Posted by mike caulfield at pool-151-204-70-73.delv.east.verizon.net on November 16, 2001 at 02:04:38:
In Reply to: independent posted by jondegs on November 16, 2001 at 01:51:06:
: Dear kev,
: To get the arse-kissing out of the way first: you rock! Ok, here's my question 4u - I'm staring up my own production company and we are (god-willing) going to start filming our first movie next summer. What's the best way to raise money for the production costs, in your oppinion? Unfortunately I don't have a comic book collection to sell and my cards are already maxed out, so any advice will be greatly welcomed. Thanks.
: -keep writing and I'll keep watching
: scott bavlnka
: 11-15-01
: p.s. any other general indie-film tips would be cool too
Alright. HEre is a possible route-
Sell the computer you posted this message with and buy a typical vhs camera. A good crappy camera.
Come up with a genuis genuis idea----->This step is important!!!
Film it and never use the zoom or built in fade, or any of those other crappy effects.
Than, you and your friends set up two vcrs and edit the thing together.
then, take it to anywhere you will get money for your hard work- ie- festivals, film companies. get a lawyer and get the legal documents on sending it or show casing it to bigger production companies.
Than, you got a little dough?
Get a soda can, a Hamburger and a allen wrench and meet me down by the river... oh don't forget the camera... this is gonna be a killer sequel!!!