Monday, October 29, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
March 2011 - Now
Looking over the outline for the script today when I noticed the footnote sitting at the bottom of the page (see above). Typically for scripts, storyboards, or just about anything that I create I like to add the date on there. I have a fixation for nostalgia, and I like to sit and think about things, the time in my life, what I was doing, etc.
But then it hit me . . . 2011. I wrote this outline March of 2011 and it's now October of 2012. That's almost two years ago (18 months actually). And though one could say, "Hey well, good for you for sticking with it and not giving up on the dream." But at the same time 18 months was a long time ago, and at the time I was very enthusiastic about the project The One You Feed.
So, what happened? Well . . . .
We got a little sidetracked. In the mean time my short film career really started picking up, and in that time I've been apart of twenty film projects, most of them short films and a few feature films that I helped out with. Seven of which I directed, and many other that I produced. Along with my brother-from-another-mother, Jason White we helped established a local film group call the New Ogden Cinema, a local cinema group in the area that makes it possible to collaborate with filmmakers.
Anyways, well we've been busy and now it's two years late and I'm finally putting the pen to the page. But I'm more experienced now and I have made a lot of new connections, and many more new friends. Two years ago, making this film would have been impossible. Now, I feel like even if this move does not find a wealthy produce that this film could still be made locally and that we would have a great project.
I need to finish the script first. I can not say that I'm almost done, I wish I could though. Let's just say that I'm far enough away from the title page to claim that I've started. But not far enough away to start celebrating, or even start thinking about casting.
For more information on the my other films and to keep up with me outside of The One You Feed go HERE!
In the mean time, well I'll keep you updated.
Regards,
Ryan
Thursday, October 18, 2012
So, what is this film about anyways?
So, what is this film about anyways?
Well . . . . the film follows John, a man who's wife was murdered before his eyes. Left for dead, John now has two wolves fighting inside of him. One fights to endure the pain and begin a new life. The other fights for anger, hate, and revenge.
Which one will win? The One You Feed.
Okay, okay, so that was my sales pitch. But it is something that I have to develop anyways. Later, I'll be creating a log line. What's a log line? A line is like a one to two sentence elevator pitch of the synopses of the film. An effective log line not only peak the interest of the person listening, but it should also hook them as well, and at the same time not take up too much of their day.
As many film makers know, there is almost nothing worse than someone telling you that they have a GREAT idea and then taking 20 minutes to tell you all about it. If it's a person that you respect than you probably don't mind waiting it out. But someone you just met at a meet and greet? No offense to that person, but it makes me want to exit the conversation stat.
It is also recommended that in addition to a log line you create several different pitches for your film at various lenghts. Like a two sentence, a two paragraph, and a full out two pages out line of the story. If a person is interested in the log line, than you are free to give them the more detailed version of the story.
The concept? To sale the story. And not just for money, but to your friends, your family, your peers. Sale it to anyone that will listen. Well, that is my goal I guess at this point.
So, I didn't fully detail the plot of the film. But I hope that you accept the trade for film school information about log lines.
Stay tuned as more updates are sure to come.
Regards,
Ryan
Well . . . . the film follows John, a man who's wife was murdered before his eyes. Left for dead, John now has two wolves fighting inside of him. One fights to endure the pain and begin a new life. The other fights for anger, hate, and revenge.
Which one will win? The One You Feed.
Okay, okay, so that was my sales pitch. But it is something that I have to develop anyways. Later, I'll be creating a log line. What's a log line? A line is like a one to two sentence elevator pitch of the synopses of the film. An effective log line not only peak the interest of the person listening, but it should also hook them as well, and at the same time not take up too much of their day.
As many film makers know, there is almost nothing worse than someone telling you that they have a GREAT idea and then taking 20 minutes to tell you all about it. If it's a person that you respect than you probably don't mind waiting it out. But someone you just met at a meet and greet? No offense to that person, but it makes me want to exit the conversation stat.
It is also recommended that in addition to a log line you create several different pitches for your film at various lenghts. Like a two sentence, a two paragraph, and a full out two pages out line of the story. If a person is interested in the log line, than you are free to give them the more detailed version of the story.
The concept? To sale the story. And not just for money, but to your friends, your family, your peers. Sale it to anyone that will listen. Well, that is my goal I guess at this point.
So, I didn't fully detail the plot of the film. But I hope that you accept the trade for film school information about log lines.
Stay tuned as more updates are sure to come.
Regards,
Ryan
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Page One
I've started. I am past the opening page and have the first few scene already knocked out.
However, it is a very rough draft. Once I am done I will have my peers read it over. I had a professor in college that was approached by a student one day about having her (the professor) read over a nearly finished script. The professor declined and asked that the student come back to her once the screenplay is complete.
The professor did not want to start handing out notes that might derail the task of finishing the script. The same will apply here. From now on, I am on my own until I reach the moment when I can type, "The End."
I will post a brief synopses soon with a log line for the film as well. But hey, I'm not even past the first 10 pages yet. So, it might be a minute.
However, it is a very rough draft. Once I am done I will have my peers read it over. I had a professor in college that was approached by a student one day about having her (the professor) read over a nearly finished script. The professor declined and asked that the student come back to her once the screenplay is complete.
The professor did not want to start handing out notes that might derail the task of finishing the script. The same will apply here. From now on, I am on my own until I reach the moment when I can type, "The End."
I will post a brief synopses soon with a log line for the film as well. But hey, I'm not even past the first 10 pages yet. So, it might be a minute.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Welcome
Welcome,
This website will be for the feature film The One You Feed. As this is both my first feature, and also very low budget, this blog will be here to help document all the trials, errors, and success that I run along while working on achieving a goal and dream of mine.
Anyways, this is the beginning of the next journey for me as largely I plan to put short films on hold, if not on hold indefinitely. I have made over 16 shorts at this point, and several videos. I have helped other independent directors work on their first feature films, and many with less experience at film making than I. Now, is my chance to make a film or at least finish a feature screenplay and see if it sells.
This website will be for the feature film The One You Feed. As this is both my first feature, and also very low budget, this blog will be here to help document all the trials, errors, and success that I run along while working on achieving a goal and dream of mine.
My hope in the near future is to have the screenplay completed and a
second draft to follow shortly after. Would the screenplay sell? Well, I
would hope so. I think that I will attempt to shop a finished product
around, maybe with me attached as director. For the right price, maybe
not.
Anyways, this is the beginning of the next journey for me as largely I plan to put short films on hold, if not on hold indefinitely. I have made over 16 shorts at this point, and several videos. I have helped other independent directors work on their first feature films, and many with less experience at film making than I. Now, is my chance to make a film or at least finish a feature screenplay and see if it sells.
*A Note: I have yet to blog about the two most recent films that I have
directed and shot, but have not been released. As well as the short film
American Discord, which I worked on, but did not direct.
If completed this would be the first feature screenplay that I actually
complete, which gives you a good sense that I have started many, just
never have finished any before.
My plan is to create a blog for the film, gain followers along the way
as I post updates on the screenplay, the characters, and as we move the
film into the production hopefully also gain more and more follows so
that when the film is released we have somewhat of a following. Well, at
least there is you and me at this point.
Regards,
Ryan McDonald
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3864669/
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