My latest project is a bit different: a screencast DVD teaching computer newbies how to use the Internet. Most readers of my blog probably know most of the contents, but they’d probably pick a few things up.
If you’re already Internet savvy, these DVDs make a great gift for those in your life who aren’t online yet. Instead of having to tutor them again and again, just get them this DVD and they’re on their way. You get your time back, and they are forever grateful
I’ve finally finished my Treehouse of Horror segment for the Simpsons. It’s a story crying out to be told, and I’m surprised it hasn’t already been adapted. I’m sure Oscar would have loved the Simpsons … at its best.
I gave it to a few friends, fans and writers alike, as well as posted it online to fan fiction sites. So far, nobody has torn it apart, and hardcore fans of both the Simpsons and the original novel said it was very funny.
At a slightly shorter interval when compared with my first short, here’s my second:
Please do rate it, leave a comment, and subscribe to my Youtube channel to see more free films …
If you think you could write a good sequel to this short, please enter my competition, as explained in my previous blog post. Your work could end up on TV!
Again, if you like it, please do encourage me to make more by selecting one (or more!) of the options below
If you’ve watched Creation v Evolution, you might have noticed the competition at the end. We weren’t able to follow the conversation in the locked office, so we’re looking for YOU to tell us what happened next.
Rules
your script should be under 10 pages.
it should be in standard screenplay format
it should be either a plain text or PDF file.
it should have no more than five characters.
it should be set within the locked office.
the entry fee is $10 per script.
yes, you can enter more than once.
the deadline for entries is the end of 11th September 2010, GMT timezone.
Prizes
The winning screenplay will be:
shot as the sequel: Creation v Evolution: the Devil in the Details.
uploaded to Youtube beside the original.
released on DVD.
shown on WTV here in Perth:
If you win, you will be credited as screenwriter at the end of the sequel, and receive a DVD of both the original film and the sequel. Your winning screenplay will remain your property, while the sequel based upon it remains ours.
This is an ideal opportunity to become a produced screenwriter, and see your work on TV!
How to enter
Pay US$10 via Paypal:
Complete the following form to upload your script:
Ok, it’s been a long time coming, but finally, it’s available:
It’s a bit rough around the edges, so it’s obvious that it’s my first film. Never mind, the best way to learn is by doing … and making mistakes as you go
Please do rate it, leave a comment, and subscribe to my Youtube channel to see more free films …
If you like what you see, feel free to support my film making career with a small sum! Yeah, I know, I’d rather not ask for money, but hey, if I want to do this full time, I have to earn money from it somehow
I’ve just had the unfortunate experience of discovering that my intended filmco name Bast Films has already been taken on Youtube
I am surprised, because I checked the domain was free before I settled on it. There is also a Dutch firm with a similar name and domain.
Life is too short to fight over such things, so I’m reverting to using my own name on Youtube as well as for this blog. At least they are both free!
Sure, I’d much rather use something amazingly witty, but I’ve searched through the usual suspects, and nothing appeals to me. The good ones are, as usual, taken.
Ok, name changed, back to making films. I’ve nearly finished editing my third short, so I’ll finally have something to show for all my efforts so far.
You, gentle reader, will also be able to watch some of my moving pictures at last, instead of just reading about vague promises
I have one modest goal in the near future: to actually pay the wonderful hard working people who help me make my films! Yeah, I know, talk about unrealistic!
As much as I love film, sooner or later I have to make it pay, for everyone involved. I’ve got a few ideas ready to roll as soon as I’ve finished editing Creation v Evolution, so there is hope.
Apparently, some people manage to make a career out of this, even with the current recession. For now, my focus is online, so I don’t need to grovel before any distro folks.
Not that they usually gave you a good deal anyway.
I’ve just finished shooting my 3rd short film last weekend, with the above title. Contrary to expectation, it’s a light comedy with a twist. It was great to work with people from my first short; when I find quality cast & crew, I like to stick with them!
Now all I have is the editing to do, which might take a while. I’ve not edited a film before, only a bit of nip and tuck here and there. At least I have no festival deadline to work to. Then I’ll edit short #2, when the footage arrives from NZ. Don’t ask
CvE is bound for Youtube, and if it gets a few hits, there’s a sequel planned. It’s a controversial topic, so with a bit of luck (and a bit more promo) it’ll get more than a few views. So which side do I believe? There’s only one way to find out …
I’ve just sent my first short film out to a possible buyer. Who knows if they’ll bite or not, but there’s only one way to find out. Luckily, if they don’t, it can still pay me back via Youtube and other online sites. A short film? Sure, why not? Most people online don’t have time to watch a feature film anyway.
As it cost mainly food and petrol to make, it shouldn’t take much to make a profit. Assuming, of course, that viewers like it! A short tease: it does start as a FPS, but then takes a strange turn and ends up as something completely different. You’ll have to wait a while to find out …
I considered putting it up publicly on Youtube at the same time as marketing it, but offering a premiere without the distraction seems to make more sense. Hybrid distro is of course evolving moment by moment, so you never know the best solution beforehand.
