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i'm still tightening up the script. trying to get it near perfect, but i always find something i want to take out or add.... i like writing, and the 6 minute limit is tough to do, but its a challenge i'm up to doing.
 
i'm a bit nervous getting professional actors... this will be my first film i've directed people other than friends and i'm getting nervous that the actors won't take me seriously because it would be my first film directing actual actors, and because i'm 20 years old... any advice? i know it sounds stupid, but i'm freakin out LOL
 
Well... If they are indeed "pros" and they are good, they probably have good instincts, so trust their instincts.

Also, I guess the only thing I could say would be- just make sure you have a strong vision of what you want, where you want to go, etc. Make sure you are organized and "ready-to-go". Make sure you have stuff planned out, so as not to waste their time while you figure stuff out.

Be open to ideas. Explain to them where you are coming from.

Just go for it, man. It will be a great learning experience for you, however it turns out.

good luck,
Jason
 
Organize and Plan and be confident! Don't ever think about your age. You know what you want and how to do it! Go get em'!
 
Ya, i know what i want and everything but i've been having thoughts about them thinking i'm not experienced enough cause of my age.
 
Don't sweat it man. Don't think about that kinda crap. You can't do much about it beyond just doing your job. Just focus on telling the story man. You'll be fine.

Jason
 
i'm getting nervous that the actors won't take me seriously because it would be my first film directing actual actors, and because i'm 20 years old... any advice?
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I always recommend getting the upper hand by confidently looking them in the eye and commanding in a stentorian voice, "now, get those clothes off and let's have a look at you." Jack Daniel Stanley taught me that.
 
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I always recommend getting the upper hand by confidently looking them in the eye and commanding in a stentorian voice, "now, get those clothes off and let's have a look at you." Jack Daniel Stanley taught me that.
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LoL. does that mean, I have to tell my self to strip for my entry? I'll do it, I guess.

Jason
 
ya, i'm trying to get the thoughts out of my head. i have no problem working with friends, and such, but this is a HUGE step up from my friends LOL.
 
Wait... you're paying actors for this short? hm. I'd see if they'll do it for the exposure and stuff first.
 
i'd like them to do it for exposure and such, but i dont know if it's gonna happen so i have to be prepared to pay.

right now i'm working on another rewrite, to get it concise, and in the alotted time. this is a fun challenge for me.
 
Hello, finally came across your thread and wanted to say I like what I see so far. I really like your poster, it's simple yet effective.

Yeah, offer your actors copy and credit for the first auditions if no body bites or no body good shows up then advertise pay for the next one.

Good luck with the script. It is a challenge to get it into that time span, at least for me.
 
Ya, it is a challenge here as well. Right now I'm at 5 pages exactly. I'd like to get it down a bit more. Also, I'm no longer using the guy I had planned on using for Eric. He's on a bit of a time constraint, and I don't want to rush this.
 
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I went online to a talent agency's website and found some headshots of actors and actresses that I'd like for the film. Should I use actors from the same agency, or should I "shop around"? Should I just get in contact with the agency once I've finalized the script, and ask if they're available, and ask if they'd audition for a film for a contest? I've never had to "hire" for a film before.
 
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