Untitled Billy Pilgrim Entry

[Billy Pilgrim]

So here's the idea I had:
It's about a schizophrenic man with a warped perception of the world, who, as a result of watching so many spy films, thinks he is in fact a real spy. He undergoes a "mission" in the interest of "protecting America from communism" by retrieving information from "soviet spies" on the wherabouts of some kind of non-existent weapon that he invented in his mind. He takes his mission to the streets, disturbing complete strangers he thinks are communists. Here's hoping I actually make the thing and enter into one of these contests for the first time.

 

[jeremytuttle]

I like your concept. I hope you get it produced. Good luck.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

Thanks. I hope I get it produced too.

 

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Billy, sounds like a great idea. I hope you can get it done. BTW, where are you located?

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

Bakersfield, CA

 

[sean90291]

Great concept!

 

[Tom Marshall]

When are you planning on shooting? Are you going to be shooting in Bakersfield?

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

Thanks to all for the kind words. I'll probably get started on the script soon.

 

[Ralph Oshiro]

Good story ideas. Of course it all depends on execution. And in large part, getting an actor that can pull both the story and the character off credibly. To me, that's always the biggest challenge--finding an actor that the audience will believe is the character that you wrote.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

When are you planning on shooting? Are you going to be shooting in Bakersfield?

I don't know, I need to write the script and whatnot. I can't afford to shoot anywhere but bakersfield.

 

[Tom Marshall]

Good story ideas. Of course it all depends on execution. And in large part, getting an actor that can pull both the story and the character off credibly. To me, that's always the biggest challenge--finding an actor that the audience will believe is the character that you wrote.

Actually, it sounds like a great role... something I'd love to play, but don't know if I'll get a chance to...

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

PM me, maybe we cna work something out. I still need to write the script though.

 

[Norm Sanders]

One thing I'll love most about this fest is the different interpretations people bring to the table for the whole spy subject. This should be fun, and I'm sure I'll see a BUNCH of films that make me go 'Cool! Why didn't I think of that?!'.

Best to you on your progress!

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

Thanks, that's very encouraging. Maybe I'll get around to actually making this thing now that I know there's some interest, which has given me a charge of filmmaking energy.

 

[Ki-Ki]

Best of luck.

 

[Ted Arabian]

Very interesting concept. Good luck to you. I hope that you can get it made!

And if you get a chance to connect with Tom, (tommyinla), he's a great guy! A fine actor!

Best!

-Ted