Anyone Here do business with Maverick Entertainment?

LOL. That's York. Maverick actually wants a name now. Maverick seems to be actually a little better than York on quality. But if you really just want your name out there, York is the place to go and the deliverables are pretty basic, DV Tape, M&E track, artwork and script. The deal is no money upfront unless you have a name or a ton of buzz then (maybe) they'll do money upfront. But getting money from York is like trying to squeeze blood from a turnip.

-Nate
 
Ryan... I have to agree with Sean. This certainly doesn't seem like the right time in your life to take on this "challenge". I mean, dude, you're dragging the whole family into this whether they like it or not. Seems a little selfish to me. The kids should come first man!
Now maybe you have a plan to do this so as to not ask the family to sacrifice while Dad does what he wants to do... and if so, I say More Power to You. And, that's the story I'd like to hear....but not how you made your family eat peanut-butter and crackers while you chased a "challenge". I've seen that happen too many times... and with very sad endings.
 
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Heres a better challenge... planning and producing the very best single film - to investing a years worth in - rather than trying to rush out 3 5k features just because somebody makes an unsubstantiated claim that it might be a good idea lol
 
Ryan Paige said:
As of December 31, 2009, I will have completed three films of at least 80 minutes each on a budget of no more than $5,000 each. I already own some equipment (XH-A1, Nikon D60, Mac, FCP, AE, Photoshop, lights, sound equipment), my use of which will not be included in the budget calculations, nor will my time or the time of anyone who is not paid at the time of production. The budget will include only cash outlays and no "in-kind" contributions or any deferred payments, should any be negotiated.
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Let me know if you need any help. You know where to find me. :beer:
 
lawriejaffa said:
Heres a better challenge... planning and producing the very best single film - to investing a years worth in - rather than trying to rush out 3 5k features just because somebody makes an unsubstantiated claim that it might be a good idea lol
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It shouldn't take a year to make a film unless you simply don't have the money or time. I rarely have either and it doesn't take me a year. If you're doing the Matrix I can see it but I agree four months is time enough. What happens if he makes something and sells it? Wouldn't that be good? And we don't know anything about Ryan. He could be a master filmmaker for all we know. And also a film in a year is not a challenge, it's exact opposite.

-Nate
 
That's true Nate. Ryan...Thanks for explaining...we were worried for you. I know we will love to follow your exploits. Will you keep us informed here or will the journey only be on your new website & blog? (and what was that URL again). This could be inspirational !!!
 
It shouldn't take a year to make a film unless you simply don't have the money or time. I rarely have either and it doesn't take me a year. If you're doing the Matrix I can see it but I agree four months is time enough. What happens if he makes something and sells it? Wouldn't that be good? And we don't know anything about Ryan. He could be a master filmmaker for all we know. And also a film in a year is not a challenge, it's exact opposite.

-Nate
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Yeah thats hilarious. I guess we should have a poll for those who made films they spent their hearts and souls on producing... and whether most were made around 4 months or even 6 months... or if in fact they took about a year.

A good film in a year, with a micro budget is a challenge because guess what, you have a micro budget.

Nate, you quite honestly take the p*ss sometimes. I think you must live in a little bubblegum rodriguez inspired world.

Instead of saying such crap that making features is easy... that 4 months is moooore than enough and all that kinda sillyness why not consider, that perhaps your theory is based on the production of rushed mediocrity!

Lawrie *throws the gauntlet* muhahaha
 
Speak some sense to Nate - Adam! Try it! Use an electric drill if you have too lol.

Ryan your crazy but maybe i can help pm me if your interested and we can blether on msn etc!
 
Well my way isn't necessarily the only way. Some features take years to do what I did, I know other people that can do two to three films a year.
 
I dont think its possible on a micro budget to write - preproduce produce and post produce 3 features a year myself - i know a good few companies that produce 3 low budget features a year, but not a one man band with a group of volanteers. At least not films of quality.

I mean hell, i could film myself doing a poo in 1500 frames a second, cut it to 80mins and make a feature in a day (wow i could make 365 features a year!)

Its just all relative isnt it based on the speculative quality of a film that is produced for peanuts and rushed out in 4 months ;)

Im interested if Ryan is going to give it a go hehe - but if its so easy id like to see you do it Nate ;)
 
taormina said:
Corrado will have taken 1 year next month (on Feb 2) to go from prepro to distribution.
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But Corrado doesn't fit the description of the challenge Ryan is undertaking. You're talking a large scale production (maybe not to Hollywood but to many of us) and we're talking $5k. If you have the time and money four months for a 5k feature is plenty. Keep in mind I'm talking production not particularly including writing or prepro. But then again I have a lot of scripts written already and know of lot of the people I want in place already.

lawriejaffa said:
I mean hell, i could film myself doing a poo in 1500 frames a second, cut it to 80mins and make a feature in a day (wow i could make 365 features a year!)
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That will be the new art film of 2009. LOL. Bet you'd win awards up the butt. LOL.

lawriejaffa said:
Im interested if Ryan is going to give it a go hehe - but if its so easy id like to see you do it Nate ;)
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I'm already planning the next film I'll be shooting almost immediately after this one is in the can. Might be straight action or another action horror thing.

-Nate
 
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Yes, post is included but it depends on what you have at your disposal. Keep in mind I edit right after the shoot. I go home, log the footage and edit it. By the time the movie is wrapped my rough cut is done that night or a few nights later. All I do is cut and paste the scenes I've already edited and added the effects to. So post is happening the day of shooting. My producer looks at the rough and gives his opinions. I trim, dupe the Sound F/X layer for M&E and then hand it over to the music guy to score. (We have a musician for this one). Now that I'm teaching we'll see what the workflow will look like. But if you have time like Ryan or like I've had it the past this is how I do it. The goal this time is to have a dedicated boom guy so we can get good sound coming in. Once you have clean sound it, you'll be amazed at the time that saves.

-Nate
 
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So how may production days / shooting days would you do then for a 4 month production then? The time really drags for those having to shoot on weekends of course - i know one guy whose film has teken him 6 years!!! Its nearly done er...
 
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