what's everyone working on?
post links, scripts, etc
>>70664582
FUCK YEAH.
Alright, 80's script nigga here. I've run into some bumps in the road, so I'm gonna be taking a break from that script for a while while I get my life together.
In the meantime, I've got a couple other ideas that I'm thinking of trying, and next weekend I'm gonna shoot and edit a really short documentary on my friends and our trip to a convention that's hitting town.
rebump
A short film about a man who can't talk and he has to use his nipples to communicate.
>>70666100
But why
And how would you use the language of film to communicate this?
A movie being made on a bet. A bet that I can't get something made for under a thousand Canadian dollars onto Canadian Netflix. Im fully convinced that I can get any old shit onto there, based on the amount of pure shit that's already present. The running total only counts money I spend after production begins, so previously obtained gear and pirated software doesn't count. We settled on a horror movie about the ghost of a 16th century castrato singer going around cutting peoples balls off. $10 has been spent so far, on a slightly used priest gown. Currently looking for a guy with no facial hair who can do a half decent falsetto.
>>70666387
Holy shit bro, I'm 100% behind this.
I can actually do a half-decent falsetto but due to several factors (look like a fat Mexican, haven't sung in a while, don't live in Canada) I don't think I can help you bruv.
>>70666708
Ill probably find someone easily enough. I live a few minutes away from a university with a fairly large arts program.
Morning.
My music video (that I have been sharing stills for these last weeks) is going to release in about 2 hours or so.
>>70664582
Had this idea for an animated show about a middle-class family trying to decide whether to be Democrat or Republican. The son is definitely a Democrat, but the daughter is a staunch Republican. The parents can't decide. The baby is a libertarian wiseacre.
An X-Files spec-script that these days would be better fit if adapted into a 2-D animated movie (like Prince of Egypt, Atlantis, Iron Giant, etc.) or a video game.
>>70668652
How about in the end have them just decide to use common sense and not fall for the Jewish lie that is muh partisanship.
just finished a first draft of a no budget "contemporary contemplative cinema" feature... I'm aiming to start shooting by the end of the year. it's quite daunting moving into the actual logistical side of things
trying to think of an interesting no budget character piece that i can actually film
just waiting on a hook that makes it worth writing
>>70666986
nice, now that the 2 hours have passed you got a link ?
the cc versions of AE and premiere are horseshit
good thing i have them and not cs6 which is way better and more streamlined
>when it gets late and everyone goes to bed and you bounce back and forth between your notebook, ableton, final draft, c4d and AE
kino when
>>70666387
netflix doesn't buy individual films, they deal in bulk, you gotta get this sold too, not just made
>>70666387
lmfao this sounds like absolute kino
>>70668652
Interesting.
It does sound like it has potential to be very heavy handed.
How do you imagine shooting it?
>>70666803
the art people shave in canada?
kinda makes you think
>>70666387
This sounds good, I wish you the best of luck.
>>70664582
Can anybody recommend "mid life crisis" type movies where half the sucks and the other half are long cinematic shots of poop at the beach?
Movies opposite of lost in translation.
>>70670542
Sofia Coppola's Somewhere
>>70670570
You mean another Sofia Coppola movie? Sure, just not lost in japan
>>70669708
Its taking longer than expected. Im still refreshing all the time waiting for it to pop up. Its out of my hands and that of the management.
Ill return when I have it.
>>70670974
>>70669708
>>70666986
Well there it finally is. Released 1 min ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgc1WXS21Vc
>>70664582
>tfw you come up with a movie idea you really like and there's already a film like it
I never got to see many of the 90's cyberpunk movies but when I got to Johnny Mnemonic, I was pissed. I wanted to do a movie about a world where the internet never really took off and special couriers were required to handle valuable secrets. Im still gonna write it, just gonna need to change a lot of things.
>>70671291
Who's concept was this?
>>70671291
nice
>>70671291
both the music and the clip are very nice fämà lyan, rad job lad
>>70671626
>>70671648
>>70671695
>>70671291
I wrote it, directed it and did the edit. Sadly I also had to produce it. Besides that about 14 other crew members were attached. Credits are on the video.
>>70671993
Aren't you worried about being associated with 4chan or whatever? Not that I would be, but it seems everyone else is.
>>70672031
He makes spec rap music videos that look like surveillance footage. His clients are so far from the pulse that he need not be worried by things like that.
>>70672031
Not really. 4chan is like number 200 on the global ranking.
>>70672901
global ranking of what ?
>>70674155
Most visited sites
>>70672031
>>70674155
>>70674297
Lets just share work. Its on Vevo so its already in public cyberspace.
good outline templates?
>>70666387
>the ghost of a 16th century castrato singer going around cutting peoples balls off
that carries some classical feeling into this, it sounds very solid, good idea.
I want to become a writer/filmmaker and I have no idea where to begin.
>>70666387
according to this
http://www.filmmakingstuff.com/sell-a-movie-to-netflix/
getting something on netflix isn't that straight-forward
a distributor still needs to buy it first
amazon video is filmmaker-friendly as fuck though
>>70675533
write something
film it
well done
>>70675533
me too, but im kind of scared, we need a crew and a team, cant make movies alone, fuck this gay earth
>>70675828
gotta get outta that shell sometimes. Then again you probably won't be able to direct since you are already scared of collaborating. Let alone leading.
Writing might be your best bet or carrying cables on the set.
>>70671291
Great job mate. What camera did you use, I'm very impressed with the quality. Also, how long did it take you to shoot the entire thing?
>>70676631
>What camera did you use?
Every fucking time.
>>70676726
I don't see the problem with this question, I just want to know the equipment indie filmmakers like to use. I've been shooting on a 70D recently, I'm curious what other people like shooting with.
>>70676726
literally nothing wrong with this question
https://youtu.be/o-2_lV7Q7y4
Just dropped my new short yesterday! Any feedback is appreciated :)
>>70676726
>>70671291
>>70676631
It was shot on a Sony F55. With old Cooke lenses.
It was written in 1 week, pre-produced in 2 weeks. Shot in one full day and 1 night shoot. and 2 weeks for post.
>>70677384
heb je wel eens fittie met Sam de Jong en Donnie van leidseplein
>>70677384
Thanks.
>>70677271
That ending, kek. Anyways, I kind of missed the emotion in the crying scene tbqh. Maybe have the camera focus more on their faces, or make the camera look a bit more down on them instead of directly facing them, in my opinion it would've gotten a better effect.
Good job though, it was quite tense.
>producer wants elaborately written sound ups of lines that no one knows if we recorded
Fooking reality shows
>>70677271
sound is shitty, at least at the start
you should lower the music volume to make it less obvious
focusing is inconsistent at best. I assume you had auto-focus on the entire time?
I get it's supposed to have a surrealist vibe, but it comes across as incredibly unprofessional
>>70677271
bruh don't film with light behind the cameraman
I can see his shadow in a few shots (3:07, for example)
>>70666387
need a hand fellow canuck?
Almost finished with the first draft of my ULB film, going to take a week off and start again, get it down to 100 pages for the second draft.
Plan on trying to secure funding and get it filmed by next year.
>>70678328
stop posting wallace
>>70664582
In post production for my second short. Just need music to finish.
>>70678328
Just be a good guy.
Anyone around south east england over the summer and want to help make a film?
>>70677271
idk if the focusing is meant to be that way but it's really annoying
is this thread kill ?
>>70681682
seems like it. Theres some solid work in the thread tho.
>>70675533
Similar.
I'm currently thinking about a thematic for a docu short or commercial for my video production class. I was thinking about filming a botanical garden nearby but I'm afraid it's really hard to make it interesting. It's not even that pretty. Hard when I'm alone without any equipment aside from a phone and an old shitty point&shoot.
But I have to find an idea no matter what. If I don't even have any ideas how the fuck could I ever be a filmmaker? I have to work on that.
Well, I guess it's also partly because of my restrictions so I can't even try to think of something more complicated.
Here are two websites I've found that have a lot of interesting information on them, worth checking out.
http://www.lavideofilmmaker.com/
http://4filmmaking.com/
Also if this thread is going to become a thing it would be nice to get a pastebin/OP going with useful links and .pdf downloads of helpful books for beginners and veterans alike.
>>70681682
>>70682837
65 replies in 13 hours is not good but maybe instead of an eternal general it could be a weekly thing, ie weekly /fmg/. That might draw people over time but most board users probably don't have much interest in actually producing their own stuff.
>>70669874
Should be only a slight speedbump. You know all those horrid Christmas movies that seem more like generic romances set in winter? Yeah, like 90% of them are canadian made. We have an industry built on schlock.
>>70675533
Same with me. I regularly pump out ideas and I think some are pretty good. I would like to actually get into the business. Though I'm not sure about the next steps.
>>70664582
Short film I did during college, wanted to do a sort of Abbot and Costello bit but the sound is awful
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IKdbiQIAihQ
are there any screenwriting seminars that I can torrent that aren't by hacks that have never written a produced screenplay?
>>70684495
Seconding this.
I'd like to find some gud torrents on anything filmmaking related. Maybe lynda or udemy have something decent but I can't find it.
>>70666387
Love the idea and if I could I would help
>>70684931
>>70684495
really Robert McKee is the best.
Because besides the formatting (which actually has little to do with writing) there isnt really a sure fire tutorial to writing.
Theres just a few formulas and mostly dynamics and structures. But most importantly its the artistic discipline. And just feedbacking with people. If you know nothing about writing its just a matter of writing a draft and getting it through people for proper feedback and rewriting it (untill it becomes almost tedious).
last min bump
I'm not a bleeding heart feminist liberal that wants open borders. Quite the opposite, in fact. Not really "stone the women, gas the kikes, race war now"-tier, but almost.
How fucked am I when it comes to my filmmaking career as a writer-director?
>>70685272
my problem right now is that I have ideas for characters and a really general arc its just trying to fill it in with interesting scenes
>>70669780
How come everyone is versed in c4d? Am I the only one that doesn't know c4d?
>>70688222
It's easy as fuck m8, just start watching some tutorials.
>>70683806
Crap shit
Old movie filter
Black and white
DELETE THIS FROM THE INTERNET
Are any of you guys in philly?
>>70687506
Just keep your mouth shut about politics and make good films.
>this thread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1s79U9b_iw
>>70689301
>that sound quality
>>70671291
My short film from last year aswel. Its doing another festival this weekend with QnA. but basically Ive given up on festivals so it will go public soon.
https://vimeo.com/131910069
pass: empty
>>70671291
Info on the gear used?
>>70689446
>22 minutes
Who the fuck do you think I am? Someone who has 22 minutes to spend on a random video? Do you Tim? Is that what you think?
>>70675828
I am the exact opposite but sadly collabs are really hard in my parts of the woods.
>>70689446
>vimeo
>pass
we don't care, what's yer shit about
>>70688304
The first tutorial I found was an hour long and it was just the basics. I am looking for something that will get me some hands on experience and not 'you go here to save'
>>70689446
I gotta say, that was pretty fucking good. Didn't like the ending, but you clearly knew what you were doing. Good job.
>>70689446
budget?
>>70690149
greyscale gorilla introduction to cinema4d
>>70690151
Nobody likes the ending, neither do I. I mean I understand the ending. but its was clearly rushed,
>>70690261
6000 euros. With a lot of sponsoring.
>>70689850
You don't care, but you want me to tell you what its about, just watch it son,
>>70689741
I was hoping you'd have 22 mins to spare. Jeff.
>>70690355
My name's not Jeff Tim! I was almost gonna sub to you as well. Well not anymore bud.
>>70689446
not bad, but...
why the fucking password?? are you a paranoid or some shit like that?
>>70690674
Festivals require that your stuff isn't avaliable online. So I have to keep it hidden. Atleast for a few months until the last festivals run.
>>70666100
Something like in "My left foot"?
https://youtu.be/9KM5Lx0K4kc
I've posted this on /co/ before but I guess it technically would fit here to?
I've been working on several different ideas trying to see if I can make something that would take advantage of YouTube's algorithms but I'm finally going back to narratives with my next video. Going to start a series where a troll introduces a bright eyed noob to the magical of the internet.
>>70690414
I was just assuming. I don't really care for vimeo subs. its just a portfolio to reference clients to.
But I was assuming you knew me. But I forgot my name is plainly written out on the account name.
Gremlins 3.
It's a continuation of the series. Billy and Kate's kids are going to get into all kinds of trouble when their parents go away on vacation and leave them Gizmo to babysit.
It's gonna be all animatronics. Absolutely no CGI. I just gotta think of some meme worthy Gremlins with good pop culture references. There will be a few nods to the originals but they'll be subtle just for that nostalgia.
>this is the best script in this thread btw nerds
I have really bad writers block but i'm itching to make something and I want to kill myself because of it. Idk what to do
>>70690355
>6000 euros
I'm back after watching it and I did enjoy it quite a bit. I'm interested in what you think the flaws with the movie are. If you want some feedback/a light critique let me know, but I don't want to offer it unsolicited.
>>70690978
Who did you get your sponsorship from? Filmfonds?
>>70689446
>>70691275
Critique is always at place. Feedback is not since it was a year ago. I wanted to do so many thing different even before shooting. But at a certain point things roll and you just take defeat after defeat. Its why I hate directing. But my main flaw, considering what other films got more attention, I wished I made something more accessible bit more cheesy.
>>70691285
No we crowdfunded it through cinecrowd (dutch crowd funding) filmfonds does not do studentfilms. The sponsoring was mainly through camera people (DOP and gaffer) cutting deals with companies (singlefilm, cam a a lot) for which they had worked before.
>>70691387
Hoe lang heeft die crowdfunding geduurd?
Ik had oprecht nog nooit van Cinecrowd gehoord en ik ben blij verrast.
Supernatural fantasy about an aspiring black rapper who gets placed in an elite New England boarding school after he scores a 158 on an IQ test. He confronts bias in the form of his oppressive white headmaster and fellow students, who he can't relate to. After suffering a nasty racist prank, he runs into the forest and discovers the campus is built upon an ancient Indian burial ground. Through the help of his white love interest, he is able to decipher runes and summon a Native American spirit who gives him the power to seek revenge on his privileged oppressors.
Primary influences: Mekas, Famuyiwa, Lee.
>>70691618
Cinecrowd has a 40 days period or an 80 days period. The final editing for Dark Blood (with the late River Phoenix by George Sluizer) was funded through it. usually for smaller projects its 40 days. Don't expect much from them they won't help you access sources that easily. And they require a campaign plan and 2 page document and teaser before they will put your campaign online.
Also in general its fucking hell. Get a producer for it because its basically begging and social media in a full-time position.
>>70691812
kek
For a first timer looking to film his first short, what camera should I pick up? I need one that's accessible for beginners, and also has good quality.
Also, where do I go about finding a crew? WHY would I need a crew?
>>70691812
>black rapper
>white love interest
confirmed for extremely high budget cuck porn. it was almost subtle anon kudos.
>>70691387
I'll start with my biggest critique, which is that it's about an unemployed, early-mid 20s guy who doesn't really do anything. That is a hard area in which to break new ground and do something unique. If you are targeting the film festival circuit you want your short to have a strong central narrative. There were some areas in which the script got cliche. I predicted the actors saying "what do you do," "At least I'm trying," and "new age bullshit" before the words came out of their mouths. I'm not sure if there was some meta-commentary going on, but it didn't come across that way. You have a good eye for taking interesting shots, but I wanted to ask about the editing. Most of the conversations between characters featured close ups that cut back and forth rather frequently as each character spoke. I can se why you might take that approach but I found it distracting. I wanted to spend more time with the characters with longer shots. But that is also my personal preference about how cinema should be made, I'm more of a minimalist. You have a talent for coaching actors. The chemistry between the lead and the girl was the highlight of the film, and her brother also gave a good performance. I would encourage you to keep making films despite your frustration. Perhaps work a bit more on your ideas and your script before you bring another project to fruition.
>>70692033
It's impossible to do everything at once. If you don't have good sound your movie is going to suck. Same with lighting. Make sure to understand the basics of those and then tap into your friends to be amateur crew members and pay them in food/booze/weed if you don't have the funds to hire professionals.
>>70691812
kickstart it
I'm in an interesting and, i expect, rather unique position.
I went to a film school that isn't really well known, but still learned a lot. Made 3 short films there, one in each of my first three years, and then instead of making a thesis film, I was just the DP on my roommate's, because the idea I came up with is something I plan on turning into my first feature. Got a bunch of friends together to agree to be the creative/production team, and we got funding through one of the producer's uncles, who is a big wig at Sunkist, and basically gave us 10 grand in return for a producer credit.
So, now what? Do we just make this thing now? We're all based out of NYC, so it's not like we'd need to search hard for actors who will work for free. Some people on the team want to look for more money though.
>>70692483
just do it, make sure your script and production planning are rock solid before you actually take the jump. 10k is pretty low budget for a full feature but if the film is interesting enough you might be able to generate some buzz. Make sure you do research don't step on any union toes. Here in chicago the union filmmakers own the town
>>70692232
>>70689446
>>70671291
I accept your critique. I could defend every statement but thats not whats its about. I already made it, its there in its final form, its there for my to accept all the critique that people drop on it.. thats not to say that I didnt read your message and just simply brushed over it. Its the fact thats its there in its final form and say " yea but" no longer applies.
On an adding note. I had a big fight with my teacher about me casting him as the main lead. She didn't think he had it in him (my teacher won the dutch oscar three times in row) But I think he fucking killed it, she took back her comment after she saw the final product.
"Perhaps work a bit more on your ideas and your script before you bring another project to fruition."
As for this comment. It was a graduation project, so there was no time to deflect and regroup as that would mean another year of study. You get caught up in a momentum and once you ride it, you gotta roll.
And I was never really interesting in the festival circuit, I wanted to make my own thing. Luckily a few people picked up on this and its why I'm doing a QnA this weekend. Its for a limited sort of crowd. But for sure not the best career move to make.
>>70689723
check
>>70677384
Which was entirely on sponsor because they loved my DoP and happened to love small time bands. We almost got a red epic if id hadn't been rented out that weekend.
>>70693028
Who's your teacher? I know Carice won it like 3 times in a row but I'm not sure who else did.
>>70693072
I did say dutch oscar (which isn't an oscar but the equivalent)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0226151/reference
Not that good of a teacher. But one hell of a filmmaker.
>>70693216
I assumed you were referring to Gouden Kalf.
What does she teach exactly?ben je al naar de Robby Muller expositie in Eye geweest? 19 juni Paris, Texas vertoning HYPE
>>70693391
Exactly the golden Calf.
I haven't been to that exposition but I should look it up, sounds solid, I assume its the film print?
She taught (not really taught, but guided my screenwriting process and from production and casting all the way to the final edit. She fell in love with Abel who is the main actor).
If you happen to be in Utrecht next sunday. Half Leeg will be shown their at the Belgium Film Fest along with some other belgian and dutch films and ill do a group QnA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI9mY3USEsM
It's with confidence that I can say I'm the best film maker ITT. AMA
>live in NYC
>want to edit some short films
>no experience per se but have edited scenes from editstock.com and a few rough scenes for reality shows
>work professionally as an assistant editor
>high technical knowledge of Avid and have a cracked version at home
What do
>>70692483
>>70693495
For some reason they change whether it's the film print or the digital version every single day on the website. Seriously. It changes constantly. All the other films are being shown with the original print.
I heard about BFF. I might be there (although I'm not sure if I can make it). Good luck!is ze verliefd op hem in een figuurlijke of letterlijke zin
>>70693527
21st century Godard. Wiseau of the 10s (besides Neil Breen).
>>70693779
>>70689446
Figuurlijk natuurlijk. But mostly that after seeing the casting tapes, she was not convinced at all. But afterwards she changes her mind. And she actually did a play with him. Because she was so in love with his acting.
Hes a great guy tho. Because normally he's really social but for the shooting he really studied me, Started taking on the weird shaking habit and constantly running his hands through his hairs. even my mother saw that all the gingery and anxious habit came straight from me. Good actor.
>>70693549
how did you get a job as an editor?
did you just apply and say you had experience?
>>70693874
>Figuurlijk natuurlijk
Hey, je weet het nooit met 40+ers :^)
>>70692841
Yea we're definitely planning everything out as much as possible. I'm actually really unclear about union things. Would people really get mad at a bunch of people just trying to make a movie? NY is a big enough town.
Watching people here making great shit and winning awards makes me feel bad. Is there any chance for people without academy in today's world?
>>70694307
go out and shoot something, even if it's shit
edit things together
keep doing it consciously until you get better
>>70694167
It just depends on the laws and collective bargaining agreements. I know my uncle has done special effects work for commercials in chicago and does a great impersonation of your typical chicago union asshole who wants a piece of the pie. If you want production advice you should check outr/Filmmakers, I don't really use that website but it is a good resource of professionals who work in the industry. There is a weekly question thread every monday.
>>70683806
Bray, eh?
Where'd you go to college, the institute there?
>>70694050
Hey if you ever wanna talk some more. Im on the Skype group. We could use another dutchie
https://join.skype.com/IR718GCXNU4M
>>70693953
Internship as a transcriber, reality shows always need transcribing. Assistants don't edit though, they're more for organizing and IT
>>70694486
Sounds great! I'm currently preparing my first film and it would be great to talk to some other people about it. I'm going to sleep right now, but I'll save the url and join tomorrow.
Good luck at the festival!
>>70689446
>>70694582
Thx. Be sure to join I can help you on production bullshit. The rest ill let you make your own mistakes
>>70694646
>The rest ill let you make your own mistakes
As I should!
Sup. I've been working on this short for months in my free time and I'm enjoying the process.
Do you guys have any tips for festivals?
>>70671314
c'mon man dont let that shit get you down original ideas don't exist the personal sensibilities are what counts
>>70675533
This
This is all I think about 24/7. I don't know what to do
>>70695189
i am you and you are me
my best advice is to start figuring out how to use the stuff you're going to have to use later. like NLEs, sound design and editing, coloring, c4d like i said above. i've been at it for a little while and am far and away more proficient at this shit than i was before.
buy a dslr and screw around with it too. you eventually learn how to camera op. and watch all the shit on youtube about cinematography.
>>70677271
fuckin bozo the clown
uhh cameraman needs to stop breathing so hard
the music needs to be lowered etc
>>70671314
no ideas are original
start writing. originality comes in your handling of the subject.
>>70695037
Request to check on and give instructions to the projectionist at the theater, if they don't require you to do so anyways. I guarantee you, he WILL fuck up with your colors, your contrast, your everything, if you don't give him good solid instruction on how you want your fucking picture to look.
>>70695474
Thanks for the info.
Yes I've noticed this with smaller screenings. The colors and the grade are always fucked.
but yeah, i'm grading in sRGB since my monitor doesn't do rec709.
good call
>>70695297
i'm feeling kind of optimistic about it, I mean i have a lot of time to figure this shit out.
thanks for the advice, I really need it. god knows i'm not smart enough to be an important scientist- and i'd do anything to not end up being an intern or a fat mom.
>>70671314
IK that feel pretty well. I thought up a script idea one time as I was falling asleep and when I woke up I realized my plot twist was similar to fight club which I've only seen once like 8 years ago.
bump for the dutchman
also
fucking going to outline the shit of my script. and even so, I realize how much it is to fill up a page with quality and not garbage, 60 goes down to 40 if I'm lucky.
any help?
>>70696207
dan harmon story circle
shakespere's 5 act structure
just use those as a metric
>>70696207
Step outline, then write, then rewrite, then rewrite, then rewrite until satisfied.
>>70670542
Synecdoche, New York
>>70678511
>around south east england over the summer
Yep
>want to help make a film?
Maybe. Depends on the film.
Slasher short film script I'm filming this november
What do I do if I live in a central american country where the film industry is basically non existant, do I make short films and hope to get into american festivals? or should I just kill myself? Currently writing two short films which could later turn into features
>>70701233
>do I make short films and hope to get into american festivals?
It's the only thing you can do tbf
What can I do to capture an 80's nightlife aesthetic given that I have almost no access to proper lighting materials and am basically shooting on-the-fly?
I'm gonna be at a con next week with some friends and I wanted to do a short documentary that draws from the opening of The Warriors, plus I might just write something quick for the fuck of it, get some practice in.
