Rules for Indie Filmmakers, according to NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW | TIFF
162K views · Jan 28, 2026 · Film & Animation
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@sonflan · 6 months ago
jeez jay let matt get a word in once in a while
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@LuxOmnia · 8 months ago
"Because it's illegal, that means nobody's done it."
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@dapiridoob · 8 months ago
Matt Johnson just openly advocating for breaking laws
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@TreehouseINC · 6 months ago
"You're yelling!" and then it cuts back to him at the exact same volume
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@maliser8 · 6 months ago
I'm glad they touched on the use of filming real people and wanting to capture more earnest confusion vs making fun of people. I have mixed feelings on using real people for certain media, especially as it becomes more and more common that people just feel comfortable filming anybody and making fun of them. But I never really get that bad feeling with Nirvanna the Band, maybe because most interactions never feel that long and the joke is moreso on Jay and Matt vs the real person.
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@j-z-8 · 8 months ago
damnit i thought this was new
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@ItsMarenxoxo · 7 months ago
this is actually like life changing advice oh my god
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@Buddy-ill · 8 months ago
It honestly feels like I've come across a gold mine. Even though I've heard of it, I've never seen Nirvana the band the show. <br>Now I have 2 seasons worth to enjoy. Can't wait to dig in, especially with the film coming out. <br>Thank you Tiff for releasing this cut. Amazing AND inspiring.
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@chrishenson4450 · 7 months ago
I’m a lifelong musician and composer and I’ve been reticent to set up a home studio without “the right equipment” which I’ll never be able to afford. And their rule about equipment just convinced me to work within my means, concentrate on what I can accomplish, and trust the process — whatever it is. Hitting “record” now. Thanks, guys!
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@zeptilian · 8 months ago
Thank you for publishing this extended edit.
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@jamesleblanc7437 · 5 months ago
This is the closest thing to Stand-up Filmmaking that’s ever been conceived. They try things in a public context, see what works and then refine and create in the edit. It’s insane and brilliant. The final product is their “tight 5” episode or film.
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@adambanas6365 · 6 months ago
They went back in time to put a "Back to the Future" VHS in the video stack. Well played sirs.
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