Ya'll have a good day now ya hear?!?
2005-04-01 - 6:11 p.m.
Auntie died. Trucks rollin' on. College is a'comin'. Father still in waiting. Trying not to take it for granted. Work's unfulfilling. James Joyce got me trippin'. Internet is back up and lovely. 17 year old homeless Columbia kid is trying to tell me he wants to make movies, gotta 70 page unfinished action/drama script and knows dick about film. An excerpt: Huggybear747 (5:24:32 PM): you should do a mini project, collaborate with you actors on something BlindParadox1027 (5:26:00 PM): i should BlindParadox1027 (5:26:01 PM): but its too late BlindParadox1027 (5:26:13 PM): ive already got this thing rolling BlindParadox1027 (5:26:16 PM): I wanted to do somethign lontg BlindParadox1027 (5:26:21 PM): if you think about it BlindParadox1027 (5:26:32 PM): the longer the omvie, the more I can learn about my imstakes BlindParadox1027 (5:26:41 PM): as opposed to doing alot of short films BlindParadox1027 (5:26:42 PM): theres on such thing as a short film oscar Huggybear747 (5:28:21 PM): I think you're gonna hit the wall quite hard and in finding your limitations, but I wish you the best of luck, and another thing, you shouldn't concern yourself with Hollywood, Miramax, Oscars or bullshit like copyright or permits.......concern yourself with having fun and enjoy making a movie because you yourself enjoy it BlindParadox1027 (5:29:18 PM): yeah BlindParadox1027 (5:29:30 PM): thats what my attittude originally was BlindParadox1027 (5:29:34 PM): hey lets have fun BlindParadox1027 (5:29:35 PM): but Imean BlindParadox1027 (5:29:40 PM): public places limit my playtime BlindParadox1027 (5:29:42 PM): you know? BlindParadox1027 (5:29:49 PM): insurance might be necessary] BlindParadox1027 (5:29:54 PM): I just want to hone my skill as a movie writer Huggybear747 (5:30:37 PM): see, you think about insurance and you haven't even finished the script, things to think about if you actually made something to sneeze at BlindParadox1027 (5:30:58 PM): my firend says the same thing BlindParadox1027 (5:31:05 PM): that Im thinking of all this crazy technical legal shit BlindParadox1027 (5:31:08 PM): and I dont even have the scrript done BlindParadox1027 (5:31:12 PM): You both are right BlindParadox1027 (5:31:14 PM): I'm just worried. Huggybear747 (5:31:46 PM): obviously BlindParadox1027 (5:32:01 PM): yeah Huggybear747 (5:33:37 PM): true, but believe me, you're not gonna be a superstar, that's a 99% propability for you and for me Huggybear747 (5:33:40 PM): so don't fret about it Huggybear747 (5:33:43 PM): make a movie BlindParadox1027 (5:33:51 PM): I just want some recognition BlindParadox1027 (5:33:53 PM): Like BlindParadox1027 (5:33:57 PM): connections really BlindParadox1027 (5:34:03 PM): be able to submit this andhave people go BlindParadox1027 (5:34:10 PM): "Wow, great flick, come to this party" BlindParadox1027 (5:34:11 PM): you know? BlindParadox1027 (5:34:13 PM): Build my status Huggybear747 (5:35:43 PM): but you see, you can do that with smaller, more realistic, "doable" shorts BlindParadox1027 (5:36:01 PM): I could, Huggybear747 (5:36:11 PM): hell, you can do that just toting your idea around, but it won't get you far in the crowds that can actually help you get shit done BlindParadox1027 (5:36:23 PM): Yeah, BlindParadox1027 (5:36:30 PM): I'm simply looking for work BlindParadox1027 (5:36:37 PM): I wanted to have a film with ALOT of substance., Huggybear747 (5:38:12 PM): length doesn't mean substance Huggybear747 (5:38:41 PM): I've seen 120 minute features that didn't mean anything and didn't do anything and didn't help anyone who made them go anywhere BlindParadox1027 (5:38:51 PM): Could ya name an example? BlindParadox1027 (5:38:55 PM): Not to be a dick but BlindParadox1027 (5:38:59 PM): i want to see one as well Huggybear747 (5:39:54 PM): Go to a film festival, they always have a hard time filling schedules for features, and don't go to a big one, go to a smaller festival and you'll see works of shit, lots of effort, but lots of shit........ BlindParadox1027 (5:40:08 PM): Yeah BlindParadox1027 (5:40:13 PM): ive seen so many shitty short films. Huggybear747 (5:40:16 PM): I watched a film that was 100 minutes long and made on a 50 dollar budget and it was horrible BlindParadox1027 (5:40:28 PM): well yeah BlindParadox1027 (5:40:30 PM): its 50 bucks. Huggybear747 (5:40:34 PM): and that's your arguement for short films? BlindParadox1027 (5:40:43 PM): I don't have one,. BlindParadox1027 (5:40:48 PM): Just saying I've only seen one good one BlindParadox1027 (5:40:52 PM): out of 200 BlindParadox1027 (5:40:53 PM): but BlindParadox1027 (5:40:55 PM): I cant aruge BlindParadox1027 (5:41:01 PM): shit ive never even been to a festival. Huggybear747 (5:42:23 PM): I've seen what it takes to make a movie like yours by some organized folks and it can test friendships, take massive amounts of time and stress and management and can tear your shit open basically BlindParadox1027 (5:42:51 PM): I see.. BlindParadox1027 (5:42:58 PM): I mean BlindParadox1027 (5:43:02 PM): i've read all this before BlindParadox1027 (5:43:08 PM): just never experienced it Huggybear747 (5:43:42 PM): Well, just trying to save you from the hassle, when you can do it much better and easier and with better results with doing something smaller scale BlindParadox1027 (5:44:10 PM): I hear ya. BlindParadox1027 (5:44:19 PM): I want the hassle BlindParadox1027 (5:44:25 PM): Its something I have to experience for myeslf BlindParadox1027 (5:44:26 PM): you know? Huggybear747 (5:44:33 PM): of course I know BlindParadox1027 (5:45:33 PM): yeah.. BlindParadox1027 (5:45:36 PM): Do you like Bossa Nova? Huggybear747 (5:45:43 PM): and whether you do this or not, it brings me no joy or sympathy in whether you struggled to do it nor does it bring joy or sympathy in your audience BlindParadox1027 (5:46:12 PM): I understand that BlindParadox1027 (5:46:16 PM): They wouldnt care Huggybear747 (5:46:20 PM): and I like all forms of music.... BlindParadox1027 (5:46:21 PM): which motivates me more to do this for myeslf. Huggybear747 (5:46:50 PM): yeah, but this "i'm the tortured artist of the world" doesn't fly well into minds very well BlindParadox1027 (5:47:15 PM): It doesnt matter. BlindParadox1027 (5:47:23 PM): Its just the choices i've made BlindParadox1027 (5:47:28 PM): with the cards I was dealt. BlindParadox1027 (5:47:38 PM): I just want to do film because it feels right. BlindParadox1027 (5:47:42 PM): And music. Huggybear747 (5:47:51 PM): I've heard your story a hundred times, I've seen it, I've seen kids like you, grown ass men and women like you try to tackle this notion in that they can jump into this and fail miserably or just talk shit for eons Huggybear747 (5:48:05 PM): grand ideas Huggybear747 (5:48:09 PM): no background Huggybear747 (5:48:12 PM): no substance Huggybear747 (5:48:20 PM): no experience Huggybear747 (5:48:32 PM): no chance in hell BlindParadox1027 (5:49:19 PM): Theres no point in me stopping now., Huggybear747 (5:49:28 PM): but hey, you might be the one lucky guy out of billion that makes something at best half-assed and gets you attention.....maybe you got a masterpiece on your hands, who knows......... BlindParadox1027 (5:49:29 PM): im not looking to get famous Huggybear747 (5:49:42 PM): whose telling you to stop? BlindParadox1027 (5:49:44 PM): I mean BlindParadox1027 (5:49:48 PM): No one BlindParadox1027 (5:49:51 PM): just demotivation I feel. BlindParadox1027 (5:49:58 PM): But BlindParadox1027 (5:50:22 PM): Im confident in my talents, Huggybear747 (5:52:23 PM): trust me, you learn real quick that your "talents" lack much experience.......you may have raw ability, but the shit you want to make is never raw, it's always half done and needs to be polished and bettered and you are never really satisfied with your "talent" I know great filmmakers from all over, with great ability but they'll all tell, they keep making films because they want to get better and constantly learn BlindParadox1027 (5:52:48 PM): my bad. Huggybear747 (5:53:27 PM): there's no "My bad" here....... Huggybear747 (5:53:32 PM): there's no need for it BlindParadox1027 (5:53:33 PM): oh BlindParadox1027 (5:53:43 PM): im saying I got disconnected BlindParadox1027 (5:53:49 PM): heh. BlindParadox1027 (5:54:01 PM): So your g/f moved out at 14? Huggybear747 (5:54:53 PM): If what I'm doing is detracting you from your vision, then don't listen and walk away, but it's not my intention, but I don't blow smoke up people's asses for fun especially about some shit I love to do Huggybear747 (5:54:55 PM): yup BlindParadox1027 (5:55:09 PM): yeah thats crazy BlindParadox1027 (5:55:11 PM): no your not dissuading me at all BlindParadox1027 (5:55:17 PM): You're giving me a reality check BlindParadox1027 (5:55:27 PM): and reminding me that I cannot have a "dream-like" attitude BlindParadox1027 (5:55:30 PM): kids are dreamers BlindParadox1027 (5:55:35 PM): I want to be a "do-er" Huggybear747 (5:58:08 PM): Well, what separates the men from the boys is the deep understanding of sacrifice and being able to arrange your faults, your strengths into what you want to ultimately be.......finding your purpose and keeping in the moment BlindParadox1027 (5:58:39 PM): And this film is going to teach me things that I dont know about myself. BlindParadox1027 (5:58:48 PM): Thats the reason why I am making it. Huggybear747 (5:58:51 PM): it will Huggybear747 (6:00:20 PM): Well, then by all means, but it'll take an army and a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to pull off, more then you would ever imagine BlindParadox1027 (6:01:44 PM): It will BlindParadox1027 (6:01:59 PM): i just need some knowledge BlindParadox1027 (6:02:01 PM): thats all Huggybear747 (6:02:35 PM): I just gave you a ton
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