1 00:00:00,440 --> 00:00:01,920 I'm Nathan Fielder. 2 00:00:02,040 --> 00:00:07,200 I started from one of Canada's business schools with top grades. 3 00:00:07,280 --> 00:00:12,840 I use my knowledge to help small businesses succeed. 4 00:00:21,760 --> 00:00:24,480 This is "Nathan For You". 5 00:00:25,440 --> 00:00:28,360 Hollywood has over ten million tourists. 6 00:00:28,440 --> 00:00:33,520 Souvenir shops compete for to be allowed to sell embarrassing things. 7 00:00:33,600 --> 00:00:36,800 But in the souvenir game is the situation most important. 8 00:00:36,880 --> 00:00:42,360 It's hard for LA Fame, five streets away from The Strip, to assert itself. 9 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:48,680 It's a sad story. The owner John Kim has hardly anything to brag about. 10 00:00:48,760 --> 00:00:55,640 Recently one from Of Mice and Men came in here. A fairly popular rock band. 11 00:00:55,720 --> 00:01:00,600 - But apart from that... - I might be able to help John. 12 00:01:00,680 --> 00:01:03,840 -Why do you have a "touk"? -"Took"? What? 13 00:01:03,920 --> 00:01:07,440 -This. What do you call it? - A hat. 14 00:01:07,520 --> 00:01:13,760 -In Canada we call it "touk". - It's cold, that's why I have it. 15 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:16,720 Well, that's ok. 16 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:20,160 My assignment was to attract tourists to LA Fame. 17 00:01:20,240 --> 00:01:25,320 For Hollywood visitors are the world of the film very exciting. 18 00:01:25,400 --> 00:01:30,760 If John got an illusion filming in progress in front of the entrance- 19 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:35,480 -the tourists on the Strip would leave to LA Fame to get some action. 20 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:39,080 After that I had to only offer everyone a role in the film. 21 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:42,760 The role: a paying customer in a souvenir shop. 22 00:01:45,320 --> 00:01:49,800 Tourists get very excited around celebrities and recordings. 23 00:01:49,880 --> 00:01:55,840 Then they don't think rationally. If they comes here, it will be easy to sell. 24 00:01:57,000 --> 00:01:59,560 - Yes, maybe. -John was involved in it. 25 00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:03,320 To make LA Fame look like a film recording- 26 00:02:03,400 --> 00:02:07,200 -I rented lights and equipment and set everything up outside the store. 27 00:02:07,280 --> 00:02:09,920 To make the movie interesting- 28 00:02:10,040 --> 00:02:13,760 -I rented the Johnny Depp impersonator Ronnie Rodriguez- 29 00:02:13,840 --> 00:02:17,480 -which hopefully looked like like Johnny from a distance. 30 00:02:17,560 --> 00:02:21,200 I hired an inferior imitator as a stand-in 31 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:26,480 -so that Ronnie looked better. Then the cheat recording could begin. 32 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:31,160 Action. I pretended to direct, and the tourists gathered. 33 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:34,560 Cut. We'll take it again. It was awesome. 34 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:37,640 Interest rose around our celebrity. 35 00:02:37,720 --> 00:02:42,400 The way he steps into a role, is fantastic. Jack Sparrow is... 36 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:47,360 I'm from a small town. It's cool to be in Hollywood. 37 00:02:47,440 --> 00:02:50,360 When we gave them a glimpse of Johnny- 38 00:02:50,440 --> 00:02:54,120 - the time had come to sell souvenirs. 39 00:02:54,200 --> 00:02:59,360 Hello. As you can see, we are recording a movie here. The film is called "The Web". 40 00:02:59,440 --> 00:03:06,120 Johnny Depp has to hack an asteroid so that it does not hit the ground. 41 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:11,320 It's a bit unusual, but we need extras. 42 00:03:11,400 --> 00:03:15,080 Are we interested? Really? 43 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:20,120 No shortage of volunteers I took them in one by one. 44 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:26,200 I will explain. Enter the store, buy an item and then leave. 45 00:03:26,280 --> 00:03:28,640 Okay. When I speak up. 46 00:03:31,640 --> 00:03:34,440 You need to slow down. 47 00:03:34,480 --> 00:03:37,920 -No Oscar winner exactly... -6.53. 48 00:03:38,040 --> 00:03:41,760 -...but our first customer was happy. -Thanks. Have a nice day. 49 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:45,240 I gave the extras some direction. 50 00:03:45,320 --> 00:03:48,480 Go in there, buy an item and get out. 51 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:53,880 Go in there, buy something and get out. 52 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:58,720 My plan worked and the tourists bought things on the assembly line. 53 00:03:58,800 --> 00:04:03,640 The scene was fake, but the sale was real. 54 00:04:03,720 --> 00:04:07,720 Did you pay for it? Okay, it's yours. 55 00:04:07,800 --> 00:04:10,360 But it was only small sums. 56 00:04:10,440 --> 00:04:14,680 I showed John how he could get customers to spend more. 57 00:04:14,760 --> 00:04:18,840 Hello Constable Suzanne. How is the hacker investigation going? 58 00:04:21,200 --> 00:04:24,280 -What should I say? -"No clues yet." 59 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:28,160 Okay. No clues yet. 60 00:04:28,240 --> 00:04:34,280 Okay. I have these things that you have set aside. It will be 87 dollars. 61 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:37,880 Okay, let me see. 62 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:40,400 -Thanks. - No reason. 63 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:49,440 -Are you charging my card? -You play a role. Say "thank you". 64 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:51,000 -Thanks. - Okay. Yes. 65 00:04:51,080 --> 00:04:56,400 87 dollars in one transaction had never happened in a souvenir shop before. 66 00:04:56,440 --> 00:04:58,800 But not everything was perfect. 67 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:03,560 - Did you have a question? -Yes, I don't want these things. 68 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:07,640 Do you want to return them? I had expected that. 69 00:05:07,720 --> 00:05:10,920 I had a plan which would make them reconsider it. 70 00:05:11,040 --> 00:05:17,440 Johnny Depp is the star of the film. He watched the recording. 71 00:05:17,480 --> 00:05:20,600 He thought you were a natural talent. 72 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:23,320 -Have you done this before? -No. 73 00:05:23,400 --> 00:05:27,480 - If you want, you can meet him. - Yes, if he wants to. 74 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:29,440 -Yes, I mean... - Okay. 75 00:05:31,360 --> 00:05:34,480 Johnny? Are you dressed? 76 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:37,640 This is Carter, the actor who… 77 00:05:37,720 --> 00:05:41,080 - Pleasant. How is it going? -Abrupt. 78 00:05:41,160 --> 00:05:44,200 - I heard you were good. -Thanks. 79 00:05:44,280 --> 00:05:46,800 - Are you a fan of him? -Of course. 80 00:05:46,880 --> 00:05:50,440 - So? -"Pirates Of The Caribbean". 81 00:05:50,480 --> 00:05:52,720 -Cult. Thanks. -Nice to meet you. 82 00:05:52,800 --> 00:05:56,920 -Would you like something signed? -From here? 83 00:05:57,040 --> 00:06:02,400 Yes. wait, You would return it, wouldn't you? 84 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:05,600 If he signs them, it won't work. 85 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:10,160 If he signs one... Can he do it or not? 86 00:06:10,240 --> 00:06:13,000 -He usually signs everything. - I can... 87 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:18,760 Okay, let me see. I can't say no to an autograph. 88 00:06:18,840 --> 00:06:20,920 My favorite, for rum. 89 00:06:21,040 --> 00:06:26,000 It was an intense quarter while Ronnie signed everything in the basket. 90 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:29,360 When does the film premiere? 91 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:33,160 In the end, she kept all the souvenirs and went home happily. 92 00:06:33,240 --> 00:06:37,640 Eventually that day we got customers to make large purchases. 93 00:06:37,720 --> 00:06:42,040 Your character is a customer who like to spend money. 94 00:06:42,120 --> 00:06:48,080 He is rich and loves to buy souvenirs. That's your motivation. 95 00:06:48,160 --> 00:06:51,520 Drive. People seemed to to take their roles seriously. 96 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:55,200 I will give myself an Oscar, because I'm rich. 97 00:06:55,280 --> 00:07:00,480 - We sold souvenirs like never before. -The total amount is 170.92. 98 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:03,800 -170. -Even if the autographs were fake- 99 00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:09,600 -then the memories they took lasted take home that day, a lifetime. 100 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:14,280 I wanted to know if John had thought to continue with my method. 101 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:21,080 -Is it something you continue with? - Yes... No, maybe. 102 00:07:21,160 --> 00:07:24,480 Maybe? Okay, that's good. 103 00:07:24,560 --> 00:07:30,800 Unfortunately, Ronnie, Johnny Depp- the imitator, rarely available. 104 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:36,720 So I found another imitator who can replace him. 105 00:07:39,320 --> 00:07:45,880 This is William. He is professional Bill Gates impersonator. 106 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:49,120 You can give him a taste of Bill. 107 00:07:49,200 --> 00:07:56,080 Yes, it's a pleasure to be here. When we started with computers- 108 00:07:56,160 --> 00:07:58,480 -in the 80s- 109 00:07:58,560 --> 00:08:04,400 -then it was huge in the industry. There were huge machines. 110 00:08:04,440 --> 00:08:09,280 -We... I started in a garage. - That's enough. 111 00:08:09,360 --> 00:08:13,280 - Is this what you do for a living? -Yes. 112 00:08:13,360 --> 00:08:17,400 I leave you, so you can go through the details. 113 00:08:17,440 --> 00:08:20,600 -Nice to meet you. See you. -Thanks. 114 00:08:23,520 --> 00:08:27,680 I hope everyone buys Microsoft. 115 00:08:27,760 --> 00:08:31,320 ...continues with business. 116 00:08:31,400 --> 00:08:35,720 We can always use it and we are grateful- 117 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:38,360 - for what we have achieved. 118 00:08:39,560 --> 00:08:41,600 - Okay. - Because we... 119 00:08:48,760 --> 00:08:51,880 It is a given, but when i make the series- 120 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:57,600 - I guarantee that all ideas are legal. 121 00:08:57,680 --> 00:09:02,280 But after I had helped LA Fame, it turned out that certain part- 122 00:09:02,360 --> 00:09:08,080 -of my marketing plan can be fraud. It's not good. 123 00:09:09,040 --> 00:09:12,840 When I left John, I thought I was done there. 124 00:09:12,920 --> 00:09:17,160 But then the production got questions from souvenir shop sub- 125 00:09:17,240 --> 00:09:22,920 -who wondered when the movie "The Web" premiered, so I was at a loss- 126 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:27,920 -and hit the pensioner referee Anthony Filosa. 127 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:32,440 - It's a scam. And theft. - Theft and fraud? 128 00:09:32,520 --> 00:09:39,840 What you did was criminal. Where How serious it is depends on the amount. 129 00:09:39,920 --> 00:09:43,520 -You admitted to me... - I admitted nothing. 130 00:09:43,600 --> 00:09:47,200 You said the purpose was not making a film. 131 00:09:47,280 --> 00:09:50,440 -How do I get out of it? -Two choices: 132 00:09:50,520 --> 00:09:54,560 You can offer to give the money back. There is one way. 133 00:09:54,640 --> 00:10:00,040 - Or you make the film. -So if "The Web" was a movie... 134 00:10:00,120 --> 00:10:03,200 -...is there no problem? -Just. 135 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:06,480 With Judge Filosa's idea I could manage. 136 00:10:06,560 --> 00:10:11,760 I edited the LA Fame clips, but it was difficult. 137 00:10:11,840 --> 00:10:16,440 There were only loose scenes with customers, no story. 138 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:21,120 I wrote a script that weaved in the film clips of a story. 139 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:27,800 To make it interesting, rent I one to play my girlfriend. 140 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:31,480 Later that week we started to record "The Web". 141 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:36,560 Have you kissed anyone? in front of the camera before? Yes? 142 00:10:36,640 --> 00:10:39,600 - Have you? -What? Yes. 143 00:10:39,680 --> 00:10:44,880 It's not the two of us kissing each other, but our characters. 144 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:49,040 - It's no big deal... - No. 145 00:10:49,120 --> 00:10:52,120 After some chatting we started recording the scene. 146 00:10:52,200 --> 00:10:55,920 - I love you, Richard. - I love you too, Allison. 147 00:10:56,040 --> 00:10:58,080 Come on. 148 00:11:01,320 --> 00:11:05,560 -What would I do without you? - I know that. 149 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:09,480 - I haven't done it before. - No danger. 150 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:13,600 It was a bit difficult, since I got so nervous. 151 00:11:13,680 --> 00:11:19,560 As the scene continued, It's hard to stick to the role. 152 00:11:19,640 --> 00:11:24,600 But after a while the chemistry turned between us very naturally. 153 00:11:24,680 --> 00:11:31,000 We filmed several scenes with Ronnie, enough for the film to be logical. 154 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:36,920 I showed the entire film to the judge Filosa to ask if it was okay. 155 00:11:37,040 --> 00:11:39,760 - Was that all? - It's a raw version. 156 00:11:39,840 --> 00:11:44,800 If this is your defense, then no jury will let you go. 157 00:11:44,880 --> 00:11:47,480 But you said anything can be a movie. 158 00:11:47,560 --> 00:11:52,160 I guess that a film must have some kind of action. 159 00:11:52,240 --> 00:11:54,240 - It's there. - So? 160 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:56,800 -He saves the world. -In a shop. 161 00:11:56,880 --> 00:12:01,600 The reaction troubled me, but then a spark of hope was lit. 162 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:06,560 If showbiz accepted it as a film and it won an award- 163 00:12:06,640 --> 00:12:10,440 - then the court had to factor it into the assessment. 164 00:12:10,520 --> 00:12:15,440 He was right. Did the film win an award, would it gain credibility. 165 00:12:15,520 --> 00:12:21,480 I sent the film to festivals in the hope that it would be allowed to compete. 166 00:12:21,560 --> 00:12:26,120 But when I only got a rejection letter, only one thing remained: 167 00:12:26,200 --> 00:12:31,480 To start a film festival. I came on name, logo and registration form. 168 00:12:31,560 --> 00:12:34,680 And then "The Web" got be included as a short film. 169 00:12:34,760 --> 00:12:41,360 But a price would mean nothing without a heavy name. I called around. 170 00:12:41,440 --> 00:12:43,640 I'm a huge fan. 171 00:12:43,720 --> 00:12:50,320 A second unit script manager from "Bonnie And Clyde" reviews the movie. 172 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:56,600 I didn't see any continuity errors. Is that what a script supervisor does? 173 00:12:56,680 --> 00:13:00,920 Now I just needed one more movie that "The Web" could beat. 174 00:13:01,040 --> 00:13:04,320 After quite a bit of searching I found a challenger. 175 00:13:04,400 --> 00:13:08,640 A clip of 90 seconds with a man who farts. 176 00:13:10,760 --> 00:13:13,920 The premises were arranged. Now the festival could begin. 177 00:13:14,360 --> 00:13:19,200 The flow was poor. Just some few from the neighborhood bought tickets. 178 00:13:19,280 --> 00:13:22,760 The important thing, however, was that the judge had arrived. 179 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:25,640 When Crayton had sat down, could we begin. 180 00:13:25,720 --> 00:13:31,680 Welcome to the first Eastern Los Angeles International Film Festival. 181 00:13:35,400 --> 00:13:40,200 Today, the short films compete and he who judges them- 182 00:13:40,280 --> 00:13:44,440 - is the film industry legend Crayton Smith- 183 00:13:44,520 --> 00:13:48,920 - who is known as script manager for "Bonnie And Clyde". 184 00:13:49,040 --> 00:13:54,360 If he chooses a film to win, then it's definitely a real movie. 185 00:13:57,640 --> 00:14:01,920 Come here. I was just working as second unit in "Bonnie And Clyde". 186 00:14:02,040 --> 00:14:06,920 - I was not mentioned in the scrolling text. -You are listed in IMDb. 187 00:14:07,040 --> 00:14:10,440 In "The Wild Gang" I was mentioned. 188 00:14:10,480 --> 00:14:14,200 Do you want me to say "The Wild Gang" instead? 189 00:14:14,280 --> 00:14:16,600 Crayton told now- 190 00:14:16,680 --> 00:14:21,600 -that he was credited as script manager in "The Wild Gang". 191 00:14:21,680 --> 00:14:27,120 He worked on "Bonnie And Clyde", but was not mentioned in the scroll text. 192 00:14:28,560 --> 00:14:34,480 First we have a sci-fi thriller, called "The Web". Be so good. 193 00:14:48,360 --> 00:14:52,240 -Are you coming on weekends now? - I'm a hacker, not a slacker. 194 00:14:52,320 --> 00:14:56,480 The police are getting suspicious. Get your own office. 195 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:58,600 Well, Grandma. 196 00:14:59,600 --> 00:15:01,840 Ok, time to hack. 197 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,680 Thanks. Have a good time. 198 00:15:09,640 --> 00:15:15,440 Boss? Microsoft attached data chips in asteroids to control them. 199 00:15:15,520 --> 00:15:17,920 - Not good. -You should tell Kip. 200 00:15:20,600 --> 00:15:23,160 What are you doing, mr gates? 201 00:15:24,200 --> 00:15:30,320 The police are here. Let me distract them while you figure this out. 202 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:32,720 -Hello, Constable Suzanne. - Hello. 203 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:38,400 -How is the hacker investigation going? -Abrupt. No clues yet. 204 00:15:38,440 --> 00:15:40,800 It will be 87 dollars. 205 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:43,080 MICROSOFT HEADQUARTERS 206 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:48,120 Danger. The asteroid's data chip is faulty. 207 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:56,040 Oh no, what did I do wrong? I don't get it. 208 00:15:56,120 --> 00:16:02,200 I have worked so hard to get starting this computer project. 209 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:04,640 This is completely new. 210 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:09,280 -What's going on? - An asteroid is coming towards Earth. 211 00:16:09,360 --> 00:16:14,040 - In five minutes we will be dead. - Can't you hack the chip? 212 00:16:14,120 --> 00:16:17,920 - I will do my best. -Damn, I have a girlfriend. 213 00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:27,200 I'm sorry I asked you to leave the job, but we have to say goodbye now. 214 00:16:27,280 --> 00:16:29,320 Oh, no. 215 00:16:30,680 --> 00:16:35,000 - I love you, Richard. - I love you, Allison. 216 00:16:35,080 --> 00:16:37,160 Come on. 217 00:17:01,200 --> 00:17:03,760 I hacked faster than ever. 218 00:17:03,840 --> 00:17:07,640 As word spread, people rushed himself to get things. 219 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:12,800 Everyone wanted souvenirs, so they could remember the earth. People were upset. 220 00:17:12,880 --> 00:17:17,920 Angry crowds in the streets. That was difficult to stop the asteroid. 221 00:17:18,040 --> 00:17:21,680 - But I had to try. - Access permitted. 222 00:17:21,760 --> 00:17:24,600 Orbit reprogrammed. 223 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:27,800 - I managed it. - You have saved the world. 224 00:17:32,200 --> 00:17:37,600 "The Web" was received as expected. I was waiting for the Best Picture award. 225 00:17:37,680 --> 00:17:44,040 The next short film is a documentary: "Me Farting On Command". 226 00:18:18,120 --> 00:18:21,280 Hopefully served the fart film's purpose. 227 00:18:21,360 --> 00:18:25,800 Now that the screening was over, should the judge choose the best short film. 228 00:18:25,880 --> 00:18:30,880 I waited nervously his decision. Okay, you're done. 229 00:18:32,240 --> 00:18:34,280 Top. 230 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:42,160 You selected "The Web". Okay. 231 00:18:42,240 --> 00:18:45,240 Give me this price for best short film. 232 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:47,720 - Shall I give it to you now? -Yes. 233 00:18:47,800 --> 00:18:50,640 - This... -You don't need a speech. 234 00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:54,000 I managed it. And with the prize in hand- 235 00:18:54,080 --> 00:18:58,360 - was my marketing plan for LA Fame 100% legal. 236 00:18:58,440 --> 00:19:03,320 I was done here, but it was one person I wanted to share the news with. 237 00:19:03,400 --> 00:19:08,000 I was very proud of the award and looked forward to telling Jesse. 238 00:19:08,080 --> 00:19:14,160 - The film we made has won an award. -What? What price? 239 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:19,840 -E.L.A.I.F.F.. - Okay, so exciting. 240 00:19:19,920 --> 00:19:22,120 - Not bad. -Yes. 241 00:19:22,200 --> 00:19:26,160 That's one thing I wanted to talk to you about. 242 00:19:26,240 --> 00:19:31,200 When we filmed the kiss scene- 243 00:19:31,280 --> 00:19:39,000 -and I said I played a part, then it might have been a lie. 244 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:47,000 - It's ok. - There may have been a bit of me there. 245 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:53,440 I wonder something. When you kissed me- 246 00:19:53,520 --> 00:19:57,440 -how much was your character and how much were you? 247 00:20:04,480 --> 00:20:09,480 You mean if I want to kiss you? Me, Jesse? 248 00:20:10,200 --> 00:20:12,280 Yes. 249 00:20:14,760 --> 00:20:19,040 I mean... It was no big deal. 250 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:25,240 But I probably wouldn't grab you on the street and kiss you without further ado. 251 00:20:26,400 --> 00:20:29,720 - Good to know, I guess. -Yes. 252 00:20:30,720 --> 00:20:36,920 Then I felt sorry for Jesse. To kiss someone and feel nothing- 253 00:20:37,040 --> 00:20:39,440 - is a horrible way to live. 254 00:20:39,520 --> 00:20:44,160 As I drove home, I understood how it felt to be a tourist. 255 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:49,800 To go somewhere with so much hope, and go home with just one souvenir. 256 00:20:52,640 --> 00:20:58,320 It feels like I want to wake up, and so this has not happened. 257 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:04,840 -Do you want to kiss my hand? -Yes, I want to kiss your hand. 258 00:21:04,920 --> 00:21:07,560 - Like that. -Cult. Thanks.