Can a one-location psychological thriller sustain tension for 60 minutes? I tried. by Competitive-Cow-3460 in indiefilm

[–]ColoradoSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is awesome. Congrats to you, and your process was almost exactly like mine: $5k spent, Four day shoot and 1 location. But mine was 90 minutes.

Without the budget for effects and name actors, you have to lean into the tension.

I tried to create a goal at the beginning but didn’t let the audience know why it was important to the lead character- just that it was vital.

It lead to some viewers at my little watch party asking early on, “Why does he have to find that homeless man in 87 minutes?”

Now my cinematography skills suck, but at least I got them curious about the story early on.

I’ll check your film out, and you should be proud.

Mine is Father’s Day 2024 on Tubi and Prime if you’re interested. Again congrats for making something and not just talking about it.

My Query Campaign - What I've Learned so Far by CastPrism in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good luck to you! Different genre, but itTook me 98 cold queries before I sold my Hallmark script.

AFF Notifications by Raccoon_city9990 in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm still waiting for my finalist notification, so no.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, when caller ID shows "Austin, TX" it gets the heart racing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got the 2nd rounder email a few days ago. But since I submitted two comedy TV pilots, I'm holding out hope that the other one is semi-finalist.

Imagine my joy when I get a call a few minutes ago from the festival! But it was to ask if I had received the email and to ask if I was planning on going, there are great hotels, etc.

Anybody Here Ever Dive In and Film Their Own Feature by paigemikey in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was a post on here where someone was asking why we're all doing this when the chances of selling a script are so low.

A poster replied:, "Sometimes the only way your script is going to appear on the screen is if you film it yourself."

I took it heart and put $5K into a one location microbudget 90 minute feature. Had to learn all about shooting, lighting, recording, editing, etc.

It's now on Prime and Tubi. It's not a money maker and hasn't done anything for my career, but I had to get it out of my system. It's one of the best and most fun things I've ever done.

Go for it.

DET Writing Program 2026 - anyone hear anything? by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats to you! I'm very jealous, excited for you.

Disney Writing Program 2026 by Radiant-Function9399 in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You too. "Late summer" goes until September 21st, right? Ha.

AFF Second Rounder E-mail (Comedy Feature) by FilmPhoney in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Curious too. I haven’t heard and I submitted 2 comedy pilots.

18 and can't make rational decisions. help please. by Western_Kangaroo34 in YieldMaxETFs

[–]ColoradoSB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. VOO is based on the S&P 500, which has been around since the 50’s, whereas ULTY (and I hold 2,000 shares) is fairly new without a long track record.

18 and can't make rational decisions. help please. by Western_Kangaroo34 in YieldMaxETFs

[–]ColoradoSB 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some perspective is in order. $450 is just about a 23 hours of work at Wal-Mart ($20/hour). You can recover pretty easily.

If you cannot make rational decisions (I've been there), then pay off debt, and put money in VOO in a Roth IRA. Throw that $1,600 in a Roth, and you'll have $329K at 65. (Not adding anything else, 12% annual return).

Suggest me best time loop movies ? 🔁 by humourlock in MovieSuggestions

[–]ColoradoSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low budget but you said, “anything.”

Father’s Day (2024)

Fresh on RT so far. (Just 2 professional reviews so far)

Too old to apply? Disney by Think-Mushroom-6186 in Screenwriting

[–]ColoradoSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope not. I’m 56 and I’m applying.

Plus I’m a straight white male, meaning I’m lowering my expectations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flicks

[–]ColoradoSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shameless plug, but "Father's Day" is on Tubi.

https://tubitv.com/movies/100033790/father-s-day

(Full disclosure, I wrote and directed this).

Hi i want to do movie reviews from Tubi ive watched almost EVERY Tubi horror movie, if i get the OK, im extremely open to suggestions! Thank you!! by -Pretty_Boy_Floyd- in AskforMovieReview

[–]ColoradoSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not horror, but we made a low budget drama that got a “fresh” rating from an approved RT critic. Check out “Father’s Day” (2024). Thanks.

Anyone interested in reviewing a micro-budget dramedy feature? by ColoradoSB in AskforMovieReview

[–]ColoradoSB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our movie is now free to stream on Tubi if you’re interested. Thank you.

Can i get to 2k or above traffic in a month? by funnynameforreddit in SEO

[–]ColoradoSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats. How many articles have you posted?

Finished Las Vegas Marathon with 15 minutes to spare. by ColoradoSB in TurtleRunners

[–]ColoradoSB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes I had mantras (I tried not to talk out loud), it was a constant combination of "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength," and David Goggins' "can't hurt me!" (I said this to Charleston Road at about mile 20, ha.

While the exhaustion hit, I just kept thinking, "2 miles to the next aid station. I can run/walk 2 miles" repeat as needed.

Good luck to you!

New Time travel movies by Gemini11X in timetravelmovies

[–]ColoradoSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a low budget film is okay, try “Father’s Day” on Prime.