I Met a Girl
Loading ...November 30th, 2009 will be a day in my life I will never forget.
Sometimes the right girl smiles at you, and you end up in an
incredible adventure that you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Based on our true story, starring me and Dana, the girl I met that day.
Shot and edited 40 hours before the deadline.
Cinematography by JoeNationTV
Music “Saturday” by Czech Summer
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December 16th, 2009 at 1:02 am
The upload was giving me problems, so I couldn’t add a description.
Music: “Saturday” by Czech Summer
Shot by JoeNationTV
December 16th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Wow! Great story, great video!
December 16th, 2009 at 1:56 am
Sweet vid, good job man.
Check out mine if you get the chance, it’s on page 2 “the cadet’s creed”
December 16th, 2009 at 4:27 am
Brilliant! I’ve watched every single video submitted to the festival, and this one is hands-down the best.
December 16th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
good job! crossing my fingers for you! (dana you look adorable)
December 17th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Thanks guys!
We had some compression errors so it’s not as HD as I wanted. Also, just to let you know, we do have the rights to the song.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Outstanding, poignant, honest and beautiful….absolutely loved this short-GREAT job!
December 17th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
This short makes me happy.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Beautiful, heartfelt, and compelling short. I loved it!
December 17th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Uplifting and beautiful… thank you both for making a film filled with so much heart and encouragement. I loved it.
December 18th, 2009 at 10:29 am
sweet and sensual!
December 18th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
This is great!! Beautiful short! Wonderful job.
Jon, check your thumbnail on the search page, it doesn’t look quite right
December 18th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
AWESOME, I love it! It was definitely moving and well shot. Who shot it? You guys are really cute.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Wow, simply wow. If you are reading this before you have seen it, stop, and press play. It’s worth the view!
December 18th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Very authentic and heartfelt. I found it a very dense, concentrated and rich piece of work for its brevity and simplicity. That’s rare.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
This is beautiful. I love it! Hot girl, too.
December 18th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Full of hope, Love it!
December 18th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
you have come a long way since the “thriller” paper dolls, baby. i think you are amazing, d. well done!
December 18th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Very sweet. Great job!
December 18th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Awesome!a smart, romantic and sweet film, I think this the best one i have seen so far!!! God job Jon and Dana!
December 19th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Awesome story causin! You certainly deserved a good day!
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:03 am
Great job guys. Neat story. I love the positive perspective. Thanks!
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:45 am
Nicholas Sparks-esque. Just puked a little bit in my mouth.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 am
Thanks everyone for commenting. We made the top 50!
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:50 am
Wow! Nice, guys!
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
Very ah-nice. Only way to improve it? Add an anonymous mustache.
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:39 am
What a great day. Loved it.
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Beautifully shot! And great tie/sweatshirt combo!
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Lookin great.
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
actually made me cry - in that good way. inspiring. this is what life is all about. great job.
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Sweet story; very uplifting and makes you appreciate each day.
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Endearing tale about true life! Emporing and uplifting. Gives hope in this crazy, unpredictable world.
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Where can I buy that amazing “business casual” sweatshirt?
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
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December 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Pretty powerful story even without a time contraint. You guys did a very good job
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
The best by far!! The camera work is fantastic. I love the use of depth of field, the subtle light work and soft focus. Great story too.
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Having looked at the other vids, definitely think this is the winner. Story A++ Camera A++ Lighting A++ Emotion A++ . Good job!!!
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
woohoo! This video rocks!!!!
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
love it! great job, hope you win!
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Sweet video! Whoever made this has a bright future in TV and film!
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Sweet livin’. The story flowed so well I feel as I feel as if much more emotion was thrown at me than 140 seconds worth.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Is there a sequel?
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:34 pm
beautiful shots, a story that helps me smile. thanks.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I love this video! So well done. Bravo!!!
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:54 pm
solid holmes. solid.
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:07 pm
loved this! Simple and profound.
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:16 pm
thanks for sharing! and yes, a sequel would be nice…
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:35 am
This is an amazing video full of heart and soul– something rare these days. It reminds us that we are all human and connected. Bravo! A++
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:58 am
Great story! It flowed very nicely. Super work.
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:35 am
Excellent story & video! Well done.
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 am
This can only be described in the words of the Nard-Dog: Nailed it!
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 am
This time watched others. This is definitely best. Well-told, professionally shot, short with a message. Judges take note! Congrats.
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
Great video. It was a heart warming story and it was shot very well.
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Whoa. It’s so simple and real, but for so reason I had goosebumps the entire time.
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Great video Jon. Personal, amazing chemistry with Dana, and moving as hell. Good luck!
December 24th, 2009 at 1:44 am
I LOVE this! I want to know if there was a second kiss! We all need to live more like this! Bravo!
December 24th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Very heartwarming.
Perfect story for Christmastime!!! It really speaks to what I am trying to do…Live in the moment!
December 24th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
This one was really sweet, and real.
-Alexis (Hello World)
December 24th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I really like it alot. Sweet and cute and romantic. And yes–we really need to live for today because who knows what tomorrow may bring?
December 25th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
That was beautiful. GOOD LUCK!!
December 25th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
i realllyy dont think this is very good, not good enough at all
December 25th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
THIS IS AN AWESOME AND SWEET SHORT!! I LOVED IT AND KEEP WANTING TO WATCH OVER AND OVER AGAIN. GREAT JOB!
December 25th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
FORGOT TO SAY, I LOVED THE SOUNDTRACK TOO!!
December 25th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I liked your video a lot, it shows how good things can happen if you just let them.
well done
December 26th, 2009 at 10:50 am
It can’t get more touching than this story. Amazing cinematography, amazing direction, and the perfect music. I think we have a winner.
December 26th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Loved it!!! Beautiful story…in 140 seconds or less.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
As a breast cancer survivor, I so appreciate the “living in the moment” approach this film conveys. Great job! Will we see a sequel???
December 27th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Well done! Inspiring story; the narrative, imagery, and music work really well together!
December 27th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
sometimes the simple stories are the ones with the most heart…great short!
December 28th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I loved it! Perfect. Real. Thoughtful.
December 28th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Great short–sweet and sincere.
December 29th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Good story.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Very moving. Really likedd it. It deserves to win! Good luck.
December 30th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
amazing film! such a sweet story. i loved it!
December 30th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Amazing! love the story!
December 31st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Sweet, poignant, uplifting, honest, emotional & real. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you win!
January 1st, 2010 at 8:58 am
beautiful story-everyone has bad days
January 1st, 2010 at 9:00 am
Great work. Very inspirational and imaginative.
January 2nd, 2010 at 11:21 am
Lovely, star crossed on similar waves of energy, Boggy and Becall folks
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:58 am
Beautiful story; wonderfully done– perfect timing for a couple to chance meet . . . what are the odds? Gives hope to all who feel lost.
January 4th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I just wish it could have been 141 seconds.
January 5th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
WELL TOLD,LITL CHEEZY,FEW PRODUCTION PROBLEMS BUT DIDNT GET IN WAY.BETTER TITLE,REBOUND,ONE OF THE BETTER ONES.
SO GOOD JOB.
January 5th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Sweet - loved the honesty. (See You Then)
January 5th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Wow. That was great.
And as much as I hate saying it.
Sweet.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:30 am
so good
January 8th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
HAHAHA That story sent chillsss down my spine! STAR STAR STAR STAR STAR
January 8th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
bangin film, awesome story.
January 8th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
You do have a thing for girls with short hair from what I recall.
Loved the video - good luck in the contest!
January 8th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
amazing
January 8th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
This is the greatest piece of American Cinema that I have ever seen!
January 8th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Fantastic–This video has it all–Especially a Great Message.
January 8th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
a feel good video
January 8th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Awesome move. Well done.
January 8th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Great video. But, perhaps Jon Hill will always live in the shadow of the ski suit special of “Lothrop What What.” It’s hard to top greatness
January 8th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
This short really packs a wallop. Touching, hopeful, beautiful. Best of the festival, in my opinion.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
On Point!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Jon- I loved it. Great work. Stay Positive babe.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
How could you not go back and kiss her.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Thank you all for the support. It is greatly appreciated!!!
-Jon Hill
January 8th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
I am thoroughly impressed. Looks great and I love the story.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
jon hill, i bow down to you. very rad, sir
January 8th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
so perfect!! i really love it …
January 9th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Great video–this guy deserves to win.
January 9th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Great piece of work. Been following your work. Hope you can win!
January 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
so honest. love it. - Kim
January 9th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I loved the chemistry!! Can’t wait til the sequel! Best wishes! ~Amanda
January 10th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
definitely cool………..tears in my eyes.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I hope there will be many sequels. 140 seconds well spent.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:06 am
[...] Nikon contest to show Your Day in 140 seconds or less. the date is past, but you can see the entrants on the site. there are some good [...]
January 11th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
I love this! What an amazing story. I want to see more!
January 11th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
AMAZING! I freakin LOVED IT!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Nice shots and fine editing. Good luck Jon. keep on creating - Dollarton
January 12th, 2010 at 12:06 am
Bravo!…..good stuff buddy!
January 12th, 2010 at 12:17 am
a winner! five stars.
January 12th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
OMG, I loooove that:)
AMAZING. <3
January 12th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Something today reminded me of this wonderful little film and I felt compelled to watch it again. It was just as beautiful as I remembered.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Loved it! 5 Stars.
I wanted to make a movie the first time i met Dana too.
January 12th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Great video. Five stars easily. Made sense and got the point across in such a short period of time…which is amazing in itself. Nice job!
January 12th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
sweet
January 12th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Five Stars! Way to go, Dana! (and Jon, too). Hope you win!
January 12th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
I keep coming back to this video. This is a real story of a day. I still get chills, and I never get tired of this one.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:56 am
That’s good work Jon! I’m pulling for you.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:09 am
amazing story.
January 13th, 2010 at 4:48 am
5 stars!
January 13th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Well done sir. I’ve been a fan of yours since the days of Lothrop What What! Glad to see good things are happening for you on and off camera
January 13th, 2010 at 10:12 am
so beautiful jon. so happy i caught this before it was too late! good luck!!
January 13th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
awesome
January 13th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Beautiful film, great job Dana and company!
January 13th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
nice work!!
January 14th, 2010 at 7:38 am
very honest and inspiring….I hope you won. And I hope you keep the girl. She seemed cool.
January 15th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Really well done and very sweet. Great work and I wish you both every happiness.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Wow. I thought that only happened in the movies. Why doesn’t that ever happen to me?
January 27th, 2010 at 1:49 am
Hi - Nicely done - video and life, both!
All the best to you & your girl.