Filming pilots Page 2

Quote: Seefacts @ June 14 2008, 9:05 PM BST

Most of Tarrantino's output is garbage so it's no true marker for me.

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I saw Reservoir Dogs in the cinema with my (now) wife 15 years ago ...was the first time i realised a script could be a part of a film as much as the car chase!

When Blond asks White to come to his car White asks if its to get the fries to go with the soda he's drinking...Blond says "no, i ate them on my way here"

Wasnt until Dennis Hopper said "Could I have one of those Chesterfields now?" that i heard dialogue again that said so much more than the words spoken (for me, anyway!)

Quote: Tom Cartin @ June 14 2008, 10:46 PM BST

I'm not too sure. I wa under the impression that if they actually saw a rough idea of how it could go rather then reading things that perhaps wouldn't be funny unless they saw them. I understand where your coming from but producers don't raly take too well to unsolicited scripts all the time. most don't get read.

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Don't film it yourself Tom. It's a big mistake and a huge waste of time, and the sad reality is that it'll only get laughs from producers because it looks so crap and amateurish.

Unless that is, you really know how to handle a camera, you can edit well, and you know some great performers who can really pull it off. In which case, what's your number?

My comedy agent (ooh get me) recently showed me a three and half minute short that one of her clients made and as a result of that his co-written sitcom has been optioned and put into development with the BBC.

Quote: Marc P @ June 15 2008, 9:12 AM BST

My comedy agent (ooh get me) recently showed me a three and half minute short that one of her clients made and as a result of that his co-written sitcom has been optioned and put into development with the BBC.

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Well shut mah mouth! Was it any good?

If you're a writer/performer or you know performers and you really think you can pull it off, then go for it. But it was Micheal Jacob who told me that filming your own stuff is usually a bad idea as it rarely reflects the potential in your script and just puts him off.

I suppose the thing is to go with your instincts. Would you REALLY be able to do justice to the script?

Quote: Perry Nium @ June 15 2008, 10:09 AM BST

Well shut mah mouth! Was it any good?

If you're a writer/performer or you know performers and you really think you can pull it off, then go for it. But it was Micheal Jacob who told me that filming your own stuff is usually a bad idea as it rarely reflects the potential in your script and just puts him off.

I suppose the thing is to go with your instincts. Would you REALLY be able to do justice to the script?

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I'd say it's possible to film something amateur but good, but it's not and easy thing to do.

I considered it a while ago, but couldn't be arsed.

Quote: Seefacts @ June 15 2008, 10:13 AM BST

I considered it a while ago, but couldn't be arsed.

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You and Leevil should get together and not work on something.

Quote: Perry Nium @ June 15 2008, 10:09 AM BST

Well shut mah mouth! Was it any good?

If you're a writer/performer or you know performers and you really think you can pull it off, then go for it. But it was Micheal Jacob who told me that filming your own stuff is usually a bad idea as it rarely reflects the potential in your script and just puts him off.

I suppose the thing is to go with your instincts. Would you REALLY be able to do justice to the script?

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He was a writer performer - the piece wasn't technically brilliant - but what it did was show the central character very well. Certainly enough to get some interest and advice etc on developing the script which as I say has been optioned. But as I say he's a perfromer and spent a bit of cash doing it. I do intend buying a decent camera some time and makin some shorts myself, not as sitcom pilots - just for fun.

Quote: Tom Cartin @ June 14 2008, 10:46 PM BST

I was under the impression that if they actually saw a rough idea of how it could go rather then reading things that perhaps wouldn't be funny unless they saw them.

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It's my opinion that the script on it's own has to be funny. If it's not making people laugh out loud in written form, then you've got problems.

Quote: Perry Nium @ June 15 2008, 2:14 AM BST

Unless that is, you really know how to handle a camera, you can edit well, and you know some great performers who can really pull it off. In which case, what's your number?

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Number? whats that all about?

Quote: Tom Cartin @ June 15 2008, 1:05 PM BST

Number? whats that all about?

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Thats a joke, yes? Its pretty obvious what he means there Tom!

Quote: David Bussell @ June 15 2008, 10:23 AM BST

You and Leevil should get together and not work on something.

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Well I suggested we recreate that wrestling scene from Women In Love. I'm still waiting to hear back from Seefacts though.

Quote: Leevil @ June 15 2008, 1:52 PM BST

Well I suggested we recreate that wrestling scene from Women In Love. I'm still waiting to hear back from Seefacts though.

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Mm, sexy.

Quote: Tom Cartin @ June 15 2008, 1:05 PM BST

Number? whats that all about?

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Telephone number. I was merely suggesting I'd like to get you know you better, perhaps sexually.

Nothing odd in that.

Quote: Perry Nium @ June 15 2008, 8:50 PM BST

perhaps sexually.

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well its 077...

Quote: Pete @ June 15 2008, 2:08 AM BST

I saw Reservoir Dogs in the cinema with my (now) wife 15 years ago ...was the first time i realised a script could be a part of a film as much as the car chase!

When Blond asks White to come to his car White asks if its to get the fries to go with the soda he's drinking...Blond says "no, i ate them on my way here"

Wasnt until Dennis Hopper said "Could I have one of those Chesterfields now?" that i heard dialogue again that said so much more than the words spoken (for me, anyway!)

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Did you know Tarantino originally wanted James Woods to play Mr Orange?