Helping Hands from 2004

[Robert Martens]

Well, I can't help you with your acting needs (aside from looking a bit goofy on camera, I also can't act...pretty sure that's a bad thing as far as actors go), but I DO own some video and sound equipment, and WOULD be willing to donate my time in exchange for experience.

Plus, I live on Long Island.

I've got no experience, and though I can operate what hardware I own at a mechanical level, I'm not sure how good (read: artistic) I really am with it. No doubt this puts me at the bottom of the "desirable crew" list, but if you're in a bind and desperate, I'm there! :p

For more detailed information, feel free to check this thread.

Hope I can be of some service!

[Elton Wishart]

Hello-

Just wondering if anyone might have a short script (6-8 pages max) they don't plan on using that they wouldn't mind letting me shoot. It would be shot in conjunction with the production club at my school. Unfortunately, I can't offer more than credit and copy (VHS or DVD). If anyone has anything they can e-mail me at kwmunn001@yahoo.com. Thanks for the help.

[Keith Loh]

What theme, scope or genre?

[Jesse Bekas]

I might be able to find one, but the writer will have to be able to retain all legal rights to the story and screenplay.

[Allan McCall]

We're looking for crew for a super-low budget digital feature. Details about the movie can be found at:

www.hometown.aol.com/outofthefog2004/LED.htm

All pay is deferred and the work will be mostly weekends and evenings, so you should be within an easy drive of Nashville and be enthusiastic about the material. We're looking for:

DP: we have a PD-150, so we're looking for someone familiar with that camera. If you have your own PD-150, PD-170, VX2000 or VX2100, then we can shoot two camera.

Sound: we're planning on going direct into the PD-150, but if you've got your own DAT, we'll go with that.

Gaffer: we've got the lighting equipment, just need a skillful person to put it to use.

Also:
Assistant director, hair/makeup, script supervisor, grip, assistant camera, maybe a second camera operator.

We're workshopping the script now. Hoping to shoot in March and April, 2005.

Thanks,
Allan

[Elton Wishart]

Keith: Preferrably drama or comedy, although anything that won't be extraordinarrily difficult to produce would be good (the reason I came here was because we don't have very long to complete the project).

Jesse: I'm pretty sure the writer would be able to maintain all legal rights to both story and screenplay (although, to make sure I understand, if you could let me know specifically what needs to be done/agreed to that would help).

Thanks for your help guys.

[Mike Cavanaugh]

Suggestion - convert a popular joke to the video format saving the "punch line" to the last scene.

[Jesse Bekas]

I'll ask some friends if they have anything easy to produce and ready to go and post back...although Mike's idea is good and will probably be easier than what I'll end up fishing out.

I have one that can be shot entirely in the lobby of a movie theater (it's called "Snack Bar"). I wrote it for my daughter but she never used it. The only problem is it's 13 pages (industry standard format). If you'd like to see it give me an email address where you want it sent. I'll send it as a .pdf file.

[Andrew Petrie]

I'm in London, I frequent Toronto usually once per month. Nice to see a bunch of southern ontarians getting together.

[Elton Wishart]

Thanks for the help guys, but yesterday (strangely enough) I was asked if I could help convert a short story into a short film, so I think between that and my classes I'll have my hands full for a while. Thank you for the interest though, it's great to know there's somewhere I can come for help if needed.

[Scott Moore]

Need a body-mounted stabilizer rig (any make) for
shoot during the first week of October 2004 in
Louisville, Kentucky.

Must be able to support a Betacam.

Email jeffkg@iglou.com

[Marc Knoop]

The company I work for will have a speaker at the "Casino Affiliate Convention". They wish to record the presentation which should be under one hour.

Output would ideally include the tape, and a web ready file that can be used for promotions. A couple of simple intro/credit screens may be added.

Quotes can be sent to mknoop(at)ipmktg.com or +1 416 516 7879 x333.

../mk

[Hal Wolin]

Bob,

Check your email account regarding your reply to my thread.

I'd like to possibly take you up on your offer.

If you didn't recieve an email, please send me one "Attn Hal-DVINFO" to casting@acoupledays.com

[Josh Bass]

You're in NYC? Dude, if you got a camera, and you're willing to use it for free, there's a buttload of people that would be happy to have you. Why get coffee and pull cable when you could be learning to shoot and whatnot? http://newyork.craigslist.org has tons of ads looking for cameramen with the 3 chip miniDV cameras. . .some even pay! And if they don't, then they really can't complain about your lack of experience, can they, lest you complain about their lack of money.

Also, www.mandy.com . Search the jobs section, under New York City. If that ain't enough, I know of some other sites.

Seriously, why start at the bottom when you already own decent gear that you could be using? Soon, you might not even be self-deprecating.