Lukas Sumper: Director, producer and screenwriter in Vienna, Austria.

Okay, so this a little premature for RB's challenge, but I enjoyed this thought-provoking video from "Nerdwriter" so much, I thought I'd share it. The video looks at the Japanese use of aspect-to-aspect transitions and focuses on Mamoru Oshii's spectacular 'Ghost in the Shell' film. (I'm a big fan). It's almost as if Oshii wanted to give us time to reflect on the story and the context of its 'space' or location. It's a very meditative use of transitioning and I thought it may be good to talk about this. Are there any Oshii fans out there, who want to discuss this theme in his work? Do you pursue similar use of transitions in your own filmmaking? Please let me know. Cheers, Geoff https://youtu.be/gXTnl1FVFBw

Hello, Stage 32-ers. I have a question for you all: I have what I consider to be a great idea for a screenplay. Having written a few already, I know(and so do you)what a great undertaking this is. It's months of time and hard work, blood sweat and tears. The issue with my idea is this: it's politically INCORRECT. Without giving too much away, it's a comedy about a gay person who falls in love with someone of the opposite sex, quite accidentally and in total surprise to himself. It's somewhat farcical, but it's got a lot of heart, and deals with the issue of love. Knowing that the whole idea of a gay person falling for someone of the opposite sex is politically incorrect and total taboo in Hollywood, should I bother even writing the darn thing? Your honest comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance and God bless!

Hi, my name is Lukas! Like so many here i am a Filmmaker, the only problem is i'am from Austria... :S I've went to a Filmshool where I made some shorts, nothing special... after leaving there i bought myself a Arri SR2 with a lens kit and made a Short film called "Forgotten Oath", an ungraded Trailer is on Vimeo. We had major time Issues, so we had to rush important things that needed much more time. :/ Now 2 years have passed since i've made the Short, and i am preparing for my new Feature Lengt Project "Sotika", which i've written over the past years. Its in many ways the exact opposit of my short film. It has at least a Budget, and this time i will do everything, to get the time needed. Therefore I would need some passionate filmmakers, to make this possible and it seems here on stage 32 is the right place to seek. I spoke of living in Austria as a problem, because (for example) one aspect im looking for at the moment, is a DP who works with super 16, understands it and likes to shoot in urban areas at night (like subway stations and empty streets/low light) ... Austria isnt big and its hard to find someone who understands/shares the vision and likes to work under those conditions. (not that there aren't any dps in austria, you just have to find the right one i guess) That was a little inside in my filmmaking life at the moment and i have to say.. I am glad that i found this place! :D

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