Hi Dave. Small world.

I was the first EFX guy De Gaetano and Sabo contacted to do MetalBeast in 1989. My quote was too high and they still owe me money... I spent some time at MMI too.

If you have money it's time to get your self a producer.

What are you going to be doing on this project?

Is this investor going to finance the entire project, or is this just enough money to hire a good producer and UPM to put together a business plan and start raising the money?

Do you have a completed budget?

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You're lucky you didn't get it. That show was a clusterf***

My goal is to direct. If that stands in the way of raising more money or guaranteeing a completion bond, I'll be happy with my writing credit and entrance to the guild.

The investor has offered to put up a small five figure sum to "get the ball rolling," as I said. I know a few name actors on a good enough basis to ask if they'll do it for scale as a favor, and thought if I had letters of intent, it might generate interest.

I already have feelers out to a couple small-time producers, but nothing I would call promising.

I don't have a completed budget yet, but someone is doing a breakdown for me, as soon as their show goes on hiatus for the holidays.

Dave Barrett
Hollywood, CA

So you?re planning this a full Union show? SAG, WGA, DGA, IA?

If so, there?s little I can to as far as advice. I?ve never put together a full Union show. As far as the business end goes, a good workable schedule, a low realistic budget, an experienced UPM and name talent attachments will go a long way for a first time director. But I?m sure you knew that.

Sorry I can't help with any more advice.

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
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Would love to help out if you need it I now a few folks that seem to do the impossible on low bugets, and with your reconized actors bet you will get a nice film out of it

Bill Cheney

william cheney of cheney productions film co www.cheney2004.50megs.com

Not neccessarily a full union shoot. As I understand it, SAG has special rates for indie productions. Getting into WGAw and/or DGA is not a requisite, but a goal, as I realize that's far more likely on the next show.

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So you?re planning this a full Union show? SAG, WGA, DGA, IA?

If so, there?s little I can to as far as advice. I?ve never put together a full Union show. As far as the business end goes, a good workable schedule, a low realistic budget, an experienced UPM and name talent attachments will go a long way for a first time director. But I?m sure you knew that.

Sorry I can't help with any more advice.

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Well then, I can help. What do you need help with?

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)

I'll need help with pre-production, and putting together a good indie crew. I've been out of the loop a while, and lost contact with a lot of people.

I'd like to email you a copy of the script, if that's ok (Unless you're in town, then I could drop off a hard copy).

You should know what you're getting into. lol

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I've never heard from Certified Instigator since my last post, so once again, any help would be appreciated.

Thank you and Happy Holidays.

Dave

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The two most common things in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.
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I don't know what happened, Dave.

I contacted you via e-mail and never heard back. I assumed you have found other help.

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)