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...
My advice would be to write, direct, and produce your own film. That's the best and quickest way. ps: If you needed a writer, let meknow. I live in Maryland...
If you have no experience at all before even taking a class I suggest you try out a PA or intern position to see if this is truly what you want to do. A lot...
First, you need to decide which job you want to learn... directing or producing. They're two very different positions and it's not easy to tackle both at the...
It sounds to me like you need to begin getting some on-set experience. The best way to do this is by getting a job as a production assistant. From there on,...
I agree with both Chad and Jason. If Chad can help you out and wants to do it, take advantage. It can save you a lot of grief. He can at least introduce you...
Sorry, didn't mean to be flippant but doing it yourself is a fast way to learn a lot. Of course, your movie (usually a short of some kind) will suck. The...
Hi All, and all entry-level aspirants - It's easy for many to say for you to start as a P.A. because historically that's been the way to go over the years....
If you have not done so, go to Dov Simmon's two-day film school or buy his DVDs. There is no substitute for the price and time commitment. \ Dorez D...
Producing and Directing are very different jobs, well said. Remember that commercial, well I'm an ___________________, but what I really want to do is direct. ...
I appreciate the time that everyone has taken to write me back. I will defiantly look into all of the ways to start gaining knowledge and experience that you...
... There is no typical day, Commercials are different than Features which are different from Corporate which are different from . . . (You get the picture) ...
One other thing you could do is to buy a book called 'Breaking & Entering: Landing Your First Job in Film Production.' It's by April Fitzsimmons and it's not ...
He's also got a book - From Reel to Deal - that covers most of the same
stuff, but condensed (obviously). ... From: Chad Sekerchak Date: 06/13/06 10:25:32 To:...
Steven - You have an excellent post. Everything you say is true, except your last statement which I included below. There actually is a VERY SHORT COURSE of...
Script Supervisor is not one of the positions I've ever worked as. -- Steven Gladstone New York Based Cinematographer Gladstone Films www.gladstonefilms.com ...
Quite understandable. Several I.A. D.P.'s, assistant cameramen, still photogs, and D.G.A. members have taken this course to learn more about film. And I am...
Jim Durgin Can I check out the website? and is there a program like that over here? ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape...
That's all great... but being a script supervisor is a very particular skill and it is also a job that does not really afford the person doing it to be around...
Well said, very well said. ... -- Steven Gladstone New York Based Cinematographer Gladstone Films www.gladstonefilms.com 917-886-5858 CML East Coast List...
Jefferey - Very well stated. My experiences and observations seem to be vastly different than yours. Having worked hundreds of films over fifty years...
Sorry, but from the description of the group "This group is dedicated to the timeless art of film financing. Very simply, anything related to finding the money...
To Jim Kelly Durgin, I didn't want to have to write this email, but I warned you earlier and your latest batch of endless self promotion for your school is ...
I'm not sure If that comment was directed at me, but who better to ask then the people that are in the field. I never meant for it to prolong, or take a turn...
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