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David Bensley
Journey to KAMAKHYA

I've made a feature film JOURNEY TO KAMAKHYA on the myth about tantra cult (sadhana), l want professi-onal on line distribution-interested parties may contact me.

Making it to the sceen or major publication

So, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience getting a novel professionally published or successfully made it to the screen by their own accord. I would love to have both done, but I can take either or. I was also wandering about if studios like to see scripts or if they would take the story...

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Nicholas P Clark

I have been down the road, even went to Hollywood (full of sharks) now in the process of preparing a treatment for a small Film Company but be careful

Melvin Abercrombie

I Found out the Hard way,Writing 20 books then Realize the Difference between a Real Movie Script and going back thru to have the Scenes and acts put in then go thru the Logline,Treatment and Virtual...

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Nicholas P Clark

Melvin is right I have done the same thing, but 6 books down the line AHHHH

David Bensley

THANKS ALOT. LOOK FORWARD TO WORK TOGETHER.

Journey to kamakhya

I'm an lndependent Film Maker from lndia. Already have made a feature film, " Journey to Kamakhya" and some music video. Right now I'm busy improvising my new script on child abuse. I want a producer or partner to make the film. Anybody interested, may contact me. David Bensley

Tresa Bennett
What's the future of distribution?

I'm wondering how the future will shake out with all the new distribution channels that are available to film makers? How will the market be affected by VOD, streaming, Youtube, Amazon and Netflix for indie film makers? I ask because I want to position myself to take advantage of what may be coming...

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Eva Pohler

Tresa, I believe the same thing that is happening in the book publishing industry will happen in the film-making industry. Technology has made it possible for just about anyone with a bit of talent an...

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Eva Pohler

"It's a hopeful and optimistic view that the 'best' material will rise to the top, but if no one knows about your project, it doesn't get seen." I totally agree with this statement. What I meant is th...

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Tresa Bennett

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think change starts with a conversation and this is a great one. Everyone made good points and it seems that I am not the only one concerned about the marketplace shifting and being on the good end of that shift.

Mark Simon

TV will stick around, but OTT services (Netflix, etc) offer other opportunities to get our shows out there. Luckily, Amazon is open to all ideas and they have huge budgets. Their animation budgets are higher than the networks.

Tresa Bennett

Stuart thanks for posting the link, great information there.

Xan Aspero
Age of Acting

People say that at a certain age, like 35 and up, it's too late to pursue ones passion for acting and show biz, and impossible to make it. I don't agree with that. I mean, look at some like Harrison Ford. He scored his big role of Indiana Jones at 37, Samuel L. Jackson was like 46 when he hit it big...

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Debbie Croysdale

Ageism is a cancer that exists very often in mainstream film studios, and very much so in the media. It's appalling that when doing late night shopping, at the till when paying, we are confronted with...

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Regina Lee

For what it's worth, many of my actor friends say commercial acting work can pick up for adults over 35. You're old enough to be considered for all the funny mom, grumpy dad, or store manager roles that you were never old enough to play before. In any case, break a leg!!

Rick Yaeger

Your post reminded me of these two videos: http://youtu.be/IV6tZEj4yY0 …and… http://youtu.be/r7hraQwMKIw...

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Rick Yaeger

I'm referring to @Xan's original post.

Suzanne Bronson

God I hope not! I'm turning 40 in a couple of weeks and I hope I don't have to throw in the towel! I can't do my conventional job until I die.

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