press-release Fissure on DUST

[PaulWrightyThen]

Hi guys,

just thought I'd share the news about Fissure (my short film from 2 years ago).

Its been scooped up by the sci fi channel DUST and is currently being loved/savaged to death in the comments section. If you havn't seen it and would like to, then head over to this link:

Hope you like it!

 

[mlesemann]

Congratulations! It's great that you were able to get it released.

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

Congratulations! It's great that you were able to get it released.

Ta very much. First step into large audience territory. Obviously there are some cutting comments but I'm actually enjoying the negative ones (only because there are more positive ones).

 

[mlesemann]

Been there, done that

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

Been there, done that

Whadda rush.

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

Been there, done that

Stupid question time: Does this mean the film has now gained distribution? Feels weird saying it, just wanted to make sure...

 

[mlesemann]

Does this mean the film has now gained distribution?

Yes.
So be sure to use that not just to publicize Fissure but future projects as well.

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

Yes.
So be sure to use that not just to publicize Fissure but future projects as well.

Ooo. Excellent. Uncharted territory!

 

[ShortFilmSensei]

Congrats on getting it to DUST. Crazy that it is 2 years after you made the film! I will watch this when I get home from work, but I just wanted to give you props now.

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

Congrats on getting it to DUST. Crazy that it is 2 years after you made the film! I will watch this when I get home from work, but I just wanted to give you props now.

Yeah, it came out of the blue too. I had it on my youtube channel where it kinda peaked at 4k, then DUST wanted it. So glad for the opportunity to hit a wider audience.

 

[ShortFilmSensei]

Did you ever submit to them prior?

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

So they are looking for films that have a lot of views I'm guessing. Did you ever submit to them prior?

I plan on submitting our short to them after a festival run. But I have a ways to go to finish the film. What are your recommendations for getting a short film around 4k views on YouTube? Other than making a good film?

Honestly it all kinda happened by accident.

I released Fissure on my channel. It got a few views. I submitted for a review on io9. Thought nothing of it. I only knew it got on there becuase my pal told me Rian Johnson had retweeted the article. https://io9.gizmodo.com/10-excellent-new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-shorts-you-need-to-1827912662

So it got a big bump from about 500 views to 4000. I thought 'thats that. pretty cool.' Then a couple of months ago DUST contacted me through my site to pick the film up. And the rest is history.

So I guess my advice is get plenty of reviews, submit to everywhere even if you think there's no point.

 

[ShortFilmSensei]

So I guess my advice is get plenty of reviews, submit to everywhere even if you think there's no point.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[CelticRambler]

Not my cup of tea as a genre, but congratulations on both the quality of the production and for getting it seen and promoted. Yours is a good example of how patience and a good "product" can be rewarded (eventually!) with a lucky break.

Edit: the YT comments are something else, though! Criticising the placement of power outlets on the wall ... WTF???

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

Not my cup of tea as a genre, but congratulations on both the quality of the production and for getting it seen and promoted. Yours is a good example of how patience and a good "product" can be rewarded (eventually!) with a lucky break.

Absolutley.

 

[PaulWrightyThen]

Edit: the YT comments are something else, though! Criticising the placement of power outlets on the wall ... WTF???

Ha, just saw this edit. I wasn't sure what to make of that. I just replied with 'Blame the architects.' Although its more the sparks fault, I guess. I fear I've made enemies of architects everywhere.