Hey Guys!

I'm sorta new to this, but i thought i would start by putting up one of my shorts.

This film got into a number of festivals but never really got to the place i wanted it to get. I have a feeling people just thought it was too violent. I would love to know your thoughts.

Thanx and look forward to hearing from you

Sam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rldcaWxOig&feature=channel_page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGwYbMy2As&feature=channel_page

That was really well done. :cool:



got into a number of festivals but never really got to the place i wanted it to get.

What place is that?

What place is that?
To be a miiiiiiiilllllliiiiiioooonnnaaaaaaiiiirrrrreeee! :yes:

Well, i guess to get an agent and hopefully access to bigger and better things. I worry that people only see the violence in it and that they don't see the craft or story telling.

Thats why i thought it would be good to show it here.

Any thoughts?

That was excellent, especially the acting. What camera did you use?

ha ok, so exactly how new are you? that was good stuff. i'm working on my first big project right now, hope it turns out that well.

It was shot on 16mm arriflex. Not sure the exact model. I could find out if you are desperate to know.

And i have directed a couple of music video and small commercial work.

Well you did an excellent job. Everything, and everyone looked and sounded great. And I don't really need to know anything more about the camera. It just had such a great look.

Thank you. thank you.

Any thoughts on why festivals weren't into it? I was in a few but the majority didn't seem to like it.

I appreciate the input.

Festivals suck. But, that's just my opinion. Just remember this, your movie is seen by one person who has to judge whether it makes the grade. Many of those people are morons.

There's plenty of discussions over in the festivals section about why some movies are chosen and others that are superior aren't. One of the main reasons is a "name" actor in a production. Though I'm not sure if that applies to shorts.

From a personal stand-point, this is a very good movie. I'd have run it if I was a festival operator.

As I stated on your other post about the short...I loved it. It's a wonderfully powerful short that is technically slick on all accounts.

Thanx again M1chae1.

I moved it over to the festival section cause that was what i was trying to find out about.

Cheers for your input

WOW. Simply amazing work!

That was impressive wankersmurf. How new are you? Are you self-taught or do you have any schooling in the art of filmmaking? Just curious. Anyway, I stand impressed and hope to get that good. It's too bad this forum wasn't better laid out in terms of what everyone is using (ie. software, computer, camera etc...)

Bravo!

That was impressive wankersmurf. How new are you? Are you self-taught or do you have any schooling in the art of filmmaking? Just curious. Anyway, I stand impressed and hope to get that good.

Thank you, rcnineteen, really nice of you to say.

Yes i am "self-taught" to a large extent. I started out as a runner on commercials and have worked my way up to directing. I did a communications degree in film theory but it didn't have have any practical training. This is the second short film i have made. The first never saw the light of day because, to be honest, i hated it - but it did get me into music video and commercial directing.

Over in screening room forum we are talking about what gets into festivals. Not sure if anyone else is interested but some of the guys work at festivals and are giving their thoughts on what does and doesn't get in. Pretty interesting.

I sent you a PM about a dvd

I sent you a PM about a dvd

Its on its way.

Its on its way.

Has it turned up?

Oh wow man that was awesome. Great storytelling, pacing, and the ending was great too. I don't see why festivals would turn this down, I thought it was all around great.

Oh wow man that was awesome. Great storytelling, pacing, and the ending was great too. I don't see why festivals would turn this down, I thought it was all around great.

Thanx, brother.

i dunno if your allowed to swear on this forum but that was f*cking amazing!

nice acting, great look, great music, great sound effects, great narrative, great angles and great lighting. Very brutal and very heart warming.

This is a great example of how to make a captivating short film. The shots all looked well- planned, and the acting was top-notch. Excellent.

Wow, excellent short film.

Anyway, I stand impressed and hope to get that good. It's too bad this forum wasn't better laid out in terms of what everyone is using (ie. software, computer, camera etc...)

Because a lot of people don't use the same camera/set up/computer/software for each shoot.

Depending on the shoot, the DP, the editor, it all varies.

Thanx guys. Really appreciate the support. Cheers.

This is a truly great short film. The acting, directing, cinematography, and especially the narration - those last few words combined with the visuals made me tear up.

I swear I've seen the actress who plays the "love of his life" in other films.

God damn. I watched that for the third time...that's how impressed I am with it. It's so touching and powerful. So well shot.

I'd very much like to work with the director in the future. It would be an honor.

What is the best way to keep informed of future auditions and projects? All I ask for is a plane ticket and a couch. :) Please review my Myspace for clips and reels of my work: www.myspace.com/m1chaelreed if you feel like giving a stranger a moment of your time (as I did you). Doh! The guild trip. I'm only teasing. I know...I'm a self promoting bastard.

Thanks again. Stunning job. And you can tell your actors (especially the lead) that he rocks my socks off. I'm completely impressed.