The Hero's Journey - Budget Breakdown
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Budget Breakdown for "The Hero's Journey aka My Life aka The Caleb Johnston Story (I'm Caleb)", my first of twelve movies I'm making this year - • The Hero's Journey aka...
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- Food $200 - Data $150 - Rent $800 - Proprietary CGI de-aging technology $159,000,000 - Utility $150 someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my family is dying
Just remove food and rent and you should be good
stop buying cgi
buy more cgi
You really need to cut down on unnecessary crap. Seriously, dropping 200 on food?
-Enjoying a Joel Haver’s film Priceless
I get that this is presented as advice, and the available actors will vary by individual filmmaker, but I still think it'd've worth mentioning the $438,000 to sign Trent Lenkarski in the role of "Kevin the tree frog biology student" for two weeks filming.
I tried to read this like 5 times and gave up, u smell like poo poo
That is nothing for trent, HE IS PRICELESS
Joel Haver: Carefully looks at his budget Caleb Johnston: Forgets gas costs money
And food for the crew? 🤔
@@HenricWallmark Joel is the crew.
if joel were my crew, i'd feed him?@@folkflix-thefolkfilmmaking2755
i’m genuinely shocked the rental car wasn’t a part of the original premise. the line “i don’t know this car” near the end of the film was one of my favorites, it got the biggest emotional reaction from me.
First thing I told my wife when we started watching: Do you thing this entire movie exists because he got that rental?
i thing so.
Joel this fucks, this is so much better than filmmaking videos about gear or software, this has me so pumped up to make a movie today
YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super glad you did not cut the scratch ticket expense. That scene was devastating.
“I’m also horrible at drawing cars quickly” *Me, who draws two circles and a square:*
these are 2 best ways to draw the car lol
When can we expect the sequel starring Trent? The Hero's Friend's Journey : Kevin's Story (He's Kevin)
I want a Kevin film from his prospective, trying to get his school work done while Caleb keeps delaying him lol
I want to read his thesis on Tree Frogs
@@Dopelifeofchris it's perspective. just in case, bud :)
@@Dopelifeofchris And there's Kevin's parents, who won't let Caleb in the house because of "the fire." I'd love to know more of the whole backstory and Kevin's side of the relationship.
"Did we need the Motel 6 plotline". Great quote.
Your channel has been making me want to get back into film making, used to do it about 16-17 years ago now when I was young and loved it, but everyone said there was no future in it and I went to college and got a job and ignored a fun hobby I had. Now all these years later watching this channel brings me back to how fun it was. It gives me some motivation that maybe it's not too late and I can go back to my old hobby one day.
I've been inspired by Joel and others to take up film making as a hobby and I'm almost 40. It's never too late!
hobbyists often have even more creative freedom than indie artists do! happiest hobbyists and wholesome indie artists I've met often had this thing in common: they optimised for their own fun and spending time with people they love. optimising for fame and moneyback is different. we also meet more like-minded and supportive people when we do what we love more openly.
Are the actors in the movie all just doing it as a favor to you or do you offer them some kind of scale or reciprocal help with their projects?
I definitely make sure to always be equally available on any projects they may have! Ultimately I’m working with close friends I’ve made stuff with forever, the process is so collaborative and natural and fun for us. I made my first several features when I was absolutely broke, and friends and family and actors coming together out of love made those movies possible. For a movie like this, it was really important to me to make that way of creating out of love an option for people who don’t have money. This is something I’ll discuss in depth in future videos as the project progresses!
This is the question I was wondering myself this whole video and while I appreciate Joel's reply I'd definitely be interested in the further discussion he mentioned as I really don't think it's a feasible reality for most people. Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable not compensating even my best friends if they participated in a project like this- regardless of how fun it was to make.
I don't know about you, but I would be more than available to show up in any movie related project on my spare time, the pleasure that a hobby brings to me is enough if I have other source of income.
Obviously, Joel isn't gonna mention the huge amounts of dirt he has on all the people working in the movies, along with a few that owed him favors for making their problems "disappear".
I admittedly dont watch that many movies but this movie was in my top 5 favorite movies of all time
Aw that’s awesome, happy that you like it! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this breakdown! It's amazing you are so transparent and authentic with this, it's a great resource for new filmmakers!
Very inspiring right? Makes me want to try my hand at it
How did you do the frostbitten toe effect?
Rubber bands maybe
Used my mom’s makeup haha!
I love the film, it's almost like an extension of my favorite sketch "Your friend from high school who's doing 'pretty good'".
I love when there’s a breakdown of the technicals for movies and similar endeavors. It’s not something people go into detail about but I think it’s great for filmmakers to understand how to utilize not only funds but also how to get the most out of the tools at their disposal 👍🏻
You don't have to pay for acting when you have friends! I recently approached some friends asking if they would help me with a creative project and was totally surprised when they responded with tons of enthusiasm! :D
Been watching for quite awhile when you said full length I was thinking back to when you talked short form movies and how they've been becoming more mainstream. You out did my expectations.
I know a lot of your films are friends working together for fun, curious if any future films will include cast/crew payments as well. I know its a trickier subject to cover in a budget breakdown as the amounts negotiated from film to film and creator to creator and person to person will vary more than anything you went over in this budget breakdown. But I think its also something that becomes worth talking about more once you cross the 5k+ budget films.
Absolutely will discuss this! I don’t work with crew, so that won’t be a factor, but any cast members who need to take extensive time off work will be compensated, easing into the project and saving the money for expenses like that. I also won’t be paying myself a penny from the budget!
shit was awesome, man. SERIOUSLY made me think of myself before I decided to grow up.... Reminds me of a few people in my life too, who I still will never give up on. Like Kevin to Caleb. started cringe and funny... Ended up being a great lesson. The scene of you and Trent outside of the motel room was amazing. You guys must have gone somewhere only you two knew in order to hit that take.
I just finished the film and I can’t remember the last time I’ve been this emotional over a movie. I have been all three of the main characters at different points in my life and it really hit close to home. Fantastic job I can easily say this is one of the most impactful films I’ve seen in my life.
I have been watching all of your films and absolutely love this channel. It’s my biggest inspiration to finally take up making my own short films, I have done photography but it’s never given me what I wanted and seeing you able to accomplish so much gives me the hope I can too! keep up the awesome work
its crazy too... me and my cousin used to make skits all the time... we still have the passion but not the time or schedule. Lots of crazy shit happened. but the way you break this down is serious just how we always used to do it. Now I sure wish I made a movie for your oscar special
I absolutely adored this film! Caleb is, despite everything, a lovable character. He does some questionable things but as a viewer I'm rooting for him to find his way in life and get back on track. The film explored more of what's tragic with him and I really found that beautiful. Maybe in the future there will be a sequel where things are looking better for Caleb :) Been a fan of your work for a couple of years now so it was very cool to see the budget breakdown too
Keep up the great work!
I loved it Joel! You’re my filmmaking hero!
Absolutely beautiful film Joel, looking forward to see what you create next!
That's a great lookin car drawing Joel, you're an inspiration!
im enjoying the videos your making talking about the production and thoughts behind the film, hope you continue doing so for the reat of the year
Absolutely in awe of how you worked with the budget. Loved the movie! Thank you for such an inspiring channel (:
Joel is the Bob Ross of filmmaking
Huge respect, Joel
The biggest compliment I can give to you is that it sounds wrong to call your characters "characters". The portrayal of them are so grounded and realistic I subconsciously think their real.
You did a great job with the audio! A lot of those environments seemed pretty tough to get good sound and you made it really clear
Joel is pro-"Shooting the Rodeo"
I understand this reference
@@JohnNissenIV they broke new ground!
It's about family, that's what's so powerful about it
This is a bit of ramble, but despite being a big RLM fan and finding what they've accomplished very inspiring (they're a great example of how the internet has democratized entertainment and allowed for more personal, niche creators to exist and be successful), I realize now how not-very inspiring their attitude is towards low budget film(making), in stark contrast to Joel's. Like, if you are able to incorporate stuff that adds production value into your film for free, then you're a more artful, resourceful filmmaker. There's absolutely no shame in not having a budget. Joel's attitude is very freeing for a beginner like me, far more encouraging, and overall far healthier for my mental well-being.
"Fuck it, Joel - let's go bowling."
Joel thank you for making sure the ladder behind you is kept there to help others up. Your love for filmmaking is really awesome and not only that, you are so transparent and educational about it. You're going to lead to a LOT of people making their own unique films (IK youve already been doing this for years with your competitions/fests, but you'll keep doing it). Thanks brah
I am so excited for this year of movies, and am proud of you for taking a gamble when you had a 'proven formula'. Your feature releases have always really hit me heavy in the feels and left a lasting mark. Thanks for sharing the breakdown!
Love you too pal. And I liked your car drawing.
It was such a great and meaningful movie that I'm watching the freaking budget breakdown while reading all the comments of the other video just to find details i missed or something
I may not have the time to watch your full feature length film Joel but I'm happy you are using this year to explore and expand your creativity. You're a really nice guy so I'll be rooting for your success!
the way i randomly laugh out loud, only to be brought down just as randomly the next minute is what keeps me coming back. looking forward to the next 11
It makes me really happy that you guys got to have such a blast with the bowling even if incorporating it into the movie ended up being a fraction of your time there. I think you ended up getting a great balance of an important moment in the movie and an important moment to you guys. I hope the next 11 will have similar moments. :)
i love that you don't use graphics for the info graphics i feel like i'm in a real workshop :)) -- & inspired by ur resourcefulness !!
Yo I am loving this. As someone who wants to start getting into film it's so cool to see this breakdown and have some better ideas on how to plan and get over the "oh man no way I could do this" thinking
this was fkin awesome
Thank you Joel. Somehow you managed to hurt my heart and inspire me at the same time: This film rides the line of discomfortable empathy too well. I can’t tell what’s clumsy Kaleb and what’s your style as a filmmaker. It’s like the fourth wall IS.n’t. I appreciate the gentle and earnest honesty you bring to filmmaking. You and everyone you work with are really talented. Can’t wait to watch your next film!
Hey Joel, I finally took the time to sit down last night and watch the movie, and I am really glad I did, it was a great experience. I have been following your shorter works for a couple years now, but this is the first of your feature length films that I've seen. It is already one of my favourite things you ever uploaded. It felt genuine and relatable, and I really enjoyed watching Caleb and Kevin grow, in their own way. The pacing, the details, the care you put into this made it really special. I also appreciate that you're not only telling stories, but also using your movies to say something about movie making, and to encourage people to do it, and not let the technical / financial aspect of things be a hurdle to creativity. I think that is extremely valuable input for creators of any kind, and especially beginners and it's even more impactful because you're showing it by doing it. I know the youtube algorithm isn't especially rewarding this kind of projects. I hope the process of making those films as well as the response from your viewers is making it worth all the efforts. It is, in my eyes, and I can't wait to see the other fruits of this crazy marathon year. Thank you for the crazy work, and take care!
COMING BACK WITH CALEB FINALLY OMG favorite bit was the DS3 stream
Bro, and such an exceptional movie.
Great movie! I laughed I cried, great job 🤍
Imagine making a movie for 1.5K, being able to make it for much less than that and still having it be one of the most moving films of the year.
Great job joel! Favorite line by far was, "how do they get in trees?" "Oh just by like jumping and walking..."
I like that joel is showing the numbers and how to get the numbers down to facilitate anyone shooting a feature, for me it isnt as much about saving some money on those details its more about finding the group or crew willing to act and make a feature for free
Hey Joel, I'd love to see a video on this channel where you go into the camera equipment you shoot on and your editing/production setup 😀
inspiring
I was hoping you would make a behind the scenes for the Caleb movie and here it is
Joel spent most his money on a rental car, got some friends to help him, and had a budget of less then 2000$. Sounds suspiciously like john carpenter
If you don’t wrangle in this out of control spending I’m dropping my support-success has gone to your head big time!
I liked how Caleb was inspired to get back with his ex after wrecking his car and getting a new one, wanting to start over with her that was really neat and i felt for him in that moment, makes him likeable and relateable
would love to hear a 'time budget' breakdown as well. Like a post mordem of where you could have saved some time or planned out a day more efficiently, and of course the stories where you goofed off with the guys
I think he has the exact piano model I use, it’s a great digital piano, so based
I liked the digital zoom, i noticed it right away. I picked up a cheap camcorder a little while ago for the same reason!
I really enjoyed the Caleb movie, Joel. He's definitely my favorite character of yours.
Yoooo I didn’t know this channel existed!!!
Money is a tool. We should use money, but we should never let money use us.
I do think the bigger barrier to making a film nowadays is finding the time and knowing where to start. Its no longer money.
This is absolutely true! Efficiency is an independent filmmaker’s best friend, knowing how to make something good AND fast AND cheap is a superpower, and it is possible despite that often quoted “choose two” mentality.
I was sad he didn't draw the destroyed burritos under Misc Food/Props
Surely he spent thousands of dollars to get a wild animal handler and that raccoon, his performance was excellent, one of the tamest raccoons I’ve seen!
now for the feature length biopic about Theodore and George.
The car drawing has a David Hockney quality.
Should be Motel 6's new tag line: "Are you lost? Come stay a while"
Caleb Johnston is my favourite character
You're not gonna get that York Peppermint Pattie sponsorship calling it incidental!
Have a nice day 😊❤
Hey Joel, really appreciate it when you let us under the hood so we can get an idea of how you're making your films. I have a question about audio - sometimes you get this echo through your mics, and I'm wondering where that comes from - usually one mic will be really clear and another will have a chorus effect that suggests sound is coming through two mics, but I'm confused because you'd think if it was because both mics were close enough to pick up the other person's voice, both would have the echo, but they don't. So I'm curious how that happens and is there a way to avoid it or is it part of the equipment you have to use on a budget? Also disappointed Arizona Ice Tea wasn't a sponsor. I didn't know it existed until it was Caleb's favourite drink. :p Love your work.
This is probably something you've already considered for these projects but have you considered making one of these movies fully animated? Or is that outside of the scope for the time crunch of a month for each. I love the animated style you use and would love to see a full feature using that even though obviously that adds a huuuge amount of time. It would just be cool to see basically a super indie low budget scanner darkly type rotoscoped movie with your humour and style.
More Caleb more Caleb more caleb
Your new film inspired me to make my first film this year, I used to think I needed to buy a camera but my phone and a lav mic will work just fine (what lav do you use? Just curious)
The little knobs (wheels) on the car killed me 😂 I couldn't stop laughing
Can you do a budget breakdown for this video?
You can't forget the cost of catering either which is important. If you're working with a small crew you can make a one pot meal (if youre doing it at home) or prep a bunch of sandwiches or wraps which would really only cost you $20-$30 at most rather than ordering food out (which is also an opttion but could cost you quite a bit if youre feeding 3-4 people)
Thats awesome man, great breakdown, just goes to show how much of it is about storytelling and creativity. How did you edit the footage? Any tips for low budget options for this?
I edit in Adobe Premiere! But Davinci Resolve is a free option that many swear by!
joel is like roger corman if he actually cared about making something and not just profits
It was a really good movie
How did you do the Frostbite Toe? That really caught me off guard on my first watch. Was that makeup, or was your toe really just purple?
I used my mom’s makeup! Practical effects magic haha
Was the "whole sleeve" of Ritz an actual hustle?
A List of Ideas aka My Ideas aka My Possibly Good Ideas for Joel's Film Stories (I'm Not Joel): 1. A film where every time the view changes it's done with a snap zoom 2. A film about calling businesses to ask very reasonable questions but in the background are very audible very weird sounds (be creative!) that the recipient of the call can 100% definitely hear, but you act like there is nothing weird going on and basically the goal is to just get the very reasonable and normal questions answered. 3. A film about calling the ghost of a Heath-Ledger's-Joker impersonater (at 3:00AM!) and helping them to finally move on by convincing them that doing that is kind of cringe. 4. A film about finding love at the bottom of the ocean, maybe called "40,000 Leagues Under the She" 5. A film about an amateur rapper who isn't very good making it big on a good work ethic and gumption while still not actually being very good at rapping, but it turns out to be a "The Truman Show" + "Carrie" situation 6. A sequel to "Rosemary's Baby" where it turns out the kid that was born just isn't all that interested in being the Antichrist and the cult is really let down by it. 7. Alright I have to go back to doing other stuff now I have to start preparing to make dinner. You got this Joel!
Question about the music that plays during the scene at the end with his mom, at the table. Is that an original song you recorded yourself, or a public domain song? I thought it really elevated the scene, and I'm curious about where it came from since you didn't mention it in the budget.
The movie was great! Who were the actors in this film? Were they just friends willing to help with the film for recognition in the credits?
Less about credits and more about making something earnestly together. Everyone in this film is a longtime friend/family I’ve been making stuff with forever. It’s definitely something I want to make a video discussing more in depth.
"I wanted to start with a small scale accessible movie and I wanted to save money for later when I want to do something a little bigger" Watch Joel film "Avatar: Endgame" by the end of the year
Joel's real quiet about the $10,000 taco bell expenditure (jk I assume the burritos are included in the $50 :p). Kidding aside, my favorite movie as a teenager was Two Front Teeth, because it was a competent horror comedy (which is a type of film I love) made on a budget of $100k, which is like the catering budget of similar films. It was so cool to see a really solid character piece made on 1% of even that budget.
Has someone gotten a "Bro" count up for it yet? XD My favorite part was the chat with mom, added that extra layer to Caleb.
You forgot about all the fake snow, surely that cost a small fortune.
Curious to see how ambitious these films get. Caleb's movie was fine, and the tone and style were right on target, but I know Joel is capable of much more complex cinematography and storytelling. Hoping for something that meets the quality of Clerks, at least.
Alright Joel, I'll film your movie for cheaper ;) Looking forward to the next one.
Were the people in the "hustle" scenes in on the movie?
If someone liked this film of yours, what would be your next recommendation. Aside from the incoming February one?
Incredibly affordable... for people as capable! Just a small addition, your mics!
Absolutely microphones are great to have! I didn’t buy mine specifically for this movie, they’re the same I use for all my work, so it wasn’t budget for this movie.
Hey Joel, can you make a horror movie for October, plzzzzz