This is close to a repeat of what I just posted. I hope this doesnt break any rules. Go ahead and delete if it does. I did forget to mention that I got Terry Kiser (weekend at Bernies) in my film. He was awesome.... Hello Everyone, As the title says I am 17 years old and I just finished my first feature Film. If that wasn't scarey enough I had talent come from Texas, New York, California and Chicago as the leads. Once the first person landed at the Boise airport there wasn't any turning back. We shot this in 17 days. We used a Sony FS 700. I was the director (although my DP bailed me out more than once if I'm being honest), one of the leads, Caterer, production scheduler and Intern. Because of my limited budget (Every dollar came from my bank account) I had to come up with a story where I didn't need helicopters, massive extras etc. I came up with an updated Breakfast Clubish movie but with 2014 problems not 1985. Racial Profiling, Social Bullying, raised by two moms... Someone told me about this site. looks so cool. We are now editing and looking for someone to score the movie. I wanted to introduce myself. But I have to go to Algebra class right now. Lastly, the reason I did the movie is because I was tired of adults dictating my success. I always get callbacks but i feel like a lot of things are out of my control like I might be to fat, skinny, ugly,cute, tall, short etc. This is my first post. Can anyone see it? Thanks for reading Connor Williams
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Love your story Connor and huge congratulations on your film! It's great to have such a talented person as yourself on Stage 32!
Thanks Shannon!! Someone did read my post. I'm navigating around the site to figure it out. I will now read about you. Talk to you again I hope..
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Hi Connor, It sure takes a lot of guts to do all that as a 17-year-old. An awesome feat indeed! :)
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Bravo!
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Great to connect. Check out my new feature film "Lack of Cockery" - www.vimeo.com/ondemand/lackofcockery
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I also made my first feature at about your age, 3+ decades ago. GOOD FOR YOU. Don't let anyone quash your aspirations. Love to see the movie when it's finished... and on the other side of the coin, it is a tough business and there are gatekeepers everywhere. YOu have to play the game to play the game, so while you do your own thing, try to keep a foot in the "other" scene too; it will do you good for both career and personal growth.
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That's awesome, Connor! You are a rock star. Keep at it!
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Awesome post and very intresting story. now you have shot your feature what's your plans for it? Festivals? Screenings? Keep us posted.
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You're in the 1% club of indie filmmakers that actually complete a film !
where is it screening or is it on line to watch ?
1% wow? I hope the odds are better than that. Not screening anywhere yet. We just started editing. If you go to Spoilers The Movie on Facebook you can see a quick clip. The marketing plan is in the works. But, yes festivals at this point. I have been offered distribution already but I have put them on hold for right now. If you can like the page you will get all the updates!
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1% is just about right. Most indie films never get off the ground and those that do, seldom get completed... and those that do may never see more than a private screening, or if lucky a film festival... a tiny percentage of those ever get distributed and fewer still make any money. I watched the clip. WELL DONE. The footage is well shot, framing is nice, the set is makes me interested in seeing more and the acting ( obviously not a lot in such a short clip ) is well done, I bought into the character immediately. If you need any help in post or have a question about delivery requirements etc.... feel free to contact me.. You did good. i'm going to watch this when it comes out.
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Here's a list of typical deliverables for a distributor. We're in the process of sending all this out for Subconscious this week. 1. The entire film high res version 2. The entire film Prores 4444 version 3. The entire film h.264 version 4. each "reel" ( we did 30 min reels - that means 4 of them ) in the above formats. 5. the films LtRt / LoRo mix for each reel and the full length version. 6. the music LtRt / LoRo mix for each reel and the full length version. 7. the sfx/Foley/production sound - fully loaded M&E LtRt / LoRo mix for each reel and full length version. 8 the dialogue LtRt / LoRo mix for each reel and full length version 8. the 5.1 mix full length version 9. the 5.1 music mix full length version 10. the 5.1 sfx/Foley/production sound - fully loaded M&E full length version. 11. the 5.1 dialogue mix full length version. 12. each of 4 reels - 5.1 full mix for the reel 13. each of 4 reels - 5.1 music mix for the reel 14. each of 4 reels - 5.1 sfx/Foley/production M&E fully loaded mix for the reel 15. each of 4 reels - 5.1 dialogue mix for each reel 16. a bunch of behind the scene videos with the same break down of audio files 17. creation of title cards for all of the behind the scenes videos 18. all the music on a CD fully documented 19. all the perfect timecode data list of every word spoken in the film (for foreign dubbing) 20. all the timecode data for all the reels 21. the as shot script 22. the poster and all graphic elements 23. every contract / document and silly piece of paper for the lawyers to play with. 24. the chain of title / copyright information 25. full credits ( this movie has a lot ) list 26. at least one trailer with all the associated audio breakouts 27. at least 50 behind the scenes stills 28. at least 50 production ( in front of the camera ) stills 29. Both DISK DRIVE and TAPE based versions of all the Videos and film 30. lists of just about everything you can think of and all the other bits and parts that are on the various distributor lists.
Georgia, This is crazy everything they need. Are you sure that isnt the 1% of not getting all that to a distributor. That is a weeks worth of stuff. Thank you so much for giving me this guidance. It is truly helpful.
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Way to take the initiative and ride with it.
We are just now in the editing faze.
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I just watched the clip - REALLY cool. I can't wait to see it. I predict really great things for you Connor, you're a star!
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Thanks Ami! I'm glad you like it. I'm going to start next week trying to get a clip up once in a while on our FB page Spoilers The Movie