"Corrado" - A production blog

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Yeah right. I hesitated to even post it because it's a tall expectation to live up to and I don't really believe it to be true.
 
Better than Pulp Fiction!? Wow. I'm eagerly awaiting a trailer or any type of scene or anything at all from you Adam. I certainly hope that it's good though. Otherwise, you're going to have to deal with a lot of people here who are pissed off and I think will feel very cheated and let down...Not me though. Even if it isn't the best movie, the info that you posted here was a great read and could prove to be extremely valuable when it comes to getting deals with the suits...Thanks for that. I'm just saying all this because of the responses that you got when you showed the rough cut trailer. I'm just a bit nervous for you. I'm sure that it'll be great though. Looking forward to seeing some footage.

Matthew

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Matthew Russell said:
Otherwise, you're going to have to deal with a lot of people here who are pissed off and I think will feel very cheated and let down...Not me though.
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See here's the thing, first, I didn't say that about the film. Second, I've never really said much about the film quality wise.

And I'm not going to have to deal with anyone on this forum in that capacity. By the time members of this forum see the film, it will be because they rented a copy and will imply that I will have sold it. What they think about it at that point doesn't concern me in the least.

If they feel cheated or let down that's their problem. The goal was to make a film and sell it not make a film and please a bunch of people or make a film and win an oscar.

The only people's expectations I need to manage are those who will be purchasing the movie from me.
 
What are your goals for the 'Hangar' movie?
(Hangar 14 i think it's called, don't want to seem like a fool though ha)
 
yeahfilms said:
What are your goals for the 'Hangar' movie?
(Hangar 14 i think it's called, don't want to seem like a fool though ha)
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Yes, Hangar 14 or H14

Goals:

1. To make a much better film than Corrado
2. To use far less conservative cinematography
3. To make an action film for $2.5 million that looks like it cost 15 million
4. To get a theatrical release
 
Great news, its good to hear that the actors like it, I bet thats a good feeling. I am really looking forward to seeing the final film, I imagine I speak for so many other members when I say that. It only feels like it was a couple of weeks ago that this thread started, and youre already at the far end of post! Anyway, random question, did you ever think of trying to raise funds by going down the covert advertising route, say for example a flash of an ipod/ BMW. Would a small indie film be taken seriously if it had a decent star? Ive always wondered about trying it.

Thanks, David.
 
You mean product placement? No, I never seriously thought of it. Mostly only big studios can do that. They give you the BMW plus pay you to use it in the flick if you're big enough!
 
taormina said:
Yes, Hangar 14 or H14

Goals:

1. To make a much better film than Corrado
2. To use far less conservative cinematography
3. To make an action film for $2.5 million that looks like it cost 15 million
4. To get a theatrical release
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Your really stoking me up for all this Adam! ...I hope you can still find the time to post here about H14 and beyond.
 
Hey Adam,

I've enjoyed reading your thread. I was wondering, how many days or hours did you spend on your color correction, and how many days do you have budgeted for your sound mix?
 
Your DVD Release

Your DVD Release

Article by Peter Broderick on Indiwire. Here are a couple of highlights. It makes a lot of sense:

Key: OW: Old world distribution, via studios
NW: New world distribution by the filmmakers.

HOME VIDEO DISTRIBUTION is the biggest source of revenue for most filmmakers in the NW. Choosing the right retail video distributor, structuring a fair deal, and maximizing direct sales from the filmmaker's website are all critically important. In the OW, filmmakers who make overall deals do not get to select their video distributor or structure the video deal. They are often discouraged or prohibited from selling DVDs directly. Some OW distributors believe that they are operating in a zero sum framework in which they will lose a DVD sale every time a filmmaker makes one. In the NW, most video distributors allow filmmakers to sell directly from their websites. Retail sales have often increased when filmmakers have actively promoted and sold their films online.


NW filmmakers use hybrid video distribution strategies to make the most of retail and direct sales. They often first make a limited edition DVD (just the film, no extras) available exclusively from their website and at screenings. During this window before their film is in stores or on Amazon, filmmakers can maintain their price point (since no retailers are discounting it), receive 100% of revenues within a few days of a buyer ordering it online with a credit card, and acquire the email address of every customer. After this initial window of 3 or 4 months, their home video distributor makes a retail edition of the film (enhanced with extras) available to stores, Netflix, and Amazon. The filmmaker simultaneously sells this edition from the website and at screenings. NW filmmakers often receive a greater percentage of retail video revenues through 50/50 deals or distribution fee deals than OW filmmakers make through standard royalty deals.


TELEVISION can be an important source of direct and indirect revenues. Domestic television licensing fees range from hundreds of thousands of dollars down to thousands of dollars. For films that have had little or no theatrical distribution, a national television airing may make it easier to make a retail video deal and sell DVDs. Some filmmakers let PBS air their film for no fee if they are allowed to sell spots at the head and tail of the broadcast to underwriters for sums that could total their entire budget. To maximize television sales overseas, filmmakers need a good foreign sales agent and, if it is a documentary, a version of their film that will fit a one-hour slot.


The innovative IFC First Take program demonstrates the growing importance of video on demand (VOD), which enables consumers to virtually rent individual movies for limited viewing periods. Collapsing traditional release windows, IFC First Take simultaneously launches films in theaters and on VOD through Comcast and other cable and satellite operators. The program was so successful that, this year, IFC started Festival Direct, which, skipping theaters altogether, premieres films on VOD.

DIGITAL RIGHTS are the most complicated and contentious rights in the NW. Unlike in the past when rights were clearly separated, today they often overlap. Everyone seems to want some of your digital rights. The digital rights home video distributors want may conflict with the digital rights required in the TV deal which may conflict with the rights needed by Netflix for Watch Now. Few companies are now making much money from digital downloads, but most are hoping they soon will. The notable exception is iTunes, which is best approached through one of its designated content aggregators. Filmmakers must carefully structure any deals that include digital rights so that they are complementary rather than in conflict.
Digital distribution is in its formative stages. While it is impossible to predict its future, it is clear that digital rights will become more valuable. For now, many savvy filmmakers are holding onto as many of their digital rights as possible, including the right to do digital downloads directly from their own websites. They are avoiding long non-exclusive deals. They also recognize that in many cases it isn't be possible to separate digital rights from analog rights, and that many deals will require a mix of both.
 
taormina said:
You mean product placement? No, I never seriously thought of it. Mostly only big studios can do that. They give you the BMW plus pay you to use it in the flick if you're big enough!
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Covert Advertising, oops, well at least you knew what I meant. Yeah thats what I was thinking, I read somewhere that if your lucky you might be able to swindle some free food or drink for your cast and crew if you flash a couple of products.. Ah well, thanks for your help.

David.
 
the movie isn't even done! I can count on one hand the people that have pieces if it - no one even has the complete film!

Hey, at least it's sold out - maybe there will be a check in the mail today?
 
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