Dear Short Films Community,
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Are you frustrated by the by the lack of opportunities to find/ develop an audience for your original film short (s) and generate revenue post festival run?*
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As short filmmakers, we are tired of watching our work sit on shelf and never get seen again post festival run or the like.*
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We would like to hear from short filmmakers who would be interested in putting their original film short (s) on a compilation, which would be for sale. In doing so, you would have the opportunity to develop an audience for your film short (s) while also generating some revenue.
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We are well aware of the legal issues / complications that might arise from the distribution of films shorts in this fashion.* To that end, we would really appreciate it if you took the time to answer the following questions (feel free to make plural so that questions apply to all your film shorts):*
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1. Do you own all the rights to the film?* If not, who does?*
2. Are all clearances taken care of (e.g. talent, music, locations, etc)?*
3. Is your short film SAG?*
4. If your film short is SAG, did you pay the SAG actors an upfront fee ($100/day) or did you defer their payment (re: film short agreement)?
5. If you have music in your film short, what are the terms in your agreement with the musician and/or band?***
6. If you included your film in a compilation that was sold, do you owe any payments or royalties to anyone?*
7. If your film already has a distribution / exhibition deal, is it non-exclusive?*
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To respond, you can email Joanna at joanna@rjdpro.com
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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Kindest regards,
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Joanna Rudolph
Independent Film Shorts Producer
Website Coming Soon for RJD Pro Entertainment
About Us:
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A graduate of Union College (Schenectady, NY), Joanna Rudolph has produced several film shorts via her company iCatcher Films, LLC.* They include YIN/YANG (2006), which premiered at the Los Angeles International Shorts Film Festival, NIGHT OF ADVENTURE (2007), and SOMETHING SEXY PERHAPS (2009).** She most recently completed production on her fourth film short SUMMER WITH MRS VON MAUSCH with award-winning writer/director David Pomes (COOK COUNTY) at the helm.* Prior to producing, she completed stints at October Films, at Scott Rudin Productions, at Michael Mailer and Danny Bigel’s company Bigel/Mailer Films, and at USA Films (now Focus Features).
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Russell Dreher is an award-winning video editor and web developer. As a member of the award-winning filmmaking team NY Street Films, Russell co-wrote, co-edited, and acted in three award winning short films, IL CANE (Winner Best Picture at Cinemasports NYC), LOCAL CALL (Winner Best Picture at the NYC Midnight Run) and XXXXVIII (Winner of the Audience Award at the 48 Hour Film Project, NYC). In 2006, Russell won the Vermont International Film Festival's competition to create a 30 second Public Service Announcement for the festival.* Russell graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and has a Web Design Advanced Certificate from Sessions School of Design.* Russell is a member of Delta Epsilon Tau National Honor Society, Sessions School of Design Chapter.
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Are you frustrated by the by the lack of opportunities to find/ develop an audience for your original film short (s) and generate revenue post festival run?*
*
As short filmmakers, we are tired of watching our work sit on shelf and never get seen again post festival run or the like.*
*
We would like to hear from short filmmakers who would be interested in putting their original film short (s) on a compilation, which would be for sale. In doing so, you would have the opportunity to develop an audience for your film short (s) while also generating some revenue.
*
We are well aware of the legal issues / complications that might arise from the distribution of films shorts in this fashion.* To that end, we would really appreciate it if you took the time to answer the following questions (feel free to make plural so that questions apply to all your film shorts):*
*
1. Do you own all the rights to the film?* If not, who does?*
2. Are all clearances taken care of (e.g. talent, music, locations, etc)?*
3. Is your short film SAG?*
4. If your film short is SAG, did you pay the SAG actors an upfront fee ($100/day) or did you defer their payment (re: film short agreement)?
5. If you have music in your film short, what are the terms in your agreement with the musician and/or band?***
6. If you included your film in a compilation that was sold, do you owe any payments or royalties to anyone?*
7. If your film already has a distribution / exhibition deal, is it non-exclusive?*
*
To respond, you can email Joanna at joanna@rjdpro.com
*
We look forward to hearing from you.
*
Kindest regards,
*
Joanna Rudolph
Independent Film Shorts Producer
Website Coming Soon for RJD Pro Entertainment
About Us:
*
A graduate of Union College (Schenectady, NY), Joanna Rudolph has produced several film shorts via her company iCatcher Films, LLC.* They include YIN/YANG (2006), which premiered at the Los Angeles International Shorts Film Festival, NIGHT OF ADVENTURE (2007), and SOMETHING SEXY PERHAPS (2009).** She most recently completed production on her fourth film short SUMMER WITH MRS VON MAUSCH with award-winning writer/director David Pomes (COOK COUNTY) at the helm.* Prior to producing, she completed stints at October Films, at Scott Rudin Productions, at Michael Mailer and Danny Bigel’s company Bigel/Mailer Films, and at USA Films (now Focus Features).
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Russell Dreher is an award-winning video editor and web developer. As a member of the award-winning filmmaking team NY Street Films, Russell co-wrote, co-edited, and acted in three award winning short films, IL CANE (Winner Best Picture at Cinemasports NYC), LOCAL CALL (Winner Best Picture at the NYC Midnight Run) and XXXXVIII (Winner of the Audience Award at the 48 Hour Film Project, NYC). In 2006, Russell won the Vermont International Film Festival's competition to create a 30 second Public Service Announcement for the festival.* Russell graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and has a Web Design Advanced Certificate from Sessions School of Design.* Russell is a member of Delta Epsilon Tau National Honor Society, Sessions School of Design Chapter.
