seth christian Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 we are working out a script for a movie we would like to shoot this later fall,07. and this would be our first full feature. we've actually got a B Actor through a connection that is interested in doing it...which is our main force behind taking it to the next level. will be NEW at finding buyers/investors, etc... movie context: comedy. and, at this point we've really come to the decision that if we actually want to try and sell this....its gotta be in 35mm (at minimum, 16mm) NO VIDEO! unless anyone has anything to say about this theory/method......all ears! any help how to approach these issues would be invaluable! thanks yall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Breaux DP Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'd sugjest considering shooting S16 and blowing up to 35 if your going to do a theatrical release... Other then that, I cant realy help you with investors and such, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth christian Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 [quote I'd sugjest considering shooting S16 and blowing up to 35 if your going to do a theatrical release...] because its quite a bit cheaper to shoot 16 and blow up to 35??? I thought blow up was really expensive. Plus, there's the quality issue, starting off with 35 sure boosts the quality level in trying to promote it and sell it. doesn't it? thanks for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Steven Beverly Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 (edited) "No John, I dont care HOW cool HD is, fil is still better. Just cause you waist your money on fruit juce doesnt mean you can complane about my shooting 16mm"-- Dory Breaux discussing film with John Glasco You quoted yourself? :blink: Edited April 7, 2007 by James Steven Beverly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saba Mazloum Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I would say shoot the feature with HD( F900, Vaircam), i just finished working as a 1sAC on a feature which was shot on the HD Sony F900, and it looked great. If you have a talented DP who can light well, then go with HD. Its cheaper, and in the end it all depends on your story, 35mm wont make your story amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney King Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 There are many factors that affect a completed film's sales potential, and truthfully, origination format is fairly low on the list (things like name actor involvement, exposure at the major festivals, and general market trends are much more important). It all depends on how you plan to position your film in the marketplace (genre, potential distribution streams, etc...). There are a lot of moving parts to consider, and the marketplace changes quickly. To really explore the business side of things and how your origination format fits into the equation, I would recommend you talk to experienced producers, sales agents, distributors, producers' reps...people who buy and sell films for a living. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Goldberg Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 what's your budget like? Because that'll determine a lot of things that you should or shouldn't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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