Elena Rossini ⁂
My profile's bio may need to be tweaked soon. I'm thinking of coming out of filmmaking retirement to make promotional videos for the #Fediverse.
I just rewatched a video I made years ago to criticize Big Tech and oh my goodness it's so tame when you consider the horrors we are facing today: https://vimeo.com/292544650
Images from Monday's spectacle (feat. Big Tech oligarchs) would be PERFECT as promotional material for the Fediverse.
Oh my, I'm so tempted to make a video. Talk me out of it 🙃
Shaun Watters
@_elena The Fediverse is the only viable future,more people that know that the better
Elena Rossini ⁂
@stefano 😂
Stefano Marinelli
@_elena Even though neither of us was born in that city, let me tell you with a single, sharp, clear, unmistakable word they use in the capital of our birthplace: DAJE!!!!
Simona Casolari
@_elena not me sharing The Realist teaser in all of my private messaging groups saying 'watch how relevant this 2018 documentary is!"
Elena Rossini ⁂
Thank you for your encouraging responses 😊
For context: I spent a decade making films for progressive causes (and freelance corporate gigs on the side, for clients that aligned with my values).
I stopped in 2022 because of: lack of time / schedule incompatible with caring for an infant.
When I was making films professionally I could work for 10+ hours, uninterrupted. Not anymore.
At most I have 4-5 hours now. And it's so hard to get in a state of flow and get everything done (cont')
Elena Rossini ⁂
Still, I keep having a recurrent thought that if I don't make videos now, to help promote the Fediverse, I would regret it in the future.
Yes my daily schedule makes it a challenge to do videos. But this is a good challenge, for a GREAT cause.
I'm so frustrated and angry and disgusted by Big Tech barons and their horrid behavior... I need to channel this rage somewhere... into a creative project 🎥
Please be patient with me (making videos is SOOO time consuming). But do know I'm on your side.
Elena Rossini ⁂
@symcasolari awww 🥰 😘
Elena Rossini ⁂
@jalict if I had a clone: YES 😅
Frans
@_elena Ever considering doing journalism/podcasts to create more visibility on federation? 👀
Elena Rossini ⁂
@haui I think I will! Just give me a bit of time 😅
haui ☭
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@_elena I dare you! Make that video! MAKE IT! PLEASE!!! <3
Elena Rossini ⁂
Thank you again for your sweet, encouraging messages. I’m typing this as I go pick up my child from daycare.
So yes I will definitely make a video soon. It will take time. Weeks possibly. But on the upside: as soon as I finish the English version, I could get to work on French and Italian ones for maximum impact. One of the perks of being a polyglot ✌️
I’ll be mostly offline for the rest of the day, thanks again ❤️
Elena Rossini ⁂
@TheLastOfHisName thank you ☺️
Dane
@_elena@mastodon.social take as much time as you need. You may not be able to churn out videos like a full time content creator, but nothing or nobody says you have to.
Good things come to those who wait 😁
D1re_W0lf
@_elena Please, do. 🙏
Aral Balkan
@_elena Please do… the more the merrier.
Here’s one of mine in case you need any more fuel for the fire :)
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natiandri
@_elena talk you out of it!? Heck no, people need to know about it, it needs to be promoted <- talk you into it!
nicolleni
@_elena do it!!
Elena Rossini ⁂
@growfediverse I think so too.
Last week I heard the phrase "post-literate society" which is both depressing but pretty accurate IMHO. So I will make videos with that in mind
growfediverse
Elena Rossini ⁂
@aral Aral! Your talk is absolutely brilliant (content and delivery-wise). Wow wow wow! I'll make sure to share it widely. And thank you for the encouragement
Elena Rossini ⁂
@Batarea I'm now super motivated to do it... gotta channel this rage and frustration somewhere 🤗
Marco :nonuke:
@_elena
+1!
It would be awesome to have a great video to spam and mock the commercial social media!
😊
Elena Rossini ⁂
@Nelfan thank you so much for the encouragement and the kind words!
I am definitely planning to do it... it would be a great case study for distribution on PeerTube too 🤗
Nelfaneor
@_elena
I don't think anyone else than you would suit better to do it since you have a tremendous experience of several Fediverse's tools and you have shown your skills to write about it.
Elena Rossini ⁂
So it is decided. Yes, I will make promotional videos for the #Fediverse: explaining what it is, how to use various software... and setting it up in contrast to the current horrors of Meta and X.
Anger and frustration have been building up in me since November. This week has been a hell of a ride. I gotta channel all these negative feelings somewhere and turn them into something positive instead. Promoting the Fediverse and resuming making films seem like the perfect match...
Ged Maheux
@_elena awesome! Can’t wait to see what you come up with
Elena Rossini ⁂
I can feel tremendous momentum building for the Fediverse. There has never been a better time to convince people to abandon the closed silos of Big Tech, in favor of something open and ethical.
I spent six months writing articles about the Fediverse (https://blog.elenarossini.com/tag/the-future-is-federated/) and I'm super grateful for the positive responses here. That said, I realize that in our post-literate society, videos may be more effective and persuasive.
So: game on! (just be patient please) 😅
Aral Balkan
@_elena 💕
Elena Rossini ⁂
@gedeonm thank you Ged! I already feel so much pressure LOL 😅
Elena Rossini ⁂
@d1re_w0lf hahaha love this quote, LOL! saving it 😆
D1re_W0lf ⁂ 🇵🇹 🇪🇺
@_elena Hit them where it hearts. 😈
Elena Rossini ⁂
The coming days will be interesting.
I will be spending half the day reading Peppa Pig books to my child, drawing and building DUPLO and LEGO sets with her...
and half the day writing a script that aims to inflict the maximum damage imaginable to the perception of Meta and X. While of course promoting the Fediverse in contrast to the dystopia of Big Tech.
I reckon I need 20 hours to make a first video. Please be patient but know I'm extremely motivated, time constraints and all 🤗
Elena Rossini ⁂
@zerkman yes! I think it's the perfect use case for PeerTube. I was just accepted by the instance I plan to use 🤗
François Galea
@_elena This is an excellent idea! Will you set up a PeerTube instance for the occasion (if not done already)?
Elena Rossini ⁂
@stefan 😂
I should have written: please give me a clone (not enough hours in a day to do it all)
Stefan Bohacek
@_elena "Talk me out of it"
Not me!
Pete
@_elena Good luck!
Elena Rossini ⁂
@Caffetino thank you!
Elena Rossini ⁂
@stefan haha the dream! 😂
Stefan Bohacek
@_elena Why stop at one?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplicity_(film)
😁
nicolas ⁂
@_elena This is great, such a good initiative! The videos I’ve seen about the fediverse so far were not that good production-wise or even in terms of content structure, so I’m really looking forward to see what you’ll manage to do as a professional documentary filmmaker 😊 Best of luck with it!
Elena Rossini ⁂
@nclm I see what you mean and I feel so much pressure, LOL 😅
nicolas ⁂
@_elena Oops not my intention sorry!! 😅
Diego de la Hera
@_elena This sounds amazing! I am really looking forward to watching and sharing such a video! And I will be happy to help you with making a Spanish version of it too!
Elena Rossini ⁂
@diegodlh thank you Diego! 🙏
Elena Rossini ⁂
@liaizon awww thank you for the kind words ❤️ as you know I love the Fediverse and I wanna do all I can to help promote it 🤗
wakest likes your bugs ⁂
@_elena really excited to see how this initiative evolves. I have been so impressed with your dedication to understanding the fediverse these past 6 months and I can't wait to see what the next 6 bring!
Elena Rossini ⁂
🎥 officially entering pre-production for my video series about the #Fediverse 🎬
THANK YOU for encouraging me to do this. It feels really energizing ❤️
I’m often thinking about this brilliant quote by filmmaker Ava DuVernay: “If your dream is only about you, it’s too small.”
My dream / lofty goal: for everyone to know about the #Fediverse and why / how to join it.
Striving to create an easy to follow, persuasive video explainer.
P.S.: I changed my bio 👀 (I’m no longer a “filmmaker on hiatus”)
millennial fulcrum
@_elena dope as hell! do you have a good toot consultant, because I know somebody on here who will freelance
Elena Rossini ⁂
@dansup awww thank you Daniel ❤️ it means a lot coming from you 🥰
Elena Rossini ⁂
@ruisan thank you! 🙏
ruisan
@_elena if you need help with an spanish translation... I can do it myself or find someone better ;-)
Elena Rossini ⁂
@falcennial what’s a toot consultant? 👀😅
millennial fulcrum
@_elena just being silly! have a brilliant time making this thang 💪💪
Elena Rossini ⁂
@falcennial haha thank you! I’m feeling so much pressure LOL 😅
millennial fulcrum
@_elena well then it's good you have everything you need. the skills, the values, the motivation, the creativity, and the unconditional support of the community. we're really with you on this no matter what.
it's a very cool announcement and I think a lot of people will be interested in where you take it.
Elena Rossini ⁂
@falcennial awww thank you! Day = made 🥹🥰
Elena Rossini ⁂
@falcennial I’m printing out this message and putting it on my desk for motivation during post-prod struggles 😅❤️
Elena Rossini ⁂
@paguro grazie! ❤️
Paguro :osm:
@_elena Complimenti! 💪
Elena Rossini ⁂
Taking a 5 min break from script writing for an important note.
There is already a FANTASTIC video series about the Fediverse with high production values: The Fediverse Files by the amazing @docpop: https://youtu.be/QzYozbNneVc
You should watch it and share it widely.
I feel like creating something new to address this brave new world and the dangers posed by tech oligarchs and centralized platforms. So this is what will set my video apart. Infinite respect to @docpop!
Now back to ✏️
Elena Rossini ⁂
@chuckthewriter thank you Chuck! Hoping to make something good that people will like / find useful @molly0xfff
Chuck Miller
@_elena I'm looking forward to seeing this series. I'm already sharing @molly0xfff blog series on my blogroll, so when you start making these videos, I can share them on my blog as well.
Elena Rossini ⁂
🎬 Fedi video update 🎥
First draft of the script = done ✅
I also bought a Notion video template, which will save me TONS of time managing every aspect of shooting and post-production.
I signed up for an Envato Elements monthly plan, to get access to high-quality stock videos, music and sound effects (I found it essential when I was making films).
I plan to fine-tune the script this weekend, make a shot list and start filming + gathering B-roll on Monday.
Happy weekend everyone! ✨
Franz Graf
@_elena
I'm really curious!
Elena Rossini ⁂
@grosser_mensch thank you ☺️
grosser_mensch
@_elena I‘m really looking forward to this! You sharing how you approach the fediverse has really created an itch to try a few of these things myself 😊
Elena Rossini ⁂
@guayabito thank you Jorge ☺️
Jorge Bejarano
@_elena your efforts are admirable! Keep going!
Githa
Elena Rossini ⁂
#EleFediVideos update 🎬
Yesterday I had a eureka moment and realized that, for my Fediverse video to be impactful, it needs to have a real person on screen carrying the message. Who? Me - I guess 😱
I've been making videos for AGES and I always happily avoided appearing on screen. I LOVE my privacy. I shudder at the thought of having to sit down, look at my face on screen & hear my recorded voice over and over.
But #Fediverse I love you and I'm willing to take one for the team.
Let's go 🙈
dansup
@_elena You got this!!
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