DVXuser.com Feature movie??

Michael Anthony Horrigan said:
Once again, I agree.

Except I do think this is doable. :D
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Yeah, I would not go anywhere near it if it was going to try to be a normal feature made this way. It would be an exercise in frustration.

But an episodic thing I think is quite doable, because many of us have done it already producing shorts over and over and getting them done pretty well with little or no money. All it would take is some loose organizing story-wise.
 
Mark Harris said:
Yeah, I would not go anywhere near it if it was going to try to be a normal feature made this way. It would be an exercise in frustration.

But an episodic thing I think is quite doable, because many of us have done it already producing shorts over and over and getting them done pretty well with little or no money. All it would take is some loose organizing story-wise.
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I sorta and grudgingly agree
 
Mark Harris said:
Yeah, I would not go anywhere near it if it was going to try to be a normal feature made this way. It would be an exercise in frustration.

But an episodic thing I think is quite doable, because many of us have done it already producing shorts over and over and getting them done pretty well with little or no money. All it would take is some loose organizing story-wise.
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Damn! We agree again. :evil:

I really think that's how we should approach this. Episodic sounds like a much easier idea to pull off.

As long as they revolve around the same back-story this could really work.

Cheers,

Mike
 
Exactly. I think maybe assign the "Bible" to one person or one group of people. That should be centralized and every group should agree to adhere to the world in the Bible. To me, that is what can keep it from being just a random collection of shorts.

Although, you know, if they ever do another DVD for a fest(ha ha), why not get those distributed and share the money with filmmakers? I know shorts don't sell and all, but why not get them out there on Netflix, etc.?
 
Mark Harris said:
Exactly. I think maybe assign the "Bible" to one person or one group of people. That should be centralized and every group should agree to adhere to the world in the Bible. To me, that is what can keep it from being just a random collection of shorts.
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Along this same vein... could we have more people create their own part based on the "Bible"?

Kind of like how the DVX Fest works based off of a simple theme. Except this would be based on a more detailed set of strict guidelines.
i.e. the Bible.

Even if we get too many entries/parts it would allow us to pick through them and only the best would make it into the Feature. That way we could ensure a quality project. This is sounding a lot like the typical Festivals held here but the end result would be very different.

Just a thought.

How the "best" are chosen would also have to be figured out but it's too early to even think that far down the road. Just a thought. Take it or leave it.
 
To make this easier and cheaper to do, it would help to have a story that would use more crews and people. A Coffee and Cigarettes type movie.

Maybe a cause and effect plot. Something happens somewhere in the world and what it does to different people in different parts of the world. It should be simple . No special effects and zombie makeup.

Something like Babel even. All persons life's are connected by something or a event. They don't know each other. People don't have to travel to other cities. More cities could be involved. Some with bigger stories than others, but not so many as to confuse the people watching.
 
I think the hard part about writing a script for something like this is we have to link the stories somehow. I would say a phone call would be easiest. Greenscreening people and picking a location for them to meet in would be another option, and it's not hard or expensive to do.

The script is the key to getting this thing off the ground. I think we need this edited carefully with characters interacting with each other from different locations. It needs a solid beginning, middle, and end. The beginning needs to introduce all/most characters from each location and then carry on with their story in whatever fashion with some ties to each other. If an actor is willing to travel to tie a scene together then awesome. If not, a phone call, or webcam deal is suitable. Even a radio conversation would work. It all depends on the theme and genre.

OK now this turns into a nextfest thread. What theme/genre is doable. AND what would you want to work on, for free!
 
Forgive me if I am wrong but a "group effort" it is not. 20 some odd contributors to this thread out of thousands that belong to this board. And if you notice even these 20 can't come to grips with theme, script, organizational structure or anything else for that matter.

As Barry said "It has been tried before and never succeeded" there is a good reason for that.

Ok I have over stepped my boundries and will go back to gleaming information and admiring the work of so many creative people here.
 
Jim Montgomery said:
Forgive me if I am wrong but a "group effort" it is not. 20 some odd contributors to this thread out of thousands that belong to this board. And if you notice even these 20 can't come to grips with theme, script, organizational structure or anything else for that matter.

As Barry said "It has been tried before and never succeeded" there is a good reason for that.

Ok I have over stepped my boundries and will go back to gleaming information and admiring the work of so many creative people here.
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Dude, this thread has been around for like two days. I think that hardly qualifies as:

"And if you notice even these 20 can't come to grips with theme, script, organizational structure or anything else for that matter"
 
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Jim Montgomery said:
Forgive me if I am wrong but a "group effort" it is not. 20 some odd contributors to this thread out of thousands that belong to this board. And if you notice even these 20 can't come to grips with theme, script, organizational structure or anything else for that matter.

As Barry said "It has been tried before and never succeeded" there is a good reason for that.

Ok I have over stepped my boundries and will go back to gleaming information and admiring the work of so many creative people here.
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LOL! Thanks for that.

It may never happen. I agree.
Still, you can't expect everyone to not discuss what would be best before jumping into it can you? We need to iron out some of the wrinkles beforehand or it will never happen.

If it does happen not everyone will agree in the direction it has taken and a few people will bow out. That's a definite.

Mike
 
hehe... I still want to see how the Directors work with each-other because it could be a discombobulated monster still... so let's get these guys to work as a team or don't apply.

Also, I still think it should be about DVXuser or any forum since it is going to be people colaborating in different places. And call it "Evil Twin".
 
Jim Montgomery said:
As Barry said "It has been tried before and never succeeded" there is a good reason for that.
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Hi Jim,

Just out of curiuosity i wonder if you could explain to us what happened before, like why it never took off? how far did they get? how many people were involved etc.... We might be able to avoid any pitfuls and learn from other peoples experiences.

Cheers
 
Zim said:
Look what you started!!!
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Think of me as the annoying little boy that hit the bees nest...and all the bees can't settle down...

:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

nah in all seriousness if this bad boy gets going I know my crew here in Waco will be up for shooting with our fellow bad ass Texans!
 
The biggest problem was that not everyone did what they were supposed to do, and in at least one case, it was the glue which was to tie the whole thing together.

Maybe you guys could have better luck, but it's gonna be an uphill climb.
 
spa_edwards said:
I don't think giving any money made from this project to charity is a good idea. I, myself already give money to charity as it is and am in pre-production to make an awarness video for another charity out of my own good will, spare time and weekends. Those who wish to help out charities can do the same on their own accord without asking other people to follow suit. Investors do exactly that - invest. They want to see a profit, and any mention of charity could make em run a mile.
This project needs total commitment from the start by all who volunteer, and to keep that commitment from fading is to pay them....... whether from initial investments or by defferred payment. Even if their are no profits made, at least all crew would have made their own choice to take that chance. Whoever is spearheading this can set up a company name, which everyone who works on this has a share in. All props, costumes, etc etc can be held as stock under that name. If the company is sold, everyone gets a share of the money accordingly. All company descisions can be made on a chinese government style vote. If people put in their own money, their money no matter how small would be treated as an investment and will recoup their money plus a percentage of profits. The percentage would need to be worked out by someone more knowledged in this.

Love the idea of having one overall producer looking over the whole project, watching over four seprate crews. It is a good idea to treat the four cities as four individual shoots when it comes to crewing up. The only thing i would say to make it look like one whole film and not been shafted together with four different styles is to have the director and producer from each city travel to one destination and have a series of meetings (planned and constructive) in the space of a week to determine an overall style that each director must stay true to - autuers need not apply.


Anyway, just throwing some ideas out there. Hope some are useful.
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I agree with everything said here, except I don't see the need for people to travel to get face-to-face for meetings -- not when there are webcams and teleconferencing. Save the money! Use the technology we already have.

And Barry, I agree with your comments, except for the one about all the individual units being independent. I mean, they should work their schedules independently of each other. But for there to be a uniformity of product, there needs to be some overall governance -- that main producer who makes sure everyone is on the same page and the quality of everyone's efforts is going to be similar. One unit using inferior equipment or less than stellar actors is going to ruin the show for everyone.

And I also thing the budget issue needs to be centralized. The main producer should be in charge of the budget money and dispense it to the individual units, which each operates on its own budget. The units pay their people from that.

When it comes time to sell, first priority is repaying the investors. After that, the main producer takes his/her cut, then divides the remaining profits equally among the units. The unit producers are responsible for doling out their portion of the profits to their people.

In my opinion, that would work.

And Matykins, I didn't mean to offend you, if I did. You may be the most talented and experienced of all of us. I'm just pressing to get the best person in every role in this thing, that's all. Sorry if I stepped on your toes a bit.
 
Can you say "CLUSTER"....my head is about to explode just reading this thread. LMAO.

But, best of luck on this one....I'll be watching & can't wait to see what happens. I'm even thinking of making a movie about making this movie!

(this is why I got out of the corporate world)
Cheers!
 
I am not even reading it... it is scary.
I am VERY eager to see some crew lists and camera tests with the dressed and cast with make-up. I am afraid of two things:
1. The directors won't work well enough together that it might not match properly.
2. It might not have all positions filled right. (i.e.: Wardrobe, Makeup, Art Direction)

oh! and here is an other:
3. The sound isn't on par with the picture.

Aghh! I can't stop, one more:
4. The Cast won't be completely right or un-rehearsed!
 
It's like watching a meat grinder run and having the irresistible urge to stick your finger in just to see what happens....
 
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