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My summary wasn't incorrect at all. Producers are responsible for what my first post states. The fact the some producers delegate does not change that. Producers are managers and managers delegate if they have the budget for it but that doesn't change their accountability for results.
Well it is incorrect, because you basically eliminated the production manager and line producer. But you can think what you think and I'll think what I think.
Well it is incorrect, because you basically eliminated the production manager and line producer. But you can think what you think and I'll think what I think.
So there's always a line producer and production manager on every film? Is that what you're telling me? Of course not, because you know that isn't the case.
Ultimately the producer is responsible for what the line producer and the production manager do, they report to him.
You must feel that the contribution you made to the film you line produced was really undervalued if you want to argue this point so much.
Well, the initial post was regards to features. If you read back in my first couple of posts, you'll see I addressed budget. Regards your slightly catty comments regards line producing, I'm not quite sure what to say. But kinda amusing all the same for the wrong reasons for you! No idea why you're seemingly taking it so personally. Anyway, mate, have a good night.
He wrote original screenplay for ICONIC movie The Boondock Saints (1999), all production companies where crazy to get his script, but he had one rule, he wanted to direct the movie by himself, even though he never had any experience or FILM school EDUCATION, but eventually he made a movie. My question is, if production company offered you to direct your movie, you would do it, or refused, due to lack of experience?
I think a trained director would do a much better job then I. Not that someone out there wouldn't be a prodigy and have a natural inborn talent.
The important thing is, not to be too egoistic. I believe in letting go of some things. Not that I haven't held on to some things myself. Everyone needs to weigh in their own heart what feels right to them.
As long as I felt my story was in place to the best of my ability, I would be grateful to see what flight it would take with talented and dedicated people in all areas.
- I know the script inside and out and there's less chance of it being watered down. - I cannot blame the director for tinkering with the script. - I may be wearing a few more hats, depending on the production/budget. - If you are looking for a fist time director for my script, I want to be considered anyway - I have a clear vision and a great visual eye - I can storyboard
My whole outlook toward Troy Duffy changed after seeing OVERNIGHT. The only thing I see now is ego in every word and every description line. And my comment has nothing to do with this thread, but I tend to get irked when I read his name
As far as your question goes, I'd probably refuse. That way I can blame the director if the film sucks: "I give this dude/dudette an ice-cream cone and they go and drop it on the effing sidewalk. Argh!"
hmmmm.... someone has some anger issues ^^ .... I have no doubt that Troy Duffy probably isn't the most easy person to work with... however documentary filmmakers can be as manipulative with their editing as any reality-show producer.... so I say it's a waste of good energy, spending it on hating someone you've never met. (save if for the ones you do know ) For anger turns to hate, and hate turns.... er... uh... you into Troy Duffy *shrug* I love your ice-cream metaphor
Angry? You got anger from that? I don't hate the guy by any means. He just comes off as an ass. Not just in the doc, but his attitude in general (interviews and articles.) I'll put it this way; he wasn't ostracized for his kindheartedness.
I agree with you on that Goes to show, the only thing that can get in your way of success, is yourself. It was a good doc, a cautionary tale for fellow writers/filmmakers.