Hello, Fellow Stage, 32’ers
I have found a way to do a film (short or feature length) that requires no: shooting, actors, directors, sets, props, wardrobe or any other elements (or costs) for physical production. In other words, at very minimal cost and without having to ‘hope’ the script catches the eye of someone and then someone else and then… yada yada yada – we’ve got a film. It’s a 95% sweat equity thing at (if any) a small cost. Based on the nature of it, the film most likely MUST be a comedy. But if you can figure out a way to have it fit another genre, fine. I’m all ears. Once it’s done, we can enter it in festivals, put it online, submit it to streaming networks or studios (or whatever) for an audience to enjoy and to have a real film to include on our credits. I want and need someone to collaborate with on this project.
I started writing a list of qualifications, things that matter, things that don’t and so forth but decided against putting that in this message (it just got too long). For the moment, the only ABSOLUTE REQUIRMENTS are: (1) If you like this idea and want to work on it then DO IT. Don’t say “I love it” today and then “I’ll get around to it” tomorrow. (2) A sense of humor with good/great creative writing skills. If you’re interested, let me know. I’ll want to see some samples of your writing (whether it’s been produced or not isn’t important) and, before making a decision, want to have a voice conversation in order to (1) give a more detailed description of this project, answer questions and so forth and (2) so you can get a better idea of who I am and how I think and visa-versa.
That’s it. Thanks for listening. Hope to hear back and good luck in your writing career.
Paul
Hi, Paul Alan Spreadbury. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Screenwriting Lounge to the Your Stage Lounge. The Screenwriting Lounge isn’t the place to find a collaborator. It’s a place for screenwriters to discuss topics about screenwriting, share content (like screenwriting articles and screenwriting videos), ask questions about screenwriting, swap scripts for feedback, ask for feedback on loglines/etc., and offer tips and advice on the craft and business of screenwriting.
You could put a collaboration post on the Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs).
Let me know if you have any questions. Hope you find a collaborator!
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Not quite sure about how this "priceless project works" but I wrote and produced "Lee'd The Way" which is now streaming around the world: https://firstfeatures.wixsite.com/leedtheway
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Thanks for sharing
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Hi Maurice - I watched your "Lee'd the Way' trailer and thought it was great. I'm not sure you're interested in the project I described but in the event you are, here is how this 'movie that requires none of the things I mentioned' works. I discovered a film (film noir genre) that was made in the 50's that is "free to use" and in the public domain. In other words, all the scenes are already shot and a new script, telling an entirely different story than the original can be written, the film re-voiced and re-edited and then released as something new and more current. I've come up with what I believe is a very strong concept for the 'new story' and it fits perfectly with the action happening in the original film, is very current and very funny (in a dark sort of way). The only foreseeable production costs are (I think) what it would take to re-voice (maybe with AI?) and re-edit. It may require a new score, but the music could possibly be found in stock libraries. You might ask, "what about lip-synch?' In my opinion, the idea of what's being done will be so obvious that having uneven lip-synch would not only be acceptable but expected and would make it even funnier. Despite the absurd humor, the story tells an important message that relates to the results of our last election and where it could lead - when taken to it's furthest extreme. Anyway, that's 'how it works.' Thanks for your interest.
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Hi Paul,
I am the producer/writer on "Lee'd The Way" and it shows a totally different way that the world of politics could be conducted.
As far as the means of production you are talking about, it was done by Woody Allen in "What's Up, Tiger Lily" (1966).
I am sure it could be done effectively, once again, with today's technology.