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Ledbetter
Posted: June 7th, 2009, 6:41pm Report to Moderator
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So based upon your assumpton, people in this forum should be lining up to help co-write this script.

All I am hearing is crickets.

You as a moderator, should know full well that the time spent on this site by simple folk like me is to find like minded people in which to find similar voices by which to expand ones own projects.

By trying to ask questions, I felt mabey it would help to give a broader dimension to this person, increasing his possibilitity to find that match in a co-writer.

It feels to me like you are championing him and chiding us.

Personally, It seems you are giving him a harder time than this forum simply by focusing on the fact that no one has stepped up.

By the way, the story you wrote " dont go in the bathroom" Is right up my alley.

Shawn.....><
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mcornetto
Posted: June 7th, 2009, 6:54pm Report to Moderator
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You are fairly new here. We go through this every time a filmmaker asks for help on the board (you should have seen the thread for the Christian filmmaker before it was moderated).  

I am only trying to facilitate the desired response.  "Yes, Simply Scripts can help, come here for your scripting needs".  

Do you see something wrong with that logic?  Isn't that your goal too?  Maybe the time you spend worrying about whether or not I'm chiding you would be better spent helping this fellow or possibly writing another script.

Speaking of which, I'm off to do just that.
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Ledbetter
Posted: June 7th, 2009, 7:15pm Report to Moderator
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mcornetto,
I think we can see things the same, on some points but I feel we are missing the mark on the fundimental element that started this exchange.

(mcornetto said)
You are fairly new here.

Yes, and....

(mcornetto said)
We go through this every time a filmmaker asks for help on the board (you should have seen the thread for the Christian filmmaker before it was moderated).  

I don't see your point. You are the moderator and are right in the middle of this.

(mcornetto said)
I am only trying to facilitate the desired response.

I dont see that you are. I feel you got involved and went after the people who were trying simply to ask questions.

(mcornetto said)
"Yes, Simply Scripts can help, come here for your scripting needs".  

I like this site alot. It's people are great.

(mcornetto said)
Do you see something wrong with that logic?


I don't nor should you. Look I don't want to be in a pissing contest between me and you because you are the mod. But what I don'e apperciate is you taking a stand for a view that you favor and try and sway that opinion based on your emotion rather than the facts.

The facts seem to be that some people here would like to know a little more about what this persons direction (including me) to guage if any interest is warranted.

Hell the reason I was asking is because I an currenty working on a horror and wanted to see if he was a bit of a fit.  



(mcornetto said)
Isn't that your goal too?  Maybe the time your spend worrying about whether or not I'm chiding you would be better spent helping this fellow or possibly writing another script.

I dont worry about it. I just don't feel it should be your job to take up a cause. It should be your job to moderate.


(mcornetto said)
Speaking of which, I'm off to do just that.

Have a wonderful night.
Shawn.....><




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Couuuch
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Quoted from Ledbetter
Couuuch,
I wasn't trying to be disresptful in my eariler post to you. I simply was trying to help give some input to help you appeal to a particular group based on your style, genre and voice to offer to the script.

You want it to be a horror, right?

No gore. right?

No Sci-Fi. right?

From this lets ask a couple of questions on what you do want.

Do you want the serial killer script to be a short? I know in tour first post, you said "I have a short film in mind ". Are you talking about 5 pages, 15 pages, 50 pages. How long is the story you have in mind?

Is your serial killer based on someone in history? Or is it out of your own head?

Do you want it to be satirical, like blood simple. Sick yet funny, or texas chain saw masacre-ish?

Do you want it to low-medium or high budget?

Just a few that poped into my mind. Mabey this can get you and anyone in the forum to come together in the same direction.

Shawn.....><


The total length of film doesn't really matter to me much. It will be as long as it ends up (I just want a real good quality film). The serial killer is based off a friendly childresn book "Where's Waldo". I'd like to keep blood to a very low. None is possible. Just a killer who's known to be a friendly character and has gone bad. The budget is none to low. It's all coming out of pocket.

Post your thoughts!

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sniper
Posted: June 10th, 2009, 7:15am Report to Moderator
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Quoted from mcornetto
(you should have seen the thread for the Christian filmmaker before it was moderated)

Why was it even moderated? That thread was hilarious.


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(you should have seen the thread for the Christian filmmaker before it was moderated)


Moderated or not, that Christian guy never replied. Even his email address was wrong.

Michel


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dogglebe
Posted: June 10th, 2009, 9:33am Report to Moderator
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Quoted from sniper
Why was it even moderated? That thread was hilarious.


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Couuuch
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Another bump for any more help.?
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Another bump, from me. Not you Me, me me. Anyways, I'm a long way from you Couuuch. I take it you're looking for someone close to you in the good old US. I'm in the UK at the mo so probably no use at all. However, if you want help to work up a short script I'll do what I can. PM me and I'll get back to you.
If not perhaps someone keen to see their stuff on film close to you may get in touch. Either ways the best of luck to you.


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slabstaa
Posted: June 11th, 2009, 11:39pm Report to Moderator
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I'll help.  Let me know, unless you 2 are already doing it.

unless you want an extra person on board. haha
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How many people are you expecting to cast in this film? What ages are they?
What locations do you have access to?

Some questions that came to my mind.



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Oh man. I wish I had been on SS early this week, I would've jumped all over this while the rest of you huffed and puffed at the filmmakers request.

Missed out again.

And why is everyone dissing the Christian filmmaker? I exchanged emails with him and he was very polite and actually responded to everyone of my emails, which can't be said about most (but not all) filmmakers.

The only problem I had was he said he excepted scripts or a synopsis. But when I emailed him a synopsis he said he would only look at scripts. So I just left it at that.  


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And why is everyone dissing the Christian filmmaker? I exchanged emails with him and he was very polite and actually responded to everyone of my emails, which can't be said about most (but not all) filmmakers.
The only problem I had was he said he excepted scripts or a synopsis. But when I emailed him a synopsis he said he would only look at scripts. So I just left it at that.  


You're pretty lucky because I tried to join him but never succeeded.

Michel


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Quoted from Couuuch
I have a short film in mind and even what would make a great first five minutes of the film. I'm having trouble getting the script written because I've never written one. So I'm basically looking for someone who can help write the script and get the details in place.

Thanks for any help!


In the end will there be co-write credits on the final product or do you want someone to coach you on formatting and how to shape the story?

btw, the possibility for finding help is greater if you don't add a geographical limit. After all, there are emails, video conferencing and phone technologies available...


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Mr.Ripley
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I'm willing to help but i don't live close to you. Also, I saw two people in front of me willing to help, so i won't mind if you choose them first. PM if anything.


Just Murdered by Sean Elwood (Zombie Sean) and Gabriel Moronta (Mr. Ripley) - (Dark Comedy, Horror) All is fair in love and war. A hopeless romantic gay man resorts to bloodshed to win the coveted position of Bridesmaid. 99 pages.
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