What GENRE are you taking on for LossFest? [Archive] - DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking

Jack Daniel Stanley

11-20-2008, 08:54 PM

I don't think I can do one, but for the idea I have the genre would be Crime.

Actually, I have another idea that would just be Drama. Simpler story, but it requires a larger cast / a party scene of some type.

ZazaCast

11-20-2008, 08:54 PM

What genre are you doing?
You first...

Mark Harris

11-20-2008, 08:57 PM

if I stick with the idea I have now, it will come out sort of Dramedy.

Rodney V. Smith

11-20-2008, 08:57 PM

Damn! There's a lot of people attempting comedy this time around.

Rodney V. Smith

11-20-2008, 08:59 PM

if I stick with the idea I have now, it will come out sort of Dramedy.

Uh.. then disregard any comments I may or may not have made in any other threads about dramedy... :cheesy:

heh...

ConspiracyPenguin

11-20-2008, 09:04 PM

If I do one it will most likely be a drama. Last time I tried a dramatic piece it didn't happen because some people weren't interested in anything that wasn't funny. This time I have access to different (more dedicated) people so it shouldn't be a problem...if I get around to it. :)

stinkpot

11-20-2008, 09:06 PM

100% balls out, deep down, dark, dreary, depressing, tear jerking, medication requiring, gun to your head, jump off a bridge, cry in your beer, nothing is worth living for, drama.

How 'bout you?

Drew Ott

11-20-2008, 09:09 PM

Hey Nick... you better enter.

The mindset of "if I get around to it" usually doesn't turn out a product.

Mike Manning

11-20-2008, 09:42 PM

I voted.. not saying what my vote was though.... it's dependent on a few factors.... hehe

Michael Anthony Horrigan

11-20-2008, 09:57 PM

I voted.. not saying what my vote was though.... it's dependent on a few factors.... hehe
It's a public poll. You voted ACTION. :grin:

ZazaCast

11-20-2008, 10:03 PM

If I do one it will most likely be a drama.

...and more threats....just enpty promises... I'll believe it when i'm actually watching a film from you.:)

Just do it!

Mattykins

11-20-2008, 10:11 PM

Feel good drama.

ConspiracyPenguin

11-20-2008, 10:12 PM

Hey Nick... you better enter.

The mindset of "if I get around to it" usually doesn't turn out a product.

Well let me tell you somehting. I was just talking to my, well, co-director I guess -- I credit him as DoP to make it easier for everyone; he operates the camera(s) -- and I ran through some plot fragments I have to go with a poster I made. I told him that if we are going to do a drama we have to do it right and that I would tap into a group of people I know which consists of quality actors, an editor who could work along side me in that respect, as well as some good equipment.

There is a good chance. :)

Zak Forsman

11-20-2008, 10:17 PM

Well let me tell you somehting. I was just talking to my, well, co-director I guess -- I credit him as DoP to make it easier for everyone; he operates the camera(s) -- and I ran through some plot fragments I have to go with a poster I made. I told him that if we are going to do a drama we have to do it right and that I would tap into a group of people I know which consists of quality actors, an editor who could work along side me in that respect, as well as some good equipment.

There is a good chance. :)

Do, or do not. There is no try.

Michael Anthony Horrigan

11-20-2008, 10:19 PM

Do, or do not. There is no try.
You beat me by about 1 minute. :grin:

EXACTLY the line I was going to use. :beer:

Tom Marshall

11-20-2008, 10:40 PM

http://www.silentstormmedia.com/dvxpics/Yoda-Penguin--42509.jpg

Michael Anthony Horrigan

11-20-2008, 11:03 PM

That's just freaking awesome! :grin:

Tom Marshall

11-20-2008, 11:05 PM

I wonder how many people actually search Google for yoda penguin... :laugh:

Brian Parker

11-21-2008, 12:42 AM

Kind of a super serious comedy with some sci fi elements but kind of set as a period piece with a little bit of horror thrown in...

...no, not really...

Mile Bozicevic

11-21-2008, 12:50 AM

Something between drama and thriller I guess...though I would like to do something fairy-tale like, it depends on the actors and some other stuff.

Gohanto

11-21-2008, 04:19 AM

Working with a dramedy. Wrote the script a while back and loved the story (which also works for this fest), but finding a location to set the main part in has been a large problem and resulted in a lot of re-writes (the level of coincidence in the original setting was off the map).

Hopefully I can work out a location and film it before the March deadline.

Richard J. Johnson

11-21-2008, 04:52 AM

I'm going Sci-Fi/action. Never tried either one. But this is the best place to push yourself to try new things. At least this fest is not all drama.

pauly_the_hitman

11-21-2008, 09:57 AM

drama lama ding dong

Mark Johnson

11-21-2008, 10:14 AM

...

There is a good chance. :)

People who say, "there is a good chance" usually do very little. If you keep giving yourself a backdoor you'll keep using it.

Man up and commit to do a film, Nick.

Tom Marshall

11-21-2008, 10:20 AM

Man up and commit to do a film, Nick.

Seriously. :)

Jeff Anderson

11-21-2008, 10:31 AM

People who say, "there is a good chance" usually do very little. If you keep giving yourself a backdoor you'll keep using it.

Man up and commit to do a film, Nick.

Man up or I'm starting a thread for you! shi* I'm in, and have not a clue what I'm doing, but dammit I'm going to get it done! You my flightless friend at least know what you are doing right?

-eta I'm in the dramedy category so far I guess. More comedy than drama though is the aim. Maybe its a co-ma. err... maybe its just a dramady...

AmyO

11-21-2008, 10:39 AM

ZazaCast

11-21-2008, 10:46 AM

Didn't vote, but I've got a couple very different ideas going. One is hit the ground running action, and the other is more family-fare with a touch of fantasy. Gotta write the scripts first to see which one is doable in 6 minutes.

I'd LOVE to see a little kid (6-8 year olds) kung-fu flick! You could overdub the VO in a really cheesy, classic way...THAT would make a great comedy. Imagine the fun shots you could get because they're small enough to throw onto the couch or bed.

My kids used to love me to throw them onto the bed...if only they were younger (...and me too).:)

ugafan

11-21-2008, 10:57 AM

Damn! There's a lot of people attempting comedy this time around.

based on previous fests, most will probably be a dramedy or a romantic comedy. i see very few straight up, i like my coffee black, balls to the wall comedies.

Jason Sanders

11-21-2008, 11:03 AM

Im doing boring old action. :)

Rodney V. Smith

11-21-2008, 11:19 AM

yay for action

pauly_the_hitman

11-21-2008, 01:18 PM

I'd LOVE to see a little kid (6-8 year olds) kung-fu flick! You could overdub the VO in a really cheesy, classic way...THAT would make a great comedy. Imagine the fun shots you could get because they're small enough to throw onto the couch or bed.

My kids used to love me to throw them onto the bed...if only they were younger (...and me too).:)

I am writing one of these exact stories with my kids so I won't enter into the fest unless it was pertinent, but my son is 8 and he is helping me write so it should be funny..
Pauly

AmyO

11-21-2008, 01:53 PM

I don't think my kids would be up to an action flick. Although, Cheyenne fancies herself a Kung-Fu expert now that she's seen "Kung-Fu Panda" several times. . .

Beat Takeshi

11-21-2008, 05:09 PM

Both the ideas I'm kicking around are drama joints.

Tom Marshall

11-21-2008, 05:53 PM

Both the ideas I'm kicking around are drama joints.

You going to do 2? :)

Thomas Lew

11-21-2008, 06:40 PM

Comedy if all works out!

Beat Takeshi

11-21-2008, 10:48 PM

You going to do 2? :)

I think I'm going to try. One is one location so its easy and I'm hoping the story is super strong. No gimmicks on this one. I'm hoping to get some tears on this so casting will be very important.

The second one is way involved with many locations all over the place but with MsManhattan producing, I'm sure they will all be had. Not much dialog with this one, definitely plot driven I think.

ConspiracyPenguin

11-21-2008, 11:38 PM

Man up or I'm starting a thread for you! shi* I'm in, and have not a clue what I'm doing, but dammit I'm going to get it done! You my flightless friend at least know what you are doing right?

I know what I'm doing? That's news to me, Jeff! :grin: I'm a writer, I envision it I don't film it. And to all of you who say I am giving myself an out: I have to; if I say I'm in and then find out I can't do it, I will have let everyone down. On the other hand, if I never promise anything, no one is disappointed. All I can say is it is looking good. :)

Jeff Anderson

11-22-2008, 06:23 AM

I know what I'm doing? That's news to me, Jeff! :grin: I'm a writer, I envision it I don't film it. And to all of you who say I am giving myself an out: I have to; if I say I'm in and then find out I can't do it, I will have let everyone down. On the other hand, if I never promise anything, no one is disappointed. All I can say is it is looking good. :)

Yeah I was just trying to make you feel better - dont worry I dont have much confidence in you either :)

What the hell does "find out I can't do it" mean? Make it happen. Make this fest your bitch! You run into a problem - you email my ass and I will tell you exactly how to overcome it. Problems are for pansies that dont want to make films! End of rant :)

Inexistence

11-22-2008, 08:30 AM

Biography-Crime-Drama-History-Mystery-Thriller

ConspiracyPenguin

11-22-2008, 01:36 PM

Yeah I was just trying to make you feel better - dont worry I dont have much confidence in you either :)

What the hell does "find out I can't do it" mean? Make it happen. Make this fest your bitch! You run into a problem - you email my ass and I will tell you exactly how to overcome it. Problems are for pansies that dont want to make films! End of rant :)

:grin: I mean if something goes wrong. For example, the audio equipment I want to use all of a sudden isn't available; or, maybe, the people I was counting on back off. There are so many variables and since I don't even have a completed script yet I think it would be irresponsible to toss up a thread right now. :)

PS: What's your ass going to do for me if I send it an email? Call up Rogan's and come kick mine? :huh:

Rodney V. Smith

11-22-2008, 01:50 PM

:grin: I mean if something goes wrong. For example, the audio equipment I want to use all of a sudden isn't available; or, maybe, the people I was counting on back off. There are so many variables and since I don't even have a completed script yet I think it would be irresponsible to toss up a thread right now. :)

PS: What's your ass going to do for me if I send it an email? Call up Rogan's and come kick mine? :huh:

<guilttrip>
Dude! Come on! Half of us don't even have a TITLE when we start a thread. We spend the rest of the time putting resources together and people and trying to match up schedules. It's part of the whole film production process and it takes a little bit of work, scraping and scratching, and yet we still manage to get it done, one way or the other.

at least you can write a script around what resources are available to you. besides, there are a lot of people out there who will be willing to help.

get the thread up and make the movie.

</guilttrip>

Jeff Anderson

11-22-2008, 02:09 PM

:grin: I mean if something goes wrong. For example, the audio equipment I want to use all of a sudden isn't available; or, maybe, the people I was counting on back off. There are so many variables and since I don't even have a completed script yet I think it would be irresponsible to toss up a thread right now. :)

PS: What's your ass going to do for me if I send it an email? Call up Rogan's and come kick mine? :huh:

You're in freaking california for goodness sakes! E-mail me and I'll find you some freaking audio gear in california. If you have a good script your actors will want to be in it. If they get hit by a car then you'll call your second/third choices from your casting. If you lose a crucial crew member - replace them. Way too many DVXusers out there that are willing to lend a hand to those in need. I started a thread before I even had an idea - one will come to you eventually. Its not irresponsible when you know good and well you can pull it off. Network, start sending e-mails and making some phone calls. You can't tell me you live in California and are worried about having the resources to make a film. I have them here in crap-ass oklahoma, I know good and well you have them in California.

Rodney V. Smith

11-22-2008, 02:16 PM

I smell a roasted non-endangered type of bird...

Jeff Anderson

11-22-2008, 02:21 PM

http://www.maxo-facto.com/images/firePenguin.jpg

Rodney V. Smith

11-22-2008, 02:30 PM

http://www.alaskachronicle.com/images/still-of-polar-bears-roasting-penguins1.jpg

ConspiracyPenguin

11-22-2008, 03:29 PM

:grin: That was a good laugh. But Jeff brought up a good point: I seem to have lost the spirit of the famous fest threads; the shenanigans, the "I don't think I can do it" posts, the subsequent "False alarm" posts and everything in between. You asked for it, you got it:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=153951

Methane

11-24-2008, 09:12 AM

Put me down for comedy! The last 2 films I have done have been very serious in tone, but I am all about making people laugh, I hope this turns out as funny as it sounds in my head right now. (Does anything ever?)

NateCaauwe

11-25-2008, 11:27 AM

Hm, we moved into dramedy; not a real emotional roller coaster, but the girl we wrote into our story is just too much fun :)

Nick, you underestimate the level of problem solving Jeff's ass is capable of.

Tom Marshall

11-25-2008, 11:34 AM

Jeff's ass can solve problems? I think that's more that Rogan's ass can do... :D

Norm Sanders

11-25-2008, 12:10 PM

I'm glad to see there are as many comedies as there are so far. I've yet to tackle one, other than the Heinz Spec commercials I did last year, and REALLY want to do both a comedy, and an action short sooner than later! Just have to have someone else write the comedy for me, or I know I'll turn it into some dark & depressing piece instead.

Tom Marshall

11-25-2008, 12:48 PM

Norm! :beer:

Do it, man. Make an entry! :)

Jeff Anderson

11-25-2008, 01:11 PM

Jeff's ass can solve problems? I think that's more that Rogan's ass can do... :D

Yup. Beat that Rogan's ass!

Norm Sanders

11-25-2008, 01:13 PM

Already did, Tom. :) We shot it two days ago, on Sunday. One day shoot, 13+ hour day.

Tom Marshall

11-25-2008, 01:31 PM

Already did, Tom. :) We shot it two days ago, on Sunday. One day shoot, 13+ hour day.

Cool! Did you start a thread that I might have missed or not yet?

Norm Sanders

11-25-2008, 01:55 PM

Working on opening it now..... :)

Will Clegg

11-25-2008, 03:40 PM

IF our idea for this works out, it bridges the drama/action genres. And it will have snow. Lots of snow.

ConspiracyPenguin

11-25-2008, 04:07 PM

Jeff's ass can solve problems? I think that's more that Rogan's ass can do... :D

All Rogan's ass can do is shock the whole of the DVXfest community and simultaneously become a novelty item, necessary in ANY Rogan film.

Jeff Anderson

11-25-2008, 04:12 PM

All Rogan's ass can do is shock the whole of the DVXfest community and simultaneously become a novelty item, necessary in ANY Rogan film.

Well now that you put it like that, I must say that an impressive feat. Shouldnt you be making a movie little penguin?

NateCaauwe

11-25-2008, 04:48 PM

All Rogan's ass can do is shock the whole of the DVXfest community and simultaneously become a novelty item, necessary in ANY Rogan film.

Actually I think the fact that it's become a novelty item voids its shock value. Rogan's ass is like the wilhelm of DVXuser.

ConspiracyPenguin

11-25-2008, 06:44 PM

Well now that you put it like that, I must say that an impressive feat. Shouldnt you be making a movie little penguin?

I didn't have that pitch meeting I talked about...because I forgot. I guess it will have to be pushed off until after the holiday weekend.

NateCaauwe

11-25-2008, 07:14 PM

You forgot? Fail. I can't get my film off my mind. I'm having dreams about my characters :tongue:

ConspiracyPenguin

11-25-2008, 07:39 PM

You forgot? Fail. I can't get my film off my mind. I'm having dreams about my characters :tongue:

:grin: That's because you're falling in love with one of them, haha. I have had a lot of other things on my mind and since I don't have a complete script yet, THAT is my focus when it comes to the film. I also have other scripts to write and those come first.

I need to talk to a few filmmaking friends of mine and see if they want to collaborate on this.

NateCaauwe

11-25-2008, 09:08 PM

Hey! Shut up! You don't know what it's like to fall for someone who doesn't exist!:crybaby:

ConspiracyPenguin

11-25-2008, 09:55 PM

Hey! Shut up! You don't know what it's like to fall for someone who doesn't exist!:crybaby:

Or do I? I AM a writer, after all. You don't think I have written characters that closely resemble the perfect girl for me? BAH! :)

Erez Henya

12-03-2008, 12:19 PM

With seventy seven votes so far (and so early), it seems that we are going to have over a hundred entries in LossFest. That means that just watching all entries now becomes a real challenge as itself, haha.

All the best, my friends.

Tomas Riuka

12-03-2008, 12:33 PM

+1 from me, greets Erez :)

p.s. i know a friend of mine is also shooting a movie for dvxfest, so two entries from lithuania :)

Michael Anthony Horrigan

12-03-2008, 12:37 PM

I'm betting we'll see close to what we had last Fest. Starting a thread and actually finishing a movie are two very different things.

Maybe we'll actually crack the 70 mark this fest!
The more the merrier.

Seems like the majority of them will be drama/dark/serious.

We'll see how many comedies we end up with. Looks like there could be quite a few.

MAH

Robbie Comeau

12-03-2008, 12:49 PM

Starting a thread and actually finishing a movie are two very different things.

I don't know what you mean, Mike.

:)

Hahaha.

Robbie

Michael Anthony Horrigan

12-03-2008, 12:54 PM

I don't know what you mean, Mike.

:)

Hahaha.

RobbieLOL! Not pointing fingers. :)
We just see plenty of drop outs as the deadline approaches.

Hopefully we crack 70 and keep getting bigger as we go.
The number doesn't really matter, as long as the quality is good. :thumbup:

MAH

Robbie Comeau

12-03-2008, 12:59 PM

True. I'm still hoping DocFest really kicks in to gear.

I made a who's in list post today, hopefully it gets in its high 20's.

Robbie

Jeff Anderson

12-03-2008, 01:00 PM

Robbie, you should get in on Adfest too - hoping it gets some decent numbers as well.

Erez Henya

12-03-2008, 01:21 PM

Starting a thread and actually finishing a movie are two very different things.

Definitely, but don't forget the probability of having last-minute entries, or the probability that some filmmakers (like yourself) have not yet voted in this poll. I see that Steve (RichieWhite) hasn't voted too... always full of surprises. So based on that, as well as the forum's impressive growth (see stats here (http://www.quantcast.com/dvxuser.com)), I stick to a nice 100+, as if that matters at all.

The number doesn't really matter, as long as the quality is good. :thumbup:Agreed. Looking forward to your film! :)

Michael Anthony Horrigan

12-03-2008, 01:24 PM

Definitely, but don't forget the probability of having last-minute entries, or the probability that some filmmakers (like yourself) have not yet voted in this poll. I see that Steve (RichieWhite) hasn't voted too... always full of surprises!

So based on that, as well as the forum's impressive growth (see stats here (http://www.quantcast.com/dvxuser.com)), I stick to a nice 100+.

Agreed. Looking forward to your film! :)LOL!
No way we see >100 entries. I'll take that bet. :beer:

I like your enthusiasm though.

MAH