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18 Hilarious Filmmaking Jokes from the Internet Meme Machine
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18 Hilarious Filmmaking Jokes from the Internet Meme Machine

It's time for camera assistants -- and filmmakers in general -- to get in on the jokes and make their own meme fun. So here's 20 memetastic memepics to satisfy your cravings for bold white text and filmmaking related humor.

by Evan Luzi | Behind the Lens | February 24, 2012 | Comments: 21

The meme has gone mainstream.

Or at least in my little corner of the Internet it has.

Everytime I log into Facebook or Twitter, I’m assaulted with awkward penguins, first world problems, and people showing me pictures of what they think I think they do for a living.

Well, it’s time for camera assistants — and filmmakers in general — to get in on the jokes and make their own meme fun. So here’s 20 memetastic memepics to satisfy your cravings for bold white text and filmmaking related humor.

Don’t Fall for the Darkside’s Trickery

Admiral Ackbar It's a Trap Meme About Canon 7D

Condescending Wonka is a Film Guy

Oh, you own a DSLR and a RED camera?

The Sour Skittles Will Suck You In

One does not simply, "stop by" craft services

Extenception

We're going to need a stinger for video village, is an extension cord ok?

The Rock Driving to Set

Call sheet said we're only shooting 1 page today

Director Patrick is Running Out of Time to Shoot

Lets take all the shots from inside the car and shoot them on this bench

Location Manager, Y U No…

Location Manager, Y U No plan for parking?

Success Kid Lucks Out on Focus Pulling

DP stops so you can get marks - already have them

Blow the focus on a take - actor also blows his lines

Karate Kyle is One Badass Crew Member

DP said I missed my mark, I bet he misses his heart

Where's my DVD copy?

Forever Alone as a Dayplayer

Dayplay for friend on shoot, pretend to look busy instead of alone

Socially Awkward Penguin Ruins Roomtone (Everytime!)

Socially Awkward Penguin is awkward about roomtone

Futurama Fry

Not sure if RED One is still booting up or frozen on boot dialogue
Not sure if talent is method acting or is just really awkward

Conspiracy Keanu Asks the Tough Questions

What if the moon is just the sun with a filter?

What if God is an editor?

What if God has no script supervisor?

The Most Interesting Man 2nd AC in the World

I don't always get to do a tailslate, but when I do I make sure to forget about it

Want More Funny Filmmaking Pics?

Of course you do — so connect with me on Pinterest and I’ll be making more of these to put up. I also share cool DIY projects, awesome filmmaking books, and ridiculously awesome production stills.

Do you have a funny idea for captioning one of these pictures? Head on over to quickmeme.com, make your own, then share them in the comments below!

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About the AuthorEvan Luzi

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Creator of The Black and Blue. Freelance camera assistant and camera operator for over a decade. He also runs a lot. Learn more about Evan here.

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