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Hunger Games (but better)

A 42-minute parody short film created by Grace Reiter & friends for her 24th birthday.

Director:Grace Reiter
Runtime:42 minutes
Production:3 days
ParodyFan-made42-minute short film
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Behind The Scenes

How a 3-day birthday project became a viral parody

Behind the scenes of film production - camera and filmmaking equipment
Film production team working together
Video editing and post-production

The Origin

Created as a birthday surprise for Grace's 24th birthday, this parody was conceived, shot, and edited in just three days. What started as a fun project among friends quickly became something special.

The team brought together their creativity, humor, and passion for the Hunger Games universe to create a parody that's both a tribute and a comedic exaggeration of the original story.

The Process

Day 1

Script & Planning

The team came together to write the script and plan the production schedule. With only 3 days, every moment counted.

Day 2

Shooting

A full day of filming with friends, props, and lots of creativity. The energy was high and the laughs were constant.

Day 3

Editing & Finishing

Final editing, color correction, and finishing touches. The team worked through the night to complete the project.

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The Team

Grace Reiter

Grace Reiter

Director

Creator and director of the parody short film.

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What People Are Saying

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This parody is insanely funny and somehow captures the essence of Hunger Games better than some official adaptations. Grace and team nailed it!

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▶YouTube User• YouTube
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Shockingly accurate & chaotic. The 3-day production timeline makes this even more impressive.

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💬Reddit User• Reddit
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My new favorite fan-made parody. The attention to detail is incredible for such a quick turnaround.

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📷Instagram User• Instagram
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This is what happens when talented friends have too much time and a great sense of humor. Absolutely brilliant!

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🎵TikTok User• TikTok
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The "but better" title is perfect - it's both self-aware and genuinely entertaining.

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▶YouTube User• YouTube
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Can't believe this was made in 3 days. The production quality is impressive!

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🐦Twitter User• Twitter
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, this is a fan-made parody short film created by Grace Reiter and friends. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lionsgate, Suzanne Collins, or any official Hunger Games production company.
You can watch the full video in the embedded YouTube player at the top of this page. The video is also available on Grace Reiter's YouTube channel.
The short film has a runtime of approximately 42 minutes.
The title is a humorous, self-aware reference to the parody nature of the film. It's an ironic way of saying "we made our own version" - it's both a tribute and a comedic exaggeration of the original Hunger Games story.
The short film was released on November 18, 2024 on YouTube.
The entire project was conceived, shot, and edited in just 3 days as a birthday project for Grace Reiter's 24th birthday.
The short film was created by Grace Reiter and a group of friends. Grace served as the director, and the team worked together on script, acting, and production.
There is no official information about a sequel at this time. This was created as a one-time birthday project.
This is a fan-made parody. For usage rights and permissions, please contact Grace Reiter through her social media channels (links in footer).
No, this is an independent fan-made parody. It is not associated with the official Hunger Games film franchise.

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