DVXuser.com Feature movie??

This project now leaving... destination.. failure..


The saying too many chefs in the kitchen comes to mind.


In theory it sounds good... but so does communism..
 
LOL..I thought that too...but I saw Indians...to many chiefs in one tee pee...but I think toes wouldnt be stepped on too much

but thanks for dashing a guys dream, and with such suddlety :D
 
It's been tried before, I think it first attempted to get off the ground in like 2004? I don't know, it's been a long, long time.

That said, let me say that maybe you guys could do something this time. The forum is incredibly bigger, more talented, deeper, and better connected than it was four years ago. Hanging with the fat monster crew, seeing what Luis pulled together with his Austin crew, seeing what the NY DVXUser crew can do, knowing what the NC ModSquad can pull off... well, with a decent script, the production and acting talent should be plenty good.

The biggest question is how do you make a 90-minute story that can be so unrelated in chunks? A 2008 version of Kentucky Fried Movie? Creepshow? Or something entirely new and different? Look at the LoveFest films, and just watch what happens with TimeFest; it's obvious that there are crews on this forum that could pull off the production value. The bigger question is whether you could make a comprehensive cohesive story out of staging crews in four different locations (or however many you go with).

And, of course, the legal nightmare of ownership/authorship hell that's certain to arise. Lick that problem from the get-go though, and ... well, who knows... you might have something here.
 
I'd love to work on something like this.

There are so many great filmmakers on this site and it would be awesome to actually meet a few of them. It's obvious that we have the potential to make this, all we need is the commitment.

Barry, you made some important points.
Dustin, can you work out the legal issues lol? :grin:
 
That means alot coming from you Barry. I'm way to green to be put in charge of an entire crew but I do realize the magnitude of this project. And I just thought I'd throw it out there. I figured it had been tried before...but there is a first time for everything. I think if it were to come to a head there'd need to be some sort of system that a director would be cast for each location, then he'd appoint from the willing users his crew and so on. as far as ownership...hmmm...i say its ours we all share in it alittle, some maybe more than others. No prizes involved, maybe lending of equipment if some locations are lacking (but i'm sure that each one would pool together from the various users) I don't know. I'm tired and going to bed now. I just thought I'd get everyones noodle a-goin'.

but again thank you Barry, I have this respect for you, that words can't describe and I've not even met you lol :D
 
Zim said:
Maybe a doc. A video day in the life of DVXusers. All DVXusers would video tape something on a certain day. It would require someone to edit it all.

Maybe make a DVD and give the money to some Charity
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Interesting. I vote Isara if this is what we do.

As far as the currently in discussion option (of 4 cities/regions) I like it. I think if we got a writing team together first we could work out the kinks of the story (or whatever we decide to go with) and then we figure out which crew needs to film what. I agree with the above sentiments, a director in each region who gets a crew (all from here, of course, as that is the premise).

The credit would simply go to everyone depending on what they did. I.E. Writing, directing, acting, etc... Dustin would get credit for the idea along with whatever else he does to help.

And where distribution is concerned, we could either sell DVDs or try to get it picked up, whatever we decide to do. We need to first get the details chisled out, then get the teams formed and start the writing process. Dustin, if you don't want to be in charge, we will need to find someone who can keep everyone organized. I am not sure if I am volunteering, but we will see what happens.

I, too, am off to bed now. This is a great idea, lets see if we can flesh it out. We already know that we do great work individually and even as small groups, but imagine what we could all do together. I mean I understand that not every single member will be involved, but those of us who want to be should create a big enough group. We will talk more tomorrow.*




*I like how I sign off as if the conversation will be put on hold until I return. I know that is obviously not the case, but whatever.
 
I'm in!

I figure each location would get it's own credit. Just like 4 rooms. Each director got credit as if it were a separate film.

Write a script where the character(s) has(ve) to travel from one location to another. The character(s) could even go back again. We all know how to film out of order right? We'll send continuity photos out on the internet. The only big expense would be if we needed the same actors everywhere(keep the cast small), especially if we have to pay them (really small)!!! Maybe have one person who meets people in different cities that affect his life in some way, making him want to get back to his roots and quit running from his past. I'm game for fleshing out a premise, as you can see! If it gets picked up, I say we all get a percentage broken up based on the position you fill, or the money you invest up front! We'll all be associate producers! :)
 
sfoster said:
I'm in!

I figure each location would get it's own credit. Just like 4 rooms. Each director got credit as if it were a separate film.

Write a script where the character(s) has(ve) to travel from one location to another.
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Now there lies the problem. I think it has to be 4 stories that relate to each other but not necessarily with the same character. If it were the same person we would be looking at some serious budget due to travel.

The only way we could probably do that successfully is to show the main character at different stages/ages of his/her life. That way different people could play the same character.

Mike
 
This was talked about during the original ZombieFest set-up. The world is under one common threat, and we visit three to five disparate stories that take place within it.

NY - Urban Segment
CA - Destroy LA... again.
TX - Zombies shall not mess with...
NC - Deep South Segment
Mid-West - Whatever happens down there in those places I'm always flying over. J/K!!!

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Erik Olson said:
This was talked about during the original ZombieFest set-up. The world is under one common threat, and we visit three to five disparate stories that take place within it.

NY - Urban Segment
CA - Destroy LA... again.
TX - Zombies shall not mess with...
NC - Deep South Segment
Mid-West - Whatever happens down there in those places I'm always flying over. J/K!!!

e
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Love this idea! :thumbsup:
 
You would. You're from Texas!

For someone who doesn't live there, I've spent an unbelievable amount of time there between Brownsville and San Antonio and Dallas (Richardson, specifically) and Houston and learned one thing: Texans are serious about barbecue and all things Texas.

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Erik Olson said:
You would. You're from Texas!

For someone who doesn't live there, I've spent an unbelievable amount of time there between Brownsville and San Antonio and Dallas (Richardson, specifically) and Houston and learned one thing: Texans are serious about barbecue and all things Texas.

e
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Damn skippy...and believe it or not we all don't wear shiney big belt buckles and ride horses everywhere
:grin:
 
I like the zombie idea, but... a zombie flick would be expensive because of the cost of makeup and the extra time involved with having the actors in makeup for so much of their day on set.
 
Personally think it's a bad idea that's going to piss alot of people off.

There's going to be people who won't be able to get involved, and there's going to be places that can / can't get involved. I can just see alot of con's compared to the pro's. So I'm against it. Mainly because so many people have tried it in the past. It's like the HALO movie.

Finally.. what the heck's this doing in the Timefest forum?

:)
 
Oh poor Halo movie...that is a royal disaster.

I think if this was to happen, it would turn into a disaster pretty quick. If it gets done and picked up...who gets what? Since there would be five directors, numerous producers...people who couldn't get involved would be upset.

I have no idea, I mean - if it happens, great. I am in.
 
Ki-Ki said:
Personally think it's a bad idea that's going to piss alot of people off.

There's going to be people who won't be able to get involved, and there's going to be places that can / can't get involved. I can just see alot of con's compared to the pro's. So I'm against it. Mainly because so many people have tried it in the past. It's like the HALO movie.

Finally.. what the heck's this doing in the Timefest forum?

:)
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I don't see why it would piss people off? I would love to be a part of it but because I live in Ottawa I can see why I might get bumped. No hard feelings though. I would still love to see the community pull this off and I would be routing for them.

Breaking it up into 4 parts/different cities would allow more people to get involved though. I would like to be a part of it if possible for sure.

Either way... good luck!

Cheers,

Mike
 
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