I am the true story actor, Author of the book: With Edwards in the Governor's Mansion:From Angola to Free Man, and now, after digging in my closet, I came out with an old hat I found. Trying on the hat in the mirror I saw writing on the front that says, "Indie-Filmmaker." I've adapted my book into a...
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I'm currently negotiating with a potential Agent to represent me and their asking for (X) % gross of the budget. I thought Agents get a % of what you make but this particular Agent is also acting as consultant and is negotiating finance and distribution for the project. Should I be concerned with them wanting a gross % of the budget?
For Don: wouldn't it be better to get the entertainment lawyer's hourly rate instead, in order to save money? And as for other entertainment lawyers. the kid who played Chunk in THE GOONIES is currently one as well.
It sounds like that "agent" is trying to rip you off. An agent is not supposed to get a percentage of the gross budget. Agents get a percentage of ONLY the sale or auction of an script. I advise you t...
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Illuminating
Hi, I agree with Stacey when she said "illumminating." An agent gets 10% of what YOU make. However, to me, this agent is acting more like a producer with negotiating finance and distributing the proje...
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Listen to the still small voice speaking in your conscience and obey it! If you don't believe God, then, what do you want me to say? Be patience, do your research, ask questions like you're doing, and...
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Who here has created their own Kickstarter campaign? Was it successful? What did you learn from it? What came from that campaign (i.e. production, networking, contacts, experience, etc.) that was most valuable to you? What advice do you have for others looking to start their first Kickstarter project?
You are so right on this. We keep re-evaluating our rewards program before our launch for that very reason. Good stuff!!!
If you're just starting out with the Crowdfunding process Stephanie, go with Indiegogo: Whatever you raise, you get (minus 9%). With Kickstarter, if you don't raise your full amount, you get nothing....
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Me too.
I did and mine is funded but we have 5 days left! http://bit.ly/BnBRPG
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