How to find a team/ people to work with?

[Hamreet]

Hey guys! I've been practicing short films/editing and everything to with films on my own for the past year. And I absolutely love it! I hope to be a director in Bollywood as that is my ultimate goal. I have a few connections in there that could possibly get me in. I have a great idea for a film. Which will be shot in India for the most part. I plan on getting everything together and start shooting by the end of the year.. The idea is for a full movie. I'm worried as a beginner I might be setting myself up for a failure? As I have only done videos/skits/shorts all by myself. I don't have any team or anything and only one friend who is really interested because she is a video editor.

What I do have is connections in bollywood. My main actor in the movie is the granddaughter(main source of connections) of a famous indian (who bollywood is making a movie on).

I think with this movie (which I think is great idea and will really work) I'll have more chance of getting in. At least to do intern or get work with someone within bollywood.

I'm pursuing the director field. I can get a decent budget. How many people in a team would I need to shoot a full movie? Is this a hard task for a beginner? I'm currently working on the script. I have over 10 year experience in photoshop for posters and graphics. I'm also familiar with the music field to provide decent soundtrack.

What do you guys think I should do? Would love some feedback/suggestions.

 

[Lil Chillbil]

Minimum crew for shooting a movie abroad

1 director
1 editor
3 stadgehands
2 cameramen
2 sound guys
1 local (someone who understand the culture and speaks the language)
2 extra people to cater/stay at the hotel and make sure no one steals the fs700
+actors

 

[Bruce Watson]

Minimum crew for shooting a movie abroad

1 director
1 editor
3 stagehands
2 cameramen
2 sound guys
1 local (someone who understand the culture and speaks the language)
2 extra people to cater/stay at the hotel and make sure no one steals the fs700
+actors

Add to this list lighting technicians and at least one electrician, an art director / set decorator, and of course, a costumer. Most important is probably a producer (the money). Or would most important be the caterer? :cheesy:

 

[Lil Chillbil]

Add to this list lighting technicians and at least one electrician, an art director / set decorator, and of course, a costumer. Most important is probably a producer (the money). Or would most important be the caterer? :cheesy:

I was going off of a "everyone helps out where they can" as well, and a "everyone, we are renting 2 hotel rooms because we can't afford to buy you each a room for the month, now split up into boys and girls" and "sorry you got e-coli but if you could just pick us up some fireworks for the next scene on your way back from the emergency room"


At least that's what my "experience" had been with "Low budget" "ambitious" projects being shot abroad (in Canada in my experience LOL, oh yeah foreign)

 

[farawaybeaches]

From personal experience, most people are very willing to get on a film set, especially as extras. If you find someone you really like working with, then it'd be good to do more work with them and have word of mouth spread. Of course, often times it's not enough and you have to market your film. Sometimes even a simple post on Facebook helps spread the word (if you have an account). Also, having a gaffer is quite useful.

 

[EDV]

Cinematographer people, you need a cinematographer!! Bollywood films are known for their great cinematography so don't assume having a few cameramen is enough! Since we are talking Bollywood I would add the following to the list:
Choreographer
Dancers
Sexy leading man and / or woman.

 

[IronFilm]

You say you've only made shorts by yourself, how about next you make a few shorts together with a team? That way you'll build up a team around you who you know, and they know you.

 

[JMtheDP]

You say you've only made shorts by yourself, how about next you make a few shorts together with a team? That way you'll build up a team around you who you know, and they know you.

This. Nobody dreams of making shorts for a living, but jumping straight into features is never a good idea. Shorts are an excellent way to try new people and new ideas out.

I don't know where the OP is based but if you have Shooting People or a similar indie filmmaking group, that is a popular place to get crew.

My advice on that, if you want people for no money, get people of the same experience level or enthusiasm as you. No-one likes seeing ads which say "Cinematographer needed. Must have 10 yrs experience, plus own RED EPIC with Zeiss master primes".

Not saying you would, of course, but it is important to be mindful when gathering people around. Oh, and don't obsess over the camera. Have fun and good luck

 

[16mman]

I had high hopes of making a feature film coming out of college. It's been four years and all I have is a pile of notebooks full of film ideas and a hard drive full of scripts. The fact is, it's hard to find people who have the time and energy to devote to your ambition. Keep working at it, but don't feel bad if you end up shooting shorts for a couple more years. It's what I've done and I've learned a ton. If I ever do finally get one of my features made, it's going to be a lot better for it.