The Difference Between Romance and Pessimism By Matt Kieley

[Billy Pilgrim]

This is for a rough idea I just had for Love Fest:

In the middle of shooting a romantic comedy, film director Eli is dumped by his girlfriend/lead actress for her male co-star. Eli then renounces love, rejects the concept of romance, and is unable to bring himself to finish the film. He confides in Jeannie, the impulsive, beautiful, and unique female writer of the film, who takes it upon herself to rescue Eli from pessimism, and convince him that there's still romance in the universe.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

I figure I'll reserve a post specifically for a production journal...

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

And another super duper special one, just for grabs and production stills.

 

[Drew Ott]

Sounds pretty good.

I'm looking forward to it.

 

[cinealma]

Sounds interesting. Looking forward to it.

 

[Matt Harris]

i like it. go with it.

 

[Herman Witkam]

Sounds like fun - I liked your previous dvxuser fest entry, so I'm looking forward to seeing this one.

 

[Tom Marshall]

Sounds like a cool idea for the plot. I'm looking forward to watching this one...

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

How about acting in it?

 

[Tom Marshall]

How about acting in it?

You got it. :beer:

 

[Chris Messineo]

I like the story and I'm looking forward to the film. Best of luck with it.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

I have begun to write the script. I'm about four pages in, and not even half-finished yet.

 

[cinealma]

I'm about four pages in, and not even half-finished yet.

Dum, dum, dum dum, dum, dum dum, dum, dum, dum, duuuuummmmm. :cheesy:

I don't know about you, but when it comes to short films, I seem to only think in 10 minute ones.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

Just finished the first draft, at 9 pages. A lot of people mentioned how my last film had a Wes Anderson feel, and I suppose I was channeling him somewhat, though not consciously. I think this time I've channeled Woody Allen.

 

[stuckfootage]

8 1/2

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

What about 8 1/2? We're talking the Fellini film, right, and nothing disgusting I hope?

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

The ever-talented Herman Witkam will be doing the score and sound design.

 

[Chris Messineo]

I love Woody Allen and Herman Witkam.

This film keeps getting better.

 

[Marlon Ladd]

Good luck with this one. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

Thanks, guys!