I will be relocating to that area and wanted to know who was out there and what they were doing. I will be bringing a pretty extensive equipment package
of which I can provide a list. Unfortunately I think I'll have to sell my production trucks here as it's too much to tackle driving three trucks across the country myself as you might imagine. My biggest interest is in short film but as I'm tossing the corporate job I'd like to know what all might be going on in the area, I hold this community/forum in high regard. Thanks so much.

I live here; I'm a film student at cal state. I have done a lot of writing, which was my focus for about a decade. I have four solid scripts and optioned one away. I recently have been getting into production - doing my own filming, editing, etc...

I have an xh a1 and adobe's production premium. I use final cut at school but prefer premiere pro.

Anyway - when you get to town drop me a line.

Sincerely,
Todd

Will do Todd, thanks much for the response.

Hi.. I too also moved to l.a. at the end of last year and I'm here wanting to get involved in short films... I was a film student in northern california and am here to pursue my dream. I'm a jvc hd100-brevis-final cut pro user.

Welcome to l.a.

Excellent, thanks for the response, I happen to have one of those HD's myself. I am leaving this area last week of April, I'll be looking for a large step van for all the equipment. I'll be just sout h of LA initially.

Michael Best
m1best@hotmail.com
814-490-2525

Hey Michael, I'm in the Santa Monica area. Doing stuff with my XL2. If you need any help on anything be sure to let me know.

Hey thanks - I've decided to sell my production trucks back East here so I will looking for a large production truck when I get out there. Keep an eye open. I'm hitting the road May 3rd. Thanks again

Take note... I'm here... but too pooped to write more (it's 3:30 am :)

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Hey Michael -

I own a production company out here in the Mojave Desert area. Drop me a line if you would like to meet. I have 14' ride on cranes, geared heads, and a 2000' green screen studio, HVX, and Letus setups. 4 me it ain't about $$. Lets get together.

R. L. Appling
fadetoblackfilms@cliffhaqnger.com

Santa Barbara CA.
Drop me a line

Fantastic, thanks for the replies, the trip west starts tomorrow. I will definitely be in touch..

I'll be out there in August to join you guys. My list of gear changes quite often, but I've currently got an HD200 and some audio gear.

Wow - long trip, made it with only a trailer flat. Currently have all equipment in storage and am seeking a production truck/step van if anyone might know of one. I'm not sure where I'm going to settle yet but need to get the gear mobile. My new number is 760-500-7616, m1best@hotmail.com
I brought all my music and recording gear as well, way too much to list, I'll be setting up some studios over the next couple of weeks for a friend, really wish I could find some kind of venue for all this stuff, if you've got space but are in need of equipment I'd like to know about it. I also will be in the market for HMI's, currently I'm pretty tungsten with Desisti & Arri heads etc, 5k down to 100w peppers. I'm also interested in forming a film syndicate in this area where members share resources/talents. I may also consider rentals if things don't get going. I don't intend to work a normal job until after July so I can spend some time meeting people and maybe getting something going.
Just FYI, I'm 44, divorced, no children, so I have no real time limitations at the moment. Thanks for listening..

film syndicate sounds really good. I've been in l.a. about a few months and a digital-based film group is what I've been looking for. Let's get a group going. I have a few short ideas I'd like to get made and would love to help out with others' projects. I'm in the los feliz area of l.a. I'll give you a holler, michael.

amos
mrak1979@yahoo.com
323-423-0057

Lets do it. I am in the Antelope Valley (1 1/2 hour North of LA) Got the gear I mentioned above and more. I am always interested in projects and other filmmakers in the area. HD, S16mm, 35mm, production trailer. We got the bases covered, a stadium to play in, the bat and balls - now all we need is a team - so there it is - that would be 3 - a CALIFORNIA FILM SYNDICATE is born! Shoot me emails and lets get together to compare notes and conspire :)

Sounds great, let me know if you need any equipment for your shoot, I'll compile a list in the meantime..

Hi Michael! We chatted a long time ago. Congrats on making it to Southern California... If you want to hook up and chat try to get each other work I'd be interested.

Sign me up for the syndicate.

Tim Otholt
DP/Gaffer
http://timotholt.com

Hey Tim -
Checked out your web site and screen shots - very cool. Where are you located at?

Hey guys, took me longer to get settled than expected, I hate when things drop off like this. I am pretty free here for at least a month, let me know if you guys need anything, want to set up a meeting, or do an impromptu short?? I'll travel for free..

hey guys, I will contact you guys next week so maybe we can get this going ... been having a stressful week.

Tim, you still there..?

I'll be in town this Sunday (around bev hills) with an HVX + some audio gear. Drop me an e-mail if anything's going down. At the very least, meet up for coffee and talk shop?

If anyone is interested I spoke with Amos today and we are meeting in LA Sunday around lunch time, roughly. Amos will confirm the location, some others are attending just thought I post in hopes of having as many as possible.

m1best@hotmail.com
760-500-7616

Hey guys, so we've decided on 1pm sunday meeting at Peets Coffee in Pasadena, 605 S Lake Ave cross street California. If anybody is interested in joining us, stop by. Hope to see you guys there.

Amos
mrak1979@yahoo.com
323-423-0057

Ahh... that's a shame. Bad timing for me & even more unfortunate since Pasadena is about 10 mins from me. Maybe next time?

I'll be there +1