On Going It Alone
Well, with a lack of interest in my project by those whom are considered to be my peers, I'm obviously distressed at the state of my progress in this endeavor. My lack of complete practical experience at producing films (I've been a co-producer and have never had to bear the full burden in the role) has left me with a bit of a handicap in furthering my own film.
I find that I'm groping in the dark in some areas (rentals and location scouting), and am fully confident in others (casting, crew organization and insurance matters). One would think that it would be easier to do the former as they're pretty mechanical duties - finding equipment rental houses, getting pricing information, preparing a list of equipment and negotiating a cost. But the problem is that I have never interacted with any of these businesses before. I'm aware that there is a type of professional etiquette in making these inquiries and negotiations, but I fear not adhering to them due to my ignorance of said protocol.
And I'm fully aware that in matters where I do not fully grasp the way things are generally done I come across as timid. This is obviously a misconception of my confidence as what is really occuring is I'm observing other people. Here, however, I have no one to observe and must shed my silent observer stance in place of more active participation in the process. That doesn't mean, however, that it will be any easier because I know about this particular limitation upon my abilities.
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Interruption:
As I write this post, I have just received a voicemail from earlier today with a call from a producer I contacted via Mandy.com. He has an impressive resume, including professional work. I am unsure how to proceed. I need to call him back, but I don't want to come across as desperate and yet I am desperate. Fuck.
I find that I'm groping in the dark in some areas (rentals and location scouting), and am fully confident in others (casting, crew organization and insurance matters). One would think that it would be easier to do the former as they're pretty mechanical duties - finding equipment rental houses, getting pricing information, preparing a list of equipment and negotiating a cost. But the problem is that I have never interacted with any of these businesses before. I'm aware that there is a type of professional etiquette in making these inquiries and negotiations, but I fear not adhering to them due to my ignorance of said protocol.
And I'm fully aware that in matters where I do not fully grasp the way things are generally done I come across as timid. This is obviously a misconception of my confidence as what is really occuring is I'm observing other people. Here, however, I have no one to observe and must shed my silent observer stance in place of more active participation in the process. That doesn't mean, however, that it will be any easier because I know about this particular limitation upon my abilities.
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Interruption:
As I write this post, I have just received a voicemail from earlier today with a call from a producer I contacted via Mandy.com. He has an impressive resume, including professional work. I am unsure how to proceed. I need to call him back, but I don't want to come across as desperate and yet I am desperate. Fuck.
posted by Dave at 5:38:00 PM
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Update:
There is nothing to update. I haven't called yet. I still don't know how I'm going to approach this person. The problem is he's not a student. He doesn't need my project ... I need to know exactly why he should think he needs to join me. The project just being good isn't enough.
One day it will be enough. People will be lined up waiting to work for you.
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