Director and DP fired by Warner Bros.

[Landon D. Parks]

I'm pretty sure he means replying two or three times in a row, instead of reading all messages and addressing all topics discussed since your previous post in one reply.

I see now. Ok, I'll stop.

 

And since its just a .jpg picture its not taking up that much bandwidth at all.

Ok, just wondering. Im sure this site has enough bandwidth to handle it though. That is a cute image.

[Alejandro Wilkins]

Well, going back to Griffin and Lachman's replacement,

 

The article says that filming resumed on August 18th. I'm not sure when the firings took place but it doesn't seem like there was a lot of time between them and the 18th (Article came out the 10th). Does anyone have any comments on replacing a DP in mid production? I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced this, how your role changed and whether or not you felt you lost a lot of creative control, since, like in this case, there doesn't seem to be any prep time, or in other cases, another DP has already set the "look" of the film.

 

I recently read the ASC article on Collateral. Dion Beebe, ACS talked about taking over as DP mid-shoot. He said he normally wouldn't want to do this because he doesn't want to have to stay within the boundaries of another cinematographer's vision rather than implementing his own.

[painfulcrash]

corrected:

Elliot Davis is actually very sensetive and caring towards the story/actors. (which i believe makes a dp even more creative)

 

I remember watching behind the scenes for "I am Sam"

There was a emotionally charged scene and mr.Lachman was handholding the camera.. and while he was shooting he started to shed tears..

i dont blame him . absulutely amazing scene.

 

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it was very late at night when i posted. i wwasnt thinking clear i assume. thanks for the correction david. :)

[David Mullen ASC]

Wasn't that shot by Eliot Davis?

[Greg Gross]

For Landon Parks,Producer/Director:

I'm completeing a script at this time for a romantic comedy to

be produced this fall(late). Love,Kisses&Coffee Beans to be fil-

med at a Border"s Espresso Cafe. Only one camera,me,one pro-

duction assistant,one soundman. Pitch:Boy meets girl,falls in love

and gets girl, loses girl with very un-expected ending.The protag-

onist is sort of like the girl in Along Came Polly(not a copy) but

she's really sort of goofy and very beautiful(always doing something

goofy). Because I'm a photographer I have to photograph and direct

the production(its my photographer's ego you know). I have no con-

tacts for distribution, I would like to sell it directly to dvd for profit.

Would you like to produce the production for me and handle the dis-

tribution for dvd? We could work out a "reel deal" and decide how

much of a % we'll each take. I can send you a script when its finish-

ed for your comments. I must direct,photograph,light the project. I'm

using amateur actors and must build their confidence. They'll be slow

with their lines at first,probably will have problems with their marks

and timing. Let me know what you think! I have an extreme amount

of patience and I will work with them. I would appreciate your comm-

ents about the look the film should have. THINK IT OVER!

[Landon D. Parks]

Dear pd170 user:

 

I have read your post to me. And I think very highly of you to trust me with that responsibility.

 

I would enjoy Producing this for you, and help in the Distrobution of the DVD's.

 

Please, when you have the script done, send it my way.

 

I would like to talk to you a lot more about the production when ever you find the time.

 

My main question right now is this: Is this a feature or short? and also What is your expected budget?

 

Thank you much B) ,

Landon D. Parks

[Josh Hill]

Oh my God ....

 

pd170user ... I don't know if you're really thinking about this, but isn't it usually preferable to have a producer that can make legally binding contracts? No offense to you, Landon, and not a shot at your abilities as a producer at all. But I just forsee problems when a producer is trying to make a distribution deal, but cannot sign contracts.

 

As a minor (16) I don't believe he has the power to negotiate or make deals, and I would seriously doubt that any kind of verbal agreement made by him could hold up in court (not that they usually hold up in court, but especially in this case).

 

Also, I don't think this is the forum for making production deals. We finally got somewhat back on the topic.

[painfulcrash]

i agree :o

[Tenolian Bell]

No need to shed tears for Ed Lachman, and friend of mine is working on a commercial next week that Ed is shooting, his career rolls on. But of the fired director......

[Christian Appelt]

@Landon D. Parks & pd170user:

 

No offense meant, but reading your adjoining posts brought a happy smile on my face.

I think you two should meet in a baseball stadium and negotiate a production deal by shouting at each other with megaphones... :rolleyes:

[Luke Prendergast]

should meet in a baseball stadium and negotiate a production deal by shouting at each other with megaphones...

 

Heck, that nearly had me fall off my chair laughing.

[Landon D. Parks]

Also, I don't think this is the forum for making production deals. We finally got somewhat back on the topic.

This is correct. Please, if you want to contact me more about this pd170, P.M me, or E-mail me. landon1600@yahoo.com

 

 

isn't it usually preferable to have a producer that can make legally binding contracts?

But I just forsee problems when a producer is trying to make a distribution deal, but cannot sign contracts.

 

I was actually wondering the same thing. I mean, Im willing to help him to the fullest, If he wants it.

 

But I think he needs to understand that Im not a seasoned producer. My "Producer" Title simply is there to mean that I Produce my own programs, not that I produce other peoples.

 

Im just as new to Producing as he is, if not newer. I mainly produced Community plays, and of course, one 15min short film.

 

I personally think he would be better off finding someone who has experiance with this sort of thing. I mean, its one thing to come in and directed a film for the first time, But producing them is another story.

 

I mean, Im not saying I can't do it. Only that there is other people more experianced with this process than me.

 

Producing is one field where life experiance counts 100% in my mind. That is one field where messing up can cost you millions if you dont know what your doing.

 

Im also willing to just offer him advice along the way if he wants that instead of putting me in a Producer role.

 

But its up to him, what ever he chooses.

 

No offense to you, Landon

None taken.

 

PD: I think I jumped in over my head here. I should not have said "Yes, Lets do it" but more, "Lets talk more about this".

 

Feel free to contact me by E-mail or P.M if you still want to talk about this at all. Lets not take up forum space.

 

Im willing to offer you any advice I can, even if I dont produce this for you.

 

***For those who this post does not concern, please ignore. As we DO need to get back on the subject of "Directed and DP fired by Warner Bros"***

Thanks

[Greg Gross]

For Landon Parks Producer/Director:

Well Landon it looks like the deal is off due you're not of legal age

to sign all the paperwork involved with the production. Do you know

how much paperwork is involved in a film production? I do have every

confidence in you however and I believe you could produce the film.

Maybe we should wait until after you graduate from film school?(you

are going to film school eventually, correct?) You don't have to go,but

I think you should Landon, it will give you vision. I have not gone to

film school but I have a god given talent and have learned from exper-

ience. Before and after the Vietnam war I was an actor for a while. I

have a fond respect for the actor when he or she bares their very soul

to the camera. You might say I understand the trust involved. Everyone

is telling me to write a horror story for film. Do you have any ideas for

a horror film? Let me know where to send the script of my short feature

film and I will send it to you when finished. I'm working on wrapping up

act three right now. I would appreciate your comments on potential re-

writes and the look the film should take. Maybe when you're out of film

school I can DP your first feature film. But Landon remember! Never,

never, never move a light that I set! Hey I'm going to see Open Water

tomorrow(today) shot exclusively on mini-dv!!!!! Happy Shooting!!!!!!!!

[Landon D. Parks]

What? Open water was shot on mini-Dv?!?? Dont that thing have a wide release? IT appears to me Hollywood cares less what the stuff is shot on, and more on the story these days. (Good in my opinion).

[Greg Gross]

For Landon Parks- Producer/Director:

Hey Landon did you see that photo of the child on his knees? Looks

like he's praying(#1 Child- "Oh! God Please No More!") Whats with

that? Does David Mullen ASC really know who made the photograph?

Landon look on page 12 of American Cinematographer July 04 issue.

What a camera! Arri (Arriflex 235) Carl Zeiss T 1.9 and would I love

to have it on my shoulder! Sure beats the heck out of a DX100A. I'm

not sure if the public really cares about the film look,mini-dv/video but

don't you think that Sydney Pollack(my favorite director)cares about

the way his film looks? This is why I think you should go to film school,

and iron the wrinkles out. I believe Open Water was shot with PD-150(

the baby brother of my PD-170, oops! this will create some feedback).

I like my PD-170 for ease of use,I know where every control is and can

reach it without looking at it. I think another camera was used also(mini-

dv) but I can't remember what it was. Somebody on forum will probably

comment about other camera. Don't forget a lot of post production work

done. Just a suggestion but I think you should read- Hitchcock's NoteBooks

by Dan Auiler and Painting With Light by Mr. John Alton. I just finished watching

"VERTIGO" on Turner Classic Movies. I am on my way to Camp Hill to see

"OPEN WATER". Going to do some lighting ratios on my set later.