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I just shot my first commercial with Nike as a lead actor. I never saw the film Air. I’ll check it out.

YO! Jay, thank you for the shoutout. Very happy you could make it. I hope we can all get together again soon and plot out moves.

Awesome, man. And yeah, it's not what you know, but who you know. Make them connections👍

SEMIS hell yeah Jay let's gooooo!! You got cams, visions, big time story skills, wrap up a crew and hit the road running... Friends may not have funding but THEIR friends probably do… fire up the hype and stop being modest, make a short you'll love it 🙂✊

Yaaaay! Congratulations Jay🎉❤ I'm so happy and excited for you God Bless 🙏🏾❤️... I told you it's your time Azalea will be on the big screen and so will your romantic comedy... Iwas hoping you would have a update on this video too lol 😂 I was like it's about we hear something lol... Looking forward to more content...God Bless 🙏🏾❤️😊

Congrats on the semis!

I had a little countertop dishwasher at my last apartment and it was a GAME CHANGER. Highly recommend!

Artists always find a way👍 You can't help but to keep pushing. Congrats on making it to the semi-finals👊💥✊️

Nice!!!!! Looking forward to seeing YOUR film at indie night too! 🎊 🎉🎊 🎉

Exciting update 🎉 Keep going.

😮 I was JUST saying this to folks over here in Indiana. Also, loving how you highlighted mtg cool folks waiting for the film. AND YES FRIEND SUPPORT!!!!🎉 Congratulations to your friend, (and to you being re-inspired)!

Good lord ... these days when everyone has a camera in their hand 24/7 and have cameras easily accessible and a reasonable price that start recording automatically based on sound .... and she wants to say "you better have video"

sigh ... every pet is an ESA. That is the entire point of pets. In case it isn't clear ... I'm not a fan of the whole ESA thing.

sigh ... the advantages of being hearing impaired and thus needing to wear earbuds all the time....

when your upstairs neighbor suggests you have a sleep study to see if you need a cpap....... LOL

sounds like it's zoomeeeeeeeee time

You’re better than me. I would sprinkle chocolate chips all through out where we live. If I were you

Oh I feel your pain. It's exactly the same as with my neighbor!

You can't go off the first view...I was underwhelmed at first view. Thought it was going to be more movie-like. However the more I watch it, the more I like and catch the nuances. Also you're mistaken fam....NOT LIKE US IS A BANGER!

Hey Jay I just wanted to say I just saw the video you told your story about your mom. I hope it's ok that I talk about it here. I had to collect myself and thoughts before I wrote this because I was in tears. I just found you earlier this year so I have been trying to catch up. God bless you 🙏🏾 God bless you 🙏🏾 I had a very close relationship with my great grandmother who raised me that your story just touched my heart. I knew Azalea was special when you started speaking about it and I will say it again you are going to make it. That script will be on the big screen. ❤❤❤ God bless and much love 💕👑🙏🏾🙏🏾

I was this years old when I found out 😭😭😭

Sell T-Shirts with that Be Cool script and your production company on it.

I FEEL YOU BRO! I still suffering from COVID-19 plus inflation.😢

Jay you know I love you, my guy, but this also falls into the trap that a lot of filmmakers fall into. They don’t make films because $$$ and then when they do, it almost always sucks because they haven’t had any practice honing their cinematic voice. So if you don’t have any money, don’t spend any. You have a camera and editing equipment. Start writing something for your apartment. You want people to volunteer for your film, go volunteer for theirs - first. Favor budgeting is straight up Quid Pro Quo. There’s only exploitation if you’re unwilling to recompense. I shot a WEDDING for my lead actress from my last movie. Why? Quid Pro Quo. Write something for yourself or for an actor you know looking for good material for their reel. Cook meals for cast n crew in your apartment. Don’t spend money. Spend time. Spend effort. Spend favors. Stop thinking like gatekeepers. If you *can’t* think like that, then tell people, “I’m not indie” and stop worrying about it. Tons of people go the other way and learn by getting their scripts produced and being on set. You don’t have to be indie. Some people literally prefer the system. It’s not a crime. Everyone watches films made by the system.

We definitely would!

It's always easy to give other people advice on what they should be doing with their money! You have to do what makes sense for you. That said... You could try a compromise where you use some crowd funding, ask a film school for help, get friends and students to play bit roles, and shoot the film guerilla-style. You might be able to get it on a streaming service. This would lower your risk because you keep your day job... Yep, it's easy for me to say this! GOOD LUCK!

I can definitely feel where you’re coming from. I’ve tried shooting things and then run out of money. It sucks. Saw on some woo woo channel how most people say, first let me get money, then I’ll be…(fill in blank). But actually the universe works in reverse where first you (become the thing you want) and then money will follow. How to break in to Hollywood guaranteed? Some execs say they can NEVER ignore anyone who figures out how to make money without Hollywood. Creative people create stuff, just like you do with your CZcams videos. Be creative about creating. Shoot smaller stuff with the people and resources you do have. Count those blessings! Keep on keeping on. Peace. ✌🏽

You know we (🌴 🌴) got you!!

You are already on the leap of faith train. Might as well go to the next stop.

😂😂😂 “genius” its culture 🤷🏾‍♀️

Bruh what? I dunno, I'm coming from the UK and am not part of any union - I think they're daft. I get an annual pay review with roughly a 5% payrise and a bonus every year - even if I perform badly?

Be careful, your company my be looking to out source, look for a back up gig just in case.

Would I donate? Yes. Would I work for free? Also yes. Don't shoot your self in the foot by not asking. I'm pretty sure I'm not the exception either. You got this!

First! I agree with what you said about the Kendrick video, good but not groundbreaking. And the overanalyzers, my goodness, annoying! I feel you on being someplace you enjoy but the money just isn't there. I hope it turns around for you but I commend you sticking to it. Keep pushing, bro!

13:28 on the contrary it's gotten exponentially worse.

also this is how people snap and shoot others!!!

never live on the first floor always try to live as high as possible I've learned this both the hard way and the easy way

Congrats on advancing👍

Congrats on moving up and also getting your screenplay professionally evaluated! Exciting times up ahead. Cant wait to see how for you go. I don't mind if this channel is seen as a "screenwriting" channel. I'll be following your journey no matter what.

I follow him on YT and really appreciate his advice and videos ! And congrats on the contest placement !

Yesssss congratulations Jay🤩🫶🏾 eye am anchoring love for you to WIN⚡️💯 the world is starving and needs the special food you provide to enrich them bomboclaat ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️💯💯💯💯🙃😏😌

Yaaay!!!❤😊 Congratulations 👏🏾 Jay I'm so happy for you God Bless 🙏🏾 sending prayers for your continuation to the semi-finals🙏🏾 And I can't wait to see Azalea it's going to make it to the big screen, it's your time... Congrats again 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 God Bless Im so happy for you ❤❤❤😊😊😊 let's go...

House of pain version was crazy.

You could try to get the funding through a kickstarter, and get it made. Good luck with Azealia!

agreed -- self-editing is tough. but bravo for you, Mr. Fingers, for consulting a consultant.

Bro that's crazy she sounds like she's intentionally making those noises and that dog is literally scraping its paws against the floor they are loud as F!

That sounds like my apartment every damn day. My neighbor chases her dog around the apartment and slams the door every single time she goes in or out. Apartment living is for savages.

I’m a little late for this video but the editing was really enjoyable and the music!

Azalea is done?! 👀

Hey Jay, i enjoy watching your journey. It’s content!