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Hi All! I'm really looking forward to everything we are going to learn this month with July Filmmakers Club. I have been a DGA Assistant Director since 1991 so if you have any questions this month about the nuts and bolts of that job, I'm happy to try to answer. In last couple years was my first tim...
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I cannot believe we are in July.
This month I have 2 big goals (the little ones are far too daunting to list)
1) to have all deliverables and marketing to a doc releasing through Fathom Events
2) get a lead attachment on a feature
Hell YES, Laurie Ashbourne! For your lead attachment - is this just an LOI or is this like contracted-signed attached? Also, are you working with a casting director? We've had good luck with ours so f...
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Love it Laurie Ashbourne ! Big goals and very achievable.
Sounds Great Laurie!
Reminds me how time flies! Great energy, wish you the best Laurie Ashbourne!
Great goal!
I tried to make two feature films way back, and one issue I had both times was the script budget. The first script had a big budget, and the second script had a low budget (in the millions).
My scripts had way too many characters, difficult locations, way too much CGI, expensive stunts, etc. I shoul...
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Maria Restivo Glassner, I think that any production that is a "bottle episode" or something that is contained primarily in one location, can reduce costs significantly. for instance, a family drama th...
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I will second Maurice Vaughan 's assessment - sometimes it has more to do with taking an inventory about what resources are available to you FIRST and then writing to the genre that makes sense for th...
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"Sometimes it has more to do with taking an inventory about what resources are available to you FIRST and then writing to the genre that makes sense for the story that comes from those resources." Exa...
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I agree with Tom Lapke - company moves are time and budget busters. If you can write a film that takes place in one location - or that can be shot in one location doubling as others - you are already...
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Those are good goals! Short films, even with their small run time, can have a great, big impact if a person puts their heart in their story! In terms of scheduling ahead for film shoots I recently cre...
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Complete final edit of short film and EPK for marketing; beat sheet for "Bassline" script.
Impressive Cecile.
Today’s the first day of July Filmmakers Club! All month, we’re going all-in as a community to master the ins and outs of Independent Filmmaking through FREE events such as Instagram Live Q&As and Stage 32 Lounge Ask Me Anythings with experienced industry professionals, blogs, webinars, lounge posts...
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Looking forward to seeing this initiative evolve.
I am so excited with this month! Thank you Stage 32 :)
WoOT!
Excited to see what comes out of this month! I am sure it is going to kick a lot of folks into high gear
Just faaantastic!!
NOTE: This is not intended to be a political post, but instead focusing on the legal aspects of the production. Let's keep it that way, shall we?
Hunter Biden filed a lawsuit against Fox for a show they produced called "The Trial of Hunter Biden," which, as I understand it, is a narrative piece, not...
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Interesting..
This would be an interesting one. Because there could also be a claim that those photos were entered into the public record during congressional testimony and therefor not "private".
Jason Mirch I was thinking the same thing, but I don't think they are allowed to make money off it, which might be the crux here.
OOhhhh!, ...I'll hold my tongue/comments for now! This is one to have "very careful" input, "if any"!!
Even the best of the best have growing pains. I found this article illuminating. I'm a huge Ridley Scott fan. https://deadline.com/2024/07/ridley-scott-wishes-direct-sequels-alien-bl......
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Thanks for sharing, Sam Sokolow. Ridley Scott said he was never asked about directing sequels to his films. Wow. Ridley Scott is a phenomenal director and one of the best directors in history. I would...
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I love Ridley Scott
WHEW! Y'all this is gonna be awesome...
As I mentioned on IG, I could GUSH about all the projects going on right now, but because I know my strength is starting projects and I struggle to get things over that finish line, I'd like to utilize the support and encouragement of this fantastic community t...
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Hi, Karen "Kay" Ross! I'm rooting for you to get your projects over the finish line! You got this! Also, I've been meaning to tell you: I watched Sanctuary. It's incredible! You and your team did a fa...
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Kay working on the short film called code breaker
What a great way to kickoff July Filmmakers Club, Karen "Kay" Ross!
Love it, Karen "Kay" Ross
Let's get rolling! Excited for this challenge. My goal this month is to rekindle relationships that have been languishing for a long time. This business is all about relationships (as we know) and a lot of times if we don't connect and interact with a filmmaking contact for a while it starts to feel...
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Great goal, Jason Mirch! I'm gonna add that goal to my goals too, if you don't mind.
I am so excited about this initiative from Stage 32. This is our chance to grow, connect, and learn from each other.
My goals for July are:
- Engage in Stage 32 consultation and pitching.
- Gaining knowledge about optioned and shopping agreements through the Education Services webinars.
If I accomplis...
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Maurice Vaughan we are on the same page! Yes, they can be your JFC goals too :)) like mine, they aren’t filmmaking, but are my July goals. You can achieve them, you have everything for it! You can and...
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Hi Sandra, happy July Filmmakers Club! :) Your enthusiasm for learning, growing, and connecting with others is contagious—I really resonate with that spirit! I am a part of the Stage 32 education team...
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Thanks, Sandra Isabel Correia! I appreciate the support!
Hi Sydney Summers nice to meet you:) I have seen you around Stage 32, but we never spoke. Thank you! Happy July Filmmakers Club :) I am happy you resonate with this spirit, for me it’s the most valuab...
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Love these goals Sandra Isabel Correia! Great to have you as part of this community. Keep us posted on your progress!
Hey Stage 32,
Laws change all the time, often without us knowing. So it is good to keep up with the legal pain points and pitfalls around directing and producing a film. We have a really great 4-part class coming up with Sean Pope, a Partner at Ramo Law, entitled - 4-Part Class: Your Step-By-Step Fea...
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Sean is so smart and generous with this critical information. You couldn't ask for a better lawyer for your project or educator for your filmmaking career on the legal front. Remember, there's a reaso...
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Hey filmmakers, welcome to the July Filmmakers Club! :) We're kicking off a month packed with FREE events to help you master Independent Filmmaking. Get ready for Instagram Live Q&As, Stage 32 Lounge Ask Me Anythings with industry pros, fantastic blogs, webinars, lounge posts, and some really cool g...
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Hey, Sydney Summers! Great to see you for the challenge! Will you be sharing any challenges of your own?
For me - I think I'm most excited to finally show up on socials to share more about what I've be...
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Ok, gotcha, Xochi Blymyer. Thanks. I'm learning a lot, and it's only the first day of July Filmmakers Club!
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Xochi Blymyer, sounds great, thanks for the posting! So much going on, with progress in the industry, will appreciate following up on this!
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Maurice Vaughan Off to a great start!
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Awesome and I hope you get your funding to finish you project.
Great to meet you! That's so cool that you produced your own short film these last couple of years, what kind was it? I recently created a free unlimited no-signup no-ads film planning software, I hop...
Expand commentGreat to meet you! That's so cool that you produced your own short film these last couple of years, what kind was it? I recently created a free unlimited no-signup no-ads film planning software, I hope you find it helpful for any new short films you make or for any folks you may know who need it :))
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