Alan Smithee's Lounge Discussions

Alan Smithee
Greetings from Zolascope...

Hi folks. I'm currently living a double life. By day, I'm a humble freelance journalist and photographer. But in the evening, at weekends and even times when I should be working, I write, direct, photograph and edit short films. With a small group of co-conspirators, I set up Zolascope (http://www.z...

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Nigel Hendriks

It's always an admirable thing to see someone break out of their routine and pursue new dreams, good for you! Definitely going to check out your work

Alan Smithee
Actors in Northern France

I'm part of a film-making group based in NW France. We shoot zero-budget shorts (www.zolascope.com) just for the love of it. But we're in real need of English-speaking acting talent. Do you think it's likely that actors would be willing to travel to France (in exchange for accommodation)? I'm reluct...

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Alan Smithee

Hi Rebecca: that is the problem. Our productions (so far) are in English, but finding anglophone talent locally is tricky. And we can't afford to fly people in! (The budget on our last short was 150 e...

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Talia Price

Please contact me. I am willing to travel to France in exchange for accommodation. I am a native speaker of English so please send me a message with more details,.

Marie Adler, Ceo

It would depend on what the film is about. Reach the heart of an artist and they will do it!

Alan Smithee

Hi Talya - we have two short film projects in early stage of development. Will be in touch with more info.

Alan Smithee

Cheers Alle. Once we're ready to start casting on the films we're prepping now, I'll do as you suggest.

Alan Smithee
Why we make films

Some thoughts on what drives us, at Zolascope, to make our short movies - http://www.zolascope.com/2014/09/why-we-make-films/

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