Everyday Jon Hill

The final sadsack story to finish off the week. It’s the story of how I almost won $100,000 for a short film, I Met a Girl. This video was a major step in my life and career, so it’s sorta link heavy (but I’m not an asshole and they open in separate windows). Maybe watch the video first and then click on links if you want.

So I used to date this girl, and, like many others, it didn’t end that well. Ended really bad with a complete silent ride home from the airport. That’s like 45 minutes of silence. That’s pretty horrible.

So I went out the next day to my favorite coffee shop and I met a cute girl. What transpired was amazing, and I wrote about it here and then again here. I found out Nikon was throwing a “Your Day in 140 Seconds” contest and I decided to shoot a video about the amazing day I just had. I was on a rushed deadline, as you can see here and then my sigh of relief when I finished. I was really happy with the film. It’s cute, and a true story.

Then we made the top ten, and the shit got real. People seemed to like the video and I was really happy. I begged people to watch, reflected on it, and Dwight Shrute, a judge, tweeted about it. Things were good.

I was completely happy with the film and it’s rather heartwarming response. I fealt honest and pure when I  thanked everyone who helped along the way. But alas, the film eventually came up a little short. It was all good though. 

So where’s the sadsack part? The sadsack part is the fact that I haven’t talked with Dana since the film. We had a very awkward discussion about the possibility of splitting the prize money, and it didn’t sit well with either of us. And even though she was pretty awesome and the perfect person for me at that moment in my life, it probably wouldn’t have worked out. I just hope she’s ok, wherever she is.

And on a side note, me and the ex are really cool again. I think we were both on our own separate weird rebounds and it brought the house crashing down. But after a few months (and her seeing the video), we kinda hashed everything out and now we keep in touch regularly. She’s a wonderful and talented girl and I’m glad we were able to overlook our differences and become even closer. We laugh about the whole thing now. 

Weird how life works like that sometimes. It really is an amazing and potentially short adventure. And you know what? It always works out somehow. 

thesurvivaler:

End of the World with Woody Thomson ep. 4: Radiation

Hey guys! In this video I get a question about how to avoid radiation after a nuclear apocalypse. Watch this if you want to live!!!

In this episode, I managed to throw in a Simpsons-esque joke, Paul in a major role reversal for him, and for those that went to Abington High School, a Coach Franco reference!!! 

Latest video I shot for my company. Is you like casual zombies and Doomsday inspired porn easter eggs, you might want to check this video out.

In this How To video, Woody Thomson, of End of the World with Woody Thomson, shows you how easy it is to subscribe to The Survivaler’s youtube page.

SIDEBAR: Thanks to everyone who subscribed to Breakin It Down! with Catherine Reitman. We reached our goal of 1000 subscribers and had our pizza party. It was delicious. 

thesurvivaler:

Us survivalists sometimes get a bad rap. I have no idea why.

If you like crazy people with guns, then you’ll like our newest promo for End of the World with Woody Thomson.

End of the World with Woody Thomson Ep. 3: Urban Camoflage

This is episode three of the show I work on. In this episode, Woody teaches you how to stay hidden in a post apocalyptic world. 

SIDEBAR: See if you can find Reed Gunther’s own Shane Houghton in the video. 

thesurvivaler:

The Survivaler Infinity Tool

Are you sick of not knowing when the world is going to end?

How the world is going to end?

And whether or not you’re prepared?

Well then the Survivaler Infinity Tool is just for you! It’s the one tool you’ll need for surviving the apocalypse. Now on ebay.

This is an infomercial I shot and edited for my new company. If you guys like seeing me zip lining and then getting shot in the face with a stream of water, then this video is for you. 

End of the World with Woody Thomson Episode 2: Drink Your Pee

In this episode, Woody decides that drinking his own pee might be a necessary act for staying hydrated during the upcoming apocalypse.  

This is episode two of the show I shoot and edit for my company Candor Entertainment. Please enjoy and if you feel the urge to, please subscribe and share with friends. All the support is greatly appreciated.

End of the World with Woody Thomson

“We want the character to be like Tim the Toolman Taylor…” -my boss.

This is my latest video. It’s also my first video working for my new company, Candor Entertainment. These guys have been the best to work for and I’m happy to be a part of the team.  

End of the World follows Woody Thomson as he prepares for the upcoming apocalypse. In this episode, Woody leaves his homemade bunker and shows you how a grappling hook is the perfect tool for the end of the world. If you have a youtube account or a Gmail account, log in and subscribe!!! 

My next video I have to make is very dumb/awesome. For inspiration, I decided to re-watch one of my dumbest videos, Not While I’m High!!!

Might have to make another one of these coming up.

Garfunkle and Oates Weed Card directed by my buddy Raul. 

SIDEBAR: Was going to be a dancer in this video but had some random sound gig instead. I don’t even remember for what.

Lothrop What What Valentine’s Day Special

The saying “Jon’s balls are sick” has stuck with us since we first aired this…about 9 years ago.

A quick trip around my block.

Do you know how hard it is to have a kickass video of you hanging out with Muppets and not be able to show it? I’m so stoked this is finally released/given up on. 

SIDEBAR: I corrected some of Austin’s grammar and credits in his note below.

nowwhat:

A long long time ago, back around “Everything” episode 3 or 4, I drunkenly told Danny that I was going to make an Everything segment! I didn’t ask him, I told him. Did he patiently explain that people didn’t submit and instead were asked to do segments? Yes. Did my drunken brain care? Absolutely not. If you were to take a poll most people would say I am great at coming up with an idea and then losing interest in the same idea almost immediately but something about this one stuck in my brainpan and I had to get it done. I finished it and sent it off to Danny and Whetzell who enjoyed it but never quite had a place for it in the show. It’s been almost a year and I figured why not show it to the world. (Thanks Intranets!) It might not have been screened but damn if it wasn’t a great day with an even greater group of people. 

BIG THANKS TO:

Jon Hill………………..Actor/ Editor
Craig Pentak…………DP/ Cameraman
Jen Ruiz……………….Puppeteer
Willy Roberts………..Puppeteer
Amanda Romeo…….Puppeteer
Jeremy LaPeer……….Puppeteer 

Nikki Marrone……..Puppeteer/Makeup

Bryan Arata…………Musical Score

Also Big Thanks to Erni, Shane, Geis, and Sarah for entrusting their What Nots into my care. 

This was fun to make. 

davidfuternick:

Too Much Coke Ep. 1

Here’s my Channel 101 pilot that failed to make this month’s screening.  This was my first time producing and, despite all the work, it was a total blast.  Thanks to Jon Hill and Matt McManus for collaborating with me.  Even though it turned out a bit rough I’m really proud of the work we did and I look forward to the next thing.  Also big thanks to Eric Pumphrey for doing a million things on set,  Christina for the awesome props, Will for the house and Seger for the theater.

Finishing Last ep. 1 - Internet Dating

This is my latest show to play at Channel 101. I’m really happy with how it turned out. I had been watching a lot of Louie and it inspired me to do my take on it for twenty somethings. It’s just a show; no gimmicks, no crazy world, just me doing things that I do in real life that hopefully people laugh at. It’s not the usual type of show at Channel 101 but I’m happy it was selected to screen. While it lost out to a show about a talking nipple and a show about a guy who turns into a train, (both shows that were amazing by the way and had me cracking up the entire time) a lot of people came up to me after the screening to tell me that they enjoyed the fact that it was different for Channel 101. A lot of people called it “honest” which is what I set out to do. All those stories and situations are real. As Nate Cornett said, “It’s like Home Improvement, based on the comedy of Jon Hill.” Errrrruugh? 

I really have to thank Shane for not only shooting it, but for really condensing all my ideas into a five minute show. Without Shane, this show wouldn’t have been possible. Also like to thank the three lovely ladies who were in it, Jen, Stacy, and Dixie. Thanks to DJ Nice Rec for providing the music. Thanks to Aaron and Austin for lending a hand with production. Thanks to Erika for listening to me complain about my dating life long enough that I finally made a show about it. And last but not least, thanks to Dave Seger for responding with a “OH HELL YEAH!” email after seeing a cut. After being up 24 hours editing, that email made me feel like it was all worth it.

Career wise, this is the type of show I’d love to make. If I could make my living making comedies with a hint of heart, I’d die a happy man. So if you know of anyone throwing money at webseries or with development deals and you think they’d like this, send them my way. I’d love to make more of these.

Fuck it, I’m going to make more of these anyway.