... Unless you are a major "A" list producer, ... producers talk about the 7 year itch a producer goes through in order to see a film from start (conception...
Hello, group! I'm not sure, but it looks like this is not a dilemma so far. I asked Google to search the title of the article for me, it came back with the URL...
Hello group. I have a question that I hope some of you may be able to address if not answer outright. While reading through a production book I ran across the...
Michael, ... Buyer beware - in this and many other industries you get what you pay for. The reason labor rates for professionals, in many cases, are so low is...
I see your point to an extent. but their labor is often cheaper because their cost of living is cheaper. one of my wifes aunts is having a nice hiuse buiot in...
Tricky! Don't think it would work. But there is lots of Asian money looking for product at the moment. But like everyone else they can't afford to lose a...
Yes. I've worked on two American pictures in the Philippines and was the highest paid person on both films because of my US rate. The film can be pretty good...
Michael, ... This business doesn't run on money people need to live - it's how much they can demand and get. One good example is Dustin Hoffman. He costs...
Lawrence, ... The problem with any connection to Asia is the lack of copyright enforcement. If you do go this route don't expect to make any money on your ...
To Everyone, Just wanted to drop my two cents into this discussion, particularly concerning the quality of labor in foreign countries. Having had experience...
Turner you are correct about tax incentives and offered by some governments such as thiland are beneficial. My understanding is that they want to encourage...
Michael, You're right. All things are relative and there really is a budget amount that you have to have before any foreign shoot makes any sense. That number...
Jim, i agree with you on several points. I think something that was lost in my earlier posts is that I didnt intend to lower standards by going to another...
The problem with Asia is that even when there are laws and rules there are no laws and rules. And when you get the lawyers in the expenses begin. It's all...
Contacting the film commissions is good but be careful about selecting a local production company. Many countries have sharks waiting for the uninitiated to...
... In other words, as I stated earlier - caveat emptor! David A. Maisel Owner / Producer Dancing Cat Productions 15 Zeta St. Golden, CO 80401 (720) 244-5256 ...
Michael and group - Philippine techs are so low pay that you can have a six or seven man camera crew, a five man sound crew, etc., costumes can make almost any...
I think its worth pursuing. I know far more about the phillipeans than other countries such as thailand and eastern block, but i think it can work. The other...
Sorry if this veers OT, but I think it impacts a lot of members here. As moderator of The Budgeting Group, I've been negotiating for better prices on budgeting...
From: "Jim Kelly Durgin" <jimkellydurgin@...> Date: Mon. May 29, 2006 Subject: FREE CAREER GUIDANCE COUNSELING SESSION jimkellydurgin On Sunday, June...
Elizabeth - There are many ways of distribution. The best way I found was a system in which I was a district manager, booking theatres, buying television...
As before in several such cases, run as fast as you are able in the opposite direction to this kind of garbage. The only credits available for this person are...
Hi Elizabeth: I thought you might like to see the info on this link. it should answer your question well. Have a great day. the following is taken from the...
Boy, you sure know how to hurt a guy. The tragedy is that you accuse too quickly and you accuse out of sheer ignorance. Before you sully a professional's...
This is the problem with judging others with sketchy information. JK Durgin's career exceeds the scope of an online service like IMBd. His distribution firm...
Had an upcoming film lose part of its financing as the July shoot comes up. The budget is just over a million. Seeking $500k from co-producer for a bonded SAG...
my goal is to be a film director/producer and i wanted to know what steps do i take to get into this field? i want to take classes, workshop, courses,...
Film and Finance field or Production? If you are a credited Producer then you are in the field. Take all the courses you want but they are just that - courses...
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Hi to you - A career is not normally based on a quick introduction but it can get you into the industry. the Hollywood Reporter stated a few months ago that...
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