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Surya Devan
How do Short film producers make profit ?

I approached a producer and narrated my short film screenplay, at the end he asked me a question

"And what will be the return on my investment"

Nothing ran to my mind at that moment so I said "I'll get back to you on that, please give me few days time"

What are the possibilities for a short film producer to make profit.

Phil Bridge

Hi Surya Devan . Great question, thanks so much for asking. I'd quite like more info on this topic too. Expanding the knowledge base is always a good thing!

Surya Devan

Hello Phil Bridge. I agree.

Kiril Maksimoski

They sell it as any merchandise....here's an example:

http://originefilms.fr/cinema/distribution/vod/?lang=en

Ewan Dunbar

It is very rare for a short to make money itself but it can serve as a proof of concept for something else. The Saw franchise started with a short film and Neill Bloomkamp's short Alive In Joburg became a proof of concept for District 9.

Dan MaxXx

Dont spend what you cant lose. Dont worry about profit, just be sure you can apply for jobs using the short as a sample.

Surya Devan
I have 4 questions

Hi, hope you all are doing well.

1. Can I message a screenwriter or a director in this platform to take a look at my profile or show my willingness to sell a logline or a screenplay? (without an agent)

2. Can I actually auction my loglines?

3. I am a fresher who is seeking a job in storyboarding.

Can I...

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Surya Devan

I am sure if I get regular guidance like this I can focus on the right path. Thankyou Evelyne Gauthier once again.

Kiril Maksimoski

Don't understand how come someone living in a country with second most developed movie industry in the world seek this outside? Just by living there you have the advantages into venturing movie indust...

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Surya Devan

Thanks a lot Kiril Maksimoski

May be you are right, I have tried contacting studios in Bangalore but they were not ready for story pitches. May be I should have kept trying.

The screenplays what I writ...

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CJ Walley

Nice Behance profile, Surya. You certainly have skills to offer.

You're being told it's not possible to sell a logline, treatment, or anything other than a finished screenplay and, while that's correct...

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Surya Devan

Thanks a lot CJ Walley

Thank you for your appreciation.

You are totally right.

I am beginning to understand the efforts to be put into this field. I have cleared most of my misperceptions too, thanks to you all.

Surya Devan
Hello!

My name is Surya. I am excited to be a member of Stage 32. I understand it is never too late to choose what you like.

I am an aspiring Screenwriter and a Storyboard Artist. I have just started writing screenplays this year. I understand there are lot of things for me to master yet. I feel happy to interact with like-minded people.

Miguel Edmondson

Nice to meet you Surya. I'm new to Stage 32 too.

I hope you find what you're looking for.

Surya Devan

Hi. Nice to meet you too. Thanks.

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