For the D.P.'s (Directors of Photography), cinematographers, videographers, camera operators, assistants and students of the craft: I have just created a...
Trying to do too much too fast. Thank you Norman... David A Maisel Owner/Producer Dancing Cat Productions, LLC 15 Zeta St Golden, CO 80401 (720) 244-5256 ...
Looking for an investor interested in a slate of films rather than a one off investment thereby spreading risk. Budget ranges from $2 million to $30 million....
Has anyone had any experience paying a finders fee in order for someone to go out and raise financing for your project? If so, how did it work out, how much of...
It's my understanding that unless the person you're working with is a licensed broker, it is illegal to pay a finder's fee. You can, however, pay that person...
Bill, First, it is not necessary for this person representing your film to raise funds to be a licensed broker. You will pay the Broker anywhere from 2-5% of...
Bill, In answering your other question, there is a good Finders Fee contract available through Mark Litwak's Contracts For The Film & TV Industry book or CD....
Where would one find a resource leading to different legitimate brokers? Thanks for this insight. Best, Colleen Colleen Davie Janes Director/Producer "Ma'am's...
From Variety: The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. WGA West president...
Darryl, I do not believe Rosemary ever said it was over, just that a tentative agreement had been reached and now needs approval by the WGA membership. Just...
Thank you Todd. And Darryl, please choose your words more carefully. Typos happen and I, personally, don't think I am stupid. Though some may disagree. ;-)...
Is this THE Darryl Rue? Key Grip Darryl Rue? The Darryl Rue I worked with back in the day with Jesse Pence on a music video feature a Canadian Hip Hop group?...
While I appreciate you trying to point out an (accidentally) inaccurate post, I find name calling to be extremely unprofessional and entirely unnecessary. -- ...
Thanks so much to all of those who responded to my question on the Finders Fee last week. I greatly appreciated the postings and would have thanked you sooner,...
v r having a film project in hand film is out & out family fun film & is complete in all aspects & is in post production stages . it costed 1.7 crore . it is...
Vikram, You might consider posting this here: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldwideFilmDistribution/ A very bollywood oriented group. regards, Ian ......
Hey gang, There is a brand new website – Independent Films Direct <http://www.independentfilmsdirect.com/> - dedicated to promoting global independent...
"Something is Killing Tate," the debut feature film for producer Jessica L. Funches and writer/director/executive producer Leon Lozano, was a surprise winner...
Does anyone know of a bonding company that will do lower budget films or will bond a slate of low budget films? By low budget I'm talking approximately $200k....
THE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING! The production load is changing. Most indies need a different script style. Almost anybody can write a script but not everybody can...
THE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING! The production load is changing. Most indies need a different script style. Almost anybody can write a script but not everybody can...
I noticed a few days ago that there was some doubt about the savings for using the Red One camera over super 16. I was wondering what alternative cameras give...
It's been a while since I ran the numbers, but S16mm with a DI (or even a "poor man's DI" using HDCAM) is usually very cost effective as long as you keep your...