Suggestion - Let's make a film!

johnny_ultimate

Here's an idea I've been thinking about for a while.

So there's a tonne of us on here with a big interest in film production, with varying levels of experience and skills. Half the threads we get are people trying to kick start their career or looking for feedback. I myself am hoping to find some sort of position in the field in the near future. As I'm sure we're all aware, it's a bastard of an industry to succeed in.

Anyway, here's the idea: why not pool our resources, talents and skills to make something? Nothing big, nothing fancy - it's likely we'd be working with a low to no budget. But just for fun and for the experience. Give everyone a chance to work on a team, get something together for their showreels, meet and learn from people with similar interests.

There's plenty of groups on boards - from football to theatre - who have come together on the site to create successful teams and groups. Why not with film? We'll start with something short and see where it goes from there. Get people from boards involved with every level of production if we can - from writing to acting to sound to post. Whatever we make likely won't be ground breaking, but would be something free from the commercial scene or the Arts Council / IFB etc...

Have nothing more than that basic idea in my head, but just throwing it out to see if there's any interest?

Galvasean

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Hannah_Ellen Cooke

Hey!!
Im just starting back into acting again, that is a great idea. I'd be very interested.

A few of us from boards discussed this before but it never came to anything. It's an interesting idea and one which could be a lot of fun.

I'm getting a new camera in the coming weeks and am quite skilled at editing, after effects and have worked as a write since as far back as I can remember and have worked for a number of producers in rewriting material for them including a certain film featuring snakes.

iguana

No need for it not to be groundbreaking.:D Sometimes great film can be made due to constraint. It might be an idea to consider making something set in one location. (Like those mentioned in this thread.)

It's easy in terms of sets and getting permission to film and it's obviously cheaper and faster than having multiple locations. On the otherhand it forces everyone involved to work to a higher standard because for a story set in one room to work everyone has to be completely on their game. There isn't really any in between, it will either be excellent and compelling or it'll just be a bunch of people in a room.

HicksLV426

Hi All- if any of ye are serious about making a film, I have a 35mm (real film) camera with lomo lenses. I have used it on a couple of shorts and looks the business. Obviously more expensive than your run of the mill HD cameras but the 'look' of the footage is supreme.. If anyone wants some pics of my footage just drop me a pm... Ttfn

johnny_ultimate

iguana wrote: »

No need for it not to be groundbreaking.:D

Completely agree, fairly sure with no budget we'd likely be restricted to a location or two anyway :pac:

Thanks to everyone who has replied, will leave the thread for another few days to see if we gather anymore interest before we move forward

randomchild

Hey would definitely be interested in getting involved in this in any capacity. I'm a member of no drama, the boards drama group, but am also a fledging writer so could be of use on and off camera. Or teamster! Don't get me started on how lazy and surly I can get!

iMax

Sounds like a great idea. Would love to be involved. I have a short story (only a couple of locations & small cast) that I was trying to turn into a script which I'd be happy to work on with someone. Also did a little acting.

v.e.r.b.a.l

I'd be very interested in taking part too! Bear in mind that I have little to no experience, but I'm pretty decent with Premiere Pro and After Effects and I'm thinking of getting into digital media next year, so I'd love to get a feel of what its like working on a project like this...

humanji

I'd be very interested in this too. I'm a writer mainly, but have experience as crew doing everything from directing to fetching coffee (I make a mean latte!) and know my way around an editing suite too.

jjhone076

I'm a college student and I like to make films in my spare time.

johnny_ultimate

Looks like we have enough interest to make a start anyway

So: how to move forward? Perhaps everyone interested can meet up sometime soon? Or would people prefer to have an idea to work with first?

iMax

I think a general plot should be hacked out first so we know what we're dealing with. We should have an idea of characters, story & length.

I'd like to throw out the idea of following a €20 note around several patrons in a bar. Listening to their conversations, how they interact with each other etc.

Could be shot at night & cost next to nothing.

johnny_ultimate

What I'll do tomorrow is set up a private social group for anyone interested. That way we can toss around ideas a bit more freely, as I'm sure people are likely a bit wary about posting concepts online!

Anyway, in there we can have a bit more freedom to present plot ideas and then vote on favourites to develop

Galvasean

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

What I'll do tomorrow is set up a private social group for anyone interested. That way we can toss around ideas a bit more freely, as I'm sure people are likely a bit wary about posting concepts online!

was about to suggest that.
Make it so!

v.e.r.b.a.l

I presume most of ye are based in Dublin? How about a show of hands for people's location and then decide on a suitable spot for meetups and shooting?

I'm in Galway

gpdv

I would be interested but I am in Cork. Couldn't afford travelling across the country

Hannah_Ellen Cooke

v.e.r.b.a.l wrote: »

I presume most of ye are based in Dublin? How about a show of hands for people's location and then decide on a suitable spot for meetups and shooting?

I'm in Galway

Dublin South I could afford a little bit of traveling so like wherever.

iMax

Dublin North

JacComedy

Well I do mostly directing, and camera, acting and editing. However I'm in Kerry which kinda sucks if going on in Dublin

randomchild

Based in south dublin, but willing to go anywhere in the pale!

johnny_ultimate

Social group has been created and I've invited everyone here. Let me know if it didn't go through!

Average-Ro

I'd be interested if I can help. Based in Galway though.

JacComedy

Can't join till I get 25 posts, just joined so. Any filmmakers near Tralee?
We could always do a collaboration style film? Maybe a "found footage" styled film?

Galvasean

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Social group has been created and I've invited everyone here. Let me know if it didn't go through!

Didn' invite me :mad:

johnny_ultimate

Galvasean wrote: »

Didn' invite me :mad:

Hmm... says I did! Not sure how the invites go through, PM I think? Others have accepted the invite so they'll be able to tell you. I'll reinvite you anyway.

Hannah_Ellen Cooke

JacComedy wrote: »

Can't join till I get 25 posts, just joined so.

Same :eek:

Galvasean

Got the invite. Posted in group page.

Renn

Interested!

BigBenRoeth

Definately interested lads.
I have a short script that could be shot on no budget too.....would be interesting to get the feedback of some of the lads here

AnonoBoy

Bags being director.

Hannah_Ellen Cooke

Okies just so yas still know I am still interested in acting in this film project, but i just can't join the group yet.

johnny_ultimate

There is a 25 post limit on being able to join social groups. If everyone interested manages to reach that limit (without post spamming :P) we can invite you in. Currently looking for ideas in the social group so will keep everyone else posted as we progress.

JacComedy

Need to make it up to 25 posts to get in, very interested in this. And how are we suppose to choose who does what? Like there will be a good few people who would want to be main actor or director (including myself!)

AnonoBoy

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

There is a 25 post limit on being able to join social groups. If everyone interested manages to reach that limit (without post spamming :P) we can invite you in. Currently looking for ideas in the social group so will keep everyone else posted as we progress.

Can I get an invite?

Galvasean

JacComedy wrote: »

Need to make it up to 25 posts to get in, very interested in this. And how are we suppose to choose who does what? Like there will be a good few people who would want to be main actor or director (including myself!)

I suppose we'll start various threads in the social group and then organise an IRL meeting to discuss ideas (taking minutes for those who cant make it).

Dunno why everyone wants to be the director. Seriously overrated job IMO

AnonoBoy

Galvasean wrote: »

Dunno why everyone wants to be the director. Seriously overrated job IMO

For the record I was joking.

But directors do get all the chicks.

johnny_ultimate

The reason we're keeping the social group private is that it's only fair to keep people's potential ideas out of a public forum, and the post limit is a bit of a safeguard against anyone coming in and 'taking' the ideas. Of course, everyone genuinely interested we'll be happy to have on board. For more general ideas, we'll certainly keep this thread updated, and as Galva says when it gets to the point where we are meeting up IRL we'll contact everyone.

Neo#

Id like to add my name to the list! Im very interested in this. Never usually check out this forum. Although I have no experience in acting/directing/writing of any kind haha. All id bring would be enthusiasm but im sure it would be a good experience anyway!

lorsric

Am interested, please add me. Will have to add more posts I reckon to be allowed join,

lorsric

Ok, have been hard at work all day, have 25 posts now, can I join your group?

Sad Professor

Not sure how I missed this. Count me in as well. I'm not sure what skills I have to offer, but I did a media production course a few years ago.

Phony Scott

I'd be hugely interested. I would be able to bring what writing skills I have to the group. I have two short scripts and a treatment for feature along with plenty of other ideas that can be fleshed out. I'm completely open to toying with the scripts and ideas I have with the right director. I have also helped out on a number of shorts as a script supervisor.

Galvasean

So... production meeting?

I think it would be beneficial to get afew heads together in person soon. Nothing major mind you, just get some of us in the smae place, see how we click and hopefully instill some momentum.

Tallon

Is this going ahead?

I'm just having a read of the thread now

Hannah_Ellen Cooke

Galvasean wrote: »

So... production meeting?

I think it would be beneficial to get afew heads together in person soon. Nothing major mind you, just get some of us in the smae place, see how we click and hopefully instill some momentum.

Yeah I think thats a great idea the sooner people get together the sooner we can actually get started not that theres any rush, I'm just really excited! :rolleyes:

johnny_ultimate

How's everyone's this week? Because mine's terrible.

Anyone interested gather perhaps midweek next week?

Miguel_Sanchez

"Isn't this what the Group was set up for?" he asked nobody in particular.

johnny_ultimate

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

"Isn't this what the Group was set up for?" he asked nobody in particular.

I think it's more so we can meet up and ensure we don't hate the sight of each other, which could be an issue further down the line.

Edit: Oh, I see what you mean now, *hits head*

Yes, we'll organise in group and send PM details to anyone interested who can't get in for whatever reason.

Hannah_Ellen Cooke

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

"Isn't this what the Group was set up for?" he asked nobody in particular.

Yeah but as pointed out before a few of us me included haven't posted enough yet, so we don't know whats goin on in the group and havn't been able to accept the invite to the group yet,:D so a pm would def be appreciated,