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phastie321

So I am still new to this site, but I absolutely love it.

I posted just the other day and got great responses/advice!

Here is what I am looking for...

Is there anyone out there who wants to develop some screenplays with me? I want to take it, like the thread says, "from concept to final draft."

Once the script is done, I think it'd be great to use this website to move onto the production.

I love the idea of collaboration. I do not think I am a great writer, but I do have some good ideas. I have a few shorts and feature length scripts that I think could really be something!

If you want more info, shoot me a message on here, I'll send you my ideas and rough drafts and what not. And, if you have some stuff that you'd want to send back and forth, that'd be great too. Teamwork. Brilliant.

If you like what you see, we can email drafts back and forth until it's great. That would be a lot of fun I think. Anyone else agree? It's 2011, we shouldn't have to be tied down by location.

Cheers,
Patrick
 
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phastie321 said:
Once the script is done, I think it'd be great to use this website to move onto the production.
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I love the idea of a collaboration.

Location doesn’t matter when it comes to the script, but it does
when it comes to production and to a degree even post production.
Now please don’t take this as dismissing the idea of a successful
collaboration - just things to think about.

The production stage is what most people want to be involved in.
If the movie is shot here in Los Angeles most people (including
you) won’t be able to be involved. If it’s shot in Des Moines most
people won’t be able to be involved. There are a lot of folks from
the UK here - a London shoot will eliminate everyone in the States
just as a shoot in the states will eliminate all who live in the
UK.

And I don’t even touch on the money issue...

But you’re right about writing the script. No reason at all that
two or three people can’t collaborate on the script. I hope you
find the right people!
 
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yeah.

Oh I agree, I didn't mean that we try to make some film by having actors in one city and a director in another. It'd never work. But when it comes to the writing part, this first part, the distance doesn't matter.

And, if everything goes off without a hitch and it comes to the time to enter pre-production, then locations can be looked into. My boots arn't cemented to the ground here in DSM.

Thanks for your reply! I hope I find the right people too.
 
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Since you have several ideas, why don't you post the loglines to this forum so we can both give feedback and contact you about those that might interest us. Flicker just posted a useful link to discuss loglines.

Flicker Pictures said:
Say what you will about what a logline is or isn't or what makes a "good" one, but I found this podcast to be extremely helpful.
http://www.jeffreyborrowdale.com/audio/YSM_2009-08-19_Logline_Lecture.mp3
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Or just search 'logline' and you'll get how-to's.

A logline is the industry term for a short summary of the plot to catch the interest. They are usually one line. Never more than two. It's a good way to attract a collaborator.

Like I said, many of us have many projects we are involved in. So we are not likely to just jump into unknown projects unless something hooks our interest. I'm sure many would be willing to work with you, but you will need to put something out for consideration. A logline is a short hook that raises interest but doesn't give away much of your story. It would stir the water and probably get you more potential partners.
 
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loglines...

Here are three loglines I got....

"A man who killed two children while drunk driving, finds himself wheelchair bound and court ordered to live with his alcoholic mother in a small town until his trial begins."

"A young man who is sent to Scotland to compete for a scholarship, gets sidetracked when he meets a group of colorful world travelers who inhabit a local hostel and take him under their wing."

"After getting stuck in a mundane marriage and mediocre job, a patent lawyer in midtown Manhattan uses the events of 9-11 as a way to escape and start over, only to find himself back in New York 10 years later"

any ideas? suggestions?
 
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These are good. I like these ideas. I hope others will read and follow up with you.

phastie321 said:
Here are three loglines I got....
"A man who killed two children while drunk driving, finds himself wheelchair bound and court ordered to live with his alcoholic mother in a small town until his trial begins."
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This sounds like it could be a powerful drama. It could be interesting to work on this one. Others will likely disagree, but I would think about selling the idea via a treatment to a studio or hiring a professional to develop.

DUI and vehicular manslaughter have different rulings in different states. So depending on the outcome you desire, you'd need to research the legal statutes. It also helps if the writers have a more in depth knowledge of legal procedures. It will require some effort to write it effectively. But it could be one heck of a movie.

phastie321 said:
"A young man who is sent to Scotland to compete for a scholarship, gets sidetracked when he meets a group of colorful world travelers who inhabit a local hostel and take him under their wing."
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This idea could make a funny indie film. But it should really be filmed on site (Scotland) to get full effect. This sounds like such a fun romp. I hope one of the UK writers picks up the gauntlet on this. While I enjoy watching comedy, it takes a special knack to actually write it well.

phastie321 said:
"After getting stuck in a mundane marriage and mediocre job, a patent lawyer in midtown Manhattan uses the events of 9-11 as a way to escape and start over, only to find himself back in New York 10 years later"

any ideas? suggestions?
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I don't get a good sense where you are going with this one. It sounds like it could be a tense drama with a feel-good ending. Anything involving details of 9/11 needs to be handled with care. The last is pure drama. And while I think it could be a good movie, it will be really hard to sell it once written. You may need to pursue other venues to get it produced. IMO, would be hard to get funded and produced even though it's a good concept. It might make it on the indie circuit if you can sell someone on the concept.

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The loglines are a big help. I'm sure they will help catch the attention of potential collaborators. I think the Scottish Scholarship idea will garnish the most interest and has the most potential. The American viewing public likes comedies. Especially Americans out of their element. The other two are very contemporary and cerebral. They will require some sophisticated research and writing.
 
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i really like the first 2, and the third is just an idea i have been kicking around in my head.

i want to write the script, preferably with a writing partner, and then deal with selling it or getting financing to make it.
 
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That is the one I have the least work done on.

I originally wanted it to be the wonderful adventures he goes on after he skips his regular life. Traveling the world, with no cares.

But, then I thought the story would be better if it is him after those adventures, coming to grips with how terrible what he did was, and coming back to confront his past life.
 
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