By Welcome to your first Community Workshop! Above, you can see Addict, a short film produced by community member SomeDude0839. Other than his totally wicked prize, a Tron: Legacy prize pack with signed cool stuff, he’s winning the prize of constructive criticism. That’s what we’re here for today. Before we begin, I want to remind you guys of the ground rules here. You can find those, as well as some comments from SomeDude0839, below the cut!
Welcome to your first Community Workshop! Above, you can see Addict, a short film produced by community member SomeDude0839. Other than his totally wicked prize, a Tron: Legacy prize pack with signed cool stuff, he’s winning the prize of constructive criticism. That’s what we’re here for today. Before we begin, I want to remind you guys of the ground rules here. You can find those, as well as some comments from SomeDude0839, below the cut!{{page_break}}
This is the internet. We know you’re all anonymous, and that’s just tits. That said, when we’re workshopping for Community Workshop, we’re looking at stuff that took blood, sweat, and tears. So we’re asking you, in advance, to follow some guidelines.
- Don’t steal. That sucks. Don’t suck, everyone. On top of that, don’t submit something you had nothing to do with and pass it off as your own. That is also stealing. There is a special hell waiting for plagiarists, and it involves butt plugs. Big, fiery ones.
- Give constructive criticism. That means if you hate something, don’t say you hate it and leave. Say what doesn’t work. If you like it, don’t just say it’s awesome and go. Tell us what you think makes it work so well.
- On the same note, if your work is being criticized in the aforementioned civil manner, don’t take it personally.
And now, here’s a short interview from producer SomeDude0839!
What was your specific role in the making of Addict, and what lead you to be a part of it?
I was the producer on Addict. We made the film at the Vancouver Film School in Vancouver, BC. My friend, Tyler "Jinx" Moore, was the writer/director on the project, and he needed a producer. Previously, I had only been a sound mixer (the guy who records all the on-set sound and annoys the camera people). At that point, it was the last project of the year, I was tired of mixing, and figured I knew what I wanted out of a producer. So, I signed on.
How did your work/input affect the final product?
Being the producer, I had to find all the locations, come up with a feasible budget (This show was made for $550 CAD), handled all casting/location/music releases (paperwork mumbo jumbo), made sure we stayed on budget, and made sure everyone was fed on set (A well fed cast/crew always = a happy production)
Does the piece have an artist's statement? If so, what is it? If not, why not?
I'd have to say that the artistic statement of the film is that sure, you may be an addict, and life sucks. But if you don't let people help you get through it, you're not going to get any better.
What level of collaboration existed between you and the other people involved with the project?
Because the producer manages everyone (even the director), it's the most collaborative job of all. Calling production meetings, making sure art and cinematography are talking and collaborating with the director, ensuring the sound mixer knows the limitations on any audio limitations the locations provide, etc.
Anything else you'd like to add?
To any aspiring filmmakers out there, watch Ratatouille, but watch it thinking about film instead of food. When you break it down, that whole movie is about filmmaking, and getting started as a young filmmaker. People will keep telling you "You can't do this", or "Not just anybody can make a movie". Screw them. Even if it means you pulling two friends together and shooting on a Flip camera, you're one step closer to movie greatness than you were before.
SomeDude0839, ladies and gentleman. Ok, you’ve seen his movie. You’ve read his story. Now we want to know what you think. Remember: be constructive, be useful, don’t be a bastard.