"Revelations" - An Austin Users Production

Drew Ott

Drew Ott

Wish I were banned.
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Nice poster. Is that a picture of blood on a wall, or is it a picture of trees closely together with a filter to make them reddish? Might be a dumb question but i was just wondering.
 
DimmuJed said:
Nice poster. Is that a picture of blood on a wall, or is it a picture of trees closely together with a filter to make them reddish? Might be a dumb question but i was just wondering.
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And wonder you should......
Did you think by merely asking we would tell you all the details of our story? You'll have to wait for the film to see what happens.
Seriously, we are trying to keep a lid on this because if it does have a surprise in it, you wouldn't want to know ahead of time. It'll ruin all our fun.
Let's just say, a great many people have come forward to put money, time, equipment and faith in the project and the TEAM behind it. As far as seeing what Austin DVXUsers are capable of, you will have to watch the film.
I can tell you this, I have never run up against so much red tape and paperwork. Guess I should look at it as an indication of how serious this project is in comparison to previous works. ( they were very serious, but very guerrilla ) For this project I have been dealing with city departments and their bureaucracy, insurance companies, personalities, a sudden drought in talent, and a crazy work schedule.
The plus side though, meeting great and talented people to work with, seeing a vision coming together, watching people learn their craft and grow.
So what is in store, well we are casting this weekend and shooting on the 20th. No, it doesn't leave much room for anything, but I have faith in this group and I know we will pull it together and have it finished with days to spare.
 
Concerning the poster...

It was meant to be slightly ambiguous -- Is it blood? Is it wine? Is it trees?

Without giving away the story, as Will has already mentioned, the poster is intended to raise questions about the nature of the film.

Looks as though it's working! Glad everyone seems to like it.
 
I like it... but maybe I'm biased. Has anyone put together a sig banner for this?
 
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In trying to be professional filmmakers, we have been contacting the local Junta and trying to get permission to film in a city park after the hours it would usually close. Here is what we were told today.
They have no problem with our filming in a city park, provided we have a half a million dollar insurance policy and hire 2 off duty Parks Police officers at $45/hr.
This is not negotiable. My number one assistant spoke with the cop guy (she's a former law enforcement type) and explained this is a 5 minute "no budget" film and we couldn't really afford the $1000 plus for two cops for ten hours. His response.... "not my problem."
Does this just seem a little wrong? Or is it just me?
 
Wild Imagination Films said:
In trying to be professional filmmakers, we have been contacting the local Junta and trying to get permission to film in a city park after the hours it would usually close. Here is what we were told today.
They have no problem with our filming in a city park, provided we have a half a million dollar insurance policy and hire 2 off duty Parks Police officers at $45/hr.
This is not negotiable. My number one assistant spoke with the cop guy (she's a former law enforcement type) and explained this is a 5 minute "no budget" film and we couldn't really afford the $1000 plus for two cops for ten hours. His response.... "not my problem."
Does this just seem a little wrong? Or is it just me?
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You pay your taxes and the man tells you to stick it! Not cool! Write your congressman.
Not sure if that would help... Good to know for the record.
 
I think it's probably a lost cause. Around here it's tricky business to mess with da man. I just wonder what they do when local college kids are working on their projects, or high school kids? I mean, just because I'm not in college and I'm a working stiff doesn't mean I have loads of cash to throw away.
Anyway, still scouting the backup plans.
Got a call from an actor friend of mine. He wrote a really great letter about what to put in a casting call to draw actors to an audition. I'll repost it in another thread.
Wish us luck, I am really hoping we can pull this off, but it seems the fates are aligned against us.
 
I could talk to them...

I've never been denied anything when I say, "Hi sir. I'm in high school and I am trying to make a film!"

Anyway, I won't be able to make it tomorrow. I'm shooting my own 24-hour film.
 
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