Why Filmmakers Should Start with Comedy and Horror

This video essay explores the surprising similarities between comedy and horror and explains why these genres are perfect for aspiring filmmakers. Here is my video where I talk about the Transcendental style in film:    • How Can We Find Depth in Shorts   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 01:34 Part 1. Comedy and Horror: same roots, different tone 07:45 Part 2: When Comedy Meets Horror (Tarantino) 11:27 Part 3: Comedy on a Budget 14:25 Part 4: The Power of Low-Budget Horror 19:00 Part 5: Be Goofy, Like Great Filmmakers *** Follow Lofi Cinema: TikTok: @lofi.cinema Instagram: @loficinema_ #videoessay #loficinema Film references: Home Alone (1990) Louie (2010) Get Out (2017) Midsommar (2019) Battle Beyond the Sun (1959) Francis Ford Coppola Clerks (1994) Stranger Than Paradise (1984) The Blair Witch Project (1999) Marnie (1964) Bad Taste (1987) Quentin Tarantino Reservoir Dogs (1992) Pulp Fiction (1994) Inglourious Basterds (2009) Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) My Best Friend's Birthday (1987) Music: gorgeouz beats - Ce Sacre Piano (Aznavour) Constant Deviants - Can't Stop (Instrumental) Black Star - K.O.S. (Determination) (Instrumental) Yoko Kanno and Seatbelts - Tank! Home Alone VFX: Corridor -    • RATED-R Home Alone   Bunni Walker -    / @bitmassive