ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

12 years, 2 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

This ifp fiscal model is interesting - of course it only applies to US taxpayers, so I guess that's the whole of your fundraising base. It's traditional in the US inside scene to talk to people with a lot of money and dull jobs - think of dinner party conversation killers ('actually I'm a dentist/IT consultant/insurance salesman') then give those people the chance to shine. 'Actually I'm just producing a feature film' is more likely to get them looking interesting and sexy, so give then that chance!

Alas, you are right up against what every single artist with high ticket projects faces - I wish you luck.

12 years, 1 month ago - Kristina Hughes

Hello Daniel,
1st. Just email info@HoldonLog.com your email address and request to be removed. It's that simple. The form has been updated over 5 times now and if you are on the list you'll get an update.
EVERY email has a link at the bottom to UNSUBSCRIBE. You can click it yourself and you'll also be permanently removed. No one wants to send you email that you do not want.
Now, the form is 100% legal and has been uses in small claims court in fact. (http://www.CopyProvided.com)
Can you explain to me why you would have a problem getting the promised copy 30 days after you have finished post production? Is that the problem?
Or, is the issue with 6 months from the shoot. If a performer is working for you for free, they need this copy of their work so that they can see how their acting is going and possibly use it for their demo reel. If there is no set date, then how long are they supposed to wait? I would be 100% open to a producer contacting me and saying "Looks, it's going to be another 2 months" can we amend the agreement? But if I am working for free, or no-low pay, then I can't "afford" to wait months and years to the point that I no longer look like the character I am cast as, etc.
Otherwise, the producer can pay me and I'll wait.
There needs to be a guideline for production when they are offering "Copy As Payment". I look forward to hearing from you and others.

12 years, 1 month ago - Daniel Cormack

Please, no more Holdenlog.com, Kristina!

I thought the actor's DVD contract was an interesting idea and I applaud what I thought was the sentiment behind it. I signed up to holdenlog.com to view this agreement and have since then been unable to to escape the spam this organisation sends me.

If an actor asked me to sign the holdenlog.com DVD agreement, I would refuse because it is legally invalid and makes unrealistic demands about the timescale for receiving a DVD (I'm not going to send out half-finished work!).

12 years, 2 months ago - Keith Romine

Thanks Kristina some great information! We are doing a lot of what you just said and a lot of what the article said. We defiantly need to sit down as a team and go over our pr for the next 3,6, and 12 months.

12 years, 2 months ago - Kristina Hughes

Congrats on the IFP sponsorship!
I big problem I see is people are not building their fanbase, they are simply putting something together, a pitch for funding and hoping people will donate. Doesn't work.
What type of campaign are the filmmakers creating? How many people are in their email list? Are they sending our quarterly updates about their production company? Are they sharing these links on social media, across ALL platforms? http://www.ShowBizSender.com does this, offers a free trial, things are trackable, etc. How are you engaging your fans...friends, family, the people that you meet at networking events, etc.? Are you pushing our videos? Getting interviewed? Blogging? Are you sharing reviews from your previous projects.
People want to get behind a WINNER. And winners consistently self-promote. Create momentum so people can't wait for your announcement that you are looking for funding.
Here's an article that I contributed to that I hope will help: http://www.holdonlog.com/pages/AN-FUNDING.html
I suggest sitting down with your team and mapping out your pr for the next 3, 6, 12 months.
Hope this helps!
~Kristina
http://twitpic.com/ckbeai (90sec. NEW Comedy Demo Reel)