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R2-12point
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12/21/05 5:42am
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RE: Yes, Wait For It -- Announcing a Fan Film (Possibly)
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Are you kidding? I thought my post was more or less clear on the subject. I'm thirsting for screen talent! As it is I've already felt out my family, friends and co-workers and this particular patch of the Force.net. The results have been slim.
Sometime in the near future, when I have enough pre-production done to make people interested, when my web site's up and I know exactly how feasible everything is, then I shall make a full ditch effort at people, with pamphlets, a round of inquiries at acting and theatre classes, and an Internet search.
I have nearly twenty speaking parts and so far less a single handful of willing performers.
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Hudson1138
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12/21/05 8:24pm
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Well count me in! do you have msn? I could send you a photograph!
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12/22/05 6:48am
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RE: Yes, Wait For It -- Announcing a Fan Film (Possibly)
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Thank you, thank you, sir. Very nice to hear.
No photograph necessary yet. "Willing" and "available" are my topmost criteria right now, with "talent" a reasonable third. (Casting suitability may even have to take a hit, if my number of actors remains low. But that's okay. I'll tailor parts for gender and age if I have to.)
Wink, wink. Pester your classmates and I'll make you the star!
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Hudson1138
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12/25/05 8:56pm
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lol excellent. Can I get a description of the story or plot or what not? just to get a feel for it? and some of the characters?
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12/26/05 11:25am
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When the scripts are polished enough, and more importantly when I have a little pre-visualization to show, it'll all be going up on the web site (except maybe the last episode or two), probably by the end of January, if everything remains a go. As a taste, these are some basic character notes I jotted down as I worked on the scripts.
Those marked as disposable can be excised from the story without much damage to the plot, but plenty to the tone of the piece. Those marked as dual roles can, and probably will, be doubled-up actors in alien make-up. And, like I said, there's almost nothing about the cosmetic layers (sex, age) of the characters that I wouldn't change to fill out the roles.
It wouldn't take much prompting to get me to post some random scenes or perhaps some more set and prop notes. (I just don't want to be all grandiose just to have this thing shut down later.)
SW: HEROES OF THE OUTER RIM
Main Characters:
Jon Bodee, a lawman, a drinker. Not the traditional-looking hero (balding, maybe, or stout). Grizzled in appearance, deliberate in action. Casting: Later Steve McQueen with forty pounds on him.
Norrim Corde, commander of the local garrison, a naval vet but not a company man. Looking out for number one; very smart. Casting: Claude Rains in Casablance (same role, practically).
Corrick Battenjoy, a young rancher, the leader of a (very small) local rebel movement. Not naive; Che Guevera with a sense of humor. Casting: any young buck, hopefully with a Monty Clift brand of depth, however.
Kela Sadoon, an herbologist and the local apothecary, with a background of mystery. An older woman, dowdy. Casting: More Kathy Bates than Judi Dench.
Panareet Nicea, Kela's young asssistant, shy, attractive, without much sense of self. In love with Corrick, but perched on discovery. Casting: the "beautiful not-beautiful girl in glasses" from any insipid teenage comedy.
Recurring Characters (speaking):
4-ZZ-4 ("Zizi"), the droid. The "town drunk", a scrap of parts with a fractured centered brain. (puppet/effect, dual part as voice work).
Philo, Commander Corde's brilliant and sensible adjutant. Always at hand with good advice. (Disposable; possible dual part as alien.)
Bardo Deel, a rich rancher, a statesmanly SOB, but an SOB all the same. Playing both sides. Better an older man than a younger.
Boz Guncher, Deel's foreman. A bully and a gun hand. (Disposable.)
Nefi Loam, a boy of twelve or so.
Titia Obanchee, wordly proprietress of the local bar. (Disposable.)
Deak Wallender, Corrick’s best friend.
Forbin, another of Corrick's rebel friends.
Finus Loam, Nefi's father, a stubborn rancher.
Varango, an alien assassin. (Dual part with any above role.)
Banny Moe, a local trouble maker (possible dual part as alien), and:
Chuk-Chuk Moe, his brother (same).
Postulus Bok, the next chosen template for stormtroopers (very easily becomes a non-speaking role).
Non-speaking/background roles:
Stormtroopers, Imperial officers (disposable).
Townspeople, ranchers, waitresses.
Darth Vader (should costume be handy).
Recurring Creatures/FX/Models:
Gogolas, the local herd animal. Resembles an ostrich; a shabby mound of feathers approximately two or three feet high, with an emerging, rigidly periscopic neck and binocular eyes. Practical effect (humped shell of faux feathers with a modelled neck and head extension) in all but long shots. Four feet high.
Zizi (4-ZZ-4). A mis-matched jumble of humanoid parts that somehow manages to stand. Practical puppet (without legs) in all but long shots.
The Krir, one of the local cave-dwelling dragons with three snaking heads. The bodies of this beast is never fully seen, as it never emerges completely from the depths of its lair. (Puppet inside of model cave set.)
Sentry Droids, remotes equipped with deadly laser beam weapons.
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Date Posted:
12/26/05 7:44pm
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R2-12point posted:
Darth Vader (should costume be handy).
If you need a Vader, I am your man! I am a member in the 501st, so I have to have a fairly accurate costume, which I happen to own. Plus I live in Ottawa. Just let me know when you would be needing me, and I will see if we can work something out. I LOVE gearing up as Vader!!
Elijah
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12/27/05 6:39am
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R2-12point posted:
4-ZZ-4 ("Zizi"), the droid. The "town drunk", a scrap of parts with a fractured centered brain. (puppet/effect, dual part as voice work).
I've never done voice work before however i do some impressions of cartoons and muppets etc... (not the greatest mind you) Perhaps I could come up with some kind of voice work. Also willing to do some background extras. Keep in mind i dont really have any costumes however perhaps we can get something going on that also.
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12/28/05 11:19pm
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This should be a film of EPIC Proportions!
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12/29/05 9:33am
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Geez, don't say that! You're gonna frighten me!
I know the casting requirements seem a bit excessive. So too, somewhat, the number of sets and locations to accomodate all those people. However, I think prop requirements are within reason. And the FX work will be minimal, compared to most longish fan films. Especially, if the models and 3D work come off (I'm working on it, I'm working on it).
Right now, I'm encouraged by a foundation I've come across here in town that rents out pro equipment at fairly reasonable rates. However, casting feelers continue to come to nothing.
So, all in all, I'm thinking now the chances of making SOMETHING is very good, though maybe not "Heroes."
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Yiddle_ja
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12/29/05 1:39pm
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are you tallking about that movie art school? My brother suggested a place like this for the other fanfilm and it semms it's really cheap.
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12/29/05 7:52pm
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The place is called Saw Video, and their web site is www.sawvideo.com
It looks like they have a pretty good set-up going, although they seem to insist you take a number of instructional courses (at a cost) before being allowed to rent anything.
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Date Posted:
12/30/05 1:56pm
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Clicky for lazy people
Allright I'll try to get the info from my brother about this school. It seems it's a very small membership fee to pay then we can borough or rent the equipment there for cheap. They even have sets and editing rooms etc (from what my bros. tells me)
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Yiddle_ja
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1/6/06 3:56pm
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yep my brother confirmed it. That place you mentionned is the same place he talked to me about. Looks like that would be our best bet.
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1/8/06 12:47am
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Yippiiiiieeee
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1/8/06 8:29pm
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I didn't think it was the same place, since I didn't see anything in their literature about sets, but it looks like a good deal nonetheless.
However, on the more depressing side of things, a couple of folks I was depending on have tentatively pulled out on me. Adding to that some slow progress I've been making, and I may have to scale back what I can do this summer. We'll see, I guess. Ain't licked yet.
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