I Technically Won An Oscar

Max Fosh
10 Mar 202411:24
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TLDRMax Fosh embarks on a whimsical quest to win an Oscar, not from the Academy, but by challenging award winners to games and betting their trophies. With a clever ruse and a bit of luck, he secures a BAFTA and an Olivier, before triumphantly winning an Oscar from a renowned costume designer in a game of Guess Who. The journey is a tribute to his teacher and a testament to creative ingenuity, all sponsored by Adobe Creative Cloud.

Takeaways
  • 🎬 The script is about a YouTuber named Max Fosh who aims to win an Oscar, a BAFTA, and an Olivier award to surprise his teacher.
  • πŸ€” Max acknowledges the difficulty of winning an Oscar through traditional means and decides to challenge award winners to games to win their trophies.
  • πŸ“ Max compiles a list of Oscar winners and their contact information, aiming to find someone who would be willing to bet their Oscar.
  • 🎭 Max's plan includes winning awards for stage, television, and film, which he abbreviates as B.O.O. for BAFTA, Olivier, and Oscar.
  • πŸ† Max successfully 'wins' a BAFTA from a BAFTA-winning writer named James by playing a writing game with alphabetti spaghetti, where he strategically removed vowels from James's pasta.
  • 🎭 Max also 'wins' an Olivier award from Henry Lewis by solving a riddle, showcasing his creativity and wit.
  • πŸŽ₯ Adobe sponsors the video, and Max uses Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Premiere Pro and Photoshop in his creative process.
  • 🎨 Max creates a pitch video using Photoshop's Generative Fill and Premiere Pro's Ultra Keyer effect to attract the attention of Oscar winners.
  • πŸ‘— Max eventually connects with Jenny Bevan, an Oscar-winning costume designer, who agrees to a game of Guess Who with her Oscar as the prize.
  • 🎲 In a custom Guess Who game with characters from Jenny's movies, Max manages to guess Dame Emma Thompson correctly and 'wins' her Oscar.
  • πŸ… Max presents the won awards to his teacher, Mrs. Hunter, as a token of gratitude for her influence on his creative journey.
Q & A
  • What is Max Fosh's ultimate goal in the video?

    -Max Fosh's ultimate goal is to win an Academy Award, or Oscar, by challenging an Oscar winner to a game and convincing them to bet their Oscar as the prize.

  • Why does Max want to win an Oscar?

    -Max wants to win an Oscar to thank his teacher who started him on his creative journey and to show that one of her pupils is an Academy Award winner.

  • What is the first award Max attempts to win and how does he plan to win it?

    -The first award Max attempts to win is a BAFTA. He plans to win it by challenging a BAFTA-winning writer to a game of writing the longest word using alphabetti spaghetti, with the BAFTA as the prize if he wins.

  • What trick does Max use to ensure he wins the BAFTA challenge against James?

    -Max removes all the vowels from James's alphabetti spaghetti before the challenge, making it impossible for James to form long words.

  • How does Max approach the challenge of winning an Olivier award?

    -Max approaches the Olivier challenge by meeting with Henry Lewis, an Olivier-winning writer, and solving a riddle to win the award.

  • What is the significance of the Adobe sponsorship in the video?

    -The Adobe sponsorship is significant as Adobe's Creative Cloud tools, such as Premier Pro and Photoshop, are integral to Max's creative process in making his videos, including the pitch video to win an Oscar.

  • What is the game Max plays with Jenny Bevan to win an Oscar?

    -Max plays a custom version of the game 'Guess Who' with Jenny Bevan, where the characters are from movies she has worked on, to win one of her Academy Awards.

  • Why does Max decide to reach out to Oscar winners in different categories?

    -Max realizes that he has been focusing on well-known actors like Meryl Streep, but there are many other categories one can win an Oscar for, such as 'Best Engineering Effects', which he believes might increase his chances.

  • What does Max do with the awards he temporarily wins?

    -Max plans to give the awards he temporarily wins to his teacher, Mrs. Hunter, as a surprise and a token of gratitude for her influence on his career.

  • How does Max's teacher, Mrs. Hunter, react to the surprise of the awards?

    -Mrs. Hunter is pleasantly surprised and amused by Max's efforts, acknowledging that she saw potential in him from the beginning.

Outlines
00:00
🎬 The Unlikely Oscar Quest

Max Fosh, a YouTuber with a passion for cinema, embarks on a whimsical mission to win an Academy Award, despite Hollywood's lack of recognition for his talents. His plan involves challenging an Oscar winner to a game with the Oscar as the prize. Max's journey is sponsored by Adobe, and he aims to surprise his former teacher by becoming an Oscar winner. His strategy includes listing Oscar winners and their contact information, with the hope of finding someone willing to bet their Oscar. Max also aspires to win a BAFTA and an Olivier, in addition to the Oscar, to complete his 'B.O.O.' collection.

05:00
πŸ† Winning the BAFTA and Olivier

Max successfully secures a BAFTA by challenging James, a BAFTA-winning writer, to a writing game using alphabetti spaghetti. He cunningly removes all vowels from James's spaghetti, ensuring his victory. Max then meets Henry Lewis, an Olivier-winning playwright, and wins the Olivier by solving a riddle. Despite these triumphs, Max realizes he has not yet achieved his primary goal of winning an Oscar and decides to reach out to Oscar winners in less conventional categories, such as 'Best Engineering Effects'.

10:01
🌟 The Triumphant Oscar Win

Max's persistence pays off when he receives a response from Jenny Bevan, a renowned costume designer and multiple Oscar winner. They play a customized 'Guess Who' game featuring characters from movies she designed costumes for. Max manages to guess correctly and wins one of Jenny's Oscars. He then presents his collection of awards to his former teacher, Mrs. Hunter, as a token of gratitude for her early support and inspiration. The video concludes with a humorous note as Jenny reminds Max that she will need her Oscar back.

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Keywords
πŸ’‘Academy Award
The Academy Award, commonly known as the Oscar, is a prestigious accolade bestowed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence in the film industry. In the video, the protagonist's desire to win an Oscar is the central theme, driving his quest to creatively achieve what is typically awarded through traditional cinematic achievements.
πŸ’‘YouTuber
A YouTuber is an individual who creates and uploads video content on the YouTube platform. The script's protagonist identifies as a YouTuber, which is significant as it contrasts with the traditional paths to winning an Oscar, emphasizing the modern, digital age of content creation.
πŸ’‘Oscar Winner
An Oscar winner is someone who has been awarded an Academy Award. The video's narrative revolves around the protagonist's plan to win an Oscar by challenging an Oscar winner to a bet, thereby sidestepping the conventional process of winning an Oscar through a film's merit.
πŸ’‘Creative Journey
A creative journey refers to the personal path one takes in exploring and developing their artistic talents and endeavors. The protagonist seeks to honor his teacher, who initiated his creative journey, by achieving the status of an Oscar winner, showcasing the impact of mentorship and the pursuit of creative excellence.
πŸ’‘BAFTA
The BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards recognize excellence in film, television, and video games. In the script, the protagonist temporarily 'wins' a BAFTA from a writer through a playful challenge, which is part of his larger ambition to collect prestigious awards.
πŸ’‘Olivier Award
The Olivier Award is the UK's most prestigious stage performance honor. The protagonist wins an Olivier Award in the script through solving a riddle, reflecting his multifaceted approach to achieving recognition across different entertainment mediums.
πŸ’‘Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of software and services used for graphic design, video editing, web development, and more. The video is sponsored by Adobe, and the protagonist uses tools from Creative Cloud, such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop, to create his content and even to craft a pitch for winning an Oscar.
πŸ’‘Guess Who
Guess Who is a popular board game where players guess the identity of their opponent's character based on a series of yes-or-no questions. The protagonist uses a custom Guess Who game featuring characters from the Oscar winner's work as part of his strategy to win an Oscar in a playful and creative manner.
πŸ’‘Costume Designer
A costume designer is responsible for designing costumes for characters in film, television, and theater. The protagonist's final challenge involves playing Guess Who against a renowned costume designer, Jenny Bevan, who has won multiple Oscars, highlighting the diverse talents recognized by the Academy.
πŸ’‘Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road is a film that won several Academy Awards, including one for costume design. The script mentions this film as the work for which the costume designer won her Oscar, tying into the protagonist's goal of winning an Oscar through unconventional means.
πŸ’‘Mentorship
Mentorship refers to a relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person guides another. The protagonist's desire to surprise his old teacher with an Oscar is a testament to the influence of mentorship in his life and career, showing the profound impact teachers can have on their students' aspirations.
Highlights

Max Fosh's ambition to win an Oscar, a BAFTA, and an Olivier to thank his teacher who started his creative journey.

Max's unique plan to challenge Oscar winners to a game and bet their Oscar as the prize.

Max's challenge to write the longest word using alphabetti spaghetti, a game to win a BAFTA from a writer.

Max's clever strategy of removing vowels from the alphabetti spaghetti to ensure victory in the word-writing challenge.

Winning the BAFTA temporarily from James, a BAFTA award-winning writer, through a playful competition.

Max's use of Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Premier Pro and Photoshop in his creative process.

Max's innovative use of Photoshop's Generative Fill to create a thumbnail with an automatic background fill.

The creation of a pitch video using Premiere Pro's Ultra Keyer effect to attract an Oscar winner.

Max's encounter with Henry Lewis, an Olivier award-winning writer, and the challenge to win his Olivier award.

Solving a riddle to win the Olivier award, showcasing Max's quick thinking and wit.

Max's realization of the broader categories of Oscars, beyond just the well-known acting awards.

Max's connection with Jenny Bevan, a multiple Oscar-winning costume designer, and the challenge posed to win her Oscar.

The custom Guess Who game created by Max featuring characters from movies Jenny Bevan worked on.

Max's victory in the Guess Who game against Jenny Bevan, winning one of her Oscars.

Max's triumph in winning all three major entertainment awards: BAFTA, Olivier, and Oscar.

The emotional reunion with Mrs. Hunter, Max's former teacher, and presenting her with the won Oscar as a token of gratitude.

The humorous interaction between Max and Mrs. Hunter about the temporary possession of the Oscar award.

A final reminder to the audience to try Adobe Creative Cloud, highlighting its importance in Max's creative endeavors.

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