The Mill and the Mountain - Cheap Tricks

leannie j.
Posted 5 months ago

these guys are fun and this was cool to see how they did some of their effects. go mill!

Seamus D.
Posted 5 months ago

This was a unique take on the mission.

Susanna R.
Posted 5 months ago

I enjoyed this!

Lee V.
Posted 5 months ago

That doesn't seem very complicated either. Can't wait to see how it's all incorporated into the rest of the film.

Matt H.
Posted 5 months ago

This was a unique take on the mission.

David R.
Posted 5 months ago

I guess that could work

Michelle C.
Posted 5 months ago

some great stuff

Jeff L.
Posted 5 months ago

cool!

Sarah A.
Posted 5 months ago

Interesting

victor l.
Posted 5 months ago

I like the score and adding more light can certainly unhide the tension. good work!

Kim M.
Posted 5 months ago

Love it!

Bruce N.
Posted 5 months ago

You guys are goofballs! Hilarious. I love it. Just a simple video like this turns out 'high budget looking?' You guys have got the best production value in the contest. And I'm not just saying that because I appear in your trailer lol :)

Darren F.
Posted 5 months ago

I commend you guys on your desire to rely on story and cinematography and practical effects, rather than VFX and gimmicks.

Cyndi F.
Posted 5 months ago

I really like this concept. I'd love to see this full film along with some of the other film ideas in the competition.

Tessa V.
Posted 5 months ago

looks really exciting!

George P.
Posted 5 months ago

agreed on not what I expected but fun stuff to watch

logan d.
Posted 5 months ago

fun stuff guys

Keri M.
Posted 5 months ago

nice use of the cheep effects

Steve R.
Posted 5 months ago

Great stuff guys

Mary G.
Posted 5 months ago

lol not what i was expecting, but a funny take on the cheap tricks submission video. I enjoyed the humor.

Alan N.
Posted 5 months ago

love the acting - the little of what we've seen so far. when you win the million, you can hire an acting coach ... big name movie stars all have personal coaches

Rosella W.
Posted 5 months ago

I admire your passion, even if it's of a criminal-like kind. ;) But seriously, I wish more movies would focus on cinematography & storytelling. Too bad most audience members leave a theater saying, "Cool explosions!" instead of "Did you see that awesome lighting using that angle?" Of course, I, like others, don't fit into most audiences. Keep up the great work & tension!

Luke M.
Posted 5 months ago

Not bad guys! I'm thinking that the script could be stronger giving potential for better effects? I sure hope the acting is there :)

Iris O.
Posted 5 months ago

Nothing wrong with a little B&E. I would recommend a good ski mask or pantyhose on the head next time.

Nadia H.
Posted 5 months ago

Nice cheap tricks. Many of the other projects are relying very heavily on video effects rather than good old fashioned cinematography and story telling. Please leave any and all cabins you break into clean.

Ralph M.
Posted 5 months ago

Nice work all :)

Jolene K.
Posted 5 months ago

I like the background !!!

June B.
Posted 5 months ago

I like the tension track and the tricks are cool. Looks like you guys are having fun. Very entertaining.

Sean R.
Posted 5 months ago

this is ace, good job mill and the mountain

Brenden K.
Posted 5 months ago

Different way of approaching the mission. It's a nice change.

Mital G.
Posted 5 months ago

Great mission video - totally agree with you about cinematography and production design lifting the film...

sharon j.
Posted 5 months ago

\you guys are great and funny. This was fun to see what you can do with no money.

Lindsey D.
Posted 6 months ago

Good luck guys!

Kelsie S.
Posted 6 months ago

Nice cheap tricks!

Renee D.
Posted 6 months ago

cute and endearing trio of guys, fun way to approach the mission.

Nicole v.
Posted 6 months ago

Agree with below - perhaps a bit too dark - but otherwise clever presentation. well done!

Steve B.
Posted 6 months ago

ha cool

Melissa H.
Posted 6 months ago

Looks like this will be an interesting video! Here's to that $1M production budget! Good luck you Three Schmucks!

William R.
Posted 6 months ago

Three Schmucks, love it!

David R.
Posted 6 months ago

Love the approach. Very classical!

Alan N.
Posted 6 months ago

Picture of the Cabin in the Woods is too dark. Other than that, looks darn good.

Wendy G.
Posted 6 months ago

not bad

Louise R.
Posted 6 months ago

clever use of lighting and liked the way they created tension with the choice of music, gave that edgy vibe

Taryn K.
Posted 6 months ago

Really enjoyed how this played out

Kim T.
Posted 6 months ago

Nice use of lighting.

Cindy C.
Posted 7 months ago

Love it

Ryan H.
Posted 7 months ago

nicely done

Jenny Y.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice use of locations

Trish M.
Posted 7 months ago

Would have liked a bit more detail on this one, I think the music threw me a bit

Parminder P.
Posted 7 months ago

well shot and well acted by non actors!

Aiden C.
Posted 7 months ago

Well shot video. Would like to see more exactly how you created the lighting for that scene.

Jenn W.
Posted 7 months ago

Love Cabin in the Woods. Great work!

Ryan P.
Posted 7 months ago

HAHA! I'm constantly sending the right vibes your way for this project. I'm working on max votes..GO TOP 40!!

Graham S.
Posted 7 months ago

Exciting. Like the thrill of it

Milan J.
Posted 7 months ago

love the sequence, well done

Eric E.
Posted 7 months ago

Seem really confident to be able to complete the project best of luck!

Gina .
Posted 7 months ago

This could work!

Tara D.
Posted 7 months ago

Certainly have the tension going for you!

Bern E.
Posted 7 months ago

Best of luck guys.

Paula B.
Posted 7 months ago

I've got to admit that I'm a big Cabin in the woods fan...

Kate M.
Posted 7 months ago

See you in Puerto Escondido?

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Huck Yeah

Alan N.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks like you guys are having lots of fun!
Good work.

Kathee L.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting take, would like to get a little more but the cabin scene looked good

Taylor B.
Posted 7 months ago

Like this project!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks! Come back and check out our future missions. Would love more of your feedback.

Monika T.
Posted 7 months ago

Very cool!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Monika!

Michael L.
Posted 7 months ago

It's more like "What would you do if you won the prize?" as opposed to Tips/Tricks for filming... Just a thought after watching...

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks for your feedback, Michael. We see your point...we weren't originally going to include the talking part but chickened out and included it anyway. Come back and let us know what you think of our next mission video on April 1.

Dave A.
Posted 7 months ago

Cabin in the Woods!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

EXACTLY!

Michelle G.
Posted 7 months ago

nice mission video.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks for checking out our work.

Dahae S.
Posted 7 months ago

creative

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Dahae

Kev M.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice job everybody!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

We're lucky to work with a ton of talented people. Thanks for watching!

Carly T.
Posted 7 months ago

great story is vital, i'll be following you guys going forward

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Carly. Means a lot to us to have fans like you!

Karen T.
Posted 7 months ago

well done

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Karen!

Sarah T.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks for breaking the tension there, guys! I was thinking, 'What the hell am I doing watching this scary flick at midnight?" You do have great chemistry, as someone pointed out below, and I bet it'll play out well on screen. Break a leg.

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Sarah!

Jen A.
Posted 7 months ago

Good luck

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Good luck and good day Jen!!

Trevor S.
Posted 7 months ago

Good story is the Key! Good Luck!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

We think so. Thanks Trevor!

Christine W.
Posted 7 months ago

Good luck.

Melissa W.
Posted 7 months ago

The beginning was a little slow... I kept waiting for you guys to start. But you have a good chemistry when you are on screen

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Believe me Melissa. We were "a little slow" on set. Thanks for the comment!

Alexander F.
Posted 7 months ago

Would like to have heard/ seen more, intro was long

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

We we're super limited with resources/time etc but am happy with what we pulled off. Thanks for your feedback.

Helen M.
Posted 7 months ago

Hard to see at the start but okay finish :)

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Helen.

Amy F.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks good

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

You look good Amy ;)

Karen D.
Posted 7 months ago

good ideas

The Real S.
Posted 7 months ago

nice

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Hey wait...I thought I was the Real S!

Vivian Z.
Posted 7 months ago

Tension, conflict suspense and... blue lighting... Well done guys.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Now this is the kind of feedback we'd kill for...well, in our movie at least. Come back for our future missions!

Jen C.
Posted 7 months ago

Very creative!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Glad you get our vibe! Thanks for the feedback.

Becky P.
Posted 7 months ago

Like it, i think the detail in the sound makes the trailer more interesting

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Becky! Jeff Cancade was the composer for our concept trailer. He's brilliant!

patricia s.
Posted 7 months ago

interesting

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Wait til you see our feature! We've been cooking up some serious red herrings.

Hilda H.
Posted 7 months ago

Good

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks for watching, Hilda

Paul H.
Posted 7 months ago

I believe in the power of sound!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

We believe in the power of Paul!

Marnie D.
Posted 7 months ago

Want to see more (:

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Us too...hope we make Top 60!

Rob M.
Posted 7 months ago

Intriguing trailer - makes me want to see more.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

That's the type of comment that we love to see. Come back and check out our future missions!

Annabelle H.
Posted 7 months ago

Huh, this looks interesting

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Annabelle!

Bella M.
Posted 7 months ago

Captivating and wonderful

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Oh Bella! You're captivating ;)

Ryan J.
Posted 7 months ago

Looking very slick!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Ryan!

Theo K.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice work....

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

You da man. If you're anything like sound guy Zach. Let's go talk about nothing over 35 beer.

Jl C.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks quite interesting

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks!

Jordan R.
Posted 7 months ago

very interesting

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks! Hope we make it through the next couple rounds. We have a sick interactive social campaign planned and want to get fans involved in our script.

Jameson C.
Posted 7 months ago

I'm thinking it's the active feedback you seem to be giving... makes people feel involved. Thanks for making me a part of this.

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Jameson. We feel its important to take all feedback and apply it as we move forward. Have a good one!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Hey I think you made my day! Let us know what you think of our next missions. Would love your feedback.

Katie B.
Posted 7 months ago

great! i also really like that your movie is set in canada

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Katie. I think the Canadian aspect is an important part of our pitch.

Peter S.
Posted 7 months ago

Slick, pro looking!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

YES! Thanks man!

Kirk L.
Posted 7 months ago

Looking good !!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

We've never met a cabin we didn't like

Ryan F.
Posted 7 months ago

Great Location!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks! We owe some serious favors to Vancouver Film School.

Ryan F.
Posted 7 months ago

Best of luck to you and your team!

Nicholas C.
Posted 7 months ago

Yeah, a little forced...

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks for the feedback! We'll hook you with our next mission vid.

Nev T.
Posted 7 months ago

coool

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Canadian cool

Dylan S.
Posted 7 months ago

Confusing

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Hey, Dylan! We're of the "show don't tell" variety of filmmakers. That first 60 seconds of our video showcases production design, cinematography, sound design and location scouting. Our cost to make this video was four cases of beer for our crew (who are incredible and definitely deserved it)

betty m.
Posted 7 months ago

layed back not to sure of the message

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks for watching, Betty. We appreciate your feedback!

Claire C.
Posted 7 months ago

Hmmm not sure

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

AH! Neither are we!

Mack C.
Posted 7 months ago

spank!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Our first Cine-spank...YES!!!

Justina P.
Posted 7 months ago

So committed, you should be committed!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

I don't know what that means, but we are committed...TO AWESOMENESS!

Bob J.
Posted 7 months ago

Uh...ok long buildup.

Zolie G.
Posted 7 months ago

Post audio work is so key. Nicely done

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Zolie. We couldn't agree more!

Lindsay A.
Posted 7 months ago

Great job.

Steve S.
Posted 7 months ago

Cool!

Sebastian H.
Posted 7 months ago

Really like...EVERYTHING!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

We really like YOU! Thanks for the support

Tina K.
Posted 7 months ago

Awesome

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Tina!

Fernando P.
Posted 7 months ago

Practical effects, gents. We have good medical in Canada, right? But, thanks for the glimpse into how your shoot is inherently lower cost.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Those were real thorns on the ground. I second the good medical in Canada. We bled for this!

Nadav S.
Posted 7 months ago

Great video guys. Let's hope you don't have to do any vfx shots yourself ;)

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

We totally agree, Nadav! We were trying to picture our characters suddenly getting shot or a building in Vanderhoof exploding...and yeah...it's not going to happen with this movie. We love our colourist and our composer though. They're brilliant!

Nadav S.
Posted 7 months ago

We @WarPaintMovie dealt with similar issues. Oh well, on to the next!

Kaitlyn M.
Posted 7 months ago

Love the example at the start demonstrating your strategy. While seeing your overall plan was great, I would have loved to see some more details of cost-cutting strategy.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Kaitlyn! Our cost-cutting strategies will come from preproduction, locations, production design, and our networks. We thought we should just show you guys what that looked like, instead of telling you :)

Bobbie-Gene H.
Posted 7 months ago

Can't wait to see it!!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

We've got some more tricks for our next mission video. Come back and check it out April 1!

Ola R.
Posted 7 months ago

enjoyed it

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks!

Sue M.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice Cabin - very effective in the dark

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Dark + cabin = mystery in the making. Glad you enjoyed!

Barry S.
Posted 7 months ago

Cool cool looks exciting

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Barry!

Marc S.
Posted 7 months ago

great job guys. You are getting my votes!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks for all the support, Marc!

Scott A.
Posted 7 months ago

Great work team! Looking forward to seeing more missions from you. Top 60 vote in 7 hours!!! Let's kill it! - Team Sect

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Scot. We're trying to guilt Morgan David Jones into voting for us, but it sounds like he's 100% for Sect!

Scott A.
Posted 7 months ago

Haha Morgan is one of best buds so he has to vote for me haha. Don't worry your film is amazing Im sure you wont need his votes :)

Deadline M.
Posted 7 months ago

Definitely our favourite Mission 2 video! Great work! Love it!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

More missions, more cabins, more, More, MORE!

Sean C.
Posted 7 months ago

Love!!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

How much?

Gregory F.
Posted 7 months ago

NIce.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Gregory

Carolyn v.
Posted 7 months ago

Loved how you created suspense.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

YES! You're our kinda fan. Thanks for the support!

Kendra W.
Posted 7 months ago

nicely done!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks!

Allan W.
Posted 7 months ago

Well done fellas! - #i90Army

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Allan - good luck with the popular vote! Excited to see the results on the 25th.

Cinnamon C.
Posted 7 months ago

Yes great story writing and filming. I will share this with the Junior High film students at my kid's school.

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Awesome Cinnamon! Thanks. What high school would that be?

Cinnamon C.
Posted 7 months ago

It's a junior high alternative program called Caraway, project based student lead learning, in Edmonton. We have a group of students who make films as part of their projects.

Shane T.
Posted 7 months ago

Good job guys.

Rose L.
Posted 7 months ago

Great job guys! We love what you're doing. - Team #LDRfilm

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Rose. #themillandthemountain team has had such a good time. Even though these missions are a pain in the ass it's still really fun to participate. Also, I'm not sure what would be harder to quit, drinking aggressively or #cinecoup ;)

Rose L.
Posted 7 months ago

We couldn't agree more. While the missions are hard to complete every week it's really been an amazing experience. We choose to drink aggressively AND do Cinecoup. lol

Jade t.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice work! A lot of time was spent on the begining but it was entertaining

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Jade! Keep on keeping on!

Joseph L.
Posted 7 months ago

I love the aesthetic style of the trailer.

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

We love your aesthetic style :) Thanks for watching buds!

Derek H.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks like a pretty cool studio you have access to!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Friends/colleagues of our cinematographer/producer Sean Cox gave us access for 5 hours...we're really lucky!

Luis R P.
Posted 7 months ago

Love the photos!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Luis. I should flag your comment for awesomeness!

Joel S.
Posted 7 months ago

I really like the reveal in the video and I think using the photos to help illuminate your cheap trick!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks Joel. We had a real good time filming this one. The #PBRs were just as fun afterwards ;)

Natalia N.
Posted 7 months ago

really cool intro! i just don't quite get what your cheap tricks are? like what did you guys have that looked high production in your concept trailer but was for little or no money? further explanation could've made the video even better.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Glad you like cabin heist! We shot our trailer for $400 thanks to a bunch of talented collaborators who volunteered their time to help us on our Cinecoup journey. Cinematography, production design, locations, and sound design helped us create the mood and tone of our trailer. The first part of this mission video relies on the same combination and friends/colleagues gave us access to this film set. We take it as a compliment that you didn't notice our tricks! That means we pulled them off :)

Natalia N.
Posted 7 months ago

Ah okay thanks for the explanation it helps!! and that really awesome that you were given access to the film set

Kelly G.
Posted 7 months ago

Hmm. Interesting take at the beginning. I liked it!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks so much! We're glad you liked it! It was fun to shoot.

Monique L.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice!

Andrew I.
Posted 7 months ago

I love the look so much guys!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Andrew!

Dominic R.
Posted 7 months ago

Way to go, guys!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks!

Andrew V.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice

Jereme W.
Posted 7 months ago

Good job.

Monty J.
Posted 7 months ago

good!

Dawn F.
Posted 7 months ago

A little out there but not a bad watch at all, good luck

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Dawn!

Marc S.
Posted 7 months ago

lol nice

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

It's our only B&E...we promise!

Tiara A.
Posted 7 months ago

Dig the intro!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Tiara!

Brenna T.
Posted 7 months ago

really enjoyed this

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks! We had a lot of fun shooting it.

Róise M.
Posted 7 months ago

great job

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks!

Gianna I.
Posted 7 months ago

LOVED IT!!! No other words! (Team Rosalind Revenge)

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

LOVE YOU GUYS! Thanks for the support. We're looking forward to your mission vids for sure.

Gianna I.
Posted 7 months ago

Just figured out how to reply to conversations on here...haha! I swear I'm not always this computer illiterate! :D Wish you guys the best in the Top 60!!

natasha w.
Posted 7 months ago

great job really enjoyed

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Natasha!

Daniel H.
Posted 7 months ago

Simple and unassuming. Nice. - From the Rosalind Revenge Team

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Daniel. We're huge fans of your team.

Daniel H.
Posted 7 months ago

As are we of yours. I think it's so awesome that even though we are competing, we can root for each other at the same time. :)

Björn H.
Posted 7 months ago

CLASSIC!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Cuul

Shannon H.
Posted 7 months ago

Spooooooooky! Nothing more badass than a pink cricket bat! Great job boys!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Stay tuned for our crowdsourcing campaign. The bat will return...we promise.

Andréa V.
Posted 7 months ago

Loving these guys!!!!! Lets make this film!!!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

SUE! We can't wait to work with you on this.

Andréa V.
Posted 7 months ago

Awwww yeah!!! You boys have my heart:)
Just finished my mission homework...
Night!

Don L.
Posted 7 months ago

Great work guys!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks, Don. We appreciate your support!

Adam S.
Posted 7 months ago

Great job. Shoulda left it without the talking though.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

That's what we thought too...gotta trust our fans!

James A.
Posted 7 months ago

Im hooked!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

You better be...or else!

Alvin D.
Posted 7 months ago

Love these guys

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks!

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

Thanks to all the VFS grads and students who came out on Saturday to shoot our cabin heist: Mark, Shaun, Rob, Antonio, Alex, Mackenzie, Talitha & Janene - we love you guys!

Steve A.
Posted 7 months ago

I dont want to say I love this. But I love this.

Sean H.
Posted 7 months ago

And thanks to Ritchie too

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