Archive for October, 2009

Where do I looked to place an ad for a President of a digital film post production company?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

We are buying a Full Film Restoration Center and we are looking for a President, but are clueless of where to look,

I’m not sure what country you are in but here (Australia) there are sites like ArtsHub and FilmWeb where you can place ads for creatives

If I have a television pilot/ idea to present to a network or production, would it be best to have a lawyer?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

even though I’m not an established writer.

Absolutely yes.

What is the commercial advertising that was shown on fox in between the simpsons and family guy "iDont"?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

iDont have a 5.0 megapixel camera
I saw the commercial and it just had a long list of "iDont"s advertising against the iphone and it gave a website like diabloproject.com or something
if you know what i am talking about please respond

The commercial is ripping on the iPhone, listing the things that the product cannot do (iCannot take quality pics, etc). This Diablo Project is some kind of new phone that is coming out that is supposedly better than the iPhone.

Any really good Beatles Documentary Films?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

are there any really good beatles documentary films and if there are what are they called

I’d recommend the Beatles Anthology, the 90s documentary series of their career, made with Paul, George, and Ringo. Lots of amazing footage and interviews.

What is the longest pre-production, filming, and post production for one movie?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

In essence what the longest time a movie took to get from the drawing boards to the theaters?

The Thief and the Cobbler was in production for 31 years and an indian film called Pakeezah took 14 years to film because of relationship issues between the director and actress who were married at the time filming started.

What is the longest pre-production, filming, and post production for one movie?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

In essence what the longest time a movie took to get from the drawing boards to the theaters?

The Thief and the Cobbler was in production for 31 years and an indian film called Pakeezah took 14 years to film because of relationship issues between the director and actress who were married at the time filming started.

Should I take Television Production, or Film Production?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

I’m currently at college, and am doing my UCAS application, however, I’m not sure what course to apply for…
I was decided on Television Production until something crossed my mind the other day.
In television, I think the thing that I’d want to go into the most is/are TV Series - such as Ugly Betty, Doctor Who, etc.
Although, yes, they are broadcasted on Television, are they not technically ‘films’ if that makes sense?
I know that Television involves documentaries, etc, which is fine, but as I said, mainly focused on TV series…
So based on this fact alone, are TV series technically films and should I therefore study Film Production?
Thanks.

Series like Ugly Betty are classed as comedy/drama and are definitely television programmes. If you choose to do film production you probably would be studying feature films that are released in cinemas as opposed to things like Ugly Betty.
Television production would focus on things that are shown on television such as soaps, documentaries, sitcoms e.c.t and would probably be more in tune with what you want to do.
If both courses feature production modules I would imagine they would be very similar as you would be learning basic production skills. Check out what the courses teach to see what interests you the most.

Should I take Television Production, or Film Production?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

I’m currently at college, and am doing my UCAS application, however, I’m not sure what course to apply for…
I was decided on Television Production until something crossed my mind the other day.
In television, I think the thing that I’d want to go into the most is/are TV Series - such as Ugly Betty, Doctor Who, etc.
Although, yes, they are broadcasted on Television, are they not technically ‘films’ if that makes sense?
I know that Television involves documentaries, etc, which is fine, but as I said, mainly focused on TV series…
So based on this fact alone, are TV series technically films and should I therefore study Film Production?
Thanks.

Series like Ugly Betty are classed as comedy/drama and are definitely television programmes. If you choose to do film production you probably would be studying feature films that are released in cinemas as opposed to things like Ugly Betty.
Television production would focus on things that are shown on television such as soaps, documentaries, sitcoms e.c.t and would probably be more in tune with what you want to do.
If both courses feature production modules I would imagine they would be very similar as you would be learning basic production skills. Check out what the courses teach to see what interests you the most.

First time stage manager looking for tips on small studio production of "The Curious Savage"?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

I’ve been an ASM for productions of "Les Miserables" and "Once upon a Mattress" and I’ve been handed the responsibility for a pretty low key production of "The Curious Savage". Any words of advice from experienced people about this show specifically or just stage management in general? I appreciate any help I can get!

If you have already had an ASM position, then you already have some of the skills in place. I don’t know ‘The Curious Savage’, but treat it the same way you would any production. Listen, write important things down, pass on information to relevant departments, try and anticipate what is needed. If you know a particular scene or act is rehearsing the next day, or in the afternoon, try and have everything ready before the director and company arrive. As soon as a prop is asked for, do your best to supply it - even if it is just a piece of paper to represent a letter.
It is difficult, but try to remain discretely in the background quietly getting on with your job whilst at the same time being in just the right place at the right time when needed. If an actor treats you as a lesser being (it happens - they don’t always realise just how useful we stage management can be!), be gracious and professional. Don’t be known for having an attitude - let others have that reputation! Enjoy what you are doing and have fun.

First time stage manager looking for tips on small studio production of "The Curious Savage"?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

I’ve been an ASM for productions of "Les Miserables" and "Once upon a Mattress" and I’ve been handed the responsibility for a pretty low key production of "The Curious Savage". Any words of advice from experienced people about this show specifically or just stage management in general? I appreciate any help I can get!

If you have already had an ASM position, then you already have some of the skills in place. I don’t know ‘The Curious Savage’, but treat it the same way you would any production. Listen, write important things down, pass on information to relevant departments, try and anticipate what is needed. If you know a particular scene or act is rehearsing the next day, or in the afternoon, try and have everything ready before the director and company arrive. As soon as a prop is asked for, do your best to supply it - even if it is just a piece of paper to represent a letter.
It is difficult, but try to remain discretely in the background quietly getting on with your job whilst at the same time being in just the right place at the right time when needed. If an actor treats you as a lesser being (it happens - they don’t always realise just how useful we stage management can be!), be gracious and professional. Don’t be known for having an attitude - let others have that reputation! Enjoy what you are doing and have fun.