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asphaltplanet · 10-18-2006, 07:48 PM

I used to hang around these boards a lot back in the early days, but I kind of drifted away when I got ultra-busy working on SEX MACHINE and subsequent projects. I noticed I was getting a lot of traffic from this thread and Jack suggested I started a thread over here. So here it is.

The backstory:

I had been making short films with a group of friends in Oklahoma City. I was running a small advertising/design agency at the time and was basically feeling unfulfilled. I decided I was going to make a feature - no matter what. I wanted to make it as good as it could be, but mainly it was designed to be proof that we could pull off a feature length project. We hoped it would possibly open some doors and serve as a nice portfolio piece.

We shot nights and weekends with a DVX100 bought for cheap off some gray market website. I roped my friends into working as cast and crew and we basically made every mistake in the book. But over time, things started to gel. It took about a year of shooting and 6 months of editing.

So the movie is done now and we have had a pretty good reaction to it. The people that like it, really love it. We've played at a few festivals, picked up a few awards and are inking distribution stuff right now... working out details... etc. Considering we premiered it last December, this is the project that seems like it will never go away... from my perspective anyway.

But I am really proud of the movie and wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. So, if you're interested about any aspect of how we made SEX MACHINE, just ask. I have learned a lot from these forums and I won't keep any secrets.

Paul Coleman · 10-18-2006, 10:24 PM

Sounds good. By the way, do the rights to the film return to you at a certain point? Just wondering. I'm wary of giving up too many rights to a distributor.

I'm not sure of the exact details, but I think Lance Weiler has a deal where DVD rights return to him after 3 years on his new film.

http://lanceweiler.com/

Ldom · 10-18-2006, 11:24 PM

You said "we basically made every mistake in the book". Could you give us the top 10 ones and the way you overcome them?

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Regards,
Laurent

saturnin · 10-18-2006, 11:29 PM

i've seen you trailer while back and its was awesome....

Ralph Oshiro · 10-19-2006, 02:15 AM

WOW! Trailer looks great! Hot chicks! Ultra-hot stripper! Looks creative and FUN! Tell us more!

Jack Daniel Stanley · 10-19-2006, 05:46 AM

I've been following this film for about a year and I agree with everyone here that the trailer looks really nice.

In fact, before I shot anything with my DVX I use to show the trailer to people when I was putting a project together and say ... look ... see ... this is how good it will look

I think, like a similarly priced infamous feature out of austin, this looks like an ideal candidate for the midnight spot at Sundance, should at least be able to get some overseas distribution with guns, science gone wrong, thugs, and strippers.

Its got a like a cool Reanimator or Sam Raimi meets Tarantino vibe.

Hope I get to see it soon!

MalcolmOng · 10-19-2006, 05:54 AM

The grabs look pretty good man! Congrats on completing it, and good luck on distribution deals!

asphaltplanet · 10-19-2006, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the feedback everybody. I just logged on to check it out before work. Let me get back to you a little later today with my list of top 10 mistakes.

asphaltplanet · 10-19-2006, 06:43 AM

Jack - glad you were able to use the trailer to get people involved in your projects. I'm sure people are doing the same thing with your short projects nowadays.

MovieTroll · 10-19-2006, 08:26 AM

http://sexmachinemovie.com/sex_machi...1052-full.html

That picture right there. I love that.

Justin

10-18-2006, 07:48 PM	#1
asphaltplanet Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 42	SEX MACHINE - $8,000 DVX feature I used to hang around these boards a lot back in the early days, but I kind of drifted away when I got ultra-busy working on SEX MACHINE and subsequent projects. I noticed I was getting a lot of traffic from this thread and Jack suggested I started a thread over here. So here it is. The backstory: I had been making short films with a group of friends in Oklahoma City. I was running a small advertising/design agency at the time and was basically feeling unfulfilled. I decided I was going to make a feature - no matter what. I wanted to make it as good as it could be, but mainly it was designed to be proof that we could pull off a feature length project. We hoped it would possibly open some doors and serve as a nice portfolio piece. We shot nights and weekends with a DVX100 bought for cheap off some gray market website. I roped my friends into working as cast and crew and we basically made every mistake in the book. But over time, things started to gel. It took about a year of shooting and 6 months of editing. So the movie is done now and we have had a pretty good reaction to it. The people that like it, really love it. We've played at a few festivals, picked up a few awards and are inking distribution stuff right now... working out details... etc. Considering we premiered it last December, this is the project that seems like it will never go away... from my perspective anyway. But I am really proud of the movie and wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. So, if you're interested about any aspect of how we made SEX MACHINE, just ask. I have learned a lot from these forums and I won't keep any secrets. __________________ Christopher Sharpe - Writer/Director SEX MACHINE - $8,000 feature shot on DVX100

10-18-2006, 10:24 PM	#2
Paul Coleman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,261	Sounds good. By the way, do the rights to the film return to you at a certain point? Just wondering. I'm wary of giving up too many rights to a distributor. I'm not sure of the exact details, but I think Lance Weiler has a deal where DVD rights return to him after 3 years on his new film. http://lanceweiler.com/ __________________ Last American Christians

10-18-2006, 11:29 PM	#4
saturnin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: vancouver, bc Posts: 917	i've seen you trailer while back and its was awesome.... __________________ http://www.anvilpictures.com

10-19-2006, 02:15 AM	#5
Ralph Oshiro Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,447	WOW! Trailer looks great! Hot chicks! Ultra-hot stripper! Looks creative and FUN! Tell us more! __________________

10-19-2006, 05:46 AM	#6
Jack Daniel Stanley levitating moderating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 10,203	I've been following this film for about a year and I agree with everyone here that the trailer looks really nice. In fact, before I shot anything with my DVX I use to show the trailer to people when I was putting a project together and say ... look ... see ... this is how good it will look I think, like a similarly priced infamous feature out of austin, this looks like an ideal candidate for the midnight spot at Sundance, should at least be able to get some overseas distribution with guns, science gone wrong, thugs, and strippers. Its got a like a cool Reanimator or Sam Raimi meets Tarantino vibe. Hope I get to see it soon! __________________ _ SHADY TEXAS TEASER VID_____"DEPTH OF PHIL" SXSW 2010 SHORT (TRAILER) _ SXSW ~ SLAMDANCE ~ TRIBECA ~ TORONTO AFTER DARK ~ SUNDANCE CHANNEL ONLINE ~ DELTA AIRLINES ~ AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ~ LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL ~ DRAGONCON ~ PHILLY CINEFEST / DANGER AFTER DARK ~ SHRIEKFEST ~ FRIGHT NIGHT ~ ATLANTA HORROR ~ DALLAS VIDEO FEST ~ TEXAS BLOODBATH ... BEST DIRECTOR: FRIGHT NIGHT ~ BEST HORROR SHORT: CAPE FEAR ~ BEST SHORT: TEXAS BB ~ 4X'S FINALIST: SHRIEKFEST ~ FINALIST: DELTA AIRLINES ~ 7X'S WIN OR PLACE: DVXUSER FRENCH QUARTER FEATURES . COM

10-18-2006, 11:24 PM	#3
Ldom Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 49	You said "we basically made every mistake in the book". Could you give us the top 10 ones and the way you overcome them? Thanks for sharing your experience. Regards, Laurent

10-19-2006, 05:54 AM	#7
MalcolmOng Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,486	The grabs look pretty good man! Congrats on completing it, and good luck on distribution deals! __________________

10-19-2006, 06:41 AM	#8
asphaltplanet Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 42	Thanks for the feedback everybody. I just logged on to check it out before work. Let me get back to you a little later today with my list of top 10 mistakes. __________________ Christopher Sharpe - Writer/Director SEX MACHINE - $8,000 feature shot on DVX100

10-19-2006, 06:43 AM	#9
asphaltplanet Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 42	Jack - glad you were able to use the trailer to get people involved in your projects. I'm sure people are doing the same thing with your short projects nowadays. __________________ Christopher Sharpe - Writer/Director SEX MACHINE - $8,000 feature shot on DVX100

10-19-2006, 08:26 AM	#10
MovieTroll Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 88	http://sexmachinemovie.com/sex_machi...1052-full.html That picture right there. I love that. Justin

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