Wild Life | A Post-Apocalypse Short Film

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2022
  • When a reclusive wanderer of the harsh post-apocalyptic wasteland saves the life of an oblivious survivor, the two must now work together despite their polar opposite dispositions.
    The Making of Wild Life: • The Making of Wild Lif...
    Wild Life (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - open.spotify.com/album/1GKPaO...
    Cast:
    Gabe Valle
    Maxx Merlo
    Ron-Paul Tamayo
    Sam Menell
    Yosef Benzion
    Zachary Westbrook
    Nico DeSesa
    Gabe Soto
    Collin Morrison
    Special Thanks:
    The Merlos
    Hailey Yong
    Thank you Owen for the fantastic cover art: owenwellins?igs...
    Thanks for Watching!
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  • @waynereiffenstein2912
    @waynereiffenstein2912 2 роки тому +35

    Never stick someone with your only knife....and walk away leaving it embedded in their eye....just an idea

    • @yosefbenzion
      @yosefbenzion  2 роки тому +10

      Yeah we noticed that a little too late, I think our script supervisor was just slacking off a bit haha

    • @Why...So...Stupid...
      @Why...So...Stupid... Рік тому +3

      Didn't check the other guys for supplies either.

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому +5

      Yes definitely always get back a good knife.

    • @edwinlujan508
      @edwinlujan508 Рік тому +2

      An eye dea

    • @tomortale2333
      @tomortale2333 3 місяці тому

      oop's did u see the way he threw the radio away.....not for the enviroment.....bad boy...

  • @timothypage252
    @timothypage252 Рік тому +6

    the irony isn't lost on this viewer that the most developed social structure we see IS the war-band. They are the best bet for founding a new society.

    • @EliTheShaman
      @EliTheShaman 4 місяці тому +1

      U obviously are very ignorant on human development over time

  • @michaelhooker8230
    @michaelhooker8230 Рік тому +11

    Liked movie, didn't start liking main character until partner started showing his weakness. Satisfied with the end, and almost desolate surroundings.

    • @brianthomas7831
      @brianthomas7831 Рік тому +1

      Sometime someone's weakness can be a real strength with that being said I'll go watch the movie now

  • @kefascor7812
    @kefascor7812 Рік тому +10

    Ngl this deserves an oscar… this was amazing

  • @varietyshortfilms
    @varietyshortfilms Рік тому +10

    Loved this a lot. Shots and music were incredible and i'd love to see a sequel following this character with more world building+character development

  • @ivechang6720
    @ivechang6720 Рік тому +5

    Yeah you definitely deserve the praise. Much much better than most of the award winners. I liked the mild flavor of disassociation. You didn't overdo it nor vilify it either. Thanks!

  • @slister1911
    @slister1911 8 місяців тому +4

    This was pretty damn good writing with a moral ending, something most short films in this genre don't exhibit. If I had any criticism, it's the gas mask for the main character. It makes no sense, even if it had filters, there's no setup for why it might be necessary. Anyway, hope you guys keep making movies, great job!

    • @msj7872
      @msj7872 9 днів тому

      I didn't understand the gas mask. I've worn one just to see what it would be like. It's very uncomfortable.

  • @agapitomelorques6364
    @agapitomelorques6364 Рік тому +8

    Yes Definitely an A+ . Great Work on a Valuable Tic's & Tac's on Valuable life saving info . ..." TRUST NO ONE "
    GREAT SHORT MOVIE . 🤑

  • @Godrules1111
    @Godrules1111 Рік тому +4

    A+ film - survival to the end.

  • @robertreber8296
    @robertreber8296 2 роки тому +9

    Straight up bad ass. Absolutely enjoyed this movie.

  • @jeffthomas5291
    @jeffthomas5291 Рік тому +6

    EXCELLENT! I've literally watched 10.000 + movies.

  • @danielhanawalt4998
    @danielhanawalt4998 Рік тому +6

    Well done. Very good sound track.

  • @videoroman506
    @videoroman506 2 роки тому +33

    This was really really good, you guys have a serious knack for filmmaking. Hats off to whoever was the cinematographer and composer, it really felt like I was watching a high budget Hollywood movie but the familiar locations would remind me that people my age made this. Great job on this.

    • @the0leman
      @the0leman 6 місяців тому

      Funny you should mention Hollywood. I just saw a Scott Adkins movie Close Range from this set opening scene. Kinda cool.

    • @patriciaedwards5183
      @patriciaedwards5183 4 місяці тому +2

      The composer is Paul McCartney, the song has been around for decades

  • @ZacharyWestbrook
    @ZacharyWestbrook 2 роки тому +6

    this was pretty cool

  • @justsomeguy9700
    @justsomeguy9700 Рік тому +6

    I loved it especially cause short films like this are less common nowadays.

  • @3peckeredgoat735
    @3peckeredgoat735 Рік тому +7

    Pretty good, well done and thanks for sharing.

  • @jasondrew5768
    @jasondrew5768 Рік тому +4

    Good movie, happy ending!

  • @binderdundit228
    @binderdundit228 Рік тому +7

    3:48 This would make an awesome painting. It is quite a still shot with amazing scenery.

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому

      Yes it would!
      My room has a post-apocalyptic theme, this would fit in well as a painting. . .

  • @macster9938
    @macster9938 2 роки тому +7

    Outstanding A+ and a thumbs up I really enjoyed the ending .

  • @WendySchroederDenverCo
    @WendySchroederDenverCo Рік тому +1

    I've watched a lot of Apocalypse and disaster short films and this is the best I've seen!

  • @kentlawson5806
    @kentlawson5806 Рік тому +1

    really liked the whole film , especially the ending .

  • @lorenhargadine4893
    @lorenhargadine4893 Рік тому +5

    Wonderful shot you did really great

  • @thomascollins4325
    @thomascollins4325 Рік тому +5

    I seem to remember this from a year or two ago, or something quite similar. Very good!!! Thanks for posting!!!

  • @joeyj6808
    @joeyj6808 Рік тому +4

    Good ending for a post-apoc flick! Always count your bullets! Nice little film - the mood was great, everything well framed, etc. Keep it up!

  • @julieellis2870
    @julieellis2870 Рік тому +3

    Great job guys ! You'll learn from your mistakes with each movie you do. Keep it up !

  • @brianthomas7831
    @brianthomas7831 Рік тому +1

    Great movie 🍿🎥

  • @hillelloewenthal8780
    @hillelloewenthal8780 2 роки тому +9

    AMAZING.
    Loved the pace and the music fit perfectly

    • @yosefbenzion
      @yosefbenzion  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you bro!! I definitely learned a whole ton of stuff about the filmmaking process through our old short films we used to make together, which really did help me with this film :D

    • @hillelloewenthal8780
      @hillelloewenthal8780 2 роки тому +3

      @@yosefbenzion yea those old ones where not to bad
      Just rewatched it and realized you still use the same font in the credits

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому

      @@yosefbenzion Dude the soundtrack is awesome! Often people just put music as random background when they're making short post-apocalyptic films; but yours follows what's happening in the plot, just like Hollywood movies do, and it's neither too loud nor too soft. The timing is on point!

  • @spooky.luis809
    @spooky.luis809 2 роки тому +8

    great job man, great songs, good shots

    • @yosefbenzion
      @yosefbenzion  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

  • @tonyg3414
    @tonyg3414 Рік тому +1

    WOW that was good! Great camera work, solid story with an unpredictable ending. Nice job.

  • @archstanton8988
    @archstanton8988 Рік тому +3

    Obviously the Main character had been alone for quite some Time!!! So since all Supplies of any Form are most assuredly in Short Supply. Why then had he after Killing 8 People not taken EVERYTHING THAT THEY HAD??????????

  • @endless5soul
    @endless5soul Рік тому +2

    camera work and sounds track are excellent.

  • @Dragon-un8jy
    @Dragon-un8jy Рік тому +4

    And I've looked at the other comments what other people have said.
    They love what you're doing you're on the right track don't give up no one ever hits it right off the bat.
    Judging from what everyone has been saying on these comments you all did well all that are involved in this movie. There are loopholes and things to always keep in mind and don't let it get you down I'm watching the movie and subscribing because I want to see more Movie Makers continue like you guys did what you did in this film!

    • @dougholliday467
      @dougholliday467 Рік тому

      @Karl with a K Agreed. What are they thinking?

  • @undeadtui
    @undeadtui Рік тому +3

    Ah this was so cool!! The apocalyptic vibe was on point and I can tell so much work went into it. Wish I could do big projects like this too, for now I just make short apocalyptic videos for tiktok but maybe someday I’ll be doing this :)

  • @cw8390
    @cw8390 Рік тому +1

    EXCELENT!

  • @denizyalcin7945
    @denizyalcin7945 Рік тому +1

    please make a series of this this being the pilot episode.

  • @edwinklaver
    @edwinklaver 10 місяців тому +1

    Probably the most realistic take on the dog eat dog world

  • @factcheck1776
    @factcheck1776 Рік тому +1

    After seeing five post-apocalyptic tropes in the first few minutes--gas mask (filter-less), canned food (no rust), bashing someone's brains in with a crowbar, a map with black X marks, a radio that doesn't work--I was ready to hate on this movie, but I just couldn't. If Fallout Red Star and PUBG got married and had a baby, it would be this film. What's not to love about that? The camera work and voice-over were good, foley and music were great, the comic relief was perfect. I liked this movie against my will, so much that I forgave the bright city lights in the background, the shack with electric power from somewhere, battery-powered flashlights that still work without recharging, shiny-clean clothes, ambient voices in the background when they're in the desert, a guy with a $90 haircut, a weird plastic-looking revolver with no firing pin, and a crew member peeking from inside a tent. You did obey a critical rule of storytelling, though. When mask-man said, "Always count your shots," I thought to myself, that damn well better be foreshadowing, and it was. What a relief! Anyway, despite the rough spots, I think this was wonderful and shows movie-making aptitude. You should keep it up.

    • @yosefbenzion
      @yosefbenzion  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for the critique and kind words!!

  • @zxyatiywariii8
    @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому +2

    Thanks, I really enjoyed this!
    And awesome soundtrack mixing -- you integrated it really well, it wasn't just music in the background, it reflected the plot and the action on-screen. That's quite rare in post-apocalyptic short films.
    Also I liked the contrast between the two main characters. And although the guns are fake, that's one thing I can ignore under "Suspension of Disbelief" when a movie is otherwise well made.
    Liked and subbed! 👍

  • @wyldeboiy7151
    @wyldeboiy7151 Рік тому +4

    Bravo... my favorite part is when...

  • @RespectMyAuthoritaah
    @RespectMyAuthoritaah Рік тому +4

    Really enjoyed this movie. After he saved the guy and taught him how to survive the guy turned on him. Yep, very good movie.

    • @jodyfulford8215
      @jodyfulford8215 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, the dude was an idealist in an unidealistic world. He proved to be an incurable sort.

  • @seeingtheforest9529
    @seeingtheforest9529 Рік тому +2

    Damn good!

  • @docwilson5384
    @docwilson5384 Рік тому +2

    Great job.....Peace

  • @maketreal
    @maketreal 11 місяців тому

    The action is superb 👌so well choreographed

  • @Iamnotfaithrowley
    @Iamnotfaithrowley Рік тому +1

    That’s mentryville! I used to live near there and I had a good laugh as I showed my family members.

  • @bondjane007
    @bondjane007 Рік тому +1

    Well there goes humanity!

  • @72SEASONS887
    @72SEASONS887 Рік тому +1

    👏👏👏😀 congratulations! Is good!

  • @SeanSatterlee
    @SeanSatterlee Рік тому +3

    This is soooo amazing. Only because it’s important to certain people, there were a lot of details that a survivalist would know *not* to do, while these actions not cause any labor on the narrative to support them. I guess that is what film consultants are for, yeah? Sorry for the bitching, but SERIOUSLY amazing work!

  • @josellers2019
    @josellers2019 Рік тому +4

    you can't trust anyone in that situation....................... you're better off alone

  • @dianacramer4747
    @dianacramer4747 Рік тому +3

    good video, thank you

  • @patriciaedwards5183
    @patriciaedwards5183 4 місяці тому +1

    Good film made even better by the music of Paul McCartney and Wing's Wild Life

    • @patriciaedwards5183
      @patriciaedwards5183 4 місяці тому

      I should add that I have shared the film link with two Quora spaces I own and a couple of other spaces for Paul McCartney and or the Beatles

  • @michalurbanful
    @michalurbanful Рік тому

    Great ending!!!

  • @horsemenstudio4802
    @horsemenstudio4802 Рік тому +1

    Pretty good 👍🐴🇸🇰

  • @juliemunoz2762
    @juliemunoz2762 Рік тому +2

    Good show

  • @tanzianempire8761
    @tanzianempire8761 Рік тому

    "The only way to survive in this feral world, is to look out for yourself. ONLY, yourself", that's me.

  • @Dragon-un8jy
    @Dragon-un8jy Рік тому

    I believe in you don't stop doing what you're doing

  • @shanhutchison7332
    @shanhutchison7332 Рік тому +1

    👍💯🔥

  • @johnmurkwater1064
    @johnmurkwater1064 Рік тому +3

    Not bad y'all, not bad at all... Although it's gotta be the cleanest post apocalypse movie I've ever seen, the brand new backpack and tents...lol, very funny to try to think post apocalypse when looking at brand new gear.
    All & all though, pretty enjoyable short... I really liked the countryside you chose to film in and your choice of music was fitting.
    And of course, you entertained me and that's what it was made to do, so good job.

    • @MaryCasey1100
      @MaryCasey1100 Рік тому +4

      Yeah, I noticed that too. New jeans, spotless white t-shirt, spotless white bottom tennis shoes...as you said new tents, etc. I don't understand why he camped at the bottom of the hills instead 'closer' to the top (but not at the very top) where his vantage point would be better, and it is more challenging for the enemy to climb up the hill instead of running down (as evidence in the closing scenes when the enemy was running down the hill at our hero). Or why there were electric lights in the shed. Or why he was wearing a gas mask when no one else was. Or why you would start a fire at night instead of the day....eat your food cold rather than give your location away with a fire at night that can be seen for a mile.
      BUT LOVED THE FILM!!! A singular, short. to the point real life exercise. Loved the ending....the kid believes there's "humanity" and wants our hero to submit to that ideology at the risk his life (and trust the enemy); but the kid himself is willing to kill the very person who spared his life, showing humanity, and who was teaching him how to survive the inhumanity of man.
      The kid is typical of people who refuse to accept reality; want everyone else to accept their fantasy belief system and live life by their fantasy rules, but then break their own rules in the name of this same ideology thinking this will further this same ideology...ugh? Where I come from these people are generally called...well don't want to get political.
      There is so much more to be said, but I am not good at saying it...(guess I'm better at criticizing)...and because of that I respect the effort put into this film. LOVED THIS FILM! LOVED THIS FILM!

    • @yosefbenzion
      @yosefbenzion  Рік тому

      @@MaryCasey1100 Thank you so much for such a great comment!
      We did our best with our nonexistent budget and limited time and crew members, but are very proud of it and the deeper message that seems to hide under the surface!
      We’ve learned a lot from this project and will continue to grow and get better because of it.
      Thanks again!

  • @thehappycampers1738
    @thehappycampers1738 Рік тому

    Awesome 😎

  • @rusty2075
    @rusty2075 2 роки тому +2

    GOOD ONE

  • @sbcinema
    @sbcinema Рік тому +1

    A Very Nice Movie 👍

  • @chanceburger3169
    @chanceburger3169 8 місяців тому

    Very cool

  • @poppashots994
    @poppashots994 7 місяців тому

    Good short... The crazy part about these apocalypse short is the one guy who always wears this mask like he's Darth Vader...

  • @ibeanjerkinov5325
    @ibeanjerkinov5325 Рік тому +1

    Well done! Would love to see you do something here in new Orleans!

  • @mistermirror8064
    @mistermirror8064 Рік тому +1

    Wheew that was a good ending.

  • @wildernesshermit2126
    @wildernesshermit2126 Рік тому

    Walks off and leaves his knife, and failed to search the bodies.... definitely won't survive long.

  • @jonathanking6546
    @jonathanking6546 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed the movie. Wish it had been longer

  • @rufusbenn5101
    @rufusbenn5101 Рік тому +1

    Makes me ponder... who's the real animal ?😎🙄😎

  • @dougwiese3300
    @dougwiese3300 Рік тому

    That is the first time I have seen an auto revolver, Cool

  • @user-sc9qc4qo2b
    @user-sc9qc4qo2b 7 місяців тому

    Absolutly amazing. But i saw the camerman's shadow

  • @E.R.U.42
    @E.R.U.42 Рік тому +1

    Overall, not bad. But you missed some details... For exemple, the window (no bullet hole) in the sniping scene, could be easily done in after effects. Anyway, keep it up!

  • @jdmbeats
    @jdmbeats Рік тому +5

    At one point, it looks like they were trying not to laugh, (the scene where they're contemplating a plan to kill the protagonist) almost broke character. Lol, other than that I enjoyed watching this short movie. Subscribed! 👍

  • @darryllspalding9680
    @darryllspalding9680 5 місяців тому

    this is garbarge. dog barking, you did not hide, you are wide open and now you are dead

  • @nealleseberg2236
    @nealleseberg2236 9 місяців тому

    The guy's packing a cheapie hand pump single shot .177 caliber pellet rifle!

  • @jamesdoyle9148
    @jamesdoyle9148 Рік тому

    Loved it will show to friend that the end my look like this
    The one thing missing was looting the dead

  • @sanction7627
    @sanction7627 4 місяці тому

    The ultimate survival rifle: The Daisy Powerline. LOL

  • @EliTheShaman
    @EliTheShaman 4 місяці тому

    That kid was only holding him back anyway... Pointing a gun at him fir protecting him

  • @leonreaper90
    @leonreaper90 6 місяців тому

    Nice work Yosef (and all those involved) what camera did you guys use? hope you make more of these and perfect your craft :D

    • @yosefbenzion
      @yosefbenzion  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words! The film was shot on a Canon R6 mounted on a DJI RSC 2 gimbal.

  • @royalheratik2726
    @royalheratik2726 Рік тому +1

    Makes me want to play dayz,this is just like that game.

  • @ThailandAmazing
    @ThailandAmazing Рік тому +1

    Good short movie

  • @john-xu7kt
    @john-xu7kt Рік тому +1

    silliness

  • @BlueDrumStudio
    @BlueDrumStudio 2 роки тому +3

    Right on nephew, next time count your shots!👍

  • @supjay3945
    @supjay3945 Рік тому +1

    I forgot this was an indie film lol

  • @mistermirror8064
    @mistermirror8064 Рік тому +1

    Has the feel of book of eli or the road. Also reminded me ALOT of fallout new vegas.
    Main character didn't have a filter on his mask, but I'd rather have something over nothing, plus it conceals identity. Eh?

  • @terryqueen3233
    @terryqueen3233 Рік тому +1

    The music was great is there going to be any more to this or was this the only one. I will subscribe to find out but if there's not anymore and I may unsubscribe we'll see

  • @oghuz_kaghan
    @oghuz_kaghan 7 місяців тому

    that guy was pain in ass i swear naive 0 rational at the end even wanted to kill the guy with Gas mask for what defending himself against an ambush😂

  • @MagusHabilus
    @MagusHabilus Рік тому +3

    Better props would have made this movie better, but the writing sent it up! the director should look into realistic airsoft guns next film, I'll bet a dealer would loan a few out in trade for mention in the credits!

    • @free-peace5555
      @free-peace5555 Рік тому +1

      Good but childish cause needs much more activities with honest acting

    • @Mobbs3006
      @Mobbs3006 Рік тому +1

      Crossman pellet gun used by main character..

  • @mikewilshusen3115
    @mikewilshusen3115 Рік тому +1

    Very true a knife is a hard tool to re place even you have more of them 😉🤣😉

  • @amandacurtis8374
    @amandacurtis8374 Рік тому +3

    make a full length feature film please.

    • @yosefbenzion
      @yosefbenzion  Рік тому +2

      One day!

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому +1

      I second this request 🙏🏽
      Many post-apocalyptic short movies lose my attention early on, so I don't watch the whole thing. But yours kept me watching.

  • @vincemoran587
    @vincemoran587 Рік тому

    Why wear a respirator when you nknt need to? Do you know what it's like to wear one?

  • @biobiobio1
    @biobiobio1 Рік тому +1

    Good effort, but you could do with a military/survival consultant. You will all get better with experience. Still, better than most t movies being made today. I like the motivation!

  • @Dragon-un8jy
    @Dragon-un8jy Рік тому +1

    No fence you're using pellet guns

  • @trivialinsignific
    @trivialinsignific 4 місяці тому

    i had no idea darth vader was in a different movie ! what a hero, all with a respirator on - it was ok, but i didnt see the hero looking for anything conducive to life, car, food, new canister for his respirator, females - i suggest if you are ever in this situation, dont be so mean to your pencil, it might break, then what ?

  • @joeyminecraftps4674
    @joeyminecraftps4674 Рік тому +1

    He has a pellet gun

  • @hominidchen
    @hominidchen Рік тому

    Sorry about my lack of intelligence, but why some guys use gasmask and others don´t?

  • @abhishekdev258
    @abhishekdev258 Рік тому +2

    18:28 electricity works in a post apocalyptic world..!!!! How is it post apocalypse then

  • @lostcat9lives322
    @lostcat9lives322 Рік тому

    Green Acres just isn't what it used to be.

  • @sgt.bunbun1369
    @sgt.bunbun1369 Рік тому +1

    Wrong outlook! Sheepdog not lone wolf! We kick ass as a team. We need more Sheepdogs!

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому

      Depends on each sheepdog. Some people I'd trust to travel with, others I wouldn't.

  • @mikepreslar8686
    @mikepreslar8686 Рік тому

    Why would you leave your knife in the guy you threw it at?

  • @waynereiffenstein2912
    @waynereiffenstein2912 2 роки тому +5

    Why do some people wear gas masks....and some don't?

  • @pauldavey
    @pauldavey 3 місяці тому

    As ex-military OMG so many flaws 😂As I am not a director, the storyline was a bit suspect. However, I enjoyed the film. Well done all involved😊