Here is a great meme sent to me by my good friend Joe Sparrow. As you all know I am developing a film dealing with this subject. Please post this where you can, Twitter, Facebook and please repost.
Hey all, I hope you are well. I slugging away on the research on my feature. There is so much reading involved. Dear lord. But you know you need to research the subjects you’re writing about. Yes, it takes time but you will write a better screenplay, book, or article. Also you are less likely to get called out for getting it wrong. And for me that would be the worst thing that would be said about my work.
So I would say that bringing awareness to the subjects of the sex slave trade and combat veteran’s issues is my main goal with my film. I was talking to a guy the other night and I told him that the average age that a prostitutes enter the business in 13. He was shocked. With my film I want to educate Americans of a horrible truth. The more awareness on this subject the better.
So I realized I do not write enough. I really need to delicate more time to it. I have 3 blogs: this one, my personal blog and a social and political one. I have lots to say and enjoy doing them. I also think that I can contribute to the filmmaking and art community.
From the founder of Seed&Spark CEO Emily Best Via Film Courage.
Back to the grid. I am doing my research for my film that I have written about on here. It gets hard sometime. I am a vet. I know a lot of my brothers and sisters suffer. Especially those who did directly or indirectly do the killing. It can be a motherfucker. Plain and simple. And it hurts. The film I am doing is a lot about pain and painful things; however, they things that need to be discussed. We as a country tend ignore issues like combat vets issues and the sex trade. It makes people uncomfortable when we talk about them. Well guess what America, that is America, regardless if you choose to except it or not. And trust me, these things will fester and grow. And there will be a point where we will have to pay more than we had too.
What kind of filmmaker do you want to be? You can be a fluffy filmmaker that doesn’t take on any real subject. Tampa is full of them. We are the city of fluff. If you are into one dimensional film, Tampa is where you want to be. But then there are a few people who are trying to say something and using film as a medium to say it. I have a lot to say and find I have many tools of saying them, whether it be film, a series, a painting, theater or whatever is at my disposal . But I’m out there using them, and so should you.
What kind of filmmaker or artist, do you want to be? Do you have things you want to say and discuss. For me, art, film, and whatnot is just tools for me to communicate things I want to talk about. The series I am developing is about topics I want dive into and explore subjects that I find interesting and relative, and also showcase good music and talented artist. Go do the same. There are so many ways to express yourself and so many ways to get it out there in front of people. that you really have no excuse not be working on something. I know I have don’t.
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.
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
So it occurred to me yesterday while driving, I haven’t written what my series is about as far as a treatment or synopsis. You would think it would be obvious, however everything has been in my head and I have been doing research for it. I have talked and bounced off ideas with trusted people. I found someone who will be responsible for music. Constantly working things out in my head and taking notes, but never wrote the thing out. So I am going to be writing the synopsis and treatment. Now this is terrifying for me and here is why. I have always ran away from writing even though I am a writer at heart. So I am crash coursing it and will tell you what I learned. I also have to crash course into screen writing. Something I have been very intimidated by, which is is why I have found screenwriters instead of writing it myself. With this project I have to write it, at least at the beginning, because there is a certain theme and tone I am trying to convey.
So what else I am doing? I am working with an author who has put out a book that I am going to have edited and then release it. I also am looking into a film which I will produce. I have always wanted to be a publisher and here is my chance. I am currently looking for a editor so if you are an editor please contact me. I think it is a great opportunity to become an independent publisher and a great way to put out great literature and non fiction publications.
So is there anything you guys want me to talk about? Write me and let me know. I would love to look into something for you. Oh, one more thing, I am going to be writing about subjects other than film here like the creative endeavors that I am taking on. I am going to start making artworks again as well as to get into photography which is what I started doing in 97. I started studying fine art photography in the summer of 97. After that I got into sculpting and painting. I really enjoyed doing that and have been wanting to get back into. I think you should always be moving and creating. For me there is so much out there to get into: Art, film, writing, theater, and whatever. It is exciting. Why should you limit yourself. I am a filmmaker and creator of content. To me having no limits on what I can do makes the most sense to me. I say go out and try different things and see which one sticks.
Til next time.
That is right, tomorrow is the Grey Room Crowdfunding Kickoff Party. We will begin our Indiegogo campaign and you are invited.
We are having out party at The Hub. 719 N Franklin St, Tampa, Fl, which is the greatest bar, like a real bar, in the world. Be aware that there drinks are very strong so do not slam them. Anyways, We are having this party to A. Bring attention to our Crowdfunding campaign B. To just give people a reason to have a good time and to bring closer our community and C. To bring attention to ourselves and build our audience and build our Brand.
We will have have the cast and crew of Grey Room: Linda Roser, John O’Keef, Leon Salem Kathrine Michelle. Lydia Edwards, Jeannine Fiallo, Brandon Hyde, Tony Tartaglia, Lakiasha Olds, William Wright. They are great people who work very hard and are talented . We will be showing our out Pitch video and trailer.
Please come out. This is our first event and we will more. I like getting together and hanging out with good people like you.
I have been asked by Preston Walden to be the Vice President of his production company Domain Pictures. It is an incorporated company here in Tampa, Fl and as many of you know, Preston and I have been working on Grey Room which I am producing. We have a number of solid projects, which I will share in my next post, and are working on a strategy on how we want to proceed with these various projects. There is a logical order by which we move on various projects. That will be another post as well.
As you know we live in a different world now. We are too aware that either you change or die off. We live in a transmedia world where we tell our stories on many different mediums on many different platforms. Preston and myself understand this and are proceeding according with our projects.
We are really excitied about the future. We have a lot of projects. Good projects. and we keep coming into one all the time. We have been blessed with talented upcoming writers and directors. This year alone will make 3 to 4 shorts and a documentary. Great times ahead. Now lets get to work.
My journey into film 