What do you do when you've got more than one title for your script and don't know which to choose? One title embodies the script and is "hip", while the other title makes more and more sense the deeper the reader gets into the screenplay and explains the biggest turning point of the script? I've ask...
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plenty of drug users will want to watch a film about this topic. many people who aren't into drugs will cringe. that said i still watched pineapple express, but i didnt respect the topic matter. i thi...
Expand commentplenty of drug users will want to watch a film about this topic. many people who aren't into drugs will cringe. that said i still watched pineapple express, but i didnt respect the topic matter. i think you underestimate how many people use drugs. and not all drug users will want to make a business of it nor are they all junkies. most function very well and use socially.
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it's not the first film about drug use nor will is be the last.
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I agree with Cherie. Plenty of stoner comedies have come before, still have longevity, and in the case of Harold and Kumar, launched some of today's highly respected players in Hollywood.
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Unless you are financing the film yourself or are doing an indy in which you have a lot of say, the title is out of your hands once your script is purchased. The goal at the early stage (before you se...
Expand commentUnless you are financing the film yourself or are doing an indy in which you have a lot of say, the title is out of your hands once your script is purchased. The goal at the early stage (before you sell your script) is to make the title as engaging and/or intriguing as possible. Then the writing should speak for itself. No producer, studio, director, etc. is going to pass on a great script simply because he or she doesn't like the title.
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The genre really matters. ATC sounded more like a drama/romance where as Smoggin' made me think of Jason Statham or Ryan Reynolds. I hope that helps. I also second Debbie, sometimes finding the right title can be very hard. :)