How do you get people to want to make a controversial movie?
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RynoII — 6 years ago(January 24, 2020 12:55 AM)
I have a script that is dark and controversial, but it seems so far that it's hard to get people on board with the movie because of such content.
But I figure when trying to break into the industry, you might as well make something that leaves an impression and hopefully stands out, rather than make a safe movie that has less of a chance of leaving as much of an impression.
Does anyone have advice on what they did to get people on board for a movie with some dark, controversial content? -
Chronic_Johnson — 6 years ago(January 24, 2020 02:38 AM)
Hang around a university campus that teaches film and pretend to be a student (walk into lectures, but not classes, as they'll know you're not on the list of students). Talk to some other students that are interested in becoming independent directors. Pitch them your script.
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RynoII — 6 years ago(January 25, 2020 07:31 AM)
Oh okay, thanks, but I actually want to direct it, rather than find other students interested in becoming directors.
As for Hollywood playing it safe, well it would be an independent production of course. But indie films take more risks than Hollywood ones usually. -
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