Feeler for people in DC Metro Area at DVinfo.net

Michael Grilo · December 8th, 2006, 02:37 PM

Greetings to everyone on DVi. I've been trolling here for a while but haven't posted before this. I'm putting out a feeler for people interested in working on a micro-budget production. I'm currently writing the script based on an idea i've been developing for a year. I still have some more dialogue to write, but it's probably going to be 40-50 minutes in length. It's going to be an intimate romance, (or anti-romance depending on how you look at it), that dissects a relationship and goes into explaining the thoughts and feelings behind the actions that happened in that relationship.

As of right now, i'm planning on using a Canon GL2. I'm going to pick one up soon and start learning how to use it. As far as sound recording, i'm leaning towards a MD recorder. It seems to have worked well for many people.

Larry Price · December 9th, 2006, 05:16 AM

Hi Michael,

I grew up in Vienna, and most recently lived in Reston until I escaped to Honolulu two years ago, so I thought I'd say hello! Good luck on your production. Be sure and let us know how it progresses.

Aloha,

Larry

Kris Holodak · December 19th, 2006, 01:58 PM

In spite of the quiet response there's quite a few people from the metro area on the boards. The Helping Hands area might get you more sucess in finding folks. But also more of a sense of time frame.

You'll like the GL2 I think. I used to use one a lot and was always happy with the images I got. Good luck with your project.

Smile,
Kris

Chris Hurd · December 19th, 2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Grilo

Greetings to everyone on DVi. I've been trolling here for a while but haven't posted before this.

Hi Michael,

You haven't been trolling... you've been lurking. Lurkers are heartily encouraged to step forward and post, or to continue lurking. Some of our best long-term posters used to be long-term lurkers here.

Trolls, on the other hand... well, we have a special Goon Squad to handle that little problem.

Welcome to DV Info Net,

Bennis Hahn · December 19th, 2006, 02:31 PM

grew up in vienna, and am going to college in richmond currently. depending on when you wanted to shoot, I would be interested.

Steven Davis · December 19th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Trolls, on the other hand... well, we have a special Goon Squad to handle that little problem.

Welcome to DV Info Net,

I wonder who's on the Goon Squad with me...........................Peter!

Welcome to the board. I'm down in Richmond VA, I call it extended DC Metro. Even though I loathe driving in DC. If I wasn't so burried under my stuff, I'd run up there and help you. I also agree, you'll love the GL2, it's a great camera.

Michael Grilo · December 20th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Bennis, do you go to VCU? I know a couple people down there, I love the area. I was going to move to Richmond about a year ago, but I decided to stay up here for now. So my GL2 is coming tomorrow hopefully, for some reason I got my wide-angle lens today but the rest of the order isn't coming until tomorrow. I'm really excited to start experimenting with settings and shots. My good friend is ordering a new PC specificly for editing in the next couple days. We recently had a production meeting between people involved right now and decided on a couple script changes/added a couple scenes to make the screenplay flow better, so i'll be working on that and learning the camera for the next couple months. We can use anyone for any task, but especially someone who is confident handling a camera. I shake too much, plus i'm acting in this one so after framing I won't be behind the camera too much. While I would like to begin as soon as possible, which would be mid-spring, I think waiting until summer when I have more friends around who can assist might be the best idea. Plus if I wait until summer it gives me enough time to hammer everything out and not rush it.

Michael Grilo · December 31st, 2006, 06:21 AM

Bump to see if Bennis got my email.

Barry Gribble · December 31st, 2006, 08:42 AM

Welcome to the board, and good luck with your production. There are a lot of resources around here. Craigslist is a great place to dig up crew, also. As for actors, there is a local yahoo group called "bdragonuk" that every working actor I know reads daily. It is a great way to find a cast.

Have fun!

Todd McCormick · January 3rd, 2007, 11:51 AM

I too am a luker. Although based out of Western West Virginia if any of you guys need a hand I can help. Currently own DVX100A with wireless kit and FS-4 Pro. I also specialize in audio post. I grew up in Fairfax Co. and family still lives there so swinging in for gig is no problem. Just throwing it out there for future reference.

Jad Meouchy · January 3rd, 2007, 05:05 PM

Vienna!

I'm in Oakton and interested in the same thing. Drop me a line: jad@jadware.com

Michael Grilo · January 4th, 2007, 08:27 AM

Barry, I couldn't find that yahoo group. I'm pretty amazed at the response I've been getting as far as crews go. It's definitely making me feel like making a feature is quite realistic, something I didn't think a couple months ago.

Barry Gribble · January 4th, 2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDragonuk Email

If you want Film, Video & TV Acting Jobs, Training,
Premier's & Networking Events make sure you are
a member of Brians Actors Group. To join (or have
someone Else join) send a blank e-mail from the
address you want the e-mail to be sent to:
BDragonuk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Here's the info. Glad you are getting a good response :) Good luck.

Christian Brown · August 27th, 2011, 09:27 AM

Posting some love for the DC area. I work a lot around the beltway. Who else is here?

December 8th, 2006, 02:37 PM	#1
Michael Grilo New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 10	Feeler for people in DC Metro Area Greetings to everyone on DVi. I've been trolling here for a while but haven't posted before this. I'm putting out a feeler for people interested in working on a micro-budget production. I'm currently writing the script based on an idea i've been developing for a year. I still have some more dialogue to write, but it's probably going to be 40-50 minutes in length. It's going to be an intimate romance, (or anti-romance depending on how you look at it), that dissects a relationship and goes into explaining the thoughts and feelings behind the actions that happened in that relationship. As of right now, i'm planning on using a Canon GL2. I'm going to pick one up soon and start learning how to use it. As far as sound recording, i'm leaning towards a MD recorder. It seems to have worked well for many people.

December 31st, 2006, 08:42 AM	#9
Barry Gribble Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 817	Welcome to the board, and good luck with your production. There are a lot of resources around here. Craigslist is a great place to dig up crew, also. As for actors, there is a local yahoo group called "bdragonuk" that every working actor I know reads daily. It is a great way to find a cast. Have fun! __________________ Barry Gribble Integral Arts, IMDB

August 27th, 2011, 09:27 AM	#14
Christian Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 194	Re: Feeler for people in DC Metro Area Posting some love for the DC area. I work a lot around the beltway. Who else is here? __________________ http://artslaureate.com/, http://facebook.com/ArtsLaureate http://www.christianamonson.com/

December 9th, 2006, 05:16 AM	#2
Larry Price Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 72	Hi Michael, I grew up in Vienna, and most recently lived in Reston until I escaped to Honolulu two years ago, so I thought I'd say hello! Good luck on your production. Be sure and let us know how it progresses. Aloha, Larry

December 19th, 2006, 01:58 PM	#3
Kris Holodak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 302	In spite of the quiet response there's quite a few people from the metro area on the boards. The Helping Hands area might get you more sucess in finding folks. But also more of a sense of time frame. You'll like the GL2 I think. I used to use one a lot and was always happy with the images I got. Good luck with your project. Smile, Kris

December 19th, 2006, 02:31 PM	#5
Bennis Hahn Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 221	grew up in vienna, and am going to college in richmond currently. depending on when you wanted to shoot, I would be interested.

December 20th, 2006, 02:42 PM	#7
Michael Grilo New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 10	Bennis, do you go to VCU? I know a couple people down there, I love the area. I was going to move to Richmond about a year ago, but I decided to stay up here for now. So my GL2 is coming tomorrow hopefully, for some reason I got my wide-angle lens today but the rest of the order isn't coming until tomorrow. I'm really excited to start experimenting with settings and shots. My good friend is ordering a new PC specificly for editing in the next couple days. We recently had a production meeting between people involved right now and decided on a couple script changes/added a couple scenes to make the screenplay flow better, so i'll be working on that and learning the camera for the next couple months. We can use anyone for any task, but especially someone who is confident handling a camera. I shake too much, plus i'm acting in this one so after framing I won't be behind the camera too much. While I would like to begin as soon as possible, which would be mid-spring, I think waiting until summer when I have more friends around who can assist might be the best idea. Plus if I wait until summer it gives me enough time to hammer everything out and not rush it.

December 31st, 2006, 06:21 AM	#8
Michael Grilo New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 10	Bump to see if Bennis got my email.

January 3rd, 2007, 11:51 AM	#10
Todd McCormick New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 14	I too am a luker. Although based out of Western West Virginia if any of you guys need a hand I can help. Currently own DVX100A with wireless kit and FS-4 Pro. I also specialize in audio post. I grew up in Fairfax Co. and family still lives there so swinging in for gig is no problem. Just throwing it out there for future reference.

January 3rd, 2007, 05:05 PM	#11
Jad Meouchy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 663	Vienna! I'm in Oakton and interested in the same thing. Drop me a line: jad@jadware.com

January 4th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#12
Michael Grilo New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 10	Barry, I couldn't find that yahoo group. I'm pretty amazed at the response I've been getting as far as crews go. It's definitely making me feel like making a feature is quite realistic, something I didn't think a couple months ago.