All you aspiring filmmakers who feel slighted by the industry, here's something you can take comfort in...
Where you happen to fall on the invisible Hollywood hierarchy matters less than you think.
Ultimately we're all putting our next projects out there hoping someone with power comes along and helps get them made.
After we finished our short film WOW AND FLUTTER, initial industry reaction was positive. But it soon became obvious that cards were being held close to vests. Nobody went out of their way to help us.
A herd mentality runs rampant through Hollywood. A project is not worthy of attention until someone important endorses it. The first ally in your corner is the most difficult one to get.
Our short eventually played the festival circuit and it opened some doors. And the dvd screeners we made were instrumental throughout the development and production of our feature film.
We've had some deja vu with CALVIN MARSHALL during our initial screenings with industry. It will be fascinating to watch the industry's perception of the film evolve in the months and years ahead as the film finds its audience.
And I'll be curious to see if the next one is any easier to get made.
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Hey there, I was going to ask if you were writting a blog also - this is a great post. I have been writting one for 3 years almost myself. I liked this post because most people (in my own industry) keep these unspoken secrets to themselves - it's nice when someone explains it to the masses.
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