Tag Archives: Producers

26 September, 2014
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Film, Filmmaking, Producing, Sex Trade, Veteran Issues.

9/26/14 update.

Hey people, how are you doing? men

I have started to read Sebastian Junger’s book called War. It was an accompanying book to the documentary Restrepo; a documentary I strongly suggest you watch. It is about an airborne infantry platoon in a remote base camp in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan. What amazes me about the book is how accurately he describes life of an airborne infantry platoon; something I have found hard to describe it, yet Sebastian does an amazing job at it. I  can say this because I am a retired United States paratrooper who served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an airborne infantry team leader.

I am reading this for my film on combat veteran issues and the sex trade. I also reading many articles on the sex trade which for me brings me great anger.  My hope is that my film will shed light onto these two topics and bring change and a national conversation about these two issues. I know it is a big goal, but I think in big terms and have big goals.  I will be writing more about in my blog Notes From Outpost 187

So guys, please spread the word about my blogs.  Also if you have any questions please write me.

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2 September, 2014
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Feature Film, Film, Production Company, Screenwriting

This week of 2 Sept 2014

Ok, here’s what’s on my agenda for film this week: write 5 post here, dive into my screenplay books, start reading My War by Colby Buzzell, something I think you all should read. Work on the outline for the feature I am working dealing with the sex trade and veteran issues, and do character development on characters for the series and finally work on the business plan with my cousin for my production company.  6 things.

I have slacked on my all the stuff for way to long, and that is unexceptionable.  Right now I am in a transformational stage in my life, and I want to be successful and help others.  I challenge you all to pick threes things that you want to do creatively and do them. If you have suggestion on something you want me to write about, let me know,  for I would love to take on  subjects that you are interested in. And please, keep me honest and hold me accountable for these goals.  I need to be pushed.

And finally, may you all have a productive week.

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31 July, 2014
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Audience, Filmmaking

Think like a fan

A good video on how you should look at  your audience.

 

Think like  a fan youtube

 

 

 

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4 July, 2014
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Feature Film, Film, Film Financing., Film Making

Film Financing. VERY IMPORTANT

From the great people at Film Courage, a great video on film financing.

Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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13 June, 2014
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Crowdfunding, Directing, Feature Film, Film, Filmmaking, PMD, Producing, Screenwriting, Sex Trade, Sexual Violence, Tampa Film

13 Jun 14 real quick.

So I had said I was developing a short on sex slavery, now it is going to be the feature; which I wanted to do in the first place, but didn’t have the plot. The idea I had for the short is prefect for the feature.   I have already started  to write the tagline, outline, synopsis and soon treatment. As I progress I will let you know and down the road hit you up for money. Yes, I will need your help to get the film going financially.

Oh, it just occurred to me, I need a PMD Producer of Marketing and Distribution.  Contact me you are interested.

Hey hit me up if you want to ask any questions or thoughts timschroyer@gmail.com

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12 June, 2014
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Film, Filmmaking, Producing

Review: “The Fat Lady Sang” by Robert Evans

If you are getting into or are a producer, you should study Robert Evens. I just got his autobiography “The Kid Stays in the Picture” From Thriftbook.com Check it out. Oh yeah, there is a Documentary with the same name as the book. Great Doc!

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12 June, 2014
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Art, Crowdfunding, Film, Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Series, Short Film, Tampa Film

11 Jun 14

So just to give you all an update about what is going on with me, I have started an outline on my short film about forced prostitution and I am writing character development and back story. I want to have a finally draft in less than 2 months and I am going to have the outline done this week.  I think I have a good film in the works and I  hope , when it is done, you’ll all enjoy it and not feel cheated out of 15 to 20 minutes of your life. I also want to make an impact regarding this topic and to bring awareness to it. I know around my neck woods you are constantly being cheated out of 10 to 25 minutes of your life and I will not follow in the same footsteps.   There is the standard that it has to be maintained  or why put it out. The story has to be spot on, other wise you’ll have a bad film. Remember, script is 75% of your film. Shitty script shitty film. There is no way about squaring that circle.   I haven’t given up on the series. I am still working on it, though I have fallen behind of  the 8 ball but will soon be back on track.

I got my porch/studio set up. I will have some pictures in the day or two. I am ready to go. I plan to have a show in 6 to 8 months.  Now where and who in God’s name would have me in their is remains to be seen.  Once again, if it not good and I will not waste your time; however that being said, I believe I will have something worth showing.

Finally, Semone Fournillier graduated from American Film Institute Conservatory today. As those who follow me know that I have been working with her a project and might be working on a couple more. She is a talented writer and has a amazing future ahead. I am so very proud of her and what she has accomplished.

Oh, in the next day or two I will be writing about a new crowdfunding site.  I think you’ll dig it a lot.

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4 June, 2014
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Actor, Directing, Filmmaking, Leadership, PMD, Producing, Production Manager, Publishing, Screenwriting, Tampa Film

You’re going to fail. Deal with it.

YOU ARE GOING TO FAIL!!!!!!

Yes, you are going to fail. And fail hard. I am going to fail, and fail hard. I am probably failing at grammar right now.  It is what you and I do with that failure is what is the difference between successful people and those who never rise above.  I have failed numerous times, yet here I am still working and moving forward. I have learned from those failures and make the best out of them.

If your parents never let you failed as a child they truly cheated you out of the best lesson they could given you.  If you are reading this, and you are reading and have kids, let them fail and fail hard.  Then turn around teach them that it it ok to fail. Teach them to get right back up, learn from their mistakes and try again but even harder. This, besides manners, is the greatest gifts you can give.

Here is the truth, I am a shitty ass artist. At least in my mind. Yet I am going back to making art once again. Hopefully I dig some of my work and maybe someone else will enjoy it, or at the very least, lie to me.  Yet I try and learn. One day I hope to make pieces that I will approve of and think it is good. As a filmmaker I have made numerous mistakes, but difference is I have learned from them, and it has made me a better filmmaker. I will fail again and again, and each time take that failure and grow.

Fail and fail hard. Then learn from it and go at  it again.

 

 

 

 

always try

 

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1 June, 2014
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Art, Crowdfunding, Directing, Feature Film, Film, Filmmaking, Producing, Publishing, Screenwriting, Sex Trade, Sexual Violence, Short Film, Tampa Film

Quick update, 1 June 14. 2:14 am

Ok, so I was asked to join and produce a project; which I had strong reservations about doing.  I am not going to go into the details, but I saw huge red flags go up and now have decided to be a consultant rather than a producer. However, good news, through that process I came up with a film idea for a short film regarding the sex trade; which, as some of you know, I have been developing for a feature film.  Yes, it is heavy subject, but it is something I feel passionately about.  So I will be writing and directing it.  I will need your help to get it made.  I will need you to spread the word about it and when the time comes, need you to kick in some money.

On the other fronts of my lackluster attempts at being an artist, I bought 4 lbs of wheat paste so that I can start working on mixed medium pieces. Also got 3 tubes of paint: black, white and red.  I am talking to some editors to edit Jamie Lowe’s”De Flip Side” and I just got a copy from Jonny Cromwell  book, “82 Days”; which I am going to start reading and strategizing for a release. And of course I have the series that I am developing. Which is an intensive endevour.

I also want you to check out this new crowdfunding site https://dana.io/. I am going to do a review on it this week, and they seem like really cool people that you should look up on Twitter and Facebook and say hi. They are really nice people.

If there is anything you want to discuss hit me up. I would love to hear back from you all.

 

 

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25 May, 2014
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Art, Film, Filmmaking, Producing, Tampa Film

A must read is you are thinking about or just want to know what a producer does.

I just came across this page  that explains what a producer does and what kind of producers there are. THE FILM PRODUCER

It is 8 pages long and I strongly recommend that, if you are thinking about becoming or are a producer you should read this.

Also I want to suggest you, all who are filmmakers, READ about the craft. I know so many people who don’t even one a book on filmmaking yet there they are trying to make films and do a great job at doing a terrible job.  I once worked with a guy who would tell everyone how one day he wanted to become a producer even though he knew nothing about it. He did not  invested in any books and just read the mainstream Hollywood rags.  I have invested hundreds of dollars buying books on filmmaking. I now have  a library. You too can build up a library and you can do it cheaply! I would first start out by going to Thriftbooks.com. This is a great site to buy discount books; in addition to being cheap, there is no shipping cost.  And read on everything. Get books on film theory. I found a book on The Philosophy of Film Noir.  Really interesting and informative.

You must be the smartest guy in the room. It is not who you know but what you know. I say this because if you are not knowledgeable those who you really want to be in contact with won’t give you the time of day. People are attracted to smart and knowledgeable people. Take time to think about that.  I tell you this because I want you to all succeed. I am rooting for you and want you to be the best filmmaker and artist you can be. If you are a painter or sculpture for instance, be well versed in art. You’ll grow as an artist.

Here is another website to a magazine I strongly suggest you read, it is called Bomb Magazine. It is a magazine dedicated to artist, filmmakers, writers, actors and musicians. The difference between Bomb and other magazines is, it is artist interviewing other artist, so, you get a much deeper perspective. I have been reading since I was in the 82nd. I have subscribed for years. Which reminds me, I have to renew.

Ok, i hope you got something from this.  If you have any thoughts questions or suggestion please hit me

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