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Expand your action scenes with as much white space as possible. This will not only give you a longer script, but will make the read seem quicker, as well. I highly doubt a script reader will even take a look at a script that is that short, so you might as well expand it. Instead of making a...

film8ker, that first sentence is too much of a run on. Trying to squeeze to much in there. Here's my attempt: Lou Garou has just found out that he's a werewolf. Now he has to learn what it really means to be one. But with a crazed serial killer and a werewolf hunter on his tail, will Lou's new...

Could you post a quicktime or windows media version? I have an aversion to Real... - Mike.

It could just be me, but I'm very confused as to what this film is about. I think some dialogue could've really help clear up what you're trying to present. The generic titles ("A New Beginning", etc) don't really tell me anything, either. The film looks like it could be interesting, but the...

Yeah, what indietalk said is definitely the right idea. The reason I don't know much about lighting is because I usually have a D.P. who knows a ton about it. I've learned a bit from him, but I'm no expert. Of course, it's always good to know more, so if you do get somebody to do it, make sure...

Actorsphere If you are looking for talent in the Southeast (mainly Atlanta & Georgia, but there are some from N.C., S.C., Tenn, etc), a great site is http://www.actorsphere.com/ - Mike.

I'm no lighting guru, but you can use practicals to light DV effectively. But technically, a practical light is just a light that is actually seen in the shot. IE, a lamp that's on in the background, etc. It could be a 50watt bulb, it could be 1000... If you need more lights and don't want to...

I agree, Poke. And I'll have to disagree with my buddy Martay. I thought the story was very solid throughout. I noticed the definite shift in the thirds of the film. It was almost subtle, so you didn't realize it right away. I loved that tunnel shot, too, Poke. And I can't forget about the...

My favorite shot was the dolly when they were tied to the radiator in the basement. It just fit so perfectly with the dialogue. I also liked the use of reflections, like the scene where they walk up to the tanker truck. - Mike.

Loved it. Thought it was great, and the cinematography was awesome. Some of the shots were truly amazing, especially the sequences in the rain. Looked great. Let's hear it for DV! - Mike.

Chasm, There's a new website called AtlantaFilms.com that just started up. You might want to check it out, since you're only a couple hours away. There's also the IMAGE website, which could give you some leads. Of course, there's the ASG, too... - Mike.

If you can get an agent, go for it! An agent should be interested in all phases of your career, after all, they get paid if you make money... In theory, an agent is in the business of marketing you as a screenwriter. So an agent should be shopping your script for you, s/he should also be setting...

The editor/DP I work with has been doing this on the past few projects we've worked on, and it gets better each time he does it (learning what tweaks to use, etc.) We've done all of what you mentioned and more. It really helps the quality. We've had people ask if we shot on film, which is a good...

I'd like to help, but I have no idea. I've never had anybody offer me money for anything, so I wouldn't know where to start... :D - Mike.

Chasm, Finally got a chance to check out the trailer. My advice would be to show more dialogue in the trailer. The lead singer is a great "character" and I'd like to see more of this shine through in the trailer. Throw in some more of the funny lines/some more of the story. Let me know what's...

You can't copyright an idea, only an actual written product. Whether it be a one-sheet, a treatment, or an entire script. There's no way to stop somebody from doing a similar/related project... as you can see by two movies about asteroids hurtling toward Earth (Deep Impact, Armageddon), two...

I realize this is just a web forum, but the main thing I would suggest for your logline/query is to make it as tight as possible. Also, spelling mistakes will kill you if you attempt to send it out in that shape. People see bad spelling and they automatically think bad writer. If you don't take...

Has anybody here used a service like Writers Script Network or Script PIMP, or something similar to get your script in the hands of producers? If so, how did you like your experience? I'm thinking of sending one of my scripts to one of these companies and was just wondering if anybody had any...

I haven't had a chance to check out the trailer, but I saw the film at the Atlanta ComiCon Film Festival. It was a cool rockumentary. It was a tad long, but I found the subject (the lead singer) a fascinating individual and a good focus for a doc. I'll check out the trailer next time I get a...

The general consensus that I've heard is that it depends on what you are looking for. The VX2000 will give you a crisper image and more of a video look. The XL1 will give you more of a cinematic "film" look. I have an XL1 and have no complaints about it. I recommend it, but I've never used the...