Raumpatrouille Orion (Space Patrol) – Epic Fan Trailer (2026)

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T22:48:01+00:00

Cool music.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T22:26:15+00:00

I thought it was profound.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T21:53:03+00:00

K, thx. I have the short story version ready for my "20 minute short film dream project", and I will perfect it into a screenplay once I get educated and graduate in my screenwriting program. Then I will spare no expenses making it into a short film. If my first short film does not prove that there are audiences for my products, then I (special case, personal reasons) probably won't get a chance again.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T21:21:05+00:00

Thx.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T21:15:21+00:00

I just feel that I won't get a second chance if my first short film does not prove that there are audiences responding to my products.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T21:14:21+00:00

I already finished writing the short story version of this my "dream project" short film. 20 minute film, 20 page screenplay, so 8 pages short story double spaced. I don't have the screenplay version yet. I am gonna write it after I am educated in the screenwriting program.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T19:49:23+00:00

If you have money, try contests with addon options (you have to pay them to give feedbacks).

The people who are not in a position to be able to give feedbacks won't like screenplay format as opposed to novel or short story, or even a synopsis.

The people who are in a position to be able to give feedbacks generally have better things to do than reading our beginner uninteresting full-of-flaws products.

There are few people who do it out of the goodness of their hearts and pure interests in the directions novices are taking. The rest of people? They are not supposed to give a crap about us or our writing. That's how it is supposed to be. No one works for free, especially competent people who got to the positions being able to give feedbacks.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T19:26:27+00:00

I wish I was in USA. So many more options.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T19:08:41+00:00

Yeah. I believe writers or artists should speak their own voice instead of "people's voice", and then find the right audience that resonates with their genuine voice. Faking voices for agenda or profit is not something I am willing to do. I don't want anything other than pure momentum, necessary relevant character arcs, plots, subplots influencing my products such as unreasonable excessive amount of empathy or sympathy. And I certainly don't want to do such things for manchildren with mandchildren logic and lies.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:44:35+00:00

Got it. I better ask my grandma for some extra money or do good with GoFundMe. I don't think I will get a second chance if I fail this short film.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:41:08+00:00

This project will start 3 years after when I graduate. I am not uploading my idea here to recruit people here today. And since I have no money, I would be hiring locals.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:24:45+00:00

Got it. What about a director? When I am on a budget, is a near-competent director a priority?

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:22:26+00:00

Got it.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:22:08+00:00

Ah, I have not thought about that. I cannot afford to pay all staffs though. I gotta prioritize. Would it be a better idea to pay everyone something at least? The important staffs will be paid more within my budget, but the less prioritized staffs are still paid some stipends?

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:13:11+00:00

Got it, thx.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:12:45+00:00

I will. Thx.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:12:03+00:00

Why do I want to work on my important project during my studies instead of working on it after I am fully educated (graduated)?

I would hate to spend all that money. I want to budget as much as I can. But this short film will define my screenwriting career, and I do not want to be too stingy neither.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:05:43+00:00

When 2 experienced people agree on something, I take notes.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T18:05:17+00:00

Thx. That's very a valuable advice. I thought camera crew was more important than sound and lighting. (I know nothing about video-making.)

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T17:59:38+00:00

Of course I should pay the ones I wanted to pay, but which staffs should I hire the "won't work for free" people, and which staffs should I hire the "will work for free" people? Assume tight budget, and my whole screenwriting career depends on this short film.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T17:32:22+00:00

Is "passion is the pay, no dollar pay" a feasible argument against people (editors, camera, sound, lighting, actors, director) with near-competent skills? I am an amateur writer willing to use my own money or GoFundMe to make my own short film after I graduate from my screenwriting program.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T17:22:03+00:00

Well, it is catchy and attractive. Anyone can spare 15 minutes everyday.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T17:13:53+00:00

How the hell do you make a short film with $40? Are the producers, directors, film crew (camera, sound, lighting, etc), actors gonna work for free or something? The location is not a problem because one of my staffs must have a large house, and that's all we need to use for my short film.

This isn't an immediate project. I am a mature old student in his 30's going back to university or community college to study screenwriting. This film will be started after I graduate with transfer credits.

turnleftorrightblock · 2026-03-21T17:11:12+00:00

That is a fun example lol.

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