So I'm writing a horror anthology and I want to try crowdfunding to raise some of the money to make it. I know a short trailer or proof of concept is important to have as part of the pitch. I was also told having a big name actor in it helps as well, but I'm not sure how to go about securing one. Anyone advice?
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Horror anthology with a big name actor.
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I;m using a special crowdfunding site for filmmakers, but Indiegogo is also pretty good I think. Getting a well known name is a matter of having a great network or just asking. Of course I'm from a smaller country, but I usually look for their profile on facebook or linkedin and try to connect.
Great advice! Thanks!
Lawrence, THIS is where an experienced producer comes in - and THIS is where most independent filmmakers fail. An experienced producer has connections with certain actors - especially ones that are specialized such as bigger value in a horror film. An experienced producer has connections with directors of photography. I have an Oscar-Nominated director of photography attached to my feature Stay Fresh, as well as some actors - with BIGGER ones on the way. Everything from great locales at a reasonable price, to a name composer can help. You put together a package. You do it, by getting an experienced producer. And, they may not want to work for free - even if it's a small fee up front and a BIGGER fee when the budget is raised. BUT, I promise you an experienced producer can do 10 times what you can, if they have a track record. Break Legs! GOD BLESS and STAY FRESH!
Makes sense! Thanks Dan and Sam!
Lawrence, I wrote on FrankenSITTER. You still can find it on Indiegogo and see how they did it. The page looks polished and the creator added a few teasers from time to time. Being blunt and just asking people can work. I usually look if the have a public reading or something and ask. Most of the time it doesn't work, but I believe famous people are people too, so when you are innocent enough it might work. At least it is how I do it. And when you "catch" someone you of course also need o do something back, like helping promote or something. A network only works when you all help each other out.
And sometimes you do get lucky. I worked as a production assistant on a really small project. It turned out a lot of fun and our stunt guy was pretty big since he worked for A Bourne movie and a lot of other Hollywood movies. He can be found on Facebook btw :)
Raymond. Thank you so much! This is a huge help!
Lawrence, this is the IMDp of the stunt guy and he is very nice too. So that proofs really my point that anything is possible. I am a shy person, so if I can do it, anyone can. - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0766565/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0766565/