John Moore on YouTube Shorts, Filmmaking, and the Future of ‘When We Were Live’

Dive into this engaging conversation with filmmaker John Moore as he reveals his strategies for creating impactful YouTube Shorts, discusses his Kickstarter campaign for When We Were Live, and shares insights into the future of his documentary. From tips on leveraging short-form content to the challenges of distributing a film made of found footage, John’s journey is both inspiring and informative. Discover how he balances passion projects with industry realities and the excitement of working on new creative ventures. Hashtags: #YouTubeShorts #Filmmaking #Documentary #ContentCreation #FilmDistribution #PhilPhails #JohnMoore #CreativeJourney #KickstarterSuccess About John Spottswood Moore Mr. John Spottswood Moore received his BA in Film Studies from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and an MFA in Film Production from the University of Texas. His graduate thesis film, “Once Again”, was awarded the Barbara Jordan Media Award for Excellence in Broadcasting by the state of Texas. Mr. Moore is a multi-award-winning filmmaker based out of Austin, TX. With 15 years of production experience, Moore produced and edited marketing videos for companies such as Lenovo, HP, Old Spice, PBS, and FaceBook. Before teaching at ACC, he spent nearly three years as a staff editor for Rooster Teeth. Mr. Moore’s upcoming documentary feature, “When We Were Live”, about the history of public access TV in Austin, has been awarded two Austin Film Society grants. Links: YouTube: @whenwewerelive2383 Twitter: https://x.com/whenwewerelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenwewerelive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenwewerelive About Phillip Jones 👨‍👧‍👧 Single dad | 🧠 Neurodivergent & Proud | 🛤️ Path Seeker After a lifetime of personal growth—through self-help, therapy, and endless learning—I'm embracing my unique journey. No more chasing 'normal.' Here to celebrate the quirks, the trials, and the joys of being authentically me. 🌟 Leaving the software world behind, I'm forging a new trail with "Phil Phails," a show that revels in the messiness of life and learning. Catch my latest adventures and dad moments on Austin Public and YouTube. Let’s redefine success together. #PhilPhails 🎬 The Fool's journey is a tapestry of learning, woven with threads of naivety and the vibrant colors of experience. Each step is a dance between innocence and wisdom, a transformation that beckons the curious souls to witness the unfolding of a human in bloom. Embrace this odyssey with open arms, for the path of the unknowing is a canvas for growth, and every traveler a masterpiece in progress. 👉 Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_phails/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554806110103 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philphails Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PhilPhails4u Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/philphails/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philphails 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to get notified about new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilPhails-ms3pn