(TOOTTC) I'm Naked! The Sacrifices We Make for the Director.
100% of the Steem Dollars and Steem Power earned by this film will be awarded the the short dramatic film 'The Order of Things to Come'.
Here's what they want me to look like in 'The Order of Things to Come' ! How am I doing? Ha! Who is this guy anyway?
Since this is an union shoot we need to have the actors and crew involved signed on to the co-op partnership. There will be a small group of people performing very important services on set - usually called Assistant Directors (AD's) or Grip Assistant (lighting) or Gaffer (electrical) - who will be paid nominal honorariums in the range of $50-$100 dollars. They will not be partners in the project. However, they will get a specific credit for performing the specific job and will appear in the credits.
The budget here is general. Independent Filmmaking is all about utilizing the resources available to you. There are compromises to be made yes. But the goal is to make the best film you can with the resources at hand. Remenber, filmmaking is all about story.
You need to find some sponsors for these films mate. These budgets are modest so surely it can be done. Maybe that Live Tree opportunity will manifest into something more?
I'm working my way towards setting up an 'SMT Filmmaking Community'. It's through it I expect to fund and produce my script into a feature film. I have a conventional equity model which I can put into play using Steem as the investment currency at any time but I want to scope out alternate options first.
For example, I think it's possible, by using an SMT Community model, engaging the wider community of filmmaking and not just appealing to the funding of a single film can, to be more efficient and effective. The big question is how quickly can one build a significant community.
'Live Tree' wants a decision making role in the production. That is the kiss of death in filmmaking. The decisions on the film can be made only by the Producer which is why each contract with the production company clearly states no one can hold it up for any reason. One can make a claim against it but only after the film's been released.
Equity partners as well have to forego any role in decision making for the same reasons.
Decision making role? They don't need to be involved. They just need to ensure the contractual platform runs well. That sounds really suss that they want to have a say in the content and screams like an inside control mechanism to inhibit freedom of speech and creativity. I would be mindful.
I agree.
Your comment was great @ sebastianjago and in its place I agree with you. Look for supporters of the project . Some film producers may also like the idea . Good luck sir @brian-rhodes .
It was wonderful to meet you at Steemfest and Now to hear about such an awesome project!
Keep rockNrolling
Yes. Same here! I trust all is well with you! Take care!
i think they suggested a great look for you , the shaved you looks very handsome, and i wish you a safe travel to monterio
Thank you! I need to get used to it. But from what people are saying, I think I will stay unshaven.
Well you know what you like , you are your own man and I know you will decide Right
Thanks.
This looks fascinating!
Thanks for the insight as to how the budgeting works.
I'd love to follow along and get updates, will you be posting more on steemit or is there somewhere else I can keep updated?
Just follow along here. We'll have some real goodies for you next week.
Make a professional effort .
I would like to see one of your successful works in the near future
We'll be posting this film on Steemit!
Is a good sign of you I will be one of the first followers
Thank you.
We will! Thanks!
The idea of publishing a movie on platform Steemit is so wonderful I liked and expected you to succeed . I wish you brilliance in your work . @brian-rhodes
Thanks. It is a challenge.
Hey Brian,
I have reached out to you a few times already, perhaps you missed my messages. I'm a director myself running my studio in Montreal (you mentioned Montreal a few times in your posts). I decided to present my first feature film THE JUJU GUM CONSPIRACY as the FIRST EVER WORLD PREMIERE ON STEEMIT. That's right you read correctly. When I made that decision I searched to see if anybody did it before and you were one of the only results that came up in the search with your friendly face.
In your video you said something like:
Wouldn't it be cool if there was a WORLD PREMIERE ON STEEMIT?
Then you said doesn't it have a nice ring to it?
Well it's happening now, visit my blog if you're actually interested in checking it out!
I wish you well with your project "The Order of Things to Come" that sound really cool!
peace
I will!
Haha, you have to change a bit to look like that.. Don't know who that guy is, but he is looking dangerous, lol.
CU and keep up the great work
I was impressed by your desire to continue the challenge for success. I wish you every success in your wonderful and professional work
Thanks.
Interesting how the industry works,a project in the works is as fascinating or even more as the end result.
Thanks.
I’m sure in the discomfort you’ll find your grounding and command that look in no time! It certainly will be different, as in a fresh way!