good choice!

  • @vrarjun7503
    @vrarjun7503 2 місяці тому +4

    00:13 reservoir dogs movie style i loved it.

  • @ancientmassmedia4230
    @ancientmassmedia4230 5 місяців тому +1

    Amazing work … and very nostalgic cinema style . Cinematic- score … everything 💯

  • @area51pictures
    @area51pictures 6 місяців тому +78

    Works with the sound off. If you're a real director -- and by this, you sure seem to be -- you know that's a big deal. Congrats. One director to another.
    Also -- this is a pretty low-key smart idea for a short that I haven't seen before. I feel like Preston Sturges would've dug the premise.

    • @ryanmckenna3088
      @ryanmckenna3088 6 місяців тому +2

      I enjoyed this with the sound off :)

    • @STONEMerchants737
      @STONEMerchants737 5 місяців тому

      Really good, do you desire actors from Africa?

  • @TR1xui0
    @TR1xui0 2 місяці тому +1

    I love this film so much. It just shows that.. you dont need a good camera, or that fancy stuff. Good writing and sound design is the key

  • @MightyEFX
    @MightyEFX 6 місяців тому +41

    0:18
    if this guy didnt watch Reservoir Dogs at some point..

  • @FilSwan
    @FilSwan 6 місяців тому

    Ohh wow!!! I definitely like it)) I love the style, music, and atmosphere, really good job!!))

  • @lyokocomicdubs
    @lyokocomicdubs 6 місяців тому +3

    It either looks like a Well professional million dollar Super bowl commercial or an A24 film...
    Well done, This is amazing.

  • @juliensimiand
    @juliensimiand 6 місяців тому +2

    There’s something about that short. You just watch it because you want to know. It’s an eye and attention magnet.

    Outstanding work.

  • @vladimirel
    @vladimirel 6 місяців тому +10

    Круто. Удивился когда достал рубли.

    • @b3rrrrrrrr
      @b3rrrrrrrr 6 місяців тому

      тоже удивился

  • @J24FRAMES
    @J24FRAMES 6 місяців тому +1

    Loved the short! The aesthetic, the simplicity, the perfectly wrapped slice of a story. Really exceptional work! Can't wait to see more!

  • @linemat7887
    @linemat7887 2 місяці тому +3

    2:39 ну-ка шляпу сними: это же целый доллар!

  • @jackjackmckean3791
    @jackjackmckean3791 6 місяців тому +1

    Very stylish, tight storytelling, with no dialogue. Seriously impressive stuff

  • @alexvtyurin
    @alexvtyurin 6 місяців тому +13

    Не имей 100 руб, а имей сто друзей

  • @cosisaidso1
    @cosisaidso1 5 місяців тому

    It's a masterpiece!!! I watched it round about 10 times ! I love it! Everything's so perfect. The look, the sound, the music, the 2 actors....Just perfect! I want a second part!!!

  • @joanharmonize
    @joanharmonize 2 місяці тому +7

    0:35 was that an oversight? ☺ It seems like the wrong camera angle made it to the final Cut. Well, with such sterling piece of work overall, that can be forgiven :)

    • @gterrymed
      @gterrymed Місяць тому

      ITS PERFECT! There are no "wrongs" in art. Amen 🙏

    • @AidenAlias
      @AidenAlias 24 дні тому

      What?

    • @gterrymed
      @gterrymed 24 дні тому

      @AidenAlias there's an abruptness in camera angle changes that doesn't quite match the rest of the movie at @0:35; I say it's Perfect

  • @ihassan1001
    @ihassan1001 5 місяців тому

    So good.... for those who and i mean myself who is horrible when it comes to writing scripts, this is a huge example that you can make amazing shorts without even saying one word... great job

  • @ebrahimghaeini
    @ebrahimghaeini 4 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely incredible. Pure artistry right here!

  • @finny9125
    @finny9125 4 місяці тому

    If this doesn't get a short film award then I don't know what will

  • @residentidiot8093
    @residentidiot8093 2 місяці тому

    16mm film is *so* good. Fantastic short film, the actors *killed* it!

  • @ZiejelShoots
    @ZiejelShoots 5 місяців тому +1

    Great job on the FOLEY ARTIST ! so nostalgic

  • @smrngn
    @smrngn 5 місяців тому

    That is so goood! Thank you man! Make a clear story without a single word!
    Terrific color, editing, sound design. Have not miss the spot! I felt so happy at the end! And dude, just look at those faces and characters! 10/10 Love it. Absolutely love it. Lets make short films great again.

  • @Mystic_Paths
    @Mystic_Paths 3 місяці тому +1

    Understanding your purpose can provide direction and motivation. Knowing why you do what you do makes challenges easier to navigate.

  • @maleekmayers
    @maleekmayers 2 місяці тому

    This was really well done! The no-dialogue, the camera work. I love the film look! The sound design really draws you in. I hope I can make something of this caliber in the near future.

  • @BlueNoteMedia
    @BlueNoteMedia Місяць тому

    This is fantastic. So simple and says so much without saying anything.

  • @rye-eye
    @rye-eye 2 місяці тому

    BROOOOO the cinematography is chefs kiss

  • @eldacrack09
    @eldacrack09 3 місяці тому

    Man, the evolution compared to your other short films is amazing, my congrats on this

  • @babhuey
    @babhuey 21 годину тому

    Acting of both actors so perfect😢

  • @JacobyHerring-d3c
    @JacobyHerring-d3c 27 днів тому +1

    Subtle story telling, brilliant camera work / color grading. This audio is also super pleasing to the ear as well, (Im giving unwanted praise) but I like what I see if that means anything to you hahaha

  • @juliaschnarr
    @juliaschnarr 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice script, I really enjoyed this short. Super creative and the color grade is superb!

  • @zanik7810
    @zanik7810 4 місяці тому

    Oooh, this is so good. The shots, the direction the sound design, the non-verbal communication. Very good.

  • @YangChuan2001
    @YangChuan2001 6 місяців тому

    A lot of modern movies could learn from this short film. It felt so much more real and natural than the big budget productions from Marvel. Big respect

  • @silvanag.w.7950
    @silvanag.w.7950 6 місяців тому +2

    Man, this is so good it feels like grindhouse!

  • @wahyueka6404
    @wahyueka6404 6 місяців тому

    No talk just act and expressions. i love film like this