Comments for Independent Film Blog http://independentfilmblog.com Exploring ways to make movies that sell! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on VOD Realities: A Mini Case Study by JS http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/vod-realities-a-mini-case-study/comment-page-1/#comment-3509 JS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:57 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1357#comment-3509 VOD is the next logical evolution of distribution. Why create cost in manufacturing when you can eliminate cost by streaming? We human beings seem so afraid of progress and technology at times! Once the models are successful, the herd will come running. As filmmakers we should not frown upon the hard work and elbow grease it takes to make a VOD venture successful... Use your social network and PR skills! It means more $$$$ for you in the long run! VOD is the next logical evolution of distribution. Why create cost in manufacturing when you can eliminate cost by streaming? We human beings seem so afraid of progress and technology at times! Once the models are successful, the herd will come running. As filmmakers we should not frown upon the hard work and elbow grease it takes to make a VOD venture successful… Use your social network and PR skills! It means more $$$$ for you in the long run!

]]> Comment on Micro Budget Case Study: TRAPPED by Steve http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/micro-budget-case-study-trapped/comment-page-1/#comment-3508 Steve Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:29:58 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1310#comment-3508 Would you mind sharing what kind of rate you had to pay for Corbin & Atkins? Would you mind sharing what kind of rate you had to pay for Corbin & Atkins?

]]> Comment on Micro Budget Case Study #3: Slate Of Under $10K’s by Steve http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/micro-budget-case-study-3-slate-of-under-10ks/comment-page-1/#comment-3507 Steve Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:17:43 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1341#comment-3507 Hi Rob, Thanks a lot for the kind words. I'm really glad to hear you found this helpful. We own a Panasonic HVX. Renting cameras is usually pretty expensive. If you're able to, you're definitely better off buying. There are a lot of good cameras out there that you can get for a decent price. Everyone has different preferences when if comes to cameras. You just have to do some research and go with what you can, that is affordable within your budget. Locations wise, you just have to ask. A lot of places will be happy to let you use their place. We have many movies under our belt and a very good reputation, so that helps a lot for us, but you would be surprised what being polite, honest and simply asking can get you. Whenever you use a location, you always need to get the owner/manager to sign a location agreement. You can google that and see many examples of the kind of agreement you will need. I hope that helps you some for starters. Hi Rob,

Thanks a lot for the kind words. I’m really glad to hear you found this helpful. We own a Panasonic HVX. Renting cameras is usually pretty expensive. If you’re able to, you’re definitely better off buying. There are a lot of good cameras out there that you can get for a decent price. Everyone has different preferences when if comes to cameras. You just have to do some research and go with what you can, that is affordable within your budget.
Locations wise, you just have to ask. A lot of places will be happy to let you use their place. We have many movies under our belt and a very good reputation, so that helps a lot for us, but you would be surprised what being polite, honest and simply asking can get you.
Whenever you use a location, you always need to get the owner/manager to sign a location agreement. You can google that and see many examples of the kind of agreement you will need.
I hope that helps you some for starters.

]]> Comment on How To Make Money In The Film Business by Pablo Esparza http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/how-to-make-money-in-the-film-business/comment-page-2/#comment-3506 Pablo Esparza Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:33:51 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=846#comment-3506 I am in the business of making films in Spanish. The market is getting better and better. I need to connect to "Lions Gate" to talk to some one there to see if they can take an interest in my concept. Does any one have a friend there or can refer me to any one? I have produced four feature films and participated in many as an actor. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you Pablo Esparza Email: Pablo.esparza@aol.com I am in the business of making films in Spanish. The market is getting better and better. I need to connect to “Lions Gate” to talk to some one there to see if they can take an interest in my concept. Does any one have a friend there or can refer me to any one? I have produced four feature films and participated in many as an actor.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thank you

Pablo Esparza
Email: Pablo.esparza@aol.com

]]> Comment on Micro Budget Case Study #3: Slate Of Under $10K’s by Rob http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/micro-budget-case-study-3-slate-of-under-10ks/comment-page-1/#comment-3505 Rob Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:58:31 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1341#comment-3505 Steve, Thank you soo much for your inspiring article. I'm totally motivated to finally make my movies. I've written three screenplays (1 or 2 locations) No 10 car pile ups ;) . great tips on how to get the actors and DP. I do have one question I hope you can help me on. What kind of camera or cameras do you use? Do I rent them or buy used? How dos that part work? Also can you give some tips on getting locations to allow you to fil? Any paperwork needed? I live in NY state about 20 Mins from NYC. Thank you so much and best wishes. This is great stuff. Steve,

Thank you soo much for your inspiring article. I’m totally motivated to finally make my movies. I’ve written three screenplays (1 or 2 locations) No 10 car pile ups ;) . great tips on how to get the actors and DP. I do have one question I hope you can help me on. What kind of camera or cameras do you use? Do I rent them or buy used? How dos that part work? Also can you give some tips on getting locations to allow you to fil? Any paperwork needed? I live in NY state about 20 Mins from NYC. Thank you so much and best wishes. This is great stuff.

]]> Comment on VOD Realities: A Mini Case Study by Ant http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/vod-realities-a-mini-case-study/comment-page-1/#comment-3504 Ant Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:14:58 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1357#comment-3504 Hmm interesting, our film is on Netflix Canada and pay-tv as well but we haven't seen a dime. Guess because our distributor picked up the rights and they need to cover their expenses which I doubt was much. Although, we did get a theatrical release so that was good. The funny thing is, the only money we have received was from digital downloads directly from the site. Makes me think that if you have the right product and can let enough people know about it, it could really work. No DVD manufacturing costs, no shipping. It was always cool to see email messages pop up on my phone informing me another customer had made a purchase. It would even work better if pirates didn't exsist. Hmm interesting, our film is on Netflix Canada and pay-tv as well but we haven’t seen a dime. Guess because our distributor picked up the rights and they need to cover their expenses which I doubt was much. Although, we did get a theatrical release so that was good. The funny thing is, the only money we have received was from digital downloads directly from the site. Makes me think that if you have the right product and can let enough people know about it, it could really work. No DVD manufacturing costs, no shipping. It was always cool to see email messages pop up on my phone informing me another customer had made a purchase. It would even work better if pirates didn’t exsist.

]]> Comment on VOD Realities: A Mini Case Study by Mark Lund http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/vod-realities-a-mini-case-study/comment-page-1/#comment-3503 Mark Lund Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:41:46 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1357#comment-3503 Another great post, Stacey! Another great post, Stacey!

]]> Comment on VOD Realities: A Mini Case Study by Herb Brooks http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/vod-realities-a-mini-case-study/comment-page-1/#comment-3502 Herb Brooks Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:09 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1357#comment-3502 I'm a little impressed with the model of Magnolia Pictures (Mark Cuban's Company) which start OnDemand before the small theater releases. And one of those films, Malancholia, has gotten a few nominations this season. I’m a little impressed with the model of Magnolia Pictures (Mark Cuban’s Company) which start OnDemand before the small theater releases. And one of those films, Malancholia, has gotten a few nominations this season.

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]]> Comment on Micro Budget Case Study #3: Slate Of Under $10K’s by Steve http://independentfilmblog.com/archives/micro-budget-case-study-3-slate-of-under-10ks/comment-page-1/#comment-3467 Steve Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:24:24 +0000 http://independentfilmblog.com/?p=1341#comment-3467 I'd love to do something like that. The biggest problem with the scenario you described is filmmakers trying to do something that is beyond their means. If someone can't get the necessary funding to to make the movie they had in mind, then go back and adjust the script so that it can work with the funding you currently have. I see this all the time. Filmmakers waiting and waiting for funding to make their movie and suddenly 3 years has passed and the movie still hasn't been made. That's a load of experience that filmmakers are missing out on. For example, if the script calls for a 10 car pile up and there's no way you can afford that, adjust the script or tell the writer you need the script adjusted in a way that still includes the purpose and excitement such a scene may possess, but explain to that it needs to be done in a more affordable way. The bottom line being to find a way to make your movie. I’d love to do something like that. The biggest problem with the scenario you described is filmmakers trying to do something that is beyond their means. If someone can’t get the necessary funding to to make the movie they had in mind, then go back and adjust the script so that it can work with the funding you currently have. I see this all the time. Filmmakers waiting and waiting for funding to make their movie and suddenly 3 years has passed and the movie still hasn’t been made. That’s a load of experience that filmmakers are missing out on. For example, if the script calls for a 10 car pile up and there’s no way you can afford that, adjust the script or tell the writer you need the script adjusted in a way that still includes the purpose and excitement such a scene may possess, but explain to that it needs to be done in a more affordable way. The bottom line being to find a way to make your movie.

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