Warm Holiday Greetings Everyone! Shopping my Action Thriller feature film spec script globally after completing all my marketing materials. Now I'm ready to tackle a 2-3 mins film Trailer! ANY tips on creating trailer & where to get copyright-free resources (free/minimal sub. plan cost)? Also need stock video resources where I can browse a suggestive cast to insert in my trailer-any thoughts? GOAL: produce a quick but professional grade fx trailer & maintain quality images in easiest downloadable file size(s) to send in emails to Producers. Appreciate Your Input - Cherami Fisher (LA CA & TX) *Special Note: I updated my Movie Poster (see my updated poster in comments below) after I made corrections and deleted a wishful release date. Forgive any misunderstanding. Yes, I am definitely shopping this Action Thriller to any interested Producers!
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Happy Holidays, Cherami Fisher! Great to meet you. You could make a post in the Post-Production Lounge, asking for tips on creating a trailer. www.stage32.com/lounge/post_production
Pexels.com has free stock photos and videos. And Unsplash.com has free stock photos.
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Thanks very much Maurice! Looks like you're a first responder on Stage32 & a "top contributor". Will check out those 2 websites you recommended. Much appreciated - Blessings, Cherami "Cher"
You're welcome, Cherami Fisher. Hope you and your family have an amazing time on the holidays!
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Why does your poster say “in movie theaters January 2025” if you’re currently shopping a screenplay?
I could recommend places to get stock footage (Pixabay, Studioblocks, Pond5) but it’s hard to cut an action trailer from footage like that. You can’t really make a tight action scene from stock footage, only “vibe” montages.
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Cherami Fisher I would like you to be a part of the new HORRORxSCIFI Producers Group (which focuses on Thirller, Horror, SciFi and Dark Fantasy) starting in January. Sign up for announcements about it at stagescreen.org and for some information, check out the announcement by Artistic Director Diamond Monique Washington in the Guild's last newsletter at https://ipg-news.beehiiv.com/p/2024-closes-2025-is-here
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Mike Boas - I'm a firm believer that we manifest what we visualize and project. My birthday is in January & my wish is to sell my action thriller by or before then. My self-made movie poster was never intended to be false advertising. However, point is well taken. Will re-create & post it without a theater date. Production co's will make their own version of a poster for my movie anyway, this was merely my attempt to showcase the vibe of my story and diversity of the lead characters I'm pitching/shopping. *Thx for the stock footage co's. Will check them out for sure. Much appreciated & thx for connecting.
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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg - Wonderful to see you again! And thanks so much for your kind invite and reaching out - especially considering how busy your schedule is. We met at your intensive workshop you & Marianna K. hosted at New Women's Biz Ctr in Entertainment in LA (2022). You gave me amazing insight into the film production process that I've never forgotten. I will def sign up for anything you're involved in. Look forward to seeing you in Jan 2025 at the Producers group. Wishing you a highly-rewarding 2025. - Cherami
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Hello,
Cherami Fisher,
I’m Praveen Kumar, the founder of Trick FX, a VFX studio based in India. With 13 years of experience in the VFX industry, I specialize in VFX roto, VFX prep, matchmove, and VFX compositing services.
At Trick FX, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating on a wide range of exciting projects, delivering high-quality visual effects to enhance cinematic storytelling. I’m here to connect with filmmakers, producers, and post-production teams who are looking for reliable VFX partners.
Let’s discuss how we can bring your vision to life! Feel free to connect with me or drop a message.
Looking forward to collaborating and sharing ideas with this vibrant community!
Best,
Praveen Kumar
Founder | Trick FX
Email: praveenkumarvfx94@gmail.com
Website: https://www.trickfx.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-kumar-88417a181/
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Mike Boas & Everyone - Happy New Year - 2025 is a Year of Favor! Here is my updated Movie Poster (sans the wishful visual projection of a release date which I believe will happen after my high-velocity, high-stakes action thriller is bought for production). YES I am definitely shopping it to Hollywood, UK & Indie Producers in 2025.... - Cheers! - Cherami