I feel this sincerely. When Final Space kicked off for Olan, it was so sudden. We'd just been grinding for a long time, and suddenly, he had a TV show, and I got to do the music. But on top of this feeling of dedicated frustration before we got the show, when we actually GOT the show, I then felt like I didn't deserve it. So, if it's not frustration of not "making it" whatever that even means anymore, it's imposter syndrome, or something else. Snakes and Ladders is a great analogy, because the creative life has no trajectory. It's up, and then it's down. Hell, I even got so sick while scoring season one, that I had to bow out of season two. Opportunity might knock, and it might knock you down. But like everyone on this couch said, "There's nothing else I'd rather be doing."
@@Dom-Fera My pleasure. And thank you all too. Sometimes, hearing someone articulate how you're feeling TO you helps you grab those things that bounce around in your head when you're all on your lonesome, you know? Anyway, I've followed and loved your stuff for years, Dom. There are a lot of people doing strong creative work online or otherwise--and working damn hard--but it's clear you've got a unique voice. I'll be around to watch as long as you keep making things.
What a sobering blast of honesty and openness. This is a powerful video. It's going to take me a while to recover. Thanks, all, for having the courage to have this conversation with the camera running. And the greater courage to post it.
It's always nice to watch videos like this every now and then. I'm an (aspiring) screenwriter with a couple of shorts in different stages of production down in London but I'm still very much of the 'I haven't done anything yet' frame of mind to the point where I've spoken to people who have more experience and they've said 'You're already ahead of other people in the same position' and I just stared at them blankly like....what? Basically, we'll never be happy. Just keep going and trying to be. Work through a month of bad days just to have that one good one.
As a PhD student in fundamental biology I find this video weirdly relatable. Who would have imagined so many parallels between pursuing filmaking and a career in scientific academia! I feel you guys 😅
I remember watching this when it came out and I guess not truly appreciating what you guys were saying, I was still a little young to get it I guess, but I'm so glad I stumbled across it again. I'm an animator, currently working on a stop motion shortfilm for the school I graduated from, and the experience has been miserable. I feel very discouraged and not taken seriously. I have found out a lot of people I trusted are two faced and don't care about me personally the way they let me believe, I feel pretty taken advantage of, my labour being required and happily taken but not appreciated, despite the project being impossible without me (me being the only animator present). I am being tired out, constant needless obstacles being put in my way and then being told I'm the one underperforming, and it's just kind of devastating. I've been on the verge of just quitting for a long time but I guess the sunk cost fallacy has gotten to me and I want the struggle to mean something, to have something to show for it. I know this video is more about the discouragement from not getting many opportunities and carreers not taking off, and my complaints are more with the gruelling process of actually following through with an opportunity I did get, but it was still amazingly reassuring to hear a bunch of people I have always looked up to complain, admit how hard it is, admit sometimes they want to quit. It's invaluable to me, cause those thoughts eat me up constantly. Feeling like somehow I'm just not good enough, and if I was nothing would discourage me. Hearing you guys again has given me a bit more strength, just being reminded that we're all going through it I guess. Thank you
This was really nice to hear. Thank you for sitting down to share all of this, it was really reassuring to know even you guys are experiencing those feelings!
Dom talking about that cycle of "If I love this, shouldn't I be happy" to "well I'm in this now" is EXACTLY what I'm feeling as a filmmaker. At every turn, I wonder if I chose the right job when things get hard but seeing all of you still doing this after 10 years and giving off an energy of "I'm not going anywhere" is reassuring in itself.
Breaks my heart a little knowing Dom hasn’t broken in to much yet, espeially after he faded out of the UA-cam spotlight. He’s such an amazing actor and director. I feel like some day it’ll all come together and he’ll finally get the chance he deserves. Im doing my part supporting him for whatever he makes on patreon. For myself I kind of stopped wanting to “make it”, and I really just want to be in positions to help people out. Which is why I’ll keep trying to get into DIT/Assistant editor work.
thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. i feel the same way with dance and choreography. i expected a slow progression, but when it goes backwards i lose my hope. it always loops back around though- like you said dom. anyway great vid guys!
It is comforting to know that we all struggle through these unknowns, & that it is all part of the journey; it doesn't mean that you, specifically, have failed or strayed in some way. Really enjoyed this, thank you.
Been watching all 3 of you for years. You guys are the best and in a perfect world you would each have all the success you deserve. Whether it takes you where you want to be or somewhere else, I do hope you will keep making movies either way :)
I have no involvement with film or filmmaking etc but this was still really helpful and the genuinely decent points you guys made still apply to where I'm going with my own career. So yeah, I needed this. Cheers :)
watching this while working on my freshman thesis at film school, its astonishing seeing how many young people feel entitled to success, i wish they would sit us down and have this conversation im only 18 but i know that success is unlikely im doing it because I enjoy it
i grew up on stuff by the three of you in middle and high school and daydreamed of the worlds and jokes and art you've made. i aspired to think like you! i bought a dslr with my graduation money and wrote scripts in the margins of my homework. i guess now we're all growing up and it's all coming full circle. basically thanks for making stuff and being honest and not giving up. your spirit that inspired me when i was 15 still inspires me now, just in a different outlet. the outlet of bills past due and dead camera batteries and dreams that have no concept of either of those things. feels good to still relate to some creators.
I love these chill, chat-type videos so much, they're super helpful hearing from someone I look up to creatively, and I especially needed this as re-assurance. Thanks so much, you fine film lads
my 3 favourite bespeckled wildly talented creative director actor doods, and this was a super good chat about stuff i think about and go spiraling down a lot this is literally my future i can't wait to be in a successful hole discussing the success hole w friends as aspiring filmmakers sdlfjsdkljfsdlkl,, love yall and will always back every one of your creations n share the hell out of them
Really- thank you so much for making this guys. Watching content from all three of you growing up (literally- from the fac-e-book, deck'd, to tim's evolution of music videos haha) and finding the joy/purpose in creating, this really was inspirational. Something I really needed to hear right now, and probably tons of times in the future. So here's to success for each of you and everyone trying to achieve their best lives making art, and if that success doesn't come soon here's to the courage and persistence to keep doing what you love and making the world a better, happier place because of it! :)
That was beautiful. I more or less knew most of the things you were saying and still found it extremely pleasing to listen to some creators I really respect say it. Thanks guys, and keep uploading Dom! I'll be here forever....
This made me feel so much better. I've had recent troubles with knowing whether or not what I'm working towards is worth it. Or if it's what I want to be doing. This gave me some motivation to keep going.
Really inspiring! I've found the courage and inner strength to focus on my creative career over the last few months, and I'm actually really looking forward to that desperate struggle you are talking about. I mean. It's going to suck. But I love beig creative too much to not do it. Just like Jack said. Thanks for putting that into words, from a more experienced perspective!
I'd love to hear y'all shoot the shit in short bursts like this regularly! It'd be great to learn more about your day to day work or the politics of the industry that directly affect you
As an (aspiring) filmmaker myself, this was genuinely quite refreshing and uplifting to watch. My friend and I are running a company at the moment that makes promotional films for various clients. It's a lot of fun, and I'm so grateful that this is my full time job, but it's not what I want to be doing, not really. It's a means to an end - a way to (try to) get a foot in the door or at least gain some valuable experience, but really I want to be directing features or writing dramas. - I don't want to be making corporate video for the rest of my life. And even though I know it's a long game and things will come with time, it's pretty hard to stay motivated, so seeing some people I really look up to and respect talk about going through exactly the same things is really warming. It's nice to be reminded that I'm not the only one with these frustrations.
I realised pretty soon that I needed a something that catapults me into the serious film industry, a film school that offers me distribution opportiunities. So long I don't get taken I'll continue to improve and work on my other endeaveurs and that's okay. Most students for directing are 30+ years old and they rarely accept anyone younger anyway. Distrubition really is the key to legitemizing your work.
every time i watch this stuff it makes me so happy i dont want a job in the entertainment industry. so happy and grateful someone as talented as you is taking that on dom
First of all, thanks for the honesty. It is always nice to at least not feel alone in whatever mental/emotional loophole one gets stuck. In your case „There is no progress in my success-situation, at least not how I think it should be“ And as a going-to-be luthier or whatever opportunity crosses my path: this is not just a mental state in the creative industry/process (I also like to draw, write,... so I get where you are coming from) but in other aspects of life that matter.(at least for me) I am still in the lucky position that I am in the safe education-area. But dealing with money and getting it from my work, I am scared as hell, yet there is no way I could quit the education because no matter how hard my mind plays me there is something that just keeps me from giving up hope completely. This is especially challenging if one is not an optimist/risk-taker but the rather „deep“ thinking - slightly depressed artist that has a lot of potential but not enough of that „something“ that makes you reach your goal. But I am also sick of accepting this frustration because it feels like stagnation and that’s not the point of doing what I’m doing. Even learning something has to evolve at some point and change to practice and then change to skill and then to some sort of perfection. though the learning never stops. That’s how it should be, I think. Still what I found quite helpful is to change the mindset & really working harder. It is a LOT of work (!) and trying to get out of that loophole with some third party help (I don’t mean fans or your audience but someone who is totally not involved with the process of doing your thing) that sees your potential and reminds you guys of it could change the situation. This sounds like psychology talk but simple things like that are the real deal and the hardest - that’s at least what I came to. (sounding like a dick trying to be wise 😂) Yet the struggle is real and kudos for keeping up with it for over 10 years. So thanks for sharing and keeping up your work! You guys are great! There is still a lot that needs to be done by you all and as a content-consumer and human fellow beeing, I wish you all the best and a lot of opportunities so that your feelings about yourself and your work as well as your capabilities change for the better. (boy this escalated quickly into a sentimental/sounding-all-wise monologue of the 2am tipsy-talk quality)
Most of the big filmmakers do not make a breakout/first time feature film until they are in their late twenties/early thirties. Look at John Hughes, Richard Linklater, David Lynch, Kevin Smith, etc. For a filmmaker, the purpose of your 20's is to find a voice.
Honestly, I really needed this video. I've just begun producing my own stuff, and I'm starting to understand how difficult it is to find people willing to work with you and make things happen. This video makes me hopeful even if it doesn't sugarcoat anything!
I never watched this when it came out, but goddamn this is... depressingly true. I'm in a different industry entirely and all my UA-cam stuff is all gaming focused, rather than my actual work (writing) but it can be SO disheartening to be faced with near-constant rejection. I have a really good writing gig right now that keeps me comfortable, but it's completely passionless. I do get to work from home, though! Thanks for putting this out there, it's cool to see other creative people struggling alongside, even ones far more successful :P
Keen to explore your channel Dom! Love the effort that goes into short films on UA-cam. Jack's performance in Berties "rocks that bleed" changed my life so I can't wait🎬
it's kind of great to see this side of things, the struggle and the passion that gets you through it, i can't really say anything cause i've been wanting to start doing stuff since i was 16 but i don't have a camera, friends with my same interests or even space to move in my house and control frames, plus i haven't gone to university so i need to learn everything by myself and i't always worrying to think that i'm behind and basically a joke so you know, even if i wish you didn't go through this struggle cause you guys are talented and brilliant, it's nice to know that it's something you can chase for a long time. I don't know man, this video makes me feel better and i can't really pinpoint why
hey guys good to see you still kicking. been enjoying your stuff for what seems like an impossible amount of time. I'd just like to add, "when I go to the store i like to buy some tea, that is the only afternoon for me"
Dom I've been watching your videos for as long as I can remember I remember watching laser collection and seeing all your other stuff from there. Wolf, devil and Daniel Webster, Billy goat caller, as well as your newer stuff Hero and the like. Man, don't be discouraged you guys are all some of the most passionate and clever film makers around. I know it sucks a lot of the time to be disappointed, but just know that you do have fans rooting for you who want you guys to come out on top of the industry. I know it isn't much but Dom you're my favorite actor director musician keep your chins up. Listen to the universe and stuff too that helps.
Ah, I hope you guys can feel confident in addressing yourself as directors, because by god have you earned the right to! But I understand what you're saying. I think I needed to hear this. I'm in my final year of uni, studying film production and well aware that I've got a long, long road ahead of me before I actually get somewhere in this industry. Some days we're tested but often even in the hardest of times, you can't help but love it! It's good to be optimistic, but I think it's equally as important to be a realist. Cheers couch boys ;)
I needed this validation today, being a creative is quite the emotional rollecoster ! I know the emotions is what makes art great but damn, if they could just quiet down for a minute 🙈
I always known it as shoots and letters shoots being slides because that's what they used to be called Then they changed it so the big slide isnt as big and I think the huge latter isnt as big but I loved the huge latter and slide
Funny thing: Music industry is the same. Crazy that 3 of the people I admire the most on this platform feel the same way about creative industry that I do. It makes me feel a bit ... validated. Thanks. :)
I think everybody feels this way It is very hard for anybody to do what they love That is why there are kickstarters and even why filmcow the one who created llamas with hats and Charlie the unicorn is struggling It's hard I know my future sucks all because of 1 mistake I didnt understand
I'm getting ready for this struggle... I'm at uni now and then I want to go to the West Australian Screen Academy. I actually consider myself lucky that Australia doesn't have a thriving industry (well, it does, but it doesn't make many successful films that aren't Hollywood films and are specifically Australian). I'm hoping that if my ideas are good and I work hard, there will be less competition. Fingers crossed. :)
I'm in my 30s and I'm still not where I want to be either😂 I completely relate to this. I've failed so many times more than I've succeeded but i will still strive to do what I'm passionate about :)
Literally going through the same thing. I suppose it's because you see the top people that make it big, with their stories of "I made it big in a few years because of these things." It feels like busting your bones against a brick wall of deceptrion and despair. XD I AM VERY TIRED
About a year ago in an update/ Q&A video you mention another lazer collection and now I can’t even find any lazer collections on your channel what’s up?
Hi I’m an aspiring UA-camr who has been making UA-cam videos for 5 years... I’m in the same position as you guys just shrunk down to the smallest version... thanks for talking about it though you guys made me laugh.
I'm frustrated with how naturally hilarious you guys are. I've seen plenty of Dom and Jack (Sorry, Tim H. I've only seen Better Tim and therefore have an unfair bias for comparison, as Better Tim is better in pretty much every way) to know they've definitely got what it takes to make it big. I just think it can even come down to a matter of sheer luck, which is an awful business model but hey... "that's showbusiness," right? Hope to continue seeing more content from you guys, but I really hope one day I can say "Holy shit, did that just say 'Executive Producer Dom Fera?!'" on a major theater release. That way I can be like, "Yeah, I liked his stuff even after the first Lazer Collection," and then someone will be like "Whaaaat?!" and I'll be like "Yeah, man, he totally made that shit!" and they'll be like "Naw!" and I'll be like, bitch, watch this epilogue of episode 2, and Dom'll be like "Hey, I'm the creator of The Lazer Collection" and then we'll all have a wank.
I am doing my best to have one of my cartoon characters/comics/stories make it big so there will be a big-budget movie made, whereupon I will insist on you three working on it. Tim and Jack would direct and I want Dom to star as well as offer creative input. You guys in?
I don't think it's waiting for opportunity, you need to make your own opportunities. Listen to how hard mysteruguitarman worked for his film, it was a massive risk, but he did it
A perfect balance of personalities - I'd gladly watch one of these every week!
I'd do anything for a podcast!
Exactly what I came here to say. I’d love these semi regularly
three blind film boys walk into a bar...
I feel this sincerely. When Final Space kicked off for Olan, it was so sudden. We'd just been grinding for a long time, and suddenly, he had a TV show, and I got to do the music. But on top of this feeling of dedicated frustration before we got the show, when we actually GOT the show, I then felt like I didn't deserve it. So, if it's not frustration of not "making it" whatever that even means anymore, it's imposter syndrome, or something else. Snakes and Ladders is a great analogy, because the creative life has no trajectory. It's up, and then it's down. Hell, I even got so sick while scoring season one, that I had to bow out of season two. Opportunity might knock, and it might knock you down. But like everyone on this couch said, "There's nothing else I'd rather be doing."
Jake Sidwell this rules, i love everything you said here. thanks for the insight man
@@Dom-Fera My pleasure. And thank you all too. Sometimes, hearing someone articulate how you're feeling TO you helps you grab those things that bounce around in your head when you're all on your lonesome, you know? Anyway, I've followed and loved your stuff for years, Dom. There are a lot of people doing strong creative work online or otherwise--and working damn hard--but it's clear you've got a unique voice. I'll be around to watch as long as you keep making things.
Y'all are too talented to not get somewhere great eventually. I 100% believe in you guys.
JOEking990 I agree with this statement
I needed to have watched this. It felt like a lovely reassuring 9 minute pat on my head. Thanks for the pats boys. Not as in a shit on my head.
What a sobering blast of honesty and openness. This is a powerful video. It's going to take me a while to recover. Thanks, all, for having the courage to have this conversation with the camera running. And the greater courage to post it.
It's always nice to watch videos like this every now and then. I'm an (aspiring) screenwriter with a couple of shorts in different stages of production down in London but I'm still very much of the 'I haven't done anything yet' frame of mind to the point where I've spoken to people who have more experience and they've said 'You're already ahead of other people in the same position' and I just stared at them blankly like....what?
Basically, we'll never be happy. Just keep going and trying to be. Work through a month of bad days just to have that one good one.
As a PhD student in fundamental biology I find this video weirdly relatable. Who would have imagined so many parallels between pursuing filmaking and a career in scientific academia! I feel you guys 😅
I remember watching this when it came out and I guess not truly appreciating what you guys were saying, I was still a little young to get it I guess, but I'm so glad I stumbled across it again.
I'm an animator, currently working on a stop motion shortfilm for the school I graduated from, and the experience has been miserable. I feel very discouraged and not taken seriously. I have found out a lot of people I trusted are two faced and don't care about me personally the way they let me believe, I feel pretty taken advantage of, my labour being required and happily taken but not appreciated, despite the project being impossible without me (me being the only animator present).
I am being tired out, constant needless obstacles being put in my way and then being told I'm the one underperforming, and it's just kind of devastating. I've been on the verge of just quitting for a long time but I guess the sunk cost fallacy has gotten to me and I want the struggle to mean something, to have something to show for it.
I know this video is more about the discouragement from not getting many opportunities and carreers not taking off, and my complaints are more with the gruelling process of actually following through with an opportunity I did get, but it was still amazingly reassuring to hear a bunch of people I have always looked up to complain, admit how hard it is, admit sometimes they want to quit. It's invaluable to me, cause those thoughts eat me up constantly. Feeling like somehow I'm just not good enough, and if I was nothing would discourage me. Hearing you guys again has given me a bit more strength, just being reminded that we're all going through it I guess. Thank you
This was really nice to hear. Thank you for sitting down to share all of this, it was really reassuring to know even you guys are experiencing those feelings!
Thanks for this video guys, wishing you all the best
Jacky boi, timmy boi and dom the boy
Timmmayyy boi.
Dom talking about that cycle of "If I love this, shouldn't I be happy" to "well I'm in this now" is EXACTLY what I'm feeling as a filmmaker. At every turn, I wonder if I chose the right job when things get hard but seeing all of you still doing this after 10 years and giving off an energy of "I'm not going anywhere" is reassuring in itself.
Breaks my heart a little knowing Dom hasn’t broken in to much yet, espeially after he faded out of the UA-cam spotlight. He’s such an amazing actor and director. I feel like some day it’ll all come together and he’ll finally get the chance he deserves.
Im doing my part supporting him for whatever he makes on patreon.
For myself I kind of stopped wanting to “make it”, and I really just want to be in positions to help people out. Which is why I’ll keep trying to get into DIT/Assistant editor work.
thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. i feel the same way with dance and choreography. i expected a slow progression, but when it goes backwards i lose my hope. it always loops back around though- like you said dom. anyway great vid guys!
Ava Gordy love you!
this is such good talk man, it translates very well to all creative fields
New Vlog series idea: You three, your glasses, and a microphone. Call it: "Three Guys with Glasses, and a Microphone."
One of the only creators i still follow from back in the day. It makes me happy doms still working on stuff.
Whenever I'm really frustrated, I just imagine Will Smith going "WOOOOOOOO!" over and over.
Then I feel... different.
It is comforting to know that we all struggle through these unknowns, & that it is all part of the journey; it doesn't mean that you, specifically, have failed or strayed in some way. Really enjoyed this, thank you.
Been watching all 3 of you for years. You guys are the best and in a perfect world you would each have all the success you deserve. Whether it takes you where you want to be or somewhere else, I do hope you will keep making movies either way :)
I have no involvement with film or filmmaking etc but this was still really helpful and the genuinely decent points you guys made still apply to where I'm going with my own career. So yeah, I needed this. Cheers :)
watching this while working on my freshman thesis at film school, its astonishing seeing how many young people feel entitled to success, i wish they would sit us down and have this conversation
im only 18 but i know that success is unlikely im doing it because I enjoy it
i grew up on stuff by the three of you in middle and high school and daydreamed of the worlds and jokes and art you've made. i aspired to think like you! i bought a dslr with my graduation money and wrote scripts in the margins of my homework. i guess now we're all growing up and it's all coming full circle. basically thanks for making stuff and being honest and not giving up. your spirit that inspired me when i was 15 still inspires me now, just in a different outlet. the outlet of bills past due and dead camera batteries and dreams that have no concept of either of those things. feels good to still relate to some creators.
I love these chill, chat-type videos so much, they're super helpful hearing from someone I look up to creatively, and I especially needed this as re-assurance. Thanks so much, you fine film lads
Jwkl vs the Universe thank YOU for saying this!
my 3 favourite bespeckled wildly talented creative director actor doods, and this was a super good chat about stuff i think about and go spiraling down a lot
this is literally my future i can't wait to be in a successful hole discussing the success hole w friends as aspiring filmmakers sdlfjsdkljfsdlkl,, love yall and will always back every one of your creations n share the hell out of them
Really- thank you so much for making this guys. Watching content from all three of you growing up (literally- from the fac-e-book, deck'd, to tim's evolution of music videos haha) and finding the joy/purpose in creating, this really was inspirational. Something I really needed to hear right now, and probably tons of times in the future. So here's to success for each of you and everyone trying to achieve their best lives making art, and if that success doesn't come soon here's to the courage and persistence to keep doing what you love and making the world a better, happier place because of it! :)
That was beautiful. I more or less knew most of the things you were saying and still found it extremely pleasing to listen to some creators I really respect say it. Thanks guys, and keep uploading Dom! I'll be here forever....
Its so incredible to listen to you guys and i dont even wanna go into the film industry. Its just all a very genuine perspective and I appreciate that
This made me feel so much better. I've had recent troubles with knowing whether or not what I'm working towards is worth it. Or if it's what I want to be doing. This gave me some motivation to keep going.
You three....thank you, cant tell you how much this hit home with me......
Really inspiring!
I've found the courage and inner strength to focus on my creative career over the last few months, and I'm actually really looking forward to that desperate struggle you are talking about. I mean. It's going to suck. But I love beig creative too much to not do it. Just like Jack said. Thanks for putting that into words, from a more experienced perspective!
I'd love to hear y'all shoot the shit in short bursts like this regularly! It'd be great to learn more about your day to day work or the politics of the industry that directly affect you
I have a playlist of Dom's videos. For whenever i feel bad or just down in the dumps on writing, and it always helps me and inspires me to do more.
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As an (aspiring) filmmaker myself, this was genuinely quite refreshing and uplifting to watch.
My friend and I are running a company at the moment that makes promotional films for various clients. It's a lot of fun, and I'm so grateful that this is my full time job, but it's not what I want to be doing, not really. It's a means to an end - a way to (try to) get a foot in the door or at least gain some valuable experience, but really I want to be directing features or writing dramas. - I don't want to be making corporate video for the rest of my life. And even though I know it's a long game and things will come with time, it's pretty hard to stay motivated, so seeing some people I really look up to and respect talk about going through exactly the same things is really warming. It's nice to be reminded that I'm not the only one with these frustrations.
I realised pretty soon that I needed a something that catapults me into the serious film industry, a film school that offers me distribution opportiunities. So long I don't get taken I'll continue to improve and work on my other endeaveurs and that's okay. Most students for directing are 30+ years old and they rarely accept anyone younger anyway. Distrubition really is the key to legitemizing your work.
every time i watch this stuff it makes me so happy i dont want a job in the entertainment industry. so happy and grateful someone as talented as you is taking that on dom
First of all, thanks for the honesty. It is always nice to at least not feel alone in whatever mental/emotional loophole one gets stuck. In your case „There is no progress in my success-situation, at least not how I think it should be“
And as a going-to-be luthier or whatever opportunity crosses my path: this is not just a mental state in the creative industry/process (I also like to draw, write,... so I get where you are coming from) but in other aspects of life that matter.(at least for me)
I am still in the lucky position that I am in the safe education-area. But dealing with money and getting it from my work, I am scared as hell, yet there is no way I could quit the education because no matter how hard my mind plays me there is something that just keeps me from giving up hope completely.
This is especially challenging if one is not an optimist/risk-taker but the rather „deep“ thinking - slightly depressed artist that has a lot of potential but not enough of that „something“ that makes you reach your goal.
But I am also sick of accepting this frustration because it feels like stagnation and that’s not the point of doing what I’m doing. Even learning something has to evolve at some point and change to practice and then change to skill and then to some sort of perfection. though the learning never stops. That’s how it should be, I think.
Still what I found quite helpful is to change the mindset & really working harder. It is a LOT of work (!) and trying to get out of that loophole with some third party help (I don’t mean fans or your audience but someone who is totally not involved with the process of doing your thing) that sees your potential and reminds you guys of it could change the situation. This sounds like psychology talk but simple things like that are the real deal and the hardest - that’s at least what I came to. (sounding like a dick trying to be wise 😂)
Yet the struggle is real and kudos for keeping up with it for over 10 years.
So thanks for sharing and keeping up your work! You guys are great! There is still a lot that needs to be done by you all and as a content-consumer and human fellow beeing, I wish you all the best and a lot of opportunities so that your feelings about yourself and your work as well as your capabilities change for the better.
(boy this escalated quickly into a sentimental/sounding-all-wise monologue of the 2am tipsy-talk quality)
As a film student who regularly questions if I’m really cut out for this, that last part was really fucking helpful. Thank you
Most of the big filmmakers do not make a breakout/first time feature film until they are in their late twenties/early thirties. Look at John Hughes, Richard Linklater, David Lynch, Kevin Smith, etc. For a filmmaker, the purpose of your 20's is to find a voice.
Honestly, I really needed this video. I've just begun producing my own stuff, and I'm starting to understand how difficult it is to find people willing to work with you and make things happen. This video makes me hopeful even if it doesn't sugarcoat anything!
Thank you guys so much for this
Great chat! Don't let the struggle force you to accept defeat, you have plenty more to contribute to the world.
Really needed this, thanks lads.
Do this again!!
Needed to hear this. Thanks for sharing guys.
Good stuff. Really appreciate the honesty, and I think it can apply to pretty much any creative field.
I never watched this when it came out, but goddamn this is... depressingly true. I'm in a different industry entirely and all my UA-cam stuff is all gaming focused, rather than my actual work (writing) but it can be SO disheartening to be faced with near-constant rejection.
I have a really good writing gig right now that keeps me comfortable, but it's completely passionless. I do get to work from home, though! Thanks for putting this out there, it's cool to see other creative people struggling alongside, even ones far more successful :P
just know that we’ll support you every step of the way! anything and everything that you guys create is worth watching
three of my favorite creators. i’ve watched every single one of your videos and will continue to support you no matter where you go. ♥️
Just do what everyone does. Make a podcast
it's good that you like talking about it cause i like listening to you guys :)
Keen to explore your channel Dom! Love the effort that goes into short films on UA-cam. Jack's performance in Berties "rocks that bleed" changed my life so I can't wait🎬
it's kind of great to see this side of things, the struggle and the passion that gets you through it, i can't really say anything cause i've been wanting to start doing stuff since i was 16 but i don't have a camera, friends with my same interests or even space to move in my house and control frames, plus i haven't gone to university so i need to learn everything by myself and i't always worrying to think that i'm behind and basically a joke so you know, even if i wish you didn't go through this struggle cause you guys are talented and brilliant, it's nice to know that it's something you can chase for a long time. I don't know man, this video makes me feel better and i can't really pinpoint why
hey guys good to see you still kicking. been enjoying your stuff for what seems like an impossible amount of time. I'd just like to add, "when I go to the store i like to buy some tea, that is the only afternoon for me"
C!!!!!!!!! (please put that old video back up i miss it)
Thank you
Dom I love your new series of TED talks
i’ll be here along the way for all of ur guys’ journeys!! keep doing what ur doing, great conversation and vid as always !
Would 100% listen to a regular podcast hosted by the three of you
Dom I've been watching your videos for as long as I can remember I remember watching laser collection and seeing all your other stuff from there. Wolf, devil and Daniel Webster, Billy goat caller, as well as your newer stuff Hero and the like. Man, don't be discouraged you guys are all some of the most passionate and clever film makers around. I know it sucks a lot of the time to be disappointed, but just know that you do have fans rooting for you who want you guys to come out on top of the industry. I know it isn't much but Dom you're my favorite actor director musician keep your chins up. Listen to the universe and stuff too that helps.
You three deserve the world 🌟✨
I love you guys. I hope something big happens soon. I wanna see your names on the big screen!
This was the fastest 9 minutes of my life
Ayyyy, its Dom. BTW your homemade moves are actually some of my favorite movies to watch
Ah, I hope you guys can feel confident in addressing yourself as directors, because by god have you earned the right to! But I understand what you're saying.
I think I needed to hear this. I'm in my final year of uni, studying film production and well aware that I've got a long, long road ahead of me before I actually get somewhere in this industry. Some days we're tested but often even in the hardest of times, you can't help but love it! It's good to be optimistic, but I think it's equally as important to be a realist. Cheers couch boys ;)
When I have money I wanna literally fund all of your projects, you all are so talented and deserve so much success.
I needed this validation today, being a creative is quite the emotional rollecoster ! I know the emotions is what makes art great but damn, if they could just quiet down for a minute 🙈
A dope real convo, appreciate y'all sharing your thoughts.
I really enjoyed this boiizzz
love u guys
I always known it as shoots and letters shoots being slides because that's what they used to be called
Then they changed it so the big slide isnt as big and I think the huge latter isnt as big but I loved the huge latter and slide
Funny thing: Music industry is the same. Crazy that 3 of the people I admire the most on this platform feel the same way about creative industry that I do. It makes me feel a bit ... validated. Thanks. :)
Truely refreshing! Thanks :)
This is definitely a crew
Dom is so deliciously awkward doing the intro and it gives me life
Tim's accent now makes me feel like I'm having an out-of-body experience
Three blind mice. 🤓 love Jack and Tim thanks for introducing me to a new channel!☕
I think everybody feels this way
It is very hard for anybody to do what they love
That is why there are kickstarters and even why filmcow the one who created llamas with hats and Charlie the unicorn is struggling
It's hard I know my future sucks all because of 1 mistake I didnt understand
I'm getting ready for this struggle... I'm at uni now and then I want to go to the West Australian Screen Academy.
I actually consider myself lucky that Australia doesn't have a thriving industry (well, it does, but it doesn't make many successful films that aren't Hollywood films and are specifically Australian). I'm hoping that if my ideas are good and I work hard, there will be less competition. Fingers crossed. :)
I'm in my 30s and I'm still not where I want to be either😂 I completely relate to this. I've failed so many times more than I've succeeded but i will still strive to do what I'm passionate about :)
Literally going through the same thing. I suppose it's because you see the top people that make it big, with their stories of "I made it big in a few years because of these things." It feels like busting your bones against a brick wall of deceptrion and despair. XD I AM VERY TIRED
About a year ago in an update/ Q&A video you mention another lazer collection and now I can’t even find any lazer collections on your channel what’s up?
Hi I’m an aspiring UA-camr who has been making UA-cam videos for 5 years... I’m in the same position as you guys just shrunk down to the smallest version... thanks for talking about it though you guys made me laugh.
I feel frustrated often and feel like nobody gets it. So thanks 😁
This was the guy behind the Lazer Collection just so we’re clear
Loved it
oh i thought it was the other tim and got excited
Keep at it guys 😁👍
I'm frustrated with how naturally hilarious you guys are. I've seen plenty of Dom and Jack (Sorry, Tim H. I've only seen Better Tim and therefore have an unfair bias for comparison, as Better Tim is better in pretty much every way) to know they've definitely got what it takes to make it big. I just think it can even come down to a matter of sheer luck, which is an awful business model but hey... "that's showbusiness," right? Hope to continue seeing more content from you guys, but I really hope one day I can say "Holy shit, did that just say 'Executive Producer Dom Fera?!'" on a major theater release. That way I can be like, "Yeah, I liked his stuff even after the first Lazer Collection," and then someone will be like "Whaaaat?!" and I'll be like "Yeah, man, he totally made that shit!" and they'll be like "Naw!" and I'll be like, bitch, watch this epilogue of episode 2, and Dom'll be like "Hey, I'm the creator of The Lazer Collection" and then we'll all have a wank.
are you the guy who made the lazer collection????????????
I am doing my best to have one of my cartoon characters/comics/stories make it big so there will be a big-budget movie made, whereupon I will insist on you three working on it. Tim and Jack would direct and I want Dom to star as well as offer creative input. You guys in?
This helped.
glasses trio™️
So they all have glasses
okay, but how do I p a y r e n t
This is way too real
i have the same mic! :D
I thought dom didn't watch dragon ball?
I don't think it's waiting for opportunity, you need to make your own opportunities. Listen to how hard mysteruguitarman worked for his film, it was a massive risk, but he did it