‘MAX DIFFICULTY’ is a YouTube series boasting 40,000 viewers worldwide. Join host Kaius as he stretches his filmmaking skills, by trying to create a short film in a variety of the most challenging and excruciating conditions!

Season One. This series started as a happy accident as I racked my head for videos ideas in Autumn 2021.

S1E01. Can I Make a Film in 24 Hours?

A rapid exploration into the filmmaking process, as Kaius tries to create a Halloween short film in a day. Since this video’s publish in November 2021, the video format has exploded across social media. Full film: https://youtu.be/KhLSn-SyKUY.

S1E02. Can I Recreate My First Film, 7 Years Later?

A quick follow-up to episode one. Seven years after Kaius started making filmmaking, he tries to recreate his very first short film, with all the technical knowledge I’ve gained since. A whimsical, heartfelt episode.

S1E03. Can I Make a Film with Artificial Intelligence?

Kaius marks his return to the series with a topical curiosity. With ChatGPT in the driver’s seat, is it possible to create an enjoyable short film? This episode sees the debut of Kaius’ brother Karsten. Watch: https://youtu.be/CInN8uJBsSM.

S1E04. Can I Make a Film in 1 Hour?

Exactly three years after episode one, Kaius tries to condense an entire filmmaking process into just sixty minutes. Is writing, filming, and editing even possible with such a short time frame? Watch: https://youtu.be/9HvP0BQV7Nc?si=KzQdQJyo0m6TFeMl.

S1E05. Can I Make a Film with an iPad mini?

Kaius tries to write, shoot, and edit an entire short film with Apple’s smallest iPad (8”). Starting his film passion with a similar device, Kaius tries to discover whether it was his talents, or truly just his gear, that was limiting him all those years ago.

S1E06. Can I Make a Film with Stock Footage?

Kaius attempts to conjure an entire short film, purely from stock footage clips online and voiceovers from school friends. With the weather freezing outside, is this the best way to fulfil the filmmaking tick?

S1E07. Can I Make a Film with Screenshots?

Inspired by Missing (2025)’s colossal $40M returns, Kaius tries to create a short film without the use of any camera. Footage is replaced with series of screenshots and a tiring truckload of animation.

S1E08. Can I Make a Film Spanning a Century?

Filmed across Holland and Hong Kong, Kaius goes through great lengths to make a short film detailing the last 100 years of evolution in Hollywood. You may even learn a little through the process. Watch: https://youtu.be/gAQSXHJHtTY.

S1E09. Can I Make a Film on an Island?

From Hong Kong’s tiny Grass Island, Kaius has to create an entire short film from scratch. Discover a stunning yet overlooked part of Hong Kong, as Kaius achingly films in the heat. Kaius’ parents also make a guest appearance.

S1E10. Can I Make a Film on an Airplane?

As Kaius’ most ambitious feat yet, before landing in 8 hours, Kaius has to create an entire film from scratch 7,000 feet up in the air. Weaving over restless passengers and locking yourself in the bathroom does not prove to be the easiest.

S1E11. Can I Make a Film Blindfolded?

Is it possible to create visual art an entire short film without visual response? Kaius tries to win the greatest flex by making an entire short film blindfolded. Karsten supports Kaius and their dialogue is as wholesome as it is hilarious.

S1E12. Can I Make a Film Across Hong Kong?

Kaius lays out a plan to visit a eight renowned destinations across Hong Kong, as he creates his most thrilling action short yet. Yet, the public nature of these places prove the challenge to be an incredibly daunting undertaking.

S1E13. Can I Make a Film with Every Cliché?

Karsten and Kaius quarrel on movie clichés; Kaius is determined to prove his brother wrong. Kaius journeys across the city to create a short film with the most number of cheesy and overused movie tropes, in an effort to prove their futility.

S1E14. Can I Make a Netflix Explainer in 6 Hours?

Kaius is determined to win a science video prize at his school, but only has six hours to pul it off. Full of self-indulging drama and good humour, can Kaius really research, script, film, edit animate a professional documentary in just six hours?

SEASON TWO OUT SOON. WITH STRONG OPTIMISATION (STRATEGISE), MACK-LIKE DRAMA, WHIMSICAL PERSONALITY, BUT… ALSO UNIQUE IDEAS.


Kineos

Best Episode

“Can I Make a Film Across Hong Kong?”.

“Can I Make a Film Spanning a Century?”.

“Can I Make a Film Blindfolded?”.

Best Film

“Can I Make a Film Spanning a Century?”.

“Can I Make a Film on an Island?”.

“Can I Make a Film Across Hong Kong?”.

Best Screenplay

“Can I Make a Netflix Explainer in 6 Hours?”.

“Can I Make a Film Across Hong Kong?”.

“Can I Make a Film with Every Cliché?”.

Best Optimisation

“Can I Make a Film Blindfolded?”.

“Can I Make a Film on an Island?”.

“Can I Make a Film on an Airplane?”.

Best Editing

“Can I Make a Netflix Explainer in 6 Hours?”.

“Can I Make a Film Across Hong Kong?”.

“Can I Make a FiIm Spanning a Century?”.

Best Character

Karsten Vun, “Can I Make a Film Blindfolded?”.

Damian Andrejcik, “Can I Make a Film with Stock Footage?”.

Austin Huang, “Can I Make a Film with Stock Footage?”.

Best Comedic Moment

Water Spit, “Can I Make a Film Blindfolded?”.

Handshake, “Can I Make a Film with Every Cliché?”.

Ah Screw It, “Can I Make a Netflix Explainer in 6 Hours?”.

Best Dramatic Moment

0%, “Can I Make a Film Across Hong Kong?”.

Moseley Prize Riff, “Can I Make a Netflix Explainer in 6 Hours?”.

Typing, “Can I Make a Netflix Explainer in 6 Hours?”.

Best Pioneered Idea

Reacting, “Can I Make a Film with Stock Footage?”.

Drama, “Can I Make a Film Across Hong Kong”.

Length, “Can I Make a Film Blindfolded?”.

“Can I Make a Film Blindfolded?” (3 Wins, 2 Nominations). “Can I Make a Movie Across Hong Kong?”(2 Wins, 4 Nominations). “Can I Make a Netflix Explainer in 6 Hours?” (2 Wins, 3 Nominations).

“Can I Make a Film Spanning a Century?” (1 Win, 2 Nominations). “Can I Make a Movie with Stock Footage?” (1 Win, 2 Nominations). “Can I Film a Film with Every Cliché?” (2 Nominations).

“Can I Make a Film on an Island?” (2 Nominations). “Can I Make a Film on an Airplane?” (1 Nomination).