I am a writer with a gaggle of short stories that are being turned into short films. They are thriller/horror. The scripts are being written, as I write. Anyone interested in producing these projects?
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How would a producer make a profit? There is little to no return from short films.
We're shooting for a series, like The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, or The Creep Show. And shorts are sometimes critically acclaimed.
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I'm a strong advocate of the short film but it's true that there is little chance of economic profit from them in an open and completive market. There is however an economic market for industrial and promotional films (I've made recruitment films for rural fire and police departments, hospitals & doctors @ $1,000 per finished min. But that's not what you're talking about. A tv series is a whole nuther issue entirely.
Thanks, Doug.
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Curious. What are you planning to do that Quibi didn't, including A-list talent like Sam Raimi and Jason Blum, $100,000 per minute budgets, and a pandemic when folks are desperate for something to watch but decide to watch something besides Quibi instead? Even a free 3 month trial stirred little interest.
We haven't worked out the particulars with marketing yet, Erik. I just know we have good stories; really good stories. The rest can be worked out. Professionals know how to do that. And frankly, your dream-killer attitude is not welcome.
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Short films are less about profit and more about "proof" - proof of abilities, proof of teams/collaborators, proof of concept. I would confirm Doug Nelson's $1,000 per finished minute, but that's not a reason not to make something. What you really need is to find like-minded people who are excited by your scripts and can qualify whatever the costs (whether they be time, energy, resources, or money). Once your team is excited for the project, THEN you can figure out distribution and returns.
It just so happens we have a couple of webinars that could help you on your quest!
How to Finance Your Short Film:
https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-to-Finance-Your-Short-Film
AND Is There a Market For Your Short Film?
https://www.stage32.com/webinars/Is-There-A-Market-For-Your-Short-Film
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Thanks, hon. I will consider these. Have a great day!