April 13th, 2001



NOTE FROM MR. IDOL:
Many young filmmakers trying to break into
Hollywood today finance their first film with
contributions from friends, family, doctors, etc.


The Top 5 Signs Your
Indie Investor is Nuts


5> His oft-repeated refrain: “Talkies, schmalkies.”

4> When you mention winning Sundance, asks what happened to Butch.

3> Demands that your “Raging Bull” sequel star Tom Green.

2> Wants to market the film by drawing the “poster” in Magic Marker on his body and standing on the corner of Hollywood and Vine.

and the Number 1 Sign Your Indie Investor is Nuts…

1> Insists your first project be a shot-by-shot remake of “It’s Pat.”




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Credits:

Selected from 17 submissions from 6 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

Wade Kwon, Civilian — 1, 4
Jeff Scherer, Art Director/Screenwriter — 2
Davejames, Civilian — 3, 5
Kristian Idol, Writer-Director — Moderator