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24 February, 2012
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Actor, Directing, Documentary, DP, Editing, Feature Film, Film, Film Making, PMD, Producing, Production Company, Production Manager, Screen writing, Short Film, Uncategorized

Tampa Filmmakers Speaker Series is set to go.

It brings me great joy to announce that the Tampa Bay Filmmakers speaking Series has a lock down date, time and speaker, as well as a name for it, “Filmmakers Speak”

It is being presented by The Florida Motion Picture and Television Association, FMPTA Tampa Bay Chapter, and I will be your host. It will be on Saturday, March 24th at  10 am  at Keiser University, 5225 Memorial Hwy Tampa Fl 33634   This event is free and open to the public and will be live streamed.

We are honored to have as our first speaker Russell Hess.
Here is what Russell will be covering.
Some very important questions answered:

1. Packaging, what is it, is it important and why?
2. I’ve written one or more scripts, now what should I do?
3. Why can’t I raise money for my project?
4. Why you should NEVER lower your budget in an attempt to obtain production capital!
5. Can I arrange for a pre-distribution deal?
6. Is it possible to get movie stars in my film or documentary?
7. How will I know if my film can even qualify for a distribution deal?
(and when should I know this?)
8. What is the best kind of distribution deal to get and how soon can I get it?
9.Why do my films never get off the ground, completed, sold distributed
or make any money? (the answer is more simple than you think)
10. How can I have a better chance at getting into a film festival?
11. Which festivals are the best for my film?
12. Which distributors are the best for my film?
13. How can I create a “product” that will have distributors coming to ME?
Russell Hess has been in entertainment for over 25 years. From actor to producer and from sales agent to distributor, Hess has been responsible for independent film releases world-wide. The indie doc, “inGREEDients” helmed by Russell Hess saw a global release in over 70 countries and in 3 languages. Hess and his partners have developed a proprietary IPTV player similar to Netflix and Hulu. The platform will be for independent content only (for now). The big companies are already making the shift from DVD/BluRay and Hess’ company, Commodity Films, LLC is already moving in this direction.

Hess has connections with major and medium-sized companies and partners in various parts of the world for the releasing of any kind of title. Commodity Films operates an “all-digital” process from screening to release. The inventor of the IPTV player arranged a deal with Facebook so the titles can be viewed (and monetized) on the largest social network on the planet.

Qualifications
Executive Produced/Produced/Co-Produced nine successful feature films
• Co-Produced two Documentary films
• Designed and developed world-wide distribution models for documentary films
• Develops independent feature films from concept to release
• Forms strategic partnerships to create financially viable projects
• Creative visionary, show business consultant, innovator and inventor

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23 February, 2012
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Need you suggestions

Hey all crowd sourcing time. I am trying to come with a name for the Filmmakers speaker series.  This will be a monthly engagement by local professional filmmakers covering a wide range of topics. Please send me suggestions.

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8 February, 2012
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Update on Film Speaker Seminar

Ok well here is a bit of good news. Keiser University is allowing me to use their campus to hold the film speaker seminar. I have some really good people lined up and will be announcing the first date soon. It is my hope to help the Bay area’s film community become stronger and better equipped with knowledge and the tools to be successful.

I plan to hold them once a month. They will be about 2 hours with a 10 minute break.  I am still working on details.

Also if you would like to be a sponsor please contact me at timschroyer@gmail. com

 

 

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8 February, 2012
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Actor, Auditions, Film, Music Video

Casting call.

Casting Call
Send headshots and resumes to castreelpeople@tampabay.rr.com
Film: Three (3) principles parts and a Hunk. Non-Union , Paid, expenses will be covered i.e. food, travel etc. A copy of the film,
Shoot will take place in and around the Bradenton area around February 15th, 2012
Further information will be send upon .
Please only those who apply:
Sophie
Caucasian, Blonde, very attractive 20’s. Sophie can be impossibly warm one second, and the next she can be evil incarnate. She can say some pretty hurtful things, but there is something about her you can’t help but adore.
NB: Does not need to be a natural blonde. *(Comediennes preferred, Elizabeth Banks/Anna Faris/Leslie Mann type)

Jeff
A decent looking guy that is down on his luck, scruffy hair and an expressive face, 20’s. He is an everyman that has hidden confidence, but life has worn him down to be a slightly overweight/downtrodden husk of the man he once was.
*(being overweight isn’t a pre-requisite, a sense of humor and not looking like Tom Cruise on the other hand is. Seth Rogen/Jack Black/Adam Sandler type)

Claire
Girl next door character in her 20’s, Claire is extremely down to earth, and adorable in equal measure, she is the type of girl you would proudly introduce to your parents. Very approachable and easy to talk to, she may not have the immediate looks of Sophie, but to Jeff she is perfection personified.
*(Jayma Mays/Alyson Hannigan/Zooey Deschanel type)

Hunk
A very attractive guy. Non-speaking role. 20’s.

PS Applicants must include Headshots, Résumé.. thanks 🙂

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13 January, 2012
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Directing, Editing, Film, Film Making, Music Video, Uncategorized

What a difference a an editor can make

What can an editor do for you?

I have worked with 3 editors so far. The first one I worked with was a disaster. He couldn’t take the simplest of directions, was a know it all and just couldn’t edit.  On one of the the music videos I worked with him on I refuse to acknowledge.

Then I recently worked with Miles Harris on the Bomb Shelter music video. Let it be known, he made that music video to what it is. He had a vision and the skills to carry that vision out.

Now I am working with Jason Coté who is editing a trailer I directed and has turned it into a really good piece. And when finished it will be something to be proud of. It will be out soon. He is slugging away at the final cut and it should be out in a week and a half.

So the moral if the story is this post, find a good editor. Pay that editor because it is money well spent.  Editing is so important andI am sure you have seen many films and a lot of music videos where the editing was atrocious. Editing can make or break your project. Find a good one and someone you trust.


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9 January, 2012
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2012 What to look forward to.

I am excited about the upcoming year.  I am soon to start my production company, due to the fact that I have projects that are in the works and I need to be incorporated.  I didn’t want to create my production company just yet, however I have to.

At the moment I am putting together a film seminar here in Tampa. I will have local film professionals come out and give a seminar on whatever topic they choose regrading film and the industry. I am currently in talks with a University to hold these seminar and hope to have the first Seminar soon.

I have two productions in the works. One is the Polytrauma documentary and the other is a feature about rape and sexual violence. I am currently looking for 2 PMD’s for these projects.

Finally I am writing a film program/competition. The reason behind it is to help filmmakers prepare for the new landscape. Film making has drastically changed and I think this program will help them.  I will be looking for sponsorship and experts to contribute.  This program will have an emphasis on marketing and distribution as well as crowd funding.

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23 November, 2011
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Lucky Me

As you all know I am directing a trailer,  for a screen play written by Barbra Harrington. This is my first time directing.  Yes, this is scary for me in a lot of ways.  At first I was overwhelmed.  I thought of all the things that I need to do and all the things I do not know and could go wrong . Scary to say the least.

However, I am lucky. I have an  amazing production team. I have a my production manager, Al Alvarez,  is top notch and is extremely creative  and organized. My DP, Mike Watrak,  is one of the best DP’s in Tampa. I have worked with Mike many times as his AC and it is always a pleasure to do so.

We had a production meeting at our location, the Flamingo Resort in St Pete,  Monday and got an idea of how we want to shoot it and the blocking. (Always go to the location in you can and scout it out to Figure out how you want to shoot it.) See what are your limitations are. It will help you out more than you know.

So now I am doing research for the film and over the weekend I am taking a small, yet desperately needed, working vacation.  I am going to break down each scene, there are 5, and get a feel of how I want it acted out by each character.

I will have more on this soon.

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30 October, 2011
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Feature Film, Film Making, Producing, Screen writing, Sexual Violence, Women

An update.

As you may or may not know I and Semone Fourniller  are producing a film that deals with the subject of rape and violence against women, men. and children.  I am working with the talented screenwriter Semone Fourniller who is a Tampa local and one of our best screenwriters.  I will be helping her write the script however, I will be more like what  Favor Flav is to Chuck D. You know, to be honest, I might be more like the S1W.

On the 4th we are going to be going to the Crisis Center here in Tampa to get a tour and to meet with our consultant Marilyn Bray.  She has been nothing but amazing and gave us a great idea on how to approach the story.  Ideas come from everywhere, and hers blew away what we were thinking.

We want to bring you along this journey with us. We want  your input. We want to hear your stories. If you have one that you would like to share please contact us.

Timschroyer@gamail.com

And Semone Fourniller is semone.fournillier@gmail.com

Thank you.

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