Todd Arslanian's Lounge Discussions

Thanks Lorie, it's a fantastic opportunity to work within an industry that I think will breathe new life into the film industry

Perhaps I should look up your profile. Where abouts are you? I am in Johannesburg South Africa.

Will you promote films outside the UK?

Hi Ronald, absolutely I already have interested film makers outside of the uk

Message me since the site does not allow you to message someone if your not in there network. I sent you a request.

Yes that strategy Steven makes it more marketable but what is amazing is how many movies, TV shows, etc are produced yearly globally and I googled just about every keyword I can think of and if there is not a person/company that specializes in sponsors/product placement then it's ripe because that's a good market.

Davie-Brown Entertainment was perhaps the first company in that space. Keep googling. You'll find them.

Yes, they specialize in product placement, but they may have too high barrier to entry for indie film or doco. They represent brands. To my knowledge, they don't fundraise on behalf of shows. http://www.themarketingarm.com/case-studies-entertainment.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davie_Brown_Entertainment

I believe Moderator Beth Fox Heisinger has an ad agency background. Perhaps she could weigh in on brand integration.

Steven, you may also be interested in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POM_Wonderful_Presents:_The_Greatest_Movie...

IMHO your on the right track but stay away from those boring 'siting in a room" dead heads Get out walk show sets maybe even locations people working on set etc cameras in the back ground I know some people might think this is distracting but you might be surprised how much behind the scenes stuff people find interesting - I have turned off many videos that just show two people talking and from what I have read so have many others - you need to generate excitement curiosity things people want to see leave them hanging wanting more (but get your point across "we need money")

yah so far we have gathered some friends willing to help us and we have shot some stuff from the movie as a teaser trailer... won't be same people in real movie coz we will have auditions and go with people who are beat for role but it helps to be different and get interest from horror fans! we showed one friend who wasn't there as feedback and she said she liked it and it was scary ;) so here's hoping once we get the audio redone at a better quality its an awesome trailer :) would you say no talking at all or should we still have a bit of talking to explain the project on top of the trailer?

This is a tough call if the trailer shows the highlights of the movie then I would start with u or someone on a set explaining that you need funds this person should be an actress and show fear then roll the trailer at the end another plead for money and again show the actress running off screen scared yelling for help. (sample dialog: actress ; so please help us get this story out, I don't have much time action: scared shaking money in her hand actress; this is not enough please help us action: dark shadow actress react - starts to run - lights out - actress: a very very loud scream (you can enhance in post) Let me know what you think Tito Anchorage Alaska

that's interesting

When I get around to making our trailer you will see something similar

When I was scrolling down I thought of Clark Gable when I saw your picture! LOL Welcome to stage 32. Have a great summer and fun working in film.

Welcome, Thomas. Good to meet a fellow screenwriter!

Thanks. It's definitely an eye opener for me on the ins and outs of this profession. Guess I'm a glutton for punishment or addicted to criticism. Not sure which is worse.

Nice to meet you Thomas.

Nice to meet you Hari.

Hi Ana

Thanks!

Hi Ana. You're gonna love stage32!

Welcome Ana! A dream chaser is always a great person to know! :)

Thanks everyone!!!!! I am an avid writer.... I've written my autobiography but really think it should be a movie.... Television and Film have absolutely NO concept of the Hispanic Community and I live in SO CAL.... Time to start changing things!

Thanks! Good to be back!

Hi Dwayne

Hey Dwayne... learned from RB on his webinar today that there's a new tab called ON STAGE to promote your work. You may want to check it out.

Will look into that Sylvia. Thanks

Welcome David!

Hi Amanda

Welcome Amanda!

Hello and welcome!

hello melysa

Welcome!

Hi, Melysa. Nice to connect with you.