Producing

Sandra Isabel Correia in a perfect world ( I know, I've lost this argument already lol) we would use AI in 'human films' only to the extent that it won't be recognized as AI, which is already happening; eventually, just like with animation, 100% AI movies will have a category of their own; and hybrid narratives will be labeled and marketed as such openly, forming their own niche in the market. I'll have to check back on this post 7 or 8 years from now to see just how WRONG I was today ;)

I've been using Veo 3 to make some commercials and without character or frame reference it's still difficult to keep consistency scene to scene, so people are still stuck hacking together multiple tools until you get video, sound, and dialogue all editable in post after generation

Sebastian Tudores, thats a great analysis, and I go to write a reminder for 7 or 8 years from now to look back and probably you weren't wrong :))

Randall Scott White, Thank you for sharing, and I agree with you. For commercials, Veo 3 must be perfect. Let's see for a filmmaker what comes ahead :)

We certainly will have to discuss more about this software!

Good question. Reach out to the film commissions in most countries. While there's a few exteriors that look like the south Ireland, England, the bit on buildings etc could be problematic. Do let the know what you're looking for and provide photos (grab from the internet) so they know what to look for. Unless you need to shoot in a foreign location there's still plenty of places in the US that have the old style motels and gas stations.

Lindbergh E Hollingsworth we've already location scouted and settled on Oklahoma, but I just wanted to see what else might work. OK has great state and regional tax credits, but I know that some countries, even if they don't have the tax credit - or as good of a tax credit - may be less expensive to shoot in. I've read that Ukraine is similar, but obviously that's not a safe place to travel to right now. We have some cast members who are not in the U.S., and because of the current travel warnings for the U.S., I was just looking for other options. I just moved to Mexico a few weeks ago and am looking into locations here. I'll probably stick to our plan, but just thought someone here might know. Thanks!

Glad it's back. And they picked a solid location. Looking forward to having Stage 32 be the official education partner of AFM for the 11th straight year.

There's a great French series in that same True Detective vein called La Mante. Would rec to anyone. Also ZeroZeroZero on Amazon is another great example of a global show (takes place in Italy, Mexico, and US) that's been criminally under watched by the masses.

Totally agree Ashley Renee Smith this is a space to watch. The Agency (based on Le Bureau des Légendes) is a perfect example. The original had this slow-burn tension & moral ambiguity that European audiences (and I) love. The U.S. remake? Great cast, high production value, but at times at the expense of the edginess required for that world.

That’s the tricky part, right? It's not just about translating the story—it’s about carrying over the tone, the 'bite', etc.... Sometimes we nail it, but a lot of times we end up polishing the soul right out of it. lol

That said, I think we’re going to see a lot more of this. We're experiencing story-saturation in the US, so international pre-vetted IP will be increasingly in demand. Me, I'm just trying to finish two scripts haha - but, they're international stories :)

Pat Alexander thanks for the suggestions! will check out.

This is an important share, Ashley Renee Smith. All part of the sea change that continues to evolve. Very hopeful that people subscribed to this Lounge don't just pass over it.

Thanks for sharing Sebastian Tudores

This is great - inspiring and achievable - all projects get done one step at a time and I love the idea of achieving steps this month for everyone. Thanks for sharing, Sebastian Tudores!

I LOVE this, Sebastian Tudores!

Ashley Renee Smith Sam Sokolow Sandra Isabel Correia thanks for the comments :) nothing like going through some of your own to-do list to spark advice for others! haha

This is phenomenal, Sebastian Tudores.

yeah that is truth and we all are supporting it and massage but what I see especially for us that are still students are connections are still a little limited at this Moment and I would love connect with more pekoe to have a bigger reach

Luisa Bott To make more connections in producing, immerse yourself in the process and education. Here @Stage32 there are countless resources for expanding your understanding of production, financing, distribution, directing, screenwriting and more. Participate in webinars, go to film festivals, get onto a production set (be a production assistant - see the whole show), etc. There are multiple avenues to learning more about producing - the best being - NIke it. Just do it. Grab an iphone and start filming.

thank you that is great adobe i will do taht for sure

Most filmmakers in the early stages are the producers. To find investment, you need to demonstrate you can make money back. Then it's easy. If you cannot do that, you should only be spending your own money as it's a glorified hobby to build one's portfolio. My two cents.

Some great points here. I do agree with Jack Binder in that in every project I'm involved with, it's an "all hands" situation. The more you know about all aspects of producing, the more valuable you are to a project. That includes the ins and outs of raising funding. As others have said here, your network is your net worth and relationship building should be treated as a job. Something you work on every single day. Also fully agree with Willem Elzenga that it takes a village, but you also have to pick the right people you want to live in that village.

That is the least of the Industries worries, what they should and are terrified of is Googles New Veo 3 where anyone can create a TV Show, Series, Short Film and or a feature as good or better than them. Great for Indies, but bad for them. Writers, filmmakers, directors, producers, Actors, and staff will all be gone with the flick of a prompt. It is already here and it is SCARY GOOD!

Mark - Appreciate the comments. I've worked with a lot of AI video and Veo3 seems to be a big improvement, although it is also super limited and at 8 seconds each, it will take everyone just as long to produce with AI as other means. No doubt VFX work is going to get taken out by this new technology.

A Revolution in Hollywood is well underway for sure Brandon Blake and Ai is only as good as it´s creator, no doubt others are going to jump in soon making it cheaper and easier to use. Have a great week!

Mark, I certainly agree. Thanks for the comments! - Brandon Blake

Brandon Blake Appreciate the clarity and grounded take, Brandon. The legal perspective is reassuring, and your suggestions for supporting domestic production are both smart and actionable. Also good to see someone not just talking about it but building solutions (i.e. your fund) Besides falling within your < $1.5 & >$3 ranges, can you share what else you most critically look for in projects? thx again for sharing your analysis.

Maurice Vaughan i have found a new respect for medical script writers, it was a challenge. Thank you so much for the congratulations , I appreciate it.

You're welcome, Elmare Hendricks. I've been thinking about joining a 48 hour film project as a writer.

Elmare Hendricks, congratulations on that Best Ensemble Acting award, that’s a huge accomplishment, especially on such a tight timeline! The 48 Hour Film Project always throws curveballs, but jumping into a medical film? That’s next-level brave.

Writing a script with technical terminology under pressure is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about your team’s adaptability and commitment. Every genre teaches something different, and it’s incredible how these challenges stretch us as creatives.

Ashley Renee Smith Thank you soo much for the beautiful motivation I will show them the love from stage 32 family. Thank you so much

Cowinkydink - Seattle has a 48 hour film project this weekend. We draw tonight, film tomorrow,, lock edit and score Sunday. Working as an AD and Scripty on it with Subliminal Ed Films. He wants to do +Horror with any genre we get.

Thank you for sharing, Sandra Isabel Correia!

Sandra Isabel Correia, our new Director of Dev Services, Geoff, recently shared that Thrillers and Horrors are REALLY hot right now. As are features in the $2.5–$3.5M range.