I'm a photographer since I'm 13 yrs old. I'm in love with video production. But I feel alone in my city (Bristol TN USA). Anyone near by? Trailer of my first work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVy_ip6b5gs...
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I'm a photographer since I'm 13 yrs old. I'm in love with video production. But I feel alone in my city (Bristol TN USA). Anyone near by? Trailer of my first work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVy_ip6b5gs...
Expand postI'm a photographer since I'm 13 yrs old. I'm in love with video production. But I feel alone in my city (Bristol TN USA). Anyone near by? Trailer of my first work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVy_ip6b5gs
Found a few scripts for a short to direct. Still deciding. Have been in touch with the writers, each of whom is willing to give the script over to the project if they can receive a credit and stay involved.
I typically direct my own scripts but I want to interpret new material. We will of course giv...
Expand postFound a few scripts for a short to direct. Still deciding. Have been in touch with the writers, each of whom is willing to give the script over to the project if they can receive a credit and stay involved.
I typically direct my own scripts but I want to interpret new material. We will of course give them a writer's credit but my question is what about future drafts? I want to honor the writer's role in the process however film is a director's medium and as a director, I definitely have ideas on how to do more with the scripts.
Are we obligated to involve the writers in the future rewrites? Do we own the material outright?
You're not obligated, but you may rob yourself of a fantastic collaboration by removing the writer from the process. I had a chance to work with a young, ambitious director who did as you did - snagge...
Expand commentYou're not obligated, but you may rob yourself of a fantastic collaboration by removing the writer from the process. I had a chance to work with a young, ambitious director who did as you did - snagged a script from Script Revolution to direct. He and I met with the writer and discussed my notes as a producer and his notes as a director, which gave him ideas for the revision. It was a fantastically energizing meeting that left everyone so much happier with the end product - not because someone took it over but because we were all allowed to contribute to its creation.
Thanks to all for the comments but I have no plans to remove the writer from the process. Collaboration is key. I just wanted to understand if it's assumed they'd be involved in every rewrite and whatever concept is applied to the story to make it work as a film. Appreciate the feedback.
Well first of all, build relationships with writers who are exactly that - writers...
Nothing is assumed, everything is in writing, including rights and responsibilities, where you could determine how much or little the writer is involved.
Kirk Sanders As Karen Ross says, no, nothing is assumed. This business works with other people's creative rights and collaboration needs to be set out in writing, if everyone is to be, and remain, on...
Expand commentKirk Sanders As Karen Ross says, no, nothing is assumed. This business works with other people's creative rights and collaboration needs to be set out in writing, if everyone is to be, and remain, on the same page.
Yes, I have a name tag with Debi. It is great to be with so many talented people that I felt too daunting to speak of myself. I wanted to hear about you, I was not that talented.
I have been formulated 12 stories that emerse themselves together.
I have lived in many states in the USA. I grew up as a...
Expand postYes, I have a name tag with Debi. It is great to be with so many talented people that I felt too daunting to speak of myself. I wanted to hear about you, I was not that talented.
I have been formulated 12 stories that emerse themselves together.
I have lived in many states in the USA. I grew up as an "Train Entourage". Meaning my father worked on the railroad and we could go a lot of places by train(for free) and live in different places, going to different schools, were he had work, while the railroad industry changed hands.
Travel is a big part of who I am. It is a love that I still embrace.
Still embracing all the knowledge and acquaintances that will make this new path possible. And create lasting friendships to share great success stories with each other for a marvelous documentary of our lives and how we touched each other to success.
Come & talk to me soon.
Write on! Lol. Seriously that is really good to hear.
Hey Debi! Great to have you as part of the community! I am the Director of Script Services at Stage 32. Travel is such a big part of my identity as well! I love that adventurous spirit. 12 ideas is an...
Expand commentHey Debi! Great to have you as part of the community! I am the Director of Script Services at Stage 32. Travel is such a big part of my identity as well! I love that adventurous spirit. 12 ideas is an awesome foundation for some great scripts. I look forward to hearing updates. If you ever need help, feel free to reach out to me at j.mirch@stage32.com - I love hearing from our members!
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I'm not quite 'next door', Wallace, but I wish you every success.
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I am very far away from you , but i wish you all the success that you dream of.
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Welcome, Wallace and best of success in you work
Hi Wallace, Great video. I am sometimes back home in Bristol. Yet ,the last three years, I have been South to Savannah & North to Maine. Right now I am stuck in between families[to be near them] and h...
Expand commentHi Wallace, Great video. I am sometimes back home in Bristol. Yet ,the last three years, I have been South to Savannah & North to Maine. Right now I am stuck in between families[to be near them] and home. Traveling helps my character writing. Hope to see you in 2021 when traveling is better.