It is finally time to start being more active on this site! I started my production company, Frantic Lounge Films, 4 1/2 years ago in Los Angeles starting with micro-budget comedy shorts. We are slowly growing more ambitious and hope to shoot our first feature later this year. I started this company to give myself more opportunities to act, write, direct and produce and to learn the other aspects of filmmaking that I know nothing about (editing, DPing, etc.). I am always looking for new people to work with and new contacts....
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Thanks! @Kathryn Yes, we have shot 11 films so far - 7 I wrote (1 co-written with someone else) and 4 from other people. :) I am all about giving opportunities to other people as well. @Brandi Thanks! I can think of all kinds of things I need help with... what is your specialty? what do you enjoy doing? :)
Hi Michael! I just introduced myself in the lounge. I am a Los Angeles based actress, wanting to start a film career. If you have any parts available, please let me know.
@Brandi... a composer! This is good news! I had a crazy experience over the music on our first film... a real learning experience. We need to chat. :) @MaryG! Will do! And good luck with everything! You can do it! @Kathryn You aren't kidding. Most of them have been short films (short shoots - easy for pre-pro and post-pro) but I am indeed very pro-active. The feature coming up later this year (cross your fingers) is going to be a real beast to produce (don't get me wrong - I LOVE this stuff!)....
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Nice to meet you Michael!
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Hi Michael. I took the same path as you, and am now back to focusing on acting (and being fitness coach for income). Lets talk shop sometime.
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Looking forward to learning more about your work, Michael. It is hard to be everywhere, but there are sites like this one, which I regularly try to visit and participate in the Lounge so I can see what others are up to. :) Glad to make your acquaintance.
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You seem to have many talents! Would love to watch your comedy shorts! :-)
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Hope everyone had a great weekend! I am back in the swing of things. Thanks for all the messages! @Brandi I am working on a web series right now that is going to need some music. I will send you a message. :) @ Andrew it is nice to meet you too!! Always happy to make new friends in the biz, ya know? :) @Mike Lynn I would love to! I could use a little fitness help these days... let's talk! @Debbie Lovely to meet you too! I haven't used this site much up until now but I am loving it so far! I will keep you posted on everything... I have a little break - our next shoot doesn't start until mid-May @Ellen You are very kind :) My website is still kinda under construction but I believe there are 3 movies posted at www.franticloungefilms.com - the rest are still in various stages of post production or are on the festival circuit so more coming soon.... Thanks, everyone! This is so cool!
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Congrats Michael! Sounds like you're on your way. If you haven't already, get Steve Kaplan's Hidden Rules of Comedy. It's a goldmine. Happy to help punch up as needed. cheers
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Er.. That would TOOLS, not Rules. as in 'The Hidden Tools of Comedy' mea culpa mea culpa
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Hi Michael, I had a look at your website and enjoyed watching your shorts. I write comedy features; to date all are set the UK, but my next project will be set in LA. Let me know if I can assist you with anything!
@Brandi - I will private message you. :) @Kathryn I will get reading ASAP and get back to you! @Lesa thanks for the recommendation! Every little bit helps. :) @Nerys thanks for watching!!! Much appreciated. The next one to go up is a trilogy of short films - 3 different stories (different plots - different casts, etc) but all with the same dialogue. It is almost through with the festival circuit then we will post it on the site. Our next big project is a comedy feature which I hope to shoot later this year (fundraising ugh don't get me started... part of the way there). I am always looking for assistance! :) Thanks, everyone!