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Why do I bother to mention a topic that could mean something to the filmmakers who might be interested in their futures on this site? You boys would be a riot on IndieClub. I'm outta here. Maybe I will find some place where decent discussions on the future of filmmaking are had. Sure as hell...

Pacifica Ventures and Lionsgate both are building new sound stages and support buildings in New Mexico and some developer is trying to build a $1B film studio in soutern CT. Something going on outside of LA or NY? Man, sounds like we may have a new ballgame on our hands. What's up with the...

The American Film festival/Dallas is a MAJOR new film festival and can be found at the following website: www.afidallas.com Serious competition. Serious consequences if successful. Randy Roberts Positive Impact Films a.k.a writeumcowboy

Interesting article on the internet: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,213721,00.html Writer Beggs' story is more than just it's title. He leaves the best comments at the last third of the article when he mentions Mark Cuban's quest for a new way to market movies and not spend $60M to try...

Morgan Freeman was once asked, "What do you want from a Director?" He answered "Git out 'ta way." If I had an actor on the set like Morgan Freeman, I would, "Git out 'ta way." WC

I have a very large library now, but I'd go out and buy a whole new set of shelves to make room for a book by you, Sonnyboo. Put me on the mailing list for the first few copies available. WC

Phil, Good luck. I've given you all the opinion I have or you really want to hear. The rest of you will have the ball from here. I hope this has a good conclusion. I'm outta here. WC

jhisa, I went to the website. I am shocked that a "FIlm commission" would do something so stupid. I actually used that term several times in my email to them. Selling a casting role to someone whom you have no clue as to whether or not they can act themselves out a wet paper bag...

Reply Phil asked me: " When was the last time you managed to raise finance through offcial channels?" Answer: Right now, as a matter of fact. I presented a Treatment for a pre-approved synopsis for a low budget $850K feature to be shot here in N. Texas. The investors are a "hedge fund" for...

Mr-Modern-Life, I think you will have more than a hard time doing this. It has been hard to get more than a couple of Indie Filammkers here (who need to keep their own money for their own hard times). How the heck are you going to attract 15,000 people who aren't related to your cause to...

avatar That's me playing Col. Ned in my first short film, "Respect". (And no, Aretha did not star in it) The horse was a real pain. Almost as much pain as me riding a McClellan saddle. WC

http://www.thelot.com/about.html I heard him talking about this on the cable show "Shootout" last Sunday. Unfortunately he will not be around the "lot" until the last show on TV, but it appears that 16 lucky filmmakers will get a better shot. Good for them! WC

Clive, I agree, and that is why it is so important for the Director to break down each scene and know each character so well, so if the actor doesn't supply the right development, the Director must know all characters and their objective for each scene. Asking each actor in each scene, "what...

"having actors make eye contact is not supportive of the text, subtext or relationships. "Understood and agreed to a certain extent, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Sidney Lumet's book, "Making Movies" states that in "Network", William Holden "rarely made eye contact with his...

Judith Weston's book, "Acting for Directors" spends the better part of a chapter on "listening". Some actors wait for the other actor to finish their lines and then repeat the lines writtend for them, instead of listening to the other actor in the scene and moment. The disucssion turns to how...

I had the fortunate opportunity to study with Judy Pioloi in Burbank, who was a student of Roy London's. I was taught "what do you (your character) want out of this scene?" If the director gives another actor a different "want" and the "wants" are at odds with each other, you have conflict...

Clive, Thanks. I'll visit the indiewiki site and copy the article to read. I love reading the book, "Directing Actors" by Judith Weston. MediaHero, You observed Uta Hagen in a class? What an incredible experience! I am not often envious, but this is an exception. I have yet to find a...

If you, as the indie Director, had a chance to take a workshop designed to help you as a Director in your next indie short or feature film, what would you like the workshop to include? I am starting to work with a local acting coach who might be interested in teaching directors how actors work...

Matt, Can't wait to see the film!! Two better guys you won't find more than Matt and Tony. WC

six cans of spray glue at $9.99 each. Ouch, but it worked great! WC