Mos contest have a contract clause like this "You also understand that any one of these employees, or judges may have been or may be exploring ideas similar to yours, and you hereby waive any claim that the ISA and FAST TRACK, its employees or judges may have misappropriated any ideas or portions of...
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It's a no for me.
The optimist in me says give the guy a chance, the realist is afraid that Bruce Wayne/Batman will now say, "Alfred, get the kaaaar, I'm heading into Gatham". Ben Affleck has proven he has acting and d...
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Putting on the cowl is one thing, it's the persona of Bruce Wayne that has been hard for actors to capture. The duality of the role is difficult to say the least. Cutesy ie. George Clooney won't do. I see Ben as the same way.
Nice Eoin. Definitely a writers point of view. Movie goers may not realize that in the comics Batman can kick Superman's arse as well as save it, (or any of the other DC super heroes for that matter.)...
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well since he did daredevil i don't disagree
I'm a model, looking to expand into the acting world. Was wondering if everyone had advice in how to start. Thanks Rebeccakatielouise xo
I hate Meisner but I do believe in listening to your fellow actors in scenes.
Practice with a cheap 100 dollar video camera doing Monologues. When they are so good you have to share them on Youtube you are ready for some try outs. I also LOVE actors who do theater. They are in my opinion the best actors to work with.
Research universities in your area and do student films. Take classes and stay passionate!
Email me. I do directing and casting. I can give you tons of ideas on how to get started. demandmedia@outlook.com
I could also use your mentoring. Jarick44@yahoo.com
What is your favorite movie for it's original music? Please comment and like people's posts!
Stay. Beautiful score. If you see the movie, then listen to the soundtrack, you can hear the story being told.
The original Disney Alice in Wonderland
My Top 5 would be: 1. HELP! (1965) The Beatles with George Martin & Ken Thorne 2. RUMBLEFISH (1983) with its brilliant score by Stewart Copeland 3. ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968) by Ennio Morrico...
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Passion of the Christ, John Debney.
PASSION OF CHRIST
I am a student at Bowling Green State University majoring in Film Production and minoring in Creative Writing. I also have an Associate's Degree in Business Management. I am going to be a senior the fall semester of 2013. I am graduating in December 2014. I am taking time away from school for the su...
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"to work in the film and television industry" is vague. The industry is quite specific. Producers are looking to hire skilled people in specific jobs. It is only in very low budget and unpaid projects...
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if you are serious about "FILM" , I think that you should pick three of the mayor industry hubs and select one .
Michael Stafford -- just starting out? Move to LA! Work for FREE or become an assistant so you can build your network. You'll be surprised how much you'll learn in a year. Good luck on your journey!
MOVE TO LA! I spent a decade in Michigan. MOVE TO LA!!!
Check out the great short film Caterpillar that I shot on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/55698309. It was a vimeo staff pick with over 100K views and now it was selected for the 2013 Photo Annual published by Photo District News Magazine.
Very, very compelling and intriguing images. Haunting concept. Tells a lot without dialogue which is masterful film making. Thanks for sharing.
It's kind of choppy on vimeo. Do you have it on YouTube? The streaming needs to be faster.
beautifully done~
Pray, Just Do It! Resolve
Loved it at first shot!
I wanted to pose the question to screenwriters both of and above my beginners' status: what's the protocol for including copyright music references in a feature screenplay? Is it viewed as unprofessional? Would it hurt a screenwriter's chances of winning a contest or selling the script? My screenpla...
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Two thoughts to add to the mix... First, we would all love our work to be timeless. If you reference a Lil' Wayne song in dialogue then five years from now no one will know what you are talking about....
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Resistance is futile. Laura, you are right. Even if we could show you a studio with a RULE etc. etc etc you would show that it's not a rule, it's not even a studio. Again, Laura is right on this. Whew, now this thread can go to bed.
Laura, ok, you are right. Good point, well taken, the voice of experience backed up by EXAMPLES. Isn't that enough for you? Both sides of this question as to whether or not it's acceptable, illegal, h...
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Fight! Fight!
I have a karaoke scene in a script I'm working on... Based on above comments, is it best to simply create my own song versus have the characters sing a produced song?
I just finished the second half re-write of one of my scripts. I've never been this satisfied with anything I wrote before. Every scene adds to the story, there doesn't seem to be any filler, the actions and dialogue were written with ease although the length, which I've been told most screenplays s...
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@Leontien I did not mean he shall send it together. Just write others and have it in his bag when pitching. Many producers want to see whether you are a complete newbie or have some experience in writ...
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Okay, I got it!
No. As long as you've got a well-crafted story, length isn't that much of an issue, the reader's going to be sucked in.
Yes.
Being on the short side is always better. Think of a meal. You finish a great meal. The chef says I have more if you would like it. "Yes please," you say. And more arrives.
You had a desire for mor...
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I aim for 110 pages or less - ideally 105 - just because the books says "120 pages," remember that each extra page is $$$$$$$$ - don't write and write assuming the reader will read on - if you don't h...
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I was asked today about creating a DCP delivery for a small indie project... You want to make a DCP delivery from your finished project? EASY ANSWER: You don’t’ have to worry about it. You just deliver to the DCP mastering facility at 24/48 or 23.976/48 and they will take care of it. Done. Easy. HAR...
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You’ve have taken the words out of my mouth Georgia, then again you say it better.
As someone who once, for fun, tried to make a DCP, I 100% agree do not try this @ home. Man, was that something I'd never want to play with again! Also sucks because even if you make a DCP at home, you have no real way of checking it @ home...
kind of hard thing , i just want to see good thing color and sound . nothing else , i don't even think i can try it at home even if you put it here all straight .! its hard happy new year Georgia Hilton
You should charge a fee for this class. :) wow that's a ton of work right there.
I'm teaching a seminar in Feb in NYC called the "Film Makers Road Map" i'm going to chat on making a film from idea to delivery... this is one of the topics in "delivery" cheers geo
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167673/ Je peux les trouver de façon formelle par IDMB mais je souhaite un contact humain direct ici..pour discuter d'une diffusion à des fans sur internet, sans intermédiaire, de tous les épisodes sans les coûts de distribution DVD...ou de licencing VOD.. Si vous avez d...
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Bienvenue Bertrand , j'adore Lion et... !!! Brasserie Georges !!!
;-) Chicago always made me dream! Wikipedia : " The name "Chicago" is derived from a French rendering of the Native American word shikaakwa, translated as "wild onion" or "wild garlic", from the Miami...
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If you could pick ONE person to mentor you ...who would it be?
Tim Bragg - I adore Alan Alda! He also grew up surrounded by vaudeville & burlesque, his mom was a dancer!
Responding many years too late Luis R. Quintero but I'd choose Nia Vardalos. She's the reason I wrote my first screenplay and I'd love to star in my own uplifting comedies as she has as well!...
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Some of my favourite comedians started in Vaudeville or radio. I relate to Jack Benny because our personalities are similar and our comedy style are very much alike and he has a certain sarcasm that I also have.
I know it's probably cliche, but I'd have to say Spielberg. The guy has been my top film and storytelling influence literally since I was a kid.
Hey guys, I'm on the hunt for music for my new movie Tonic- set to be released in the Spring. Only downside is that I'm looking for someone who would offer to do it for free seeing how this is a Student Film and therefore zero to no money. Although once fundraising is underway I would want to give t...
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http://rightclearing.com is a very good place to start. It is designed for this kind of thing. You are likely to get a very good tune for a very good price.
Welcome to VAOTAS.COM, your one-stop destination for good and amazing music! At VAOTAS, We are more than just a website; we are a community of passionate music enthusiasts, eager to share our love for...
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Name the title of a movie followed by IN MY PANTS. King Kong in my pants. When Harry met Sally in my pants. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in my pants. Fast and Furious in my pants.
Top Gun in my pants. The Matrix in my pants. Star Trek in my pants. First Contact in my pants. Saving Private Ryan in my pants. Twilight in my pants. Paranormal Activity in my pants. The Fellowship of...
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The Dark Knight Rises in my pants, Body Heat in my pants, As Good as it Gets in my pants, Finding Forrester in my pants, Bill and Ted's Excellent adventure in my pants, True Romance in my pants, What Women Want in my pants
The Blob, in my pants.
Enter the Dragon in my pants. Live Free or Die Hard in my pants. Do the Right Thing in my pants
Hi J. Albero, Just wanted to say thanks for connecting with me. I am a film scorer and have done so for Lionsgate films and for animated videos where I am music supervisor and Foley artist for "Vision...
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I understand that certain parameters should be kept in place for a successful script to have the right flow, pace and cohesion, but don’t you think that the so-called gurus of screenwriting have gotten too dense--almost suffocating and, what’s worse, too influential. Where are the fresh voices that...
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J someone need to give the youth a voice www.soundcloud.com/megaproduction
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What did you mean by EXACT, John?
I'm not sure I'm following all this. Once you send out dozens, if not even 100's of queries to management agencies or agents, if they like it, they will sent you a standard release form and ask you to...
Expand commentI'm not sure I'm following all this. Once you send out dozens, if not even 100's of queries to management agencies or agents, if they like it, they will sent you a standard release form and ask you to fill it, sign it and attach your script to it. Usually, they mention how busy they are... and ask you to wait for any kind of response for period of 90 days, or less. after 3 months, writ them again and ask, have they had a chance to read your script, a day or two after that, you'll get your answer. Forget about BIG PRODUCERS, or even the small ones. They'll never even look at your script, unless you were recommended to them by someone. I don't know what your script is about, what genre but I did learn HERE, on this site, from people who have more experience than you and I, but unless you have something NEW, NEWER PRODUCED BEFORE, a subject that no one ever covered in the past, don't waste your time with producers, start with managers and work your way up from there.