Hey friends. Looking for some outside input and would love to hear any and all thoughts. I've got a certain chunk of change that I've set aside for a narrative project. I have a supernatural horror (2M+/-) script that's gotten lots of love but I've been advised to create a short film to show the vision for the project. I also have a VERY minimalist horror script that's kind of wild and funny and dark and scary that I could easily shoot with the money I've got set aside + maybe a small Kickstarter to snag some finishing costs.
So my question is - should I make a short (proof of concept) and really go hard on that 4-5min piece? Or should I make a feature (my first) since that's a bit of a milestone that can help get you a second glance from producers... and potentially garner some laurels, etc.
I'm sort of split right down the middle. Thanks, all!
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Hey Tyler, this is Suzanne from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from Acting to Filmmaking / Directing, as it fits much better there. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!
Tyler… I too have a psychological thriller/horror script. I too have a 10 minute PoC which is on Amazon called BlackEyes. I too want to make it into a feature.
I suggest to jump the n and make the feature, win some film festivals and cross your fingers.
Happy Hunting,
Allan