J. Eric Sandoval's Lounge Discussions

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Cherelynn Baker

Yes, and no. I agree with Daniel Stuelpnagel that if it beats me over the head with one side, it's a turn off. If I can see a fair and balanced story telling that is also engaging, I'm in. I really enjoy documentaries and true story films.

Doug Nelson

Sometimes, not always. A lot of it depends on hoe preachy it is and who makeups the audience

Christiane Lange

When the story is only a thin excuse to beat some horse, whatever horse, it tends to be quite boring. This is true of didactic social issue films, but also of 'philosophical' indies.

Conversely, a real...

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Kiril Maksimoski

Depends where u at...Europe's, especially Balkan's cinema is flooded with 'em...all competing for palms, bears, lions, Goya's whatever...

James Welday

I feel there’s always a market for audiences connecting with films about social issues. Every Oscar season can be flooded with social message films, some are successful, others not so much.

As a scree...

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J. Eric Sandoval
I'm checking out this May 1st Webinar – How to Finance Your Project With Equity Investors on the Internet. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

No more need to beg for donations on Kickstarter! Investments are much more appealing than donations. There are approximately 9 million accredited investors in the United States alone. With the passage of the JOBS Act, filmmakers can now get the funding they need from accredited equity investors on...

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Michael Riecken

How was it?

J. Eric Sandoval

Informative, but reminded me I've still got a lot of work to do.

Ken Koh

Do u know specifically about the new SEC rules? I'll be sure to look them up, but the webinar doesn't seem to offer anything new. Do u mind sharing the most striking thing you learned that's not mentioned here? Thank you kindly.

J. Eric Sandoval
Music clearence

Hello, I have a short-film that I am taking to festivals, already submitted to more than one or two. I have ZERO money but I have 6 pieces of music that I need to get the Master Use and Synchronization licenses and somehow navigate through the jungle of clearance. Any advice, tips, connections, idea...

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