hey all,
I've been working on a project for +3 years now-- it's a low budget film. The two lead actors have been not showing up to film necessary shoots,, despite their contractual obligations. This has been going on and on for +20 months now.
Recently I had an attorney review their contract-- he said it's valid and is clear that they are obligated to appear. So he sent them letters to contact me to resume filmming. Recieved nothing from the male actor.... not even a lame excuse. From the actress, I got two messages with a non-working telephone number... what a prick move !
I tried to post warnings for other producers and casting agents on several forums-- they were immediately removed for some reason. It's not libel or slander--everything I said about them is easily provable...
Should I just sue these people's teeth out, or what ?
If anyone has an ideas, please email buttachunk at yahoo dot com
I removed your earlier post because it was simply out of place on these boards. You are angry. Understandably. But your long rant - naming names - was in my opinion unprofessional. I have seen your posts about this situation on other boards. As you pointed out, they have been removed.
You are welcome to post here. Hopefully you will be a productive, helpful member of filmmaking.net.
Please try to keep the personal attacks out. Even when you are angry.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
Do you want revenge, or do you want to finish your movie? Are you willing to force them legally to be in your movie although that might mean terrible acting on their part that ruins the movie anyway? Are you willing to destroy your reputation as far as the acting community is concerned over this issue?
If your goal of suing is about recouping money and walking away from the film industry entirely then by all means discuss the likelyhood of victory with a lawyer. Otherwise I'd say you need to step back and think about what is the best way to salvage your film without these actors.
RJSchwarz
San Diego, CA
RJSchwarz
Have you already begun shooting, or is it still possible to recast these roles? If you can, then stuff those losers, get some people who are dedicated. If these people have cost you money, then maybe you should try and get it back.
