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rjschwarz
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Joined: Feb 22, 2005
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RE: Making a Movie Based on a Book

There is a chance you could option it cheap becuase the author didn't like the movie. There is an option you could never option it because the author ...

16 years ago
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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

Not sure if it's feature length but you could have a decent short if you figure out how to show the "darlings". Animated? Actors as a metaphor? R...

16 years ago
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RE: new distribution

I understand that but you should understand that the lack of details is probably responsible for the lack of response to your initial question. RJS...

16 years ago
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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

Save the darlings in a text file. That way they aren't really dead and don't clog up the story where they don't really belong. Who knows, they may spa...

16 years ago
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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

"Kill your darlings" is an old writing quote. Basically it means that as a writer you may become attached to bits because of the horrors in working...

16 years ago
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RE: new distribution

Most of the folks on this site are concentrating on getting their film completed rather than distributing and marketing it. If you look at the number ...

16 years ago
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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

Personally I found converting my own fiction into screenplays was a fun challenge and it streamlined and improved the original stories. Screenwriting ...

16 years ago
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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

One difference between film and novels is the backstory in a novel is very easy. You can write it up as you did before and the audience gets it and th...

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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

One of the things to remember when casting is to keep your mind open. You might have a really clear image of the character physically but the actors t...

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RE: Basic tips for a begginer

Shooting modern combat. The latest style is to shoot up really close and cut a lot. This creates a jarring effect that I'm not fond of but it is the c...

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RE: Basic tips for a begginer

Final Cut Express is the cheap version of Final Cut Pro. I believe it has green screen capabilities and leads to a natural upgrade to Final Cut Pro in...

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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

A lot of character info doesn't make it into the screenplay. What the actor needs, what you need, is to make sure the scenes are interesting from an a...

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RE: new distribution

Okay, I think I understand your concept a bit better. You're thinking something a bit closer to Spike & Mike's Animation Festival. There are a co...

16 years ago
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RE: Have Screenplay need Filmmaker

The way to get a name actors (here I'm talking recognizable but not the big, big names) on a budget is to make it as easy as possible for the actor. A...

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RE: new distribution

I'm not angry, I don't think Certified is either, it's just a matter of answering your question. There isn't enough data to have an opinion. To ans...

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