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bert
Posted: November 12th, 2011, 7:57pm Report to Moderator
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Bert, is this the first thing you've ever had produced?



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I think this is bert's first


It's true.  At least, the first I am aware of -- and this is still, technically, a pre-pro.

Unless you count my kid's Lego version of "Someplace Nice and Dark" (which is totally awsome, btw).

Countless emails and numerous option agreements have equated to zip actually appearing on screen.  I probably have about $400 to show for about six years of screenwriting, so I suppose the day job is a good thing.

The biggest drawback in my work -- or one of the drawbacks -- is that I write for me, not for a budget, and it is true what folks like Phil will tell you -- it really shows in the amount of work you can expect to get produced.

"Them That's Dead" is one of the only works I have ever really written with anything like a budget in mind -- and of course, our lady Pia won't be paying a nickel for the script or rewrites.

So, yeah, I am pretty excited about the whole thing, especially since I can probably expect closer contact with the producer than one might generally have.


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As far as rewrites being posted here goes, I'll leave that totally up to Bert...it might be good to show others in case someone would have any great suggestions.


That was my thinking.  We have such a collection of clever writers around here, it seems a shame not to utilize the resource.


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I'm pretty sure I can find a good-looking corpse...


I am not even sure what to make of that statement...


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Ledbetter
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I have to admit that I'm supprised that you have never had anything produced before with the high standard of writing you have.

I can however also see that by writing for "you" as you said can result in less (if any) scripts being picked up simply because you see the movie being played out in your head, not the budget, cast, location ect...

I personally admire that more in a writer than naything else. Write what you love.

Pia is going to do an excellent job with an excellent script.

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Scar Tissue Films
Posted: November 12th, 2011, 8:33pm Report to Moderator
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I vaguely remember that particular OWC being something I was involved in...

...and now it appears that certain people are trying to steal the thunder of not only my good self but of the winning writer!!!

That makes it a competition...and not just any competition, but a vicious fight to the death.

As much as I love you both, I intend to eviscerate the pair of you.


Mr. Richard D. Kinsella.

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Grandma Bear
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I sure hope you were joking there Rick.

I'm no director, nor do I pretend to be one. I just want to have fun and I'm trying to do the best I can. Not trying to steal any thunder from anyone. I loved Bert's script and thought it would work well as a pirate film. That's all.


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Scar Tissue Films
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Ha. Yeah, I'm just joking around.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

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Hey guys - just saw this thread.  Congratulations to both Pia and Bert.  It's honestly great to see members of SS come together, and make a film.  Them That's Dead was one of my absolute favorites in that OWC.  (That, and the Godstick) - will be great to see it made.

If all goes well, maybe you could consider doing Bert's Someplace Dark or Salvage next?  Two other favorites of mine that I'd love to see filmed...  
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Here are some pics from the location scout today. You have to imagine it at night and properly lit and without tourists. There are some more pics on FB so I think Bert gets the idea of what's available. There are basically two scenes in TTD. One is when they dig up the body and that will be shot on the beach. The second scene where they find the treasure we will shoot here at the fort. IMO, we can do some cool shots of the characters moving along the drawbridge and stairs and finally end up in that empty room.

I wanted more exterior shots, but hubby's back was not agreeing. I think you get an idea of the place still.

I also talked to some people about actors and stuff and apparently there are a ton of them in St. A. Will be contacting some people during the coming week about actors and crew.

Suggestions, ideas?




















































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Wow.  Cool settings! Thanks for taking us along, Pia.
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Setting looks great, you should be able to get some really interesting shots and angles with the different elevations available. Are you thinking of using actors or people who re enact pirate scenes?
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Hey Pia, great shots!  I have seen the remainder on FB, too.

There is certainly plenty to be done with this location, isn't there?  I'll bet every time you turned a corner around that place you envisioned another shot you wanted.

I totally agree with your assessment about that vault-looking room for the second scene.  Maybe we can do something so the doorway to that room is hidden somehow, so it is kind of a secret chamber.

You will have to be thinking about just how much expansion of the storyline you want to make to incorporate some of this stuff -- like the cannons or the drawbridge.

What would be really cool is if you could get an alligator....

bert (blowing the budget, as usual)


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Good lord, that's gonna be a hoot to light.
Go all Barry Lyndon on those high ceiling interiors.
I'm sure those pirate roleplayers know some candle makers.
Wonder script tweaks they'll be based on the potential sets.

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All I can say is, "Hell yeah".  

I'm very excited and can't wait to see it!

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Great script, and a great team to produce it. Best of luck and I can't wait to see this!


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...well, I'm looking forward to seeing this as well!!!  

As far as the actors go, I talked to some people yesterday and apparently there are lots of actors groups and reenact ors groups. A lot of them do both. They seem to go hand in hand. I have no idea how good they are though, but I'm optimistic.

The script needs to be rewritten, but I'm not really looking to expand the story. It works just fine the way it is. I'll leave it to bert to add my daughter into the story.    As far as the fort goes, most of it will be b-roll stuff. Except for instead of them moving through a cave and an alcove and such they could be moving over the draw bridge, down those steps and into some prison or dungeon type places. Depending of what shots are used, it can all be made to look like whatever we want.

Bert...there is an alligator farm down the street!  


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Here's a new draft of Them That's Dead

The story is the same, but the new locations have been inserted.

My daughter have not yet been introduced to the story. Bert was thinking along the lines of a ghost. I immediately pictured the ghost appearing on the beach when they are digging up the corpse. Perhaps warning them about digging him up and maybe using the words "them that's dead".  Thoughts anyone?  


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