Hi, it's been suggested to me that making a short film would be useful in order to get funding for my feature film scripts. I have a short script ready, can you suggest any particularly good places to get crew who would be willing to work without a budget?
Also suggestions of vendors who might provide things like food for some publicity would be welcome.
I'm approaching film schools, asking around etc.
Thanks!
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Where are you located? There could be a meetup group in your area.
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Definitely film schools -- and back in the day Chipotle used to sponsor free lunches on film crew -- not sure if they still do, but worth asking them!
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Hey Jo, thanks for the Chipotle idea! As soon as I find my main actor - a black transsexual, 40s - 50s - I'm going to do a one sheet and start asking for resources.
Hi Brian - last time I looked there wasn't a meetup. I'm in Miami.
There's a job board here. Why not engage Stage 32 members? That's what we're here for. But I would specify that these are non-paying roles.
This is pathetic. You cant pay Crew and you can't afford or feed free labor?
Stop production. Get a part time job, save $$$, start again when you're financially responsible for Cast & Crew.
Wow, that's savage Dan. Also that's not the point - how many movies are totally paid for out of the director's pocket? That's not usually how it goes.
Good suggestion James! Will do. Actually some talented people are already coming forward to help.
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Dan is being extreme. Lauran, for people trying to build up their resume, they might agree to working for credit only. That's how I got my first IMDb credit as a writer.
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that's how short movies get made, out of pocket. That's the least you can do, feed your Cast & Crew. I doubt you are paying for gas, transportation to and from locations. People are making your dreams come true; have $$$ for food & drinks. You are responsible for the welfare of everybody involved.
Always pay for food. Always. Even bad pizza is at least a gesture.
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I've had great success using film school students. They generally work hard, they're enthusiastic and they want to make a good film as badly as you do.
Vitaly, now you owe me a favor; I just hooked you up with free posters :)
Will cash in when the Timing is right .
Paul, what film school do you recruit from?
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Try this forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProduceMyScript/