Patreon Announcement and Channel Update

Summary

In this video, the creator announces the launch of a Patreon where they will share exclusive content, including monthly movie recaps and updates on their ongoing projects. While popular beginner's guide videos will remain free on YouTube, Patreon will feature audio versions of ‘What I’ve Been Watching’ podcasts, along with ad-free content and channel updates. The creator also provides an update on current projects, including videos on animation from Eastern European countries, Soviet cinema, and Iranian New Wave films. Support through Patreon will help fund quicker video production as the creator works to make this their full-time job.

Takeaways

• 😀 The creator is launching a Patreon to support their content creation and share additional content beyond YouTube.
• 😀 Popular beginner guide videos will remain free on YouTube, while new content will be available on Patreon.
• 😀 Patreon content includes a podcast series recapping movies watched recently, with thoughts and discussions.
• 😀 The first Patreon episode features a review of films like *Megalopolis*, *Ail Does Not Exist*, *Andis M*, and *Mars Express*.
• 😀 The Patreon will offer ad-free versions of the videos for subscribers.
• 😀 The creator will also share updates on their YouTube channel and personal thoughts on the films they've reviewed.
• 😀 The creator is aiming to make content creation their full-time job and appreciates any support via Patreon.
• 😀 Patreon has different subscription tiers: $3, $5, and $10, with varying levels of access to content.
• 😀 The creator is working on a video about Bulgarian animation, with plans to explore more Eastern European countries afterward.
• 😀 Future content will explore countries like Romania, Poland, Ukraine, and more, including countries suggested by viewers.
• 😀 In addition to animation, the creator is working on videos about live-action cinema, with a focus on Soviet cinema and Iranian New Wave films.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of this video announcement?

The main purpose of the video is to announce that the creator is starting a Patreon and to provide updates on upcoming content and channel projects.

Will the creator's popular beginner's guide videos remain free on YouTube?

Yes, the beginner's guide videos will still be free on YouTube.

What type of content will the creator offer on Patreon?

On Patreon, the creator will offer audio versions of videos similar to their old 'What I've Been Watching' series, as well as monthly film recaps with personal thoughts and ad-free versions of their videos.

What films are covered in the first month's Patreon content?

The first month's Patreon content includes discussions on 'The Substance: Megalopolis,' 'Ail Does Not Exist' (a Japanese film), 'Andis M' (an experimental horror film), and 'Mars Express' (a French animated film).

How does the creator plan to support their video production through Patreon?

The creator aims to generate extra income through Patreon to help fund quicker video production and ultimately turn video-making into a full-time job.

What are the different Patreon tiers and their prices?

The Patreon offers three tiers: $3, $5, and $10.

What kind of channel updates will the creator provide on Patreon?

The creator will share personal updates on their YouTube channel, including insights on what they are working on and updates on upcoming content.

What projects is the creator currently working on for their YouTube channel?

The creator is currently working on a video about Bulgarian animation, and after that, they plan to explore animation from other Eastern European countries, such as Romania, Poland, and Ukraine.

Will the creator focus only on animation in their channel's content?

No, while animation is a major focus, the creator is also working on live-action cinema content, including a series on Soviet Cinema from the 1960s and an Iranian New Wave video.

What regions does the creator plan to explore for future animation content?

The creator plans to explore animation from Latin America, the Middle East, and other countries, with suggestions from viewers including India, Mexico, the UK, and Denmark.