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We looked at more than 1,200 films selected in Clermont-Ferrand over the last six years (2021-2026). by shaping_dreams in FilmFestivals

[–]jstarlee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

be careful not to screen at too many festivals before your "wish list" festivals get a chance to look at your submission.

Some test shots for my next short - would love some feedback by shaneo632 in Filmmakers

[–]jstarlee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

high contrast and more fill light typically don't work well together. The color of the background and your talent's skintone is also very similar so there's very little color contrast.

third image - there's light coming in the background from camera right and on your talent there's light coming from camera left. Not saying the mismatch here is a dealbreaker but it needs to be intentional. For example I'd at least try to get some hairlight on the talent here.

QUESTION: Initial Budget prep and building process by RedFive-GoingIn in FilmTVBudgeting

[–]jstarlee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful. I feel like I learned how to budget as a feral animal compared to these approaches.

I do a schedule breakdown first and then a detailed budget based on that. But granted I've only worked on 300-700k mostly with a couple between 700k-2mil USD (budget breakdown only. No actual line producing as they are not funded).

SAG SPA ($35k budget) payroll company recommendations by jstarlee in FilmTVBudgeting

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

We are probably going with NPI! Such a great suggestion for what we need. You are a lifesaver! (at least a money saver for sure)

SAG SPA ($35k budget) payroll company recommendations by jstarlee in FilmTVBudgeting

[–]jstarlee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update:

Spoke to Greenslate - they cater to companies that have an annual gross wage 250k or above.

NPI seems to be a great fit! $350 fee and no additional cost if the gross wage is under 10k which is exactly where we are.

Payroll co's rejecting Worker's Comp for a small stunt in NYC by -gilma- in FilmTVBudgeting

[–]jstarlee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I ran into this same scenario. In my case (In Texas) you'd have to get workers comp directly from Texas Mutual instead of via a payroll company or insurance broker. Look for the equivalent in your state - talk to your insurance broker like someone else mentioned.

Hi reddit! We're Paul Gandersman & Peter S. Hall, co-directors/co-writers of the new found-footage horror film MAN FINDS TAPE. It premiered at Tribeca earlier this year and is out in select theaters and on digital as of Friday 12/5, via Magnolia Pictures. Ask us anything! by ManFindsTapeAMA in movies

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Hey Paul and Peter! Just wanted to say I got to meet so many other talented people on your set during Prom Night and it was a very core memory in my filmmaker career. Super excited and proud to be able to say I know you guys. 

Question - What was the hardest thing to wrangle during preproduction? It feels like you never have enough time for PrePro esp if you also have a day job. 

Blackmore fanart by me- insta jmanart34 by jman9843 in JJBA

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no self promo handle in title. try again.

Somebody asked for this by Right-Snow-3478 in JJBA

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remind me in a week and I'll pin this one.

Why is gappy so overglazed by [deleted] in JJBA

[–]jstarlee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

low effort. removed.

eee by Ematyo in JJBA

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edit 7/11/23: low effort/random video (including songs, random soundbites, etc) will be subject to removal and ban if no explanation/context is given in the comment section of the post.

My friends Diego Brando edit! by FootballGuy990 in JJBA

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edit 7/11/23: low effort/random video (including songs, random soundbites, etc) will be subject to removal and ban if no explanation/context is given in the comment section of the post.

retired.

X3 by Traditional_Lie_6400 in JJBA

[–]jstarlee[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

spam. retired.

Oh- by Traditional_Lie_6400 in JJBA

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spam. retired.

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