RetroGunslinger

It's been a long road for me. I've tried more times than I can count to get a film production off the ground, to the point where I even directed a number of not-too-shabby scenes for one. However, they always have failed and I think I now understand why.

I'm egotistical. I love myself, and because of that I try to do everything and I try to do it NOW so I can be noticed. I did the writing, directing, acting, producing, editing, EVERYTHING on my own with a bunch of actors in tow and that is stupid. I've matured enough to know that that's what separates the film school wannabes from the professionals, and if I want to get something done I'm going to have to open up and get it done with others.

Having said that, it has also come to my attention that I can't trust myself with the script, or at least the first draft. I have to have a previously written piece of work to branch off from, at least for now. Directing and acting are what I'm good at, and while I can manage a story very well and can write prose just fine, scripts are a pain that I'm always too self-conscious about. As such, I need another name on it.

I'm asking here because I know TFP is made up of some of the best and the brightest (and most perverted), so here goes:

1. I need a movie pitch, and it doesn't matter what it is as long as it's not porn and can be done on a relatively low budget (FX are okay, just no massive alien invasions, people).

2. Here are the genres I'm most interested in: horror, thriller, drama and comedy. This pretty much covers everything, I would hope.

3. I don't want a full script, I just want a pitch, whether you have the script itself or not.

4. I'm willing to pay $100 for a short film script and $200 for a feature length script. Hopefully the writers here aren't so egotistical that they have to have more, but if that's the case, than we can discuss things.

I'm sure this all sounds a little ridiculous written out, but I finally understand what it's going to take to produce a good film. The whole reason I quit last time was because I realized it wouldn't end up any good, and I have too much pride to make a piece of shit.

And no, there's no rush. I don't plan on actually filming anything feature-length until at least mid-2009, at which point I'd hopefully have some funds. Until then, I plan on working on producing a reel for prospective investors and talent.

Oh shit, I'm rambling. Posting at 1:30 AM is awkwaaaard....

So anyway, pitch me some ideas or even suggestions for those who think I'm still wrong. PMs appreciated for pitches. If you want to see your artistic talent displayed in dirt cheap college kid-produced digital celluloid, here's your chance.

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