Just curious - how the rest of you's are getting projects financed, what your journey is like and if you just quit working towards funded projects and ask others to do their work for free?
Joey Lanai's Lounge Discussions
Writer/Director/Actor from Wisconsin
I produce faith-based and horror shorts. What? Is that even possible? I know right? Recently I wrote a classic horror short titled, Beautiful Scary Moon, which we hope to shoot this summer. I already see this as a feature, but my strength is short story writing. I would love to collaborate with a fe...
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Hey Earl! Nice to meet you. I love the fact that you deal with faith based and horror... I wrote a feature screenplay that is essentially a combination of the two and deals with the occult as well. Would love to bounce stuff and read your work too.
Thanks for chiming in. Filmmaking is a lonely world. I don't know if we will ever meet in person, but I wish you all the best and that you will be encouraged to press on. Sounds like you have a lot of...
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Writer seeks Producer
I live in London and I have plenty to offer...
I am a former TV editor who decided last year to quit his job to become a professional screenwriter. Since then I have written one 8-part-TV Miniseries (mystery/thriller) and three long feature films (respectively comedy, adventure and crime). On top of...
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Cool Max! I love twists!
Dressmaker turned Filmmaker
My big dream is to give back through fashion. Currently I am working in Baltimore city, trying desperately to save what is left of our garment industry. Luxury loft apartments have taken residence where sewing machines once hummed. I am apprenticing with the last factory standing. Working on a film...
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Stacy Stube
- 7 years ago
Michael thank you for the suggestion, Shon and I have just connected!
Nice to meet you Stacy
What an inspirational bio. Much success to you, Stacy!
Thank you Laurie :) everyone is so nice and encouraging on this platform...cannot wait to share the journey of the Needle Trade Film with the world.
Nice to meet you.
New Screenwriter
Hey guys, I'm really excited to be on here. Writing is my passion, especially horror and sci-fi scripts. Would love to collaborate on here and bring my ideas to fruition. Take a look at my recent posts, and let me know what you think!
Kelly Krause
- 7 years ago
Welcome, Robert! Big fan of the horror and thriller genres, so I look forward to seeing you hone your craft... Hope Stage 32 provides the support you need. : )
Welcome, Robert. Wishing you every success!
Nice to meet you Robert
Hello Robert this is JJ Jenkins I was unable to get reach of you text me or call me pls asap
Nice meeting you Robert! I'm told it's a business of a million No's and that first YES! Hoping you get your YES soon soon soon! Keep doing what you're doing! ignore the nay sayers! :)
Seeking to connect with those who finish what they start (Please check out my new film website)
Hey 32ers! Joey Lanai here!
Hope the discussion title doesn't sound snobby... in short... I'm an Actor/Writer/Director/Producer (Just like everyone else here, LOL) But have spent some dead time running with the wrong crowd in my past... folks who just didn't seem motivated to START and if they did,...
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nice to meet another "go-getter" Joey... if you need to work (as an actor) then sometimes you need to make your own work! If you ever want to chat scripts or just shoot the shit re: The Biz the door is always open :)
Thanks Kristof! I appreciate the contact and am also an open door! Thank you and very best in all your pursuits!
Welcome to Stage 32!
Howdy there, Joey! The trailer was awesome -- I love your visual approach to the phone conversation!
• Congratulazioni per i risultati importanti, sono molto felice di conoscerti. Desidero informarti che ho scritto sei sceneggiature per lungometraggi. https://www.google.it/search?q=AMAZON+E.BOOK.LILI...
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My new film - INIQUITY
Hi Everyone! My new short film/dramatic thriller (26 minutes) called, INIQUITY is just hitting festivals! We have a website: www.iniquitythemovie.com The goal is for the short film to support the PUSH, PRODUCTION, SALE of the feature length screenplay of the same name. I'D LOVE TO GET YOUR FEEDBACK/...
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The business side of show. Honestly, when I had an investor, it was extremely taxing. However, self-financing is essentially chasing money as well
So right Hamish. And can lead to a ton of debt if you’re not careful!
Did you save a patch for the memory?
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Interesting discussion. There is a webinar recently advertised on here on how to fund making a documentary, this might be a template for making a feature as well.
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Hi Cherelynn. Do I get tired of chasing money for projects? Hmm. So not only did I decide that I was going to create a television show and raise the financing myself, I also decided that I want to be...
Expand commentHi Cherelynn. Do I get tired of chasing money for projects? Hmm. So not only did I decide that I was going to create a television show and raise the financing myself, I also decided that I want to be a studio. Am I tired? I passed tired about a month into this adventure. Working in financial services, I believe I know how to put a deal together. It is about your network. You need to know someone who can introduce you to the person(s) who can write the check. You need to have a solid understanding of what terms you're looking for and understand what you're willing to sacrifice to get a deal done. I firmly believe it's better to pay people. It's better to have union people. I shot the first episode myself on an iPhone. It was rough looking to say the least. The fifth episode, I had small crew (not union) and everyone got paid. Now, cast and crew will be union for the rest of the season but it will take millions of dollars to shoot. I am excited about the talent level we are attracting. No major stars, but talented actors along with experienced, award winning crew members. The production quality is like night and day. Keep fighting for the money.