First film production research email sent to Boston University
Posted by Frank Auer on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 @ 08:09 AM
So I sent the first email to the Boston University film production department. I attempted to demonstrate that I was not a total loon by pointing out my MBA and production background as well as contacts in distribution.
It is challenging to differntiate my project from all the other "I am going to make" a movie projects out there. So many people have a little bit of money, but no actual background or experience. They make vague promises and post ads to CraigsList getting people to work for "experience" and ruin it for everyone else. The fact is that usually doesn't work. I am not saying there are not exceptions. Kevin Smith being a huge example. The fact is, however, he is an outlier. Most independent productions happen because people find a decent chunk of money and have the right experience and connections. I may have the experience and some of the connections, but I need more connections and certainly more funding.
My hope is that this independent film production will grow as I use social media to lower the cost of production. The few non fully funded films that succeed do so because of a persons network. If we take that to the Nth degree we may be able to lower the cost further.
So if someone is able to use connections to make a $10,000 film look like a $100,000 film perhaps we can use the internet and social media in filmmaking to make a $250,000 film look like $2.5 million.
As always please spread the word. I cannot do this myself. I want to build a real team who are all passionate about film. You don't even need to be a Boston based film or television crew member - anyone anywhere you would like to help is welcome to contribute.