Leon Morgan's Lounge Discussions

Actually, you are looking for an Executive Producer if you need financing. Producers are usually involved in the production.

Best advice I can give you is shoot it on your own and use it as part of your sizzle reel. Good Luck

I invite you to check out our film collaborative at filmstigator.org to see if that might be a fit for you. We're not in NY, but we're trying to bring writers, actors, and filmmakers together to craft very high-quality films. It would be a different approach, but so far we are having good results. If you're interested you can see the trailer from our first film created this way: giftshortfilm.com/trailers

I could be interested on a micro budget but I need to be involve and I am not in US.

I pretty much ditto Carlo's comment, but a producer may also sometimes help raise money. For what you want to do, I'd suggest that you think like a producer or exec producer for just a bit. You want money to make what is in effect a sales piece for your script. So you need to 'sell' those who might provide the money. You have to show them a path to further advancement for themselves. That's vague. What do I mean in particular? I have invested micro-sums in exactly what you are talking about doing on Kickstarter/Indiegogo. But I did so when I clearly saw that the script in question had a good chance of being made into a feature. That is, the short film in which I was investing had a good chance (my estimate, of course) of leading to a feature. From my point of view, getting into a project which becomes a feature is something which may help me advance. I emphasize 'may'. This is the film biz. NO guarantees. So in my view, you need to do, and also think about doing, a couple of things to make clear the future possibilities for your script (assuming that you have not already done so). 'Must do's Create a solid log line (1 to 2 sentences/roughly 50 words) and short synopsis (roughly 2/3 of a page single spaced). Make clear the high points of your script which will make me want to watch the completed film. Make sure the script is 'the best it can be'. Get notes from other writers (and always be prepared to do notes for them). See if what they have to say helps you revise the script. 'Things to think about' (These may come later after someone else is involved. But right now, you are the only one nurturing your script, so it's up to you to choose what to do and in what order to do it.) Consider, and I mean think about it carefully because it will cost money, getting a poster done for your script. (You can look at Designcrowd and other web sites to see what that will cost.) Consider getting a script consultant's evaluation. Again that costs money and, in my experience, it's very tough to find a good one. Consider joining a writer's group and letting them critique the script. That will take time but it may be time well invested. Good luck.

Do you have sides available?

Sorry misread

Id certainly be happy to talk about it with you! biclar@aol.com

Usually I'm in NY once or twice in the summer. Would be int. in a small cameo role if you had one available. Here is the latest interview that I gave to author, Leanna Harrow: http://authorteasereadings.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/todays-tease-the-hun... Please follow on twitter too, @nagysnest.

Hi Harry.. Are you familiar with the Scripped contests -- it was the Romance Redux contest.. and script is called:Here's Lookin' at You, Kid..

Hello Karen, there are no dumb questions. Important to have a good director, assistant director, cinematographer, sound person, script supervisor, gopher or cable wrangler, craft services, great lighting person(s), and patients. Good luck. Can't wait to see the finished film.

Hi Anthony... I wrote that about 2 months ago.. I have now finished my first short film.. it took alot -- of effort, blood, sweat.. tears..;) ..but it was all worth it.. I crammed a lifetime in 2 months.. would be happy to share my experiences...

If you have a small budget to hire a small crew... Pre Production -- Find an EXPERIENCED Assistant Director -- who can also serve as a Production Manager -- He/She will reach out to 2nd AD who will reach out to PA's etc. Production -- Find an EXPERIENCED cinematographer with a GRIP TRUCK. He/She will get the support based on the scope of your project including Sound, Set Designers, etc. Post Production -- Find an EXPERIENCED editor who will help you find the right resources for color correction, foley, etc etc Oh and find a good craft services person because a FED CREW will be a HAPPY CREW :-) Good luck!

I hope you took the time to get an audio guy..... They are very curtail to making sure the best take can be heard!