I actually saw a little snippet of Broken last night on G4-TechTV's filter (Goriest Games). Looks phenomenal. Congrats to you and your team.

Kevin

Thank Kevin!!!

Hey Alex,

What's your next South Florida film?

heath

Hey Alex,

What's your next South Florida film?

heath

God willing BROKEN the feature ; )

Cool, let me know when you're shooting it. I'm producing a short horror right now, and today's day 3. It's looking good. I'll be blogging about it here--shot on the Z1 with a great crew and cast.

heath

Cool, let me know when you're shooting it. I'm producing a short horror right now, and today's day 3. It's looking good. I'll be blogging about it here--shot on the Z1 with a great crew and cast.

heath

If you need post, poster design or DVD drop me a line. Good luck!

Will do, thanks. And I hope you can come and talk again at the Palm Beach Film School (www.palmbeachfilmschool.com) in the New Year.

heath

Hi ALex,

I've just ordered a "Broken" DVD on your Website.
I live in Paris, France.
Do you know how many days it takes to receive the DVD ?

Thanks

Hi ALex,

I've just ordered a "Broken" DVD on your Website.
I live in Paris, France.
Do you know how many days it takes to receive the DVD ?

Thanks

Thanks for the order. From our experience it should take 10-14 days depending on your customs. We'll ship it out this week.

Enjoy!!

Alex

Thanks for the quick answer Alex ;)

Don't you mind if I talk about your work on my blog and use some pics from your website ?

http://www.faireounepasfairedecinema.com/
(it's in french, sorry guys :D)

Thanks for the quick answer Alex ;)

Don't you mind if I talk about your work on my blog and use some pics from your website ?

http://www.faireounepasfairedecinema.com/
(it's in french, sorry guys :D)

ABSOLUTLY!!! We are media whores ; ) Just please send me a link when it is up.

All the best,
Alex

Just wanted to thank everyone for the support this holiday season. We sold a few more DVDs than excepted. We'll see you at Sundance.

Happy New Year!
The BROKEN Team

Congrats! What's up with Sundance?

heath

Congrats! What's up with Sundance?

heath

We'll be there promoting the BROKEN DVD, speaking to our producers about the feature and also promoting my new vfx company aimed at indie films, Numb Robot (http://www.numbrobot.com)

Alex

Cool. Say hi to my friends Douglas Spotted Eagle and Mannie Frances from VASST (www.vasst.com) who will be showcasing some stuff.

heath

Hi Alex,
The trailer and website look awsome!
I just bought the DVD through your website.
Hope to see it soon in Belgium.

Just picked up the DVD too - really enjoy the webdocs so 3 hours of extras should be very cool!

Hey guys,

After all the amazing support and attention BROKEN has recieved, we decided to open a visual effects house that would target the independent film community. We found that visual effect is one of the most over looked elements in an indie film and we want to fill the gap. The company is called "Numb Robot!"

Check it out: http://www.numbrobot.com/

We believe that just becasue you have a small budget your project should still look like a million bucks! Our focus will be to bring a high end visual effects to indie features on a budget. We also would do shorts if the project is worthwhile. Let us know what you think of the site and we are currently accepting bids for projects.

Thanks again for all the support and we hope to make you project the best one it can be.
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Alex
http://www.whatisbroken.com
http://www.numbrobot.com
http://www.enigmafactory.com

How much do you charge or how do you set your prices.
Music Videos: ?
Films: ?
Commercials: ?

Hey, I bought 2 of your DVDs man, so I need a discount! hehe!

How much do you charge or how do you set your prices.
Music Videos: ?
Films: ?
Commercials: ?

Hey, I bought 2 of your DVDs man, so I need a discount! hehe!

Depends on the project.

Just picked up the DVD too - really enjoy the webdocs so 3 hours of extras should be very cool!

Let us know what you think. ; )

Keep your eye on the prize :thumbsup:
Alex
http://www.whatisbroken.com
http://www.numbrobot.com
http://www.enigmafactory.com

Have you shot the feature yet, Alex?

heath

Have you shot the feature yet, Alex?

heath

Working on BROKEN the feature at the moment. ; )

Are you shooting or in pre-production? What are/will you shoot on? Where (I'm guessing So. Florida) are you shooting?

heath

Are you shooting or in pre-production? What are/will you shoot on? Where (I'm guessing So. Florida) are you shooting?

heath

Pre-production. HD or 16mm to DI to 35mm. SOFLO.

Don't go to film--most fests want and prefer HDCam. Even if you shoot 16mm, go for the "blow-up" to HDCam.

When are you shooting?

heath

Don't go to film--most fests want and prefer HDCam. Even if you shoot 16mm, go for the "blow-up" to HDCam.

When are you shooting?

heath

the 35mm is for theatrical release and only will do the blow up after we get US distribution. We hope to shot early summer.

Cool, Alex. I knew some people who had a $50,000 budget, $30,000 of which was going to 35mm with no distribution. I finally convinced them to stop shooting on weekends and drop all the budget into the shoot. Movie looks awesome and it's going to fests on HDCam.

heath

Hey Alex,

Recieved the DVD over the weekend. I had a chance to watch it last night. I really dug the effects, look and style a ton! Beautifully done! I had a little trouble trying to follow the story through, it reads as if there is a whole lot more there waiting to be poured out in the feature. Am I right? I thought the acting was really nicely done as well - especially from the lead bad dude (forget his name). Definately a worthwhile pickup - the extras rock! Thanks for all the time you put into the extras - good to share the know-how. The only thing I would have loved to see more of wit the extras was some more info on the lighting - maybe it can be a bonus download from the site - heh.

Best of luck on the feature, cant wait to see it!

How long does it take normally to receive the DVD?
I'm waiting for a month now... can't wait to see.

How long does it take normally to receive the DVD?
I'm waiting for a month now... can't wait to see.

It is up to your customs department. Let me know what happens in a few weeks. Thanks for your patience.
Alex

Hey Alex,

Recieved the DVD over the weekend. I had a chance to watch it last night. I really dug the effects, look and style a ton! Beautifully done! I had a little trouble trying to follow the story through, it reads as if there is a whole lot more there waiting to be poured out in the feature. Am I right? I thought the acting was really nicely done as well - especially from the lead bad dude (forget his name). Definately a worthwhile pickup - the extras rock! Thanks for all the time you put into the extras - good to share the know-how. The only thing I would have loved to see more of wit the extras was some more info on the lighting - maybe it can be a bonus download from the site - heh.

Best of luck on the feature, cant wait to see it!

Thanks man! We worked hard on it. Thanks for the support.

Keep your eye on the prize

Alex
http://www.whatisbroken.com
http://www.enigmafactory.com
http://www.numbrobot.com (VFX for Indie Films)

Hi Alex, any idea when you have sent my DVD package?
Or details so I can trace it?
Normally it goes through customs the same day.

Hi Alex, any idea when you have sent my DVD package?
Or details so I can trace it?
Normally it goes through customs the same day.

Send me you info. We can not have tracking on an international shipping withoout charging more than $4.00. Sorry.

Please let me know.
Alex

DVD received! Thanks Alex.

Alex, this is some amazing editing and shooting. Well done.

I would love to see this. Mine got lost. I ordered it on the 5th and was told it shipped on the 7th. Never saw it. I'm now battling with Amazon, whom I purchased it through, for a refund. I paid for the best shipping possible, but even by media mail, it'd only take a week. Sucks for me. I really could have used the knowledge, from what I hear, is a great DVD.

It sounds like their tour of the festivals is going well. Right on for them. Hope the plans for the feature pan out. Looks really creative.

I would love to see this. Mine got lost. I ordered it on the 5th and was told it shipped on the 7th. Never saw it. I'm now battling with Amazon, whom I purchased it through, for a refund. I paid for the best shipping possible, but even by media mail, it'd only take a week. Sucks for me. I really could have used the knowledge, from what I hear, is a great DVD.

It sounds like their tour of the festivals is going well. Right on for them. Hope the plans for the feature pan out. Looks really creative.

Heath,

Please contract me so we can get you your copy of the DVD.

Alex

Heath,

Please contract me so we can get you your copy of the DVD.

Alex

Sent you email, Alex. Thanks for helping me with this. I know you guys are busy and all, so it's really cool of you to take care of this.

Sent you email, Alex. Thanks for helping me with this. I know you guys are busy and all, so it's really cool of you to take care of this.

Not a problem! We know what $25 is to a indie Filmmaker ; )
Alex

Alex,

Where's the copy to submit to the Voices of Local Film at the Palm Beach International Film Festival? Check out our site:

www.pbfilmsociety.org

Thanks,

Heath

Alex,

Where's the copy to submit to the Voices of Local Film at the Palm Beach International Film Festival? Check out our site:

www.pbfilmsociety.org

Thanks,

Heath

Is it too late? Can I still submit??
Alex

Sure, do it overnight, though. Go to www.pbfilmsociety.org to download the form.

heath

ps-funny how there are two Heaths on this thread!

Sure, do it overnight, though. Go to www.pbfilmsociety.org to download the form.

heath

ps-funny how there are two Heaths on this thread!

Do I make it attention to you? Are you part of the festival?
Alex

We are a part of the festival, just a seperate entity. Like how the Palm Beach County Film and TV Commission (www.pbfilm.com) handles the Student Showcase.

heath

We are a part of the festival, just a seperate entity. Like how the Palm Beach County Film and TV Commission (www.pbfilm.com) handles the Student Showcase.

heath

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to update you on some stuff:

FESTIVAL: Film Festival UPDATE: B R O K E N is an "Official Selection" of the Palm Beach International Film Festival in West Palm Beach, FL.
Founded in 1996, The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) was the brainchild of local business and civic leaders who felt a film festival would offer an exciting cultural venue for the community, be a tremendous fundraiser for film and TV education and would also provide an excellent opportunity to introduce filmmakers to the area's resources. The PBIFF celebrates both the history and the future of the film industry with seven days of world premieres, special events, seminars, feature, short films and documentaries.

In 2003 PBIFF became a "Competitive" Festival; joining the ranks of other great film events such as: Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and Venice. The PBIFF has enjoyed a remarkable level a success to date. While competing with over 1500 similar events, PBIFF has created a special niche within the film industry and is listed as one of the top 25 film festivals in the world. Unlike many festivals around the country, the PBIFF has dedicated itself into making a difference in the lives of young people by helping to fulfill their dreams in the world of film. Proceeds generated each year go to the Palm Beach County Schools to provide new technologies for optimal learning in the form of grants and scholarships.



The Palm Beach Film Festival will be April 20-28, 2006. For more info goto: http://www.pbifilmfest.org

BTW, I am working on another short film....heheheheeeehhhehehe.
We are in development with BROKEN the feature but I'm getting the itch to shoot something new. I'll keep you posted.
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Alex
http://www.whatisbroken.com
http://www.numbrobot.com
http://www.enigmafactory.com

Official My Space Page - http://www.myspace.com/broken2006

http://www.pbifilmfest.org/films.asp?catID=14

and

www.pbfilmsociety.org

have more information for you all! Hope to see the South Florida and Treasure Coast, FL guys and gals out there!

heath

Don't go to film--most fests want and prefer HDCam. Even if you shoot 16mm, go for the "blow-up" to HDCam.


1. Can someone please explain what the following means: "go for the blow-up to HDCam"

2. Why do festivals want and perfer HDCam vs 16mm?

1. Blow-up is actually a term for going to film, but it's not used as much as "transfer to film" or "film out."

2. First of all, very few festivals play 16mm, they prefer digital or 35mm, best I can tell. Second, having a projectionist, especially if it's a union one, costs a lot of money. Equipment costs also factor in (and not all film festivals screen in movie theatres). To go to HDCAM, it costs around $300 to $500; film outs can cost around $20,000 to $40,000.

Around 60% of films at Sundance are shown digitally, HDCAM.

heath

1. Blow-up is actually a term for going to film, but it's not used as much as "transfer to film" or "film out."

2. First of all, very few festivals play 16mm, they prefer digital or 35mm, best I can tell. Second, having a projectionist, especially if it's a union one, costs a lot of money. Equipment costs also factor in (and not all film festivals screen in movie theatres). To go to HDCAM, it costs around $300 to $500; film outs can cost around $20,000 to $40,000.

Around 60% of films at Sundance are shown digitally, HDCAM.

heath

What he said.... ; )

Thanks, Alex. Hope you're making another short and will submit it to the Voices of Local Film (www.pbfilmsociety.org). BTW, if anyone knows anything about film festivals, it's you!

heath