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"Corrado" - A production blog
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SonicStates
Well-known member
Hey Adam,
Reds aside for a moment - I know shooting kicks off very shortly and just wanted to say "break a leg".
All the best.
Reds aside for a moment - I know shooting kicks off very shortly and just wanted to say "break a leg".
All the best.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Hey Adam, wanted to give a big GOOD LUCK to you as well!
Got your PM... I didn't realize your shoot was that soon, and sadly I'm bustin' butt in post on this feature right now, so yeah...
Either way, can't wait to hear/see how everything goes!
Got your PM... I didn't realize your shoot was that soon, and sadly I'm bustin' butt in post on this feature right now, so yeah...
Either way, can't wait to hear/see how everything goes!
siniarch
Veteran
Once again Thank you Kholi. You also rock.
And in case I haven't said it lately, special thanks to DVXuser for being such an awesome forum and to all its members.
I am humbled to be in such good company. (specially Matty_G, Fat Monster films (tim & mark), Kholi, and everyone I have had the pleasure to work with) And thanks Taormina for all the info. I'm sure you'll do great.
And in case I haven't said it lately, special thanks to DVXuser for being such an awesome forum and to all its members.
I am humbled to be in such good company. (specially Matty_G, Fat Monster films (tim & mark), Kholi, and everyone I have had the pleasure to work with) And thanks Taormina for all the info. I'm sure you'll do great.
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mentatDUKE
Veteran
Good luck on the shoot, Adam! Do the damn thang.
taormina
Hates to Rent
It's probably premature, but I already have a short list of things I would do differently next time. Some I've stated already, others I haven't.
1. Get $3 Million instead of $300K. This is kinda tongue in cheek, but still you never have enough money, and there is no substitute for cubic dollars. My budgeting was off by about 3% - or about ten grand. Not a show stopper, but it's not as if the final 10k comes in one chunk - it's made up of little **** that adds up, so it's hard to track.
2. Get a UPM. I simply cannot handle all the mundane, non creative tasks I am required to do. Here is the range: Low end - arrange for a porta potty for one location. High end - sit and listen to Tom Sizemore's stories about Jack Nicholson and Johnny Depp. I need assitants next time!
3. Rent Less. Wait - I'm only renting a wireless Follow Focus, some lenses, a put put, and one freaking sun gun. Still, the paperwork is staggering, And one rental house doesn't possess all this equipment. So I have to go to a couple. And they all want deposits that equal my insurance deductible - $5K - which I am negotiating away as we speak. 1 down, 1 to go. I hate rental houses. Renting sucks.
4. Properly account for the SAG bond. Even though I had prepaid $101K of a $140K cast budget, SAG still wanted a $40K bond. Yes, FORTY k. Ridiculous. Negotiated it down to the still sickening $25K, in a cashiers check, please. What this really means is that my 300K budget is now a 275K budget! I knew there was a bond, but not really how much it would be. Sure, you could use your post money for a bond, but the bottom line is that you are still short of money if you have an emergency.
5. Get a wardrobe chick. I actually just got one, but it was a little too late. I was busy planning wardrobe too. I can barely afford one.
6. Bring in a 1st AD early. My first ad is a pro. He's worked another film with Tom. Through his machinations, he's manged to save me all kinds of time. Had I brought him in earlier, I could've saved myself some cast days and made my life easier. He's an amazing resource, and will be brought in on the budget stage of future films, well before pre-pro.
That's all the regrets for now. I'll probably think of more.
1. Get $3 Million instead of $300K. This is kinda tongue in cheek, but still you never have enough money, and there is no substitute for cubic dollars. My budgeting was off by about 3% - or about ten grand. Not a show stopper, but it's not as if the final 10k comes in one chunk - it's made up of little **** that adds up, so it's hard to track.
2. Get a UPM. I simply cannot handle all the mundane, non creative tasks I am required to do. Here is the range: Low end - arrange for a porta potty for one location. High end - sit and listen to Tom Sizemore's stories about Jack Nicholson and Johnny Depp. I need assitants next time!
3. Rent Less. Wait - I'm only renting a wireless Follow Focus, some lenses, a put put, and one freaking sun gun. Still, the paperwork is staggering, And one rental house doesn't possess all this equipment. So I have to go to a couple. And they all want deposits that equal my insurance deductible - $5K - which I am negotiating away as we speak. 1 down, 1 to go. I hate rental houses. Renting sucks.
4. Properly account for the SAG bond. Even though I had prepaid $101K of a $140K cast budget, SAG still wanted a $40K bond. Yes, FORTY k. Ridiculous. Negotiated it down to the still sickening $25K, in a cashiers check, please. What this really means is that my 300K budget is now a 275K budget! I knew there was a bond, but not really how much it would be. Sure, you could use your post money for a bond, but the bottom line is that you are still short of money if you have an emergency.
5. Get a wardrobe chick. I actually just got one, but it was a little too late. I was busy planning wardrobe too. I can barely afford one.
6. Bring in a 1st AD early. My first ad is a pro. He's worked another film with Tom. Through his machinations, he's manged to save me all kinds of time. Had I brought him in earlier, I could've saved myself some cast days and made my life easier. He's an amazing resource, and will be brought in on the budget stage of future films, well before pre-pro.
That's all the regrets for now. I'll probably think of more.
puredrifting
Major Contributor
Adam:
Deep breaths man! It's going to be a great shoot! Can't wait to see how you bring it to life.
Dan
Ted Spencer
Veteran
More great insights. Thanks, Adam.
Ted Arabian
Member with Ladder
:grin: pretty damn funny, e!
..............
Adam, you are the man! I am so freakin' pimped for you. I just LOVE this thread. It get's my heart racing! Such great info and stories. GREAT INFO AND STORIES!!! I love them all! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Good luck with your shoot. I am so stoked for you! I cannot wait to see this puppy!
btw, Johnny is a RED SOX fan! Awesome!!!!
egyptianboxer104
Well-known member
I have spent the past 2 days just reading your thread instead of writting my paper, working on my own film, etc. In fact i was about to quit on my own film because finding a boxing gym that will allow me to film has been difficult. I got my first gym who turned me down after insulting me. The second place won't return my calls. I was on the verge of just telling the cast that we can't do this... but then i read your entire thread. You've inspired me. Despite the setbacks you were able to pull through.
Now my plan is to rent a place for four hours and build the boxing ring from scratch on my own over the course of one week. Sure it'll set production back 1 week but as long as I follow my dreams.
So thank you for inspiring me.
Now my plan is to rent a place for four hours and build the boxing ring from scratch on my own over the course of one week. Sure it'll set production back 1 week but as long as I follow my dreams.
So thank you for inspiring me.
egyptianboxer104
Well-known member
yeah i looked around and nothing within 200 miles (literly) is available. So i am building a ring myself. This was such a better idea because the place i'm using has soo much help and is perfect for what i need for this short. honestly i wish i though to fthis earlier. aside from adding a bit of money to the budget it created a lot of openings for me.
taormina
Hates to Rent
Hectic doesn't begin to describe these days. I am cooked. So many little details yet to solve.
Some highlights:
Yesterday I went up to Clairmont Camera and brought my camera. I tested the Cooke Panchros, PL mount 35mm. I hated their look (for my movie). They were very soft. The Nikons are much sharper. Perhaps the Zeiss will be sharper yet.
Still no word from SAG on whether we are cleared or not. I think we are, but it is interesting to note that they have all been in meetings with the AMPTP in a bid to prevent the actor's strike. My rep is supposed to be available tomorrow to discuss.
To me, it doesn't look good for strike aversion. We'll see.
Another little moment: I was told today by my insurance lady that Corrado was live on the City of LA insurance site. Just the way she phrased it made me emotional:
Corrado Lives.
This has been the hardest thing I have ever had to do. No one helped me do anything but God himself. No one was there when one of my investors pulled the plug. No one was there when I lost my lead, or when I lost another cast member because he became a douche bag. This has been an enormous journey for me, not so much an achievement, but a journey through fire.
There have been some bright spots of help.....Luis, for one, has helped enormously. My 1st AD Ricky has been another great help. Dave, my DP has always been there for me to vent. Dan Brockett has inspired me through the chronicling of my story to keep on going. Last but not least, my wife Candace has tirelessly encouraged me to keep fighting - this project would not have happened without her.
It's not over by any means. It's actually not even started.
But now I know why so many movies fail to take flight. Why so many movies stay on paper. There are so many events and circumstances conspiring to prevent your movie from ever happening it's a wonder ANY movie gets made.
It has been rewarding however, and I have learned sooooo much. I can't wait to start, and I can't wait to finish, and have it under my belt.
Some highlights:
- Issuing insurance certs to locations, people, rental houses
- Looking over wardrobe
- Still struggling to find lenses. Actually, found several sets. My 1st AC (who is a union 1st) actually suggested using the Nikons today. He said he's used them several times before. I told him it wasn't the money, do what he wants to do. So tomorrow he'll play with the camera some and make a decision.
Yesterday I went up to Clairmont Camera and brought my camera. I tested the Cooke Panchros, PL mount 35mm. I hated their look (for my movie). They were very soft. The Nikons are much sharper. Perhaps the Zeiss will be sharper yet.
Still no word from SAG on whether we are cleared or not. I think we are, but it is interesting to note that they have all been in meetings with the AMPTP in a bid to prevent the actor's strike. My rep is supposed to be available tomorrow to discuss.
To me, it doesn't look good for strike aversion. We'll see.
Another little moment: I was told today by my insurance lady that Corrado was live on the City of LA insurance site. Just the way she phrased it made me emotional:
Corrado Lives.
This has been the hardest thing I have ever had to do. No one helped me do anything but God himself. No one was there when one of my investors pulled the plug. No one was there when I lost my lead, or when I lost another cast member because he became a douche bag. This has been an enormous journey for me, not so much an achievement, but a journey through fire.
There have been some bright spots of help.....Luis, for one, has helped enormously. My 1st AD Ricky has been another great help. Dave, my DP has always been there for me to vent. Dan Brockett has inspired me through the chronicling of my story to keep on going. Last but not least, my wife Candace has tirelessly encouraged me to keep fighting - this project would not have happened without her.
It's not over by any means. It's actually not even started.
But now I know why so many movies fail to take flight. Why so many movies stay on paper. There are so many events and circumstances conspiring to prevent your movie from ever happening it's a wonder ANY movie gets made.
It has been rewarding however, and I have learned sooooo much. I can't wait to start, and I can't wait to finish, and have it under my belt.
Ted Spencer
Veteran
We are all rooting for you big time, my friend.
Sending you some strength right now...
: )
Sending you some strength right now...
: )
Mark Johnson
The Dude Abides
I suspect the number of filmmakers who have been directly affected by your willingness to share this experience is impressive. I'm not talking about simply being inspired or getting a renewed interest in the craft. I'm talking about people who have actually made meaningful decisions and taken specific action as a direct result of your insight, advice and struggles.
You've already made a difference, Adam. Certainly you have already caused us to make some meaningful decisions in our own career path and I can't thank you enough for taking the time here for the community and for your generous time in private communications. You are, indeed, one of the "good ones" and if there is anything to "Karma" you should be rewarded greatly.
Godspeed to you and your production, Adam.
TheDude
You've already made a difference, Adam. Certainly you have already caused us to make some meaningful decisions in our own career path and I can't thank you enough for taking the time here for the community and for your generous time in private communications. You are, indeed, one of the "good ones" and if there is anything to "Karma" you should be rewarded greatly.
Godspeed to you and your production, Adam.
TheDude
Luis Caffesse
Admin
I've been holding out on getting that upgrade.
You may have just sold me on it.
Congratulations!
And best of luck with the journey ahead.
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