Film Theory: My Secret’s Out… I’m in the FNAF Movie!

Introduction and Apology

In this section, the speaker reveals their involvement in the FNAF movie and apologizes for keeping it a secret.

• The speaker announces their participation in the FNAF movie after a year of secrecy.

• They express excitement about being part of the first scene shot for the movie.

• The speaker mentions meeting Scott Cawthon, the creator of FNAF, in person for the first time.

• They apologize for lying to their audience and causing stress or bad feelings among fans who were convinced they weren't involved.

Appreciation for Support

The speaker expresses gratitude towards fans who defended their right to be part of the FNAF movie.

• The speaker acknowledges that many fans supported them and defended their involvement in the movie.

• They appreciate the support and care shown by fans during this period.

• The speaker hopes that revealing their surprise appearance on stage was worth all the fake-outs.

Lack of Instructions from Movie Production

The speaker clarifies that they were not given any specific instructions regarding secrecy by the movie production team.

• No one from the movie production team instructed them on how to handle revealing their involvement.

• There was no paperwork or explicit instructions regarding what could or couldn't be said about their role.

• It was implied that they should keep it a secret, but everything else was left up to them.

Managing Content Calendar and Hiding Involvement

The speaker explains why they had to hide their involvement in order to maintain secrecy around the production.

• If they didn't cover anything related to the FNAF movie, fans would have sensed something was off.

• They didn't want to ruin the production's secret by revealing their involvement prematurely.

• The speaker mentions the challenge of YouTuber cameos in the trailers, which made it harder to keep their role a secret.

Challenges of Being in the Movie

The speaker discusses the challenges they faced while being part of the FNAF movie.

• They express frustration with being asked to film a reaction scene for a different role that they didn't end up playing.

• Being in the movie made it difficult for them to make theories or predictions without spoiling anything.

• The speaker handed over creative control to Film Theory for predicting what would be in the movie based on available information.

Getting Involved in the Movie

The speaker shares details about how they became involved in the FNAF movie.

• Blumhouse contacted them approximately one year ago to be part of the movie, initially codenamed "Bad Cupcake."

• A week before filming, they were still finalizing their role.

• On February 1st, they flew to New Orleans and began filming their scenes at Sparky's.

Surprises and Scale of Production

The speaker reflects on unexpected aspects of being an actor in a large-scale production like FNAF movie.

• They mention how accommodating and supportive the production team was during filming.

• The scale of the production exceeded their expectations, with numerous people involved and extensive coordination required.

• The speaker describes their costume fitting experience and seeing other cast members' outfits on display.

Discovering Other Cast Members

The speaker talks about discovering other cast members and their roles during the costume fitting.

• They saw a wall filled with outfits for various characters, including Cory as a cab driver.

• The speaker also learned that Markiplier was supposed to play the security guard.

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Theorist vs Production Staff

In this section, the speaker talks about their experience on set and how the production staff were interested in their knowledge of the FNAF franchise.

Interaction with Production Staff

• The speaker was questioned by the production staff about FNAF as they had been briefed that the speaker had studied the franchise extensively. They asked about character details and how certain characters behaved in the games.

• It seemed like the production staff wanted to gauge if they were on the right track with their portrayal of the FNAF world and how fans would respond to it.

• Other actors in scenes also approached the speaker to ask questions about their characters' roles in relation to the overarching narrative of the franchise.

Eager to Do Justice

This section highlights how everyone involved in the project was enthusiastic about doing justice to the FNAF franchise and eager to learn more.

Enthusiasm of Cast and Crew

• Everyone involved, including actors and crew members, showed a strong desire to do justice to the franchise.

• They wanted to absorb as much information as possible and were proud to be part of a project that showcased their work.

• However, due to being early in production, many aspects such as sets and animatronics were not yet ready for viewing.

Blank Walls and Sneak Peeks

This section discusses how certain elements of the movie set, such as sets and animatronics, were still under construction or locked away during filming.

Unfinished Set and Animatronics

• During a visit to see sets, most of them were still being built or consisted of blank walls. Although impressive, they left much room for imagination.

• The animatronics were also not fully accessible, with only a glimpse through a small opening in the wall.

• This lack of exposure to the sets and animatronics allowed for genuine reactions when watching the finished trailers on YouTube.

Massive Production Scale

This section emphasizes the scale of the production and how an entire restaurant was built inside an abandoned Home Depot.

Impressive Production Scale

• The production team constructed an entire restaurant set within an old abandoned Home Depot in New Orleans.

• The set included hallways, rooms, and other elements that made it feel like a complete restaurant.

• This level of detail and dedication was remarkable, as most movies would rely on camera tricks or green-screening instead.

Day of Shooting

In this section, the speaker describes their experience on the day of shooting and being treated exceptionally well by receiving their own trailer.

Shooting Day Experience

• The speaker had to wake up early at 4 a.m. and follow driving instructions to a secret location.

• Upon arrival at the shooting location, they were provided with their own trailer, which is not typical for day players.

• Inside the trailer, they found a rubber chicken head that they incorporated into their character as an Easter egg.

Eight Hours for One Scene

This section highlights how much time was dedicated to filming a single scene during the eight-hour shoot.

Lengthy Scene Filming

• The filming process for one scene took eight hours straight due to various factors such as camera setups outside.

Behind the Scenes of Filming the FNAF Movie

In this section, the speaker discusses their experience filming the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) movie and shares some behind-the-scenes details.

Filming Process and Set Exploration

• The speaker describes how cameras were placed to capture close-ups of their face and b-roll shots of tables and dishes being served.

• They mention that despite the extensive filming process, only a few minutes of footage made it into the final movie.

• During breaks between takes, the speaker and others on set found creative ways to fill their time.

• The speaker explores the set in search of hidden details and discovers fun elements like fake diner registration information and a QR code that they initially thought was part of an alternate reality game (ARG).

Saving the FNAF Movie

• The speaker humorously claims to have single-handedly saved the FNAF movie by pointing out anachronistic details to the production team.

• They mention finding Easter eggs throughout the film, such as Sparky's Diner referencing an urban legend from one of the early FNAF games.

Meeting Scott Cawthon

• There was uncertainty about whether Scott Cawthon, the creator of Five Nights at Freddy's, would be present on set.

• Scott surprises everyone by flying in for a day of shooting. Most crew members were unaware of his identity but recognized him as a VIP who had authority on set.

• The speaker meets Scott Cawthon, describes his strong handshake and direct eye contact during conversations.

• Scott actively participates in directing everyone on set, including consulting with costume department and sharing his vision for character names and bonus lines.

Reflections on Acting and Community

• The speaker reflects on their childhood dream of becoming an actor but expresses pride in their current role as themselves within their business endeavors.

• They mention discussing the community's reaction to the movie with Scott Cawthon and feeling grateful for the opportunity to be part of a mainstream film.

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A Glimpse into Another Life

The speaker reflects on their experience of being part of the set of FNAF the movie and how it felt like a peek into an alternate reality. They admit to taking souvenirs from the set.

• It was like getting a glimpse into another life, but then returning home as if nothing had happened.

• The speaker kept a pencil topper and name tag as souvenirs from the set.

• Being on the set for two days gave them a small window into something much bigger.

Surreal Experience of Being in a Movie

The speaker describes their surreal experience of being part of a massive production and seeing posters of themselves in theaters. They mention feeling intimidated by the whole experience.

• They compare this experience to their videos about being in the PGA Tour or producing a Broadway show.

• This was the first major project that inspired their theme for the year: "say 'yes and' to your life."

• Walking in as a complete beginner and delivering scripted lines alongside seasoned actors was completely different from speaking as themselves on a couch.

• The production involved stopping public traffic outside and having 50 production staff zooming cameras into their face.

Avoiding Cringey Performances

The speaker shares their concerns about delivering cringey YouTuber performances and wanting to ensure they didn't bring down the quality of the movie.

• They asked the director to make sure they didn't deliver a cringey YouTuber performance.

• It can be cringey when saying one's own catchphrase, so they wanted to avoid that.

• Overall, they believe they did alright and didn't want to bring down the movie's quality.

Gratitude towards Team and Audience

The speaker expresses gratitude towards the movie's team and their audience for supporting them throughout this journey.

• They express gratitude towards the movie's director, Emma, and the entire team for their generosity and patience.

• They thank Scott for giving them the opportunity to be part of the movie.

• The speaker acknowledges that this collective victory wouldn't have been possible without the support of their audience and fans.

• They encourage everyone to watch the movie and show the power of Team Internet.

Hopes for a Sequel

The speaker playfully mentions the possibility of returning in a sequel as a well-meaning cringey waiter.

• In jest, they suggest that there might be room in the sequel for their character, a well-meaning cringey waiter, to make a comeback.

• This playful comment hints at their hope for future involvement in similar projects.

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