Lady X Films

Ken Tanaka · October 11th, 2003, 12:08 AM

The Lady X Films project has been extremely popular. Although the series is technically "booked" we have decided to offer up to THREE additional filmmakers the opportunity to submit an episode for the series. Here are the basic terms of the offer.

(1) We will select up to three new episode proposals. Prospective producers must send a COMPLETED SCRIPT to hq@ladyxfilms.com by 11:59pm Chicago time (4:59am GMT), Friday, October 24, 2003. The script must meet the basic series guidelines as set forth in the Entry Kit. WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER EPISODE PROPOSALS THAT ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED SCRIPT. The script need not be in perfect Hollywood screenwriters' format but it must clearly be in script form (ex: scenes, dialogue and action clearly denoted) and cover the all of your episode's story details. No "brief outlines" or "concept papers", please.

(2) We will consider and accept scripts in the order in which we receive them. Scripts will be judged on the basis of

their consistency with the Lady X Films series guidelines, and
our assessment of the producer's ability to actually deliver a completed episode of the script by the submission deadline.

We will make our selections and notify all applicants no later than Friday, October 31, 2003.

(3) Each new producer accepted into the series will have to submit a completed Conditions for Participation agreement (as with all other producers in the series) within 48 hours of being accepted. The form is contained in the Entry Kit, noted above.

(4) The deadline for our receipt of each completed episode will be Monday, December 15, 2003. THIS IS A FIRM DEADLINE AND WE WILL NOT SCREEN ANY EPISODE RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE.

(5) Each episode will be given a "marquee" week during which it is featured on the Lady X Films site's main page, just as all other episodes have been featured, and will be treated as part of the regular series.

So, if you've been waiting for an opportunity to take part in the Lady X Films series, now may be your chance. Yes, the deadlines of this opportunity are tight and will be strictly enforced. But such conditions often bring out the best in truly creative minds.

Good luck to you!

-Ken Tanaka-
Co-Executive Producer
Lady X Films
www.LadyXFilms.com

Kevin Maistros · October 11th, 2003, 06:24 AM

Thanks for the opportunity. I'll be sure to try and get in on this.

Kevin Maistros · October 11th, 2003, 10:35 AM

HAHA, I just noticed my clothing company was already in one of the Lady-X films. Episode 10, the Fiction Clothing Fbox shirt on the black guy. How random.

Keith Loh · October 11th, 2003, 12:49 PM

Sue!

Chris Hurd · October 12th, 2003, 01:26 AM

What a co-inkydink!

Bryan Mitchell · October 14th, 2003, 05:03 PM

I only have 10 days left to write this!!!!

:: Opens final draft / paces around pool thinking ::

edit: I think filming in my home town - Las Vegas - could make for a great episode.

Brian Huey · October 17th, 2003, 02:42 PM

So are you waiting until the all scripts are received and reviewed before deciding which three or is it going to be the first three scripts received and approved get the slots?

The "We will consider and accept scripts in the order in which we receive them" line is what's causing the question.

Thanks for the opportunity
Cheers,
Huey

Bryan Mitchell · October 17th, 2003, 03:00 PM

I too was thinking the very same thing because of the very same thing.

Brian Huey · October 17th, 2003, 04:08 PM

Great Bri(y)ans/minds think alike! Well, at least similar minds think alike...

Cheers,
Huey

Ken Tanaka · October 17th, 2003, 10:42 PM

The deadline dates, above, remain intact at this time. (We have already had one script submission.)

We may assign an episode or two before the October 24th application deadline, but at least one episode will remain open through October 24.

We will give preference to earlier applications. For example, if two episode slots are still open and we have three good scripts we will assign the slots to the earliest two we received.

Update: We have had a very late cancellation today (Episode 22) and we have two others that appear to be in great doubt of delivery. Consequently, we will probably accept more than three new episodes. (We have not yet had an opportunity to discuss the exact number.) So your chances of getting into the series are even better today than they were earlier this week. Put your imagination helmets on and start writing!

We will keep you informed here of any changes or further updates.

Dylan Couper · October 18th, 2003, 12:25 AM

Is this offer open to people that have already produced a Lady X film?
Just out of curiosity.

Ken Tanaka · October 18th, 2003, 01:10 AM

Nope. Sorry, Dylan. We really want to give new folks an opportunity.

Bryan Mitchell · October 18th, 2003, 01:41 AM

I'm really hoping to get a spot in this thing. I'm really excited. Still working on my script. Really excited about the extra openings too. Thanks for keeping everyone updated on the open call.

Bryan Mitchell · October 24th, 2003, 01:01 AM

I just finished my script, so its revisions and preproduction from here on, assuming I get a spot. Do I just email the script? In the kit, it talked about another web form with address information and stuff, but I was unable to locate it.

Thanks

Ken Tanaka · October 24th, 2003, 01:27 AM

Bryan,
Good! Yes, please just email your script to the address above. Don't worry about the Web form.

October 11th, 2003, 12:08 AM	#1
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Lady X Films - Open Call The Lady X Films project has been extremely popular. Although the series is technically "booked" we have decided to offer up to THREE additional filmmakers the opportunity to submit an episode for the series. Here are the basic terms of the offer. (1) We will select up to three new episode proposals. Prospective producers must send a COMPLETED SCRIPT to hq@ladyxfilms.com by 11:59pm Chicago time (4:59am GMT), Friday, October 24, 2003. The script must meet the basic series guidelines as set forth in the Entry Kit. WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER EPISODE PROPOSALS THAT ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED SCRIPT. The script need not be in perfect Hollywood screenwriters' format but it must clearly be in script form (ex: scenes, dialogue and action clearly denoted) and cover the all of your episode's story details. No "brief outlines" or "concept papers", please. (2) We will consider and accept scripts in the order in which we receive them. Scripts will be judged on the basis of their consistency with the Lady X Films series guidelines, and our assessment of the producer's ability to actually deliver a completed episode of the script by the submission deadline. We will make our selections and notify all applicants no later than Friday, October 31, 2003. (3) Each new producer accepted into the series will have to submit a completed Conditions for Participation agreement (as with all other producers in the series) within 48 hours of being accepted. The form is contained in the Entry Kit, noted above. (4) The deadline for our receipt of each completed episode will be Monday, December 15, 2003. THIS IS A FIRM DEADLINE AND WE WILL NOT SCREEN ANY EPISODE RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE. (5) Each episode will be given a "marquee" week during which it is featured on the Lady X Films site's main page, just as all other episodes have been featured, and will be treated as part of the regular series. So, if you've been waiting for an opportunity to take part in the Lady X Films series, now may be your chance. Yes, the deadlines of this opportunity are tight and will be strictly enforced. But such conditions often bring out the best in truly creative minds. Good luck to you! -Ken Tanaka- Co-Executive Producer Lady X Films www.LadyXFilms.com

October 11th, 2003, 12:49 PM	#4
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October 12th, 2003, 01:26 AM	#5
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October 17th, 2003, 10:42 PM	#10
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Clarification and Update The deadline dates, above, remain intact at this time. (We have already had one script submission.) We may assign an episode or two before the October 24th application deadline, but at least one episode will remain open through October 24. We will give preference to earlier applications. For example, if two episode slots are still open and we have three good scripts we will assign the slots to the earliest two we received. Update: We have had a very late cancellation today (Episode 22) and we have two others that appear to be in great doubt of delivery. Consequently, we will probably accept more than three new episodes. (We have not yet had an opportunity to discuss the exact number.) So your chances of getting into the series are even better today than they were earlier this week. Put your imagination helmets on and start writing! We will keep you informed here of any changes or further updates. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 18th, 2003, 12:25 AM	#11
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Is this offer open to people that have already produced a Lady X film? Just out of curiosity. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

October 11th, 2003, 06:24 AM	#2
Kevin Maistros Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 129	Thanks for the opportunity. I'll be sure to try and get in on this.

October 11th, 2003, 10:35 AM	#3
Kevin Maistros Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 129	HAHA, I just noticed my clothing company was already in one of the Lady-X films. Episode 10, the Fiction Clothing Fbox shirt on the black guy. How random.

October 14th, 2003, 05:03 PM	#6
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	I only have 10 days left to write this!!!! :: Opens final draft / paces around pool thinking :: edit: I think filming in my home town - Las Vegas - could make for a great episode.

October 17th, 2003, 02:42 PM	#7
Brian Huey Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle , WA Posts: 184	So are you waiting until the all scripts are received and reviewed before deciding which three or is it going to be the first three scripts received and approved get the slots? The "We will consider and accept scripts in the order in which we receive them" line is what's causing the question. Thanks for the opportunity Cheers, Huey

October 17th, 2003, 03:00 PM	#8
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	I too was thinking the very same thing because of the very same thing.

October 17th, 2003, 04:08 PM	#9
Brian Huey Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle , WA Posts: 184	Great Bri(y)ans/minds think alike! Well, at least similar minds think alike... Cheers, Huey

October 18th, 2003, 01:10 AM	#12
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Nope. Sorry, Dylan. We really want to give new folks an opportunity. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 18th, 2003, 01:41 AM	#13
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	I'm really hoping to get a spot in this thing. I'm really excited. Still working on my script. Really excited about the extra openings too. Thanks for keeping everyone updated on the open call.

October 24th, 2003, 01:01 AM	#14
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	I just finished my script, so its revisions and preproduction from here on, assuming I get a spot. Do I just email the script? In the kit, it talked about another web form with address information and stuff, but I was unable to locate it. Thanks

October 24th, 2003, 01:27 AM	#15
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Bryan, Good! Yes, please just email your script to the address above. Don't worry about the Web form. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com