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.
Hollywood today finance their first film with
contributions from friends, family, doctors, etc.
The Top 5 Signs Your
Indie Investor is Nuts
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