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So, I guess long story short - you can do your best with a negative review, but it's understood that you're going to usually, at least at first, take it to heart to some extent. And something to know is that, as far as having a negative review goes, it's nice to know I'm in ample company... :)

I think the biggest rule to follow is "Show, don't tell." So, feel free to describe what you feel is necessary. Obviously, getting the actors to do something is the actors' and director's job, on set - in other words, no need to direct the director. But, if there is a feeling you need to...

Hey All! Okay, so I am out of the country, with very limited resources - just a basic pc laptop. Most importantly, I am without my computer with my proper dvd studio pro and final cut pro. So, I need to make a dvd with just my film's trailer, and the only file I have is a .mov video. Can...

Hey There! Fantastic idea, making a short a month - can definitely shape up to be a very worthwhile experience! Watched your first short, here: Some good timing in the beginning - although the setup is the substance, which may sit better with some than with others. What did you use to film...

Fantastic plan - our musician friends are doing a cover song each day for a month, so this is a pretty similar approach to getting familiar with what you do and why, and a good opportunity to try out a variety of things. All the best of luck to you! Looking forward to keeping up with your work!

Hey James, Welcome! Hope to see you around the lively conversations here!

Well said. I mean, our reviews up until this one have all been good, and our audiences have always been enthusiastic and satisfied, in festivals and otherwise, so that's really what is most important - that the real audiences get something out of it, right? That and learning and moving onwards...

hey there, welcome back! i can definitely relate - i certainly feel weird about it - i've been out of the country for school without my editing equipment since 2008. we technically finished filming our second film and even had a rough cut screening in the summer of 2008, but it basically has...

Welcome! :)

Thanks, Scoopicman, well said. Yeah, I mean, I think once someone who received a negative review gets past the initial punch to the gut, it only stands to reason to explore why that review was written in the first place. Just professionalism in general - obviously, unless it's an extreme case...

Hello! Welcome! Do you have a site we could reference? I'd love to see more about what you do! Thanks!

Yeah, I'm not sure how many little indie shorts lose their life entirely because of one bad review - if one review could kill a good project, guess what: there would be no movies out there. i think this is the approach to take :)

Michael - Yeah, this is obviously part and partial of the whole making a film thing. Trying to find your audience is often difficult, and when it comes down to it, you have zero control over the audience's background, how they are feeling that day, etc. etc. - any number of the things which...

Yeah, for me, it wasn't really a question as to whether or not to do the interview - obviously, you take every opportunity to talk about your work in the public forum. But, this film isn't really one which plays the "so bad it's good" thing well. That seems to work best for horror and "The...

Hey All! Okay, so a lot of the sites out there for reviews of small films like ours really are doing a service in getting the word out on our projects. And, obviously, it's always nice for people to hear about what you're doing. Here's my big question, though - if you get a negative review...