I see a LOT of new faces. That is GREAT! With so many people I don't know, I am reading profiles. It occurred to me as I was reading that we all list reasons we are great. But what I really want to know is what you are doing/attempting. I don't mean details of a project that would violate a NDA, what are you DOING? What are you making and what are you overcoming?
Filmmaking / Directing : How great you are vs what are you doing. by John Garrett
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I will start. I am trying to finish casting for two shorts. I am attempting 5 short films by December 2016. My biggest challenge is casting in Ohio. There seem to be no 30-40 year old women available to cast. That and talent is scattered all over Ohio. There does not seem to be one large pool of talent in any one geographic location in this region.
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I'm a beginner writer/director and finding crew to work for free is the hardest. Some films require a little money so sometimes they have to pitch in some to help. In Louisiana, finding actors isn't hard thankfully. Basically, I wind up doing everything but sound and acting. But I always make it work out.
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HI John Garrett... Have you contacted the local community theatres? I'm working on a feature with a partner. I'm following up a short we have out to festivals. I'm working on the 2nd edition of my book, coming out next year. New publisher, new edition. It's all good.
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I have not thought about that. Ill give that a try! Thanks! Ive learned the hardest thing than finding crew is finding crew who do not try to take over production and put their nose in everything. Which is why i wind up producing directing and editing everything. But i dont complain because i still have a blast doing it all even with a full time job. Good luck with the book!
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Also, try the community college theatre department, they'll be able to help you spread the audition announcement. Get my book: Casting Revealed: A Guide for Film Directors, on Amazon. It's a lot of great help. Perhaps they're not sticking their nose in anywhere, but wanting to help you. Filmmaking is collaborative and the best results come from inclusion, not dictating. Good luck
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I have to agree. To really make a film you have to give people some room to do their best work. Often by listening and guiding the project, it will be far better than micromanaging the project. I believe that as a director my job is to clear obstacles so that talent can give me their best performance and crew can do their best work while guiding the project to a desired conclusion. That can be like trying to juggle fish.
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Thanks for the advice guys! That's why I am here!