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bwind22 02-01-2007 06:33 AM

I think if you go with the bigger name director, the film might end up with a bigger budget and I would think more funding would equal a bigger paycheck for everyone working on it, including the writer. If that's the case, I'd go with the big name for sure. If he makes your script a smash hit, you are off and running.

Roderick Usher 02-01-2007 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by omcdave (Post 543939)
is it yellow rod ?

no, the movie is XXXXXXX and I'll totally let you know as soon as it's prudent to do so.

X¤MurderDoll¤X 02-01-2007 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by urgeok (Post 544150)
i understand thinking this way - and it would work in an ideal world ..
but i think ... for a first major film (theatrical release hopefull) ... you need the big name to sell to the money boys ... and then you need to get any break you can to get the asses in the seats ...


i think - as a writer - if you already have a solid well profiled resume, then you can take the chance with the new blood..

remember that - sadly - it isnt the handful of rabid, knowledgeable horror fans that determine if a movie is a success or not .. its a few million teenagers - who at this point - support some pretty god damn bad films.

I agree with all that.

Burning in Hell 02-01-2007 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by urgeok (Post 544150)
i understand thinking this way - and it would work in an ideal world ..
but i think ... for a first major film (theatrical release hopefull) ... you need the big name to sell to the money boys ... and then you need to get any break you can to get the asses in the seats ...


i think - as a writer - if you already have a solid well profiled resume, then you can take the chance with the new blood..

remember that - sadly - it isnt the handful of rabid, knowledgeable horror fans that determine if a movie is a success or not .. its a few million teenagers - who at this point - support some pretty god damn bad films.


Exactly, however frustrating that might be. Plus, it would certainly help your own visibility as a writer to have a big name associated with your script instead of a few hungry unknowns. Plus, as some have said, you never know, the guy just could pull it off brilliantly and then your name would really be out there.

The_Return 02-01-2007 03:11 PM

I agree with most everyone else - go for the name.

Really though, its your script: go with your gut. Whichever one you personally feel will be able to do the best job should be the one you go with...not the opinion of a bunch of random internet horror freaks:)

The STE 02-01-2007 08:00 PM

Go with the up and comers. That way, if it's a hit, then it's everybody's big break. If you go with the established director in a slump, and it's a hit, then it's the director's big comeback.

On the other hand, if you go with the unknown guys, and it fails, nobody'll notice. If it fails with a name attached to it, it'll get noticed, even if it's noticed as "another M. Night Shyamalan" failure or whomever it is directing.

zwoti 02-02-2007 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by urgeok (Post 544150)
but i think ... for a first major film (theatrical release hopefull) ... you need the big name to sell to the money boys ... and then you need to get any break you can to get the asses in the seats ...


i think - as a writer - if you already have a solid well profiled resume, then you can take the chance with the new blood..

wise words

The_Return 02-03-2007 04:39 PM

Another thing that I just thought of:

Just how big is this "big name" today? Is it someone like Craven, who still has pretty consistant boxoffice success, or someone like Hooper who is just running the DTV / TV show circuit?

If its someone like the latter, I change my vote and say go for the up-and-commers. Contrary to what Sam said, if its a Hooper style "big name" and it flops - it wont be noticed anymore than if the new guys make it.

Roderick Usher 02-05-2007 05:03 PM

everything looks good:D

Vodstok 02-06-2007 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Roderick Usher (Post 546940)
Well the Big Name wants to do the film and the producers have signed off on him. I'll let you know the particulars after we've made it a little more official. I won't get a chance to meet the man until next week.

Earlier today out reps were dissing our latest script and just an hour ago we get this great news.

Now if we can just get Kurt Russell everything will be perfect:D

I think i know who it is. Want me to say?! Do ya? Do ya?


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