Hi, it's been suggested to me that making a short film would be useful in order to get funding for my feature film scripts. I have a short script ready, can you suggest any particularly good places to get crew who would be willing to work without a budget?
Also suggestions of vendors who might provide things like food for some publicity would be welcome.
I'm approaching film schools, asking around etc.
Thanks!
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Where are you located? There could be a meetup group in your area.
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Definitely film schools -- and back in the day Chipotle used to sponsor free lunches on film crew -- not sure if they still do, but worth asking them!
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Hey Jo, thanks for the Chipotle idea! As soon as I find my main actor - a black transsexual, 40s - 50s - I'm going to do a one sheet and start asking for resources.
Hi Brian - last time I looked there wasn't a meetup. I'm in Miami.
There's a job board here. Why not engage Stage 32 members? That's what we're here for. But I would specify that these are non-paying roles.
Wow, that's savage Dan. Also that's not the point - how many movies are totally paid for out of the director's pocket? That's not usually how it goes.
Good suggestion James! Will do. Actually some talented people are already coming forward to help.
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Dan is being extreme. Lauran, for people trying to build up their resume, they might agree to working for credit only. That's how I got my first IMDb credit as a writer.
Always pay for food. Always. Even bad pizza is at least a gesture.
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I've had great success using film school students. They generally work hard, they're enthusiastic and they want to make a good film as badly as you do.
Paul, what film school do you recruit from?
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Try this forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProduceMyScript/