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    screen writer

    I learned that a few years ago from my CW teacher. Agreed, best advice.
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    Attracting Financial Backing using a Trailer

    I believe Sam Raimi did Evil Dead like that.
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    Protecting my time investment

    I agree with directorik. Also, try and build a good relationship with the band. Don't just do music videos. Film them at concerts, take band photos, or whatever. That way if they become successful, then chances are they'll come back to you to make another, professional video. If you get...
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    archived-videos Darkwood < New Short

    Oops, sorry. It was 3 in the morning when I wrote that.
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    archived-videos Darkwood < New Short

    Did you use a handycam or what?
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    Legal ramifications of real drug use in film?

    I don't know if they'll take action against you, but think about it. You're FILMING people doing something that's (unfortunately) illegal. Film could be used as evidence for the authorities. I don't think these people you want to film would want to have that risk. But you're in LA, right? As in...
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    New to the forum and filmmaking

    This will sound crazy, but I moved from California to New England to start film making. California's expensive it can be hard to get noticed. Who knows? It might be easier to get in from the outside away from the hell that's hollywood. And if I'm wrong I can always move back.
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    Settings for "sci-fi" look

    An abandoned factory or mill would be a great double for an interior of a space ship if that's something you're going for.
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    Screenplay for festival

    ^^ It's registered WGA-E. If i must do copyright, then I'll do the poor man's copyright.
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    Screenplay for festival

    Prizes are the usual for festivals: cash, software, equipment, etc. It's in New Hampshire, so it's not as prestigious as Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, or Teluride, but it is a mid level festival, so it may attract some execs.
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    Screenplay for festival

    I'm thinking about entering one of my screenplays in a local state film festival. Does anyone think it's a good idea, or should I wait and make it as a film then submit it?
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    archived-videos Darkwood < New Short

    That was a really great film. It really sucks you in. Great work.
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    character How to dress characters

    I guess it depends on what you want to say about your character. Is the shark on the jacket significant to the plot, like a biker gang or something? If it is, then yeah I'd mention it. If not, I'd stick with simply muscle t-shirt. I find it best to not describe clothing unless it reveals...
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    Depth/ Message

    Let the audience draw their own conclusions. Show, don't tell. For me when movies, or any artistic medium, gets too preachy or in your face it really turns me away.
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    Shooting a night fight scene

    Try shooting it on an overcast day with a blue filter lens. Just don't show the sky.
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