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alex whitmer
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RE: Advice on sequence of events

Watch Amor y perros. Four stories all intersect at an accident. A

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RE: Scripts/Ideas for feature film (Long Island, NY)

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RE: Any romantic comedy writers here?

The one really important ingredient is the SAD moment that shifts the story. A tear, an argument, a denial. The following is from Notting Hill, and...

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RE: Any romantic comedy writers here?

This from wikipedia ... Romantic comedy films are movies with light-hearted, humorous dramatic stories centered around romantic ideals such as a "t...

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RE: Any romantic comedy writers here?

Most important is sincerity, and the situations need to be believable. I liked Intolerable cruelty. I think it held together the entire length of t...

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RE: opinions sought on a film "character" for short

First, how and why does the interaction begin? The woman is in a deep sleep where? At home? A hospital? Don't give away the idea, but just food for...

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RE: opinions sought on a film "character" for short

Who knew 50 years ago we would be where we are now. Try to think where we will be in 50 more years. Holography? I think the 'human as computer' has...

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RE: opinions sought on a film "character" for short

If the woman is in a deep sleep, then the computer may offer the only 'action'. Watch this clip of a 1984 apple commercial. Pretty powerful stuff. ...

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RE: Stuff in the background

The answer is no. As filmmakers you represent reality, and in reality, we all have these things in our homes. Even a coffee table book is ok. Howev...

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RE: screenwriting: hero's "want" versus "need" ?

Think of it as plot and sub-plot. What he or she needs has to do with their call to action. She needs to do this to get that result. What he or ...

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RE: Night/Evening Shots?

If you shoot day for night, be careful of shadows that scream 'this was shot under a bright sun'. Many old movies overlooked the obvious and you can s...

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RE: Script: what ?legal? "rights" are needed?

In reality you can create your own contract. The more you can avoid lawyers and complicated dealings, the better. Creative types get brain-freeze from...

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