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https://deadline.com/2024/09/james-earl-jones-dead-1236082801/ One of the greats.

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I was surprised how much I liked "Twisters". Just a fun, summer movie - what more can you ask for in July? Over the Forth of July weekend I saw a 35mm print of "Jaws" in a packed house. Talk about a fun summer movie. And then I saw (also in a packed house) a 70mm print of "Apocalypse Now" -...

No. AFM is a place to potentially sell a completed film. Other than that it is an expensive place to talk about making movies. I don't spend much time talking about making movies. I make them.

No. Two people talking will NOT cost almost $2 million. You have been given the EXACT idea, not a basic idea, an EXACT idea why in might cost $2 million and why it might cost $200,000 and why it might cost $50,000. Back in that loop again. It's damn frustrating. You could, but you won't, take...

Yes, a movie costing several hundred thousand dollars can be of good quality. This is essentially the plan you and I spoke about - what is it now? 10 years ago? 15? Make one movie. Maybe make a second. Even if they are not as good as you want them to be.

I am caught in a loop. Comparing the budgets of specific movies made decades ago with what could be made today is not a wise exercise. Even comparing budget estimates between your mentor, your contacts and me is unwise. Since we are all not in the same room we are likely answering slightly...

The unions have basic minimum pay rates, pension/health contributions and payroll requirements that are not incurred on anon-union shoot. IATSE has a few minimum crew requirements. Even that depends on where you shoot. Canada has different requirements than the US. Even among states there are...

In general those numbers still stand. No more than three sets, two actors (maybe a few more "day players") and no more than 18 shooting days. For firmer numbers I would need more information.

Crazy. I don't understand all this but it sure looks cool.

Those tax credits are a way to encourage producers to hire local. However if a producer really wants to option (or purchase) a script they will find a way. So that response is a bit of a dodge. US productions don't have that restriction to funding. Each state has their tax credits and that...

Very engaging. This is one of those stories that I saw the ending from a a few minutes in but loved the journey getting there.

Anyone who says "never" is not an insider. There are many factors in play here; if very few people show up that is a red flag for distributors. if a lot of people show up that looks great to a theatrical distributor. One week in a major market is different than one week in a small area. In my...

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Once again I say, "WOW" Great stuff sonnyboo!

Welcome. Venturing from independent films to bigger projects isn't uncharted waters. Many have done it. You can do it.

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I apologize for mansplaning. I often find it difficult to know the difference between offering my advice and opinions when asked and "mansplaning". You're right; it's your project. I shouldn't do any more than simply answer the questions with no comment.

The script: no critique. A nice little piece. Equipment: I can relate. Over the years I have purchased or DYI'd stuff that didn't work the way I needed it to work. During my first several years making film (on super8) I tried all kinds of methods to get my lights in the perfect place. The light...

When I asked if you meant sound stage or office space you replied "sound stage" and then change it to "both". You mislead me.