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Yesterday was my first big video shoot. By "big", I mean we got real actors, had a script to work from, used reasonably good mics and audio equipment, and had a crew working for us. This was my first real directing experience. Things went amazingly smooth despite my inexperience and pre-shoot...

If your TV has Bravo it's easy...the show is repeated about 3 or 4 times each week. They just started shooting the movie; it's starting to get fun, what with all the buckets of blood spraying around the set and people getting their faces ripped off! Did anyone check out Jason Mewes' makeup...

The first rule of Fight Club is - you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is - you DO NOT talk about Fight Club. Third rule of Fight Club, someone yells Stop!, goes limp, taps out, the fight is over. Fourth rule, only two guys to a fight. Fifth rule, one fight at a time...

Favorite movie? God, that would be like me picking my favorite food! Impossible! (although lasagna is right up there!) I prefer the "Top 10" lists, because depending on my mood, or how recently I've seen the film or eaten the food, I can have different favorites. After watching "Full Metal...

Oh yeah, I'm finally a MEMBER! I'm so glad I got rid of that stupid "NEWBIE" tag under my name! I just knew if I kept posting nonsense, it'd have to go away eventually! Jeez, I've only been a member for a year, too! LOL!

Gorman, thanks for respectfully disagreeing, but I don't think you got the drift of my post. I wasn't saying the casting director was right or justified in what she did, just that the fact that there was a lack of definite leadership that may have led to her taking control of the situation...

It's a rule of thumb: whenever there's a leadership vacuum, somebody will step up and take over. I think that's what happened here. Do you think the casting director would have pulled something like that if she was working on a Wes Craven project? Gulager needs to assert his authority, or...

Ed, thanks...how's it going? Send me an email; we're about to shoot our short. We should talk.

Best of luck Gorman! Keep us posted on a local screening. Be sure to let us know how it goes.

PS - I hope I'm getting closer to getting rid of this "Newbie" tag on my profile info!

Hello Roberto! I'm in Bridgeport CT, and we're about to shoot our first short. FutureDV is our production company, and we're hoping to produce several more shorts over the next few months, then a feature. Once we're well on our way, we'll contact you. BTW, you are familiar with "Proletariat...

Oh, and I'm trying to post more messages so I can finally get rid of that "Newbie" tag under my name. Sheesh, I've been a member for a year now, and I'm STILL a "Newbie"! LOL!

Yeah, I think that 40-50 minutes is kind of an odd length...it's too long to be considered a short, but not quite a feature. If the original idea can hold up to it, I'd write in a sub-plot or parallel plotline that compliments the main story, and increase the length to 70-80 minutes. If you...

I agree with Adam regarding the Panasonic GS series of 3-CCD cameras. The GS-120 has a lot of great features and about the best price for a 3-CCD. You do want a spare battery with it, but I'd pass on the camera light; they don't work very well and they use a lot of battery power (or require an...

There's an interview with Woody Allen on comingsoon.net about this movie. He almost NEVER talks about his movies in the press. I was kind of shocked to see it. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=8766 As far as the movie goes, I'll watch anything with Will Ferrell in it. He's one...

How do the larger fests deal with movies that have previously been shown? Do any of them insist on exclusivity? Do they make a distinction between films that have been screened before and "world-premiere" showings? What's your reasoning for wanting to show the movie at the small but cool...

Today - Sort through actors' headshots/resumes for my comedy/horror short Saturday - Call/Email the most likely prospects for the leads, set up meetings Sunday - Meet with co-writer/producer to work out details of the shoot Next week - Meet with actors; cast roles by end of week; schedule...

Welcome Mike! I started making regular 8mm films when I was eight, it's never too early. Those were the days. But waiting for those movies to come back in the mail from the processor was torture! Hurray for video!!!

Gorman, yeah I like the John 3:17 quote, and I think you should keep it in there somewhere if you want, but it's distracting the way it's superimposed over her face. Keep it and maybe find a way to incorporate it with greater impact. Regarding TPOTC, I didn't really see it as conservative...

Ah...I'm sorry Poke...I guess I meant those OTHER rednecks; you know, those intolerant, less-than-understanding, non-accepting-of-satirical-movies-about-their-saviour ones...no offense to you intended! If I slandered any of those rednecks who are tolerant and understanding (like yourself), you...