Cracker Funk
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Hello, dvxusers!
I'm pretty new around here, and I'm rather impressed by just how active this forum is. Seems like there's a lot of tech-savvy people around here, and I definitely have a lot to learn, in that respect, so I'll be keeping my eyes peeled.
I finished my first feature film last year. I'm still waiting to hear back from a small handful of festivals, but for the most part, our fest-run is finished. We won "Best Feature" from the Columbia Gorge International Film Fest, our lead actor and actress picked up nominations for Best Acting, from SoCal Film Fest, and the film was nominated for "Best Made in Marianas", by the Guam International Film Fest (the film wasn't made in the Marianas, but the filmmaker was).
With our fest-run nearing an end, it's time for me to start working on how to distribute this thing, and I'll very likely be asking this community for input on how to best do that. For now, how about I just introduce you to my film.
"Antihero" was made on a budget of $10K, with a two-person crew (myself and a boom-op). The cast was comprised almost entirely of theater students from our local college. Thankfully, our local college, VCU, has one of the most renowned theater departments on the East Coast. The caliber of talent in this film was a total blessing.
"Antihero" is a goofy comedy, a superhero origin story. When Pork Rind discovers a psychic ability he never knew he had, he and best friend, Weezie, embark on an all-too-easy burglary spree. When their thieving ways catch up to them, they're given the opportunity to test their mettle, and rise to become a true Antihero.
I've been told that it is reminiscent of 90's slacker movies, and I'm glad to hear that. It was definitely written that way, as a logistical decision (knowing exactly what I was capable of pulling off, with the limited budget).
I suppose it's too late for me to write a production diary. Perhaps I shall write a production autobiography. Tonight, I'll just leave you with what I've already written (as well as the trailer and some stills, but in future posts, I'll gladly share stories from the production and post-production, highlight some strategies that worked out well, as well as those strategies that didn't work so great.
