Great read! My writing partner and I are about to enter the world of studio based film, for the first time. After working in independents. Do you have any helpful advise for dealing with the more well known studios and bigger names in the film industry? BTW I understand the position you found yourself in working for free etc. I was in a similar situation on a low budget UK production. Although they ran out of cash. I felt I couldnt leave the movie.Bit like leaving your buddies in a fox hole and running in the opposite direction. Many Thanks!
Good question, Steve. Advice for working with big studios and big stars? Listen. Be politic but not a doormat. And quick on your feet when it comes to notes. If the notes are good, no problem. If they are bad, you need to spin them into gold or your movie will lose it's way. If they replace you,...
Expand commentGood question, Steve. Advice for working with big studios and big stars? Listen. Be politic but not a doormat. And quick on your feet when it comes to notes. If the notes are good, no problem. If they are bad, you need to spin them into gold or your movie will lose it's way. If they replace you, exit gracefully because they may come back to you. Lastly, head over to www.dougrichardson.com and read through my blogs. Lots more war stories of where I managed things well and not so well. Ergo don't just learn from your own mistakes, but that of others.
Hey Doug. Thats really great advise thank you. I will certainly get over to your site and have a read. If you get a moment have a look at my site www.airworksart.com This is my main source of bread and butter.Writing has become more and more a part of my life over the last few years. All the best Steve