Les Turner's Lounge Discussions

Hey Kathryn, elated to be aboard.

Congrats Les!! This looks like such a fantastic project!

Hey Les, this is Julie from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from Financing / Crowdfunding to Your Stage, as it fits much better there. The Financing/Crowdfunding lounge is to discuss the business & craft. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!

@ Doug.. Yup! absolutely true. You can't begin to imagine the number of people claiming to be a writer/producer/director and asking me to find them anywhere from $2M to Literally $20M.. because their script is INCREDIBLE, they are BRILLIANT and the THEIR MOVIE WIL MAKE MILLIONS AND WIN AN OSCAR... really... Truthfully... I get this 2 or 3 times a week. and many more saying something similar... I ask them have they written a successful screenplay before? "nope". Have they ever directed a feature? "nope". Have they ever produced a commercially successful film before? "nope". Then excuse my "French"... but Why the FUCK would you think I, or ANYONE would let you do it on OUR dime ? GO MAKE A MOVIE ON YOUR OWN! Make it cheap, make it good, make it get distributed, any distribution, and make one lousy dollar in profit... THEN and ONLY THEN.. are you ready to do it again on a few more dollars.. and after you've done 3 or 4 of these and have a bankable, commercial track record .. THEN maybe then, someone will give you some real money to make your big flick. In the mean time... start small and work your way up... learn what it really takes to develop, produce, shoot, post, deliver and distribute a full length feature... You'll be surprised how much you Don't know... Every day I learn something new about making movies and I know a lot about making movies. And the more I learn the more ignorant I feel. And I learn new things about making movies by making movies... I use the word Ignorant very specifically.... ignorance can be fixed... stupid is forever. Don't be stupid its a waste of time. GO make that first no budget flick and get it out there! Worry about the big budget stuff down the road.

Georgia – oh yes I can imagine! Most of the people who approach me only $100K to $5M (I guess I’m on the poor side of the tracks.) Most of the slackers who approach me have never worked at anything, let alone on a film (in any capacity.) Learning is a constant reality of life and it’s true that the more I learn, the more I realize that there’s so much more left to learn. I’ve got about half a century of work and learning under my belt and I’m still one of the most ignorant people I know. We use ignorant and stupid in the same way. Stupid is the ignorant person who won’t learn.

Not to interrupt this fantastic discussion, but your original post was just simply perfect, Georgia. I've been on sets with "ME" directors (and producers, for that matter). Product never turns out the way it should.

Thank you all for the advice and comments. I really appreciate it.

So true, Georgia. The last video I directed and shot (for my employer) gave every single person who worked on it a chance to contribute in some way. Whether it was a line of dialogue, a costume, a simple gesture or a prop, it was truly a team effort.

I think that's great. Congrats on your success

That's huge! Excellent work and good luck moving forward with the project!

I'm so happy for you!

Wonderful News! Congratulations and the best of luck with your career.

Congrats!

NICE! Congrats to you.

Congrats, dude!

Congrats! well done!

Way to go! Congrats

Well done! I guess you're English from the language, me too - in Miami.

Hi Connor, I believe I know someone you might be interested in who is a hip hop artist

I would love to help gather up some indie style music for you. I personally write and I am very close with a few local artists around my city that would be willing to help as well. let me know!

check out J nolan, https://soundcloud.com/manifestmovement he's looking to do more licensing

Welcome Janay! Glad you are following your dream! I look forward to following your success story!

Hello Janay, I myself am a writer/composer. Is there someway I could hear some of your work? I'm always interested in hearing new artists material.

Yes Les definitely! I haven't had the chance to record any of my original songs yet, but I'm working on trying to find a producer and start recording soon as possible. Also I'm working with a vocal coach so I can reach my highest potential. http://youtu.be/cWmkc78qbQY?list=UUKFBsgeOKQkNP2mP05uAvYw

I wish you much success and possibly we could work on a project together in the near future

Hi Boomer, Thank you for your advise. As I am a virgin to this site I welcome any comments or advise that I'm given.

Hi Joel, this is something we're working on. Stay tuned :)

Hello Derrick, I'm a new member and I'd like to know how can I upload a screenplay that is 404 kb in size?

Well done mate, congrats.

Many thanks Majid

Wonderful news, Robert. I look forward to hearing more about the production with Braven! Bravo for you and Perfect Betrayal.

Enjoy each and every success in the moment; writing is hard work so enjoy the good times.

That's great news. Congrads on the request. Looking forward to more exciting news