Apr 19, 2025
Joel Haver is a Canadian indie filmmaker and YouTuber known for
his experimental film projects. In an ambitious move last year, he
set out to create 12 films in 12 months. What might have motivated
such a demanding challenge? And how could this rapid production
schedule influence the perceived quality of the films? With modern
technology drastically lowering the barrier to entry for aspiring
filmmakers, how much do tools versus talent truly impact the final
product? The Flick Lab decided to explore this question by watching
two of Haver’s films.
Note: This episode was recorded in November 2024, prior to Haver
having released all of his films on his Youtube channel, which
explains our skepticism of him being able to complete the challenge
on time. Mr. Haver got the last laugh here.
Films covered in this episode:
The Text
(2024)
Anyone Else
But Me (2024)
Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune performed by Nick Grivell.