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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Bloodwake on November 07, 2007, 11:42:25 AM

Title: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: Bloodwake on November 07, 2007, 11:42:25 AM
Okay, I know I already started a thread on this, but this is something that's been rolling over in my mind.

If the writer's strike continues for long enough, studios may find that a good way to make money is to purchase the rights to distribute independent films that aren't affected by the strike. This would make for some good opportunities for beginning filmmakers (such as myself) to break into the industry.

However, the bad news is that the strike would have to last for almost a year before this is a reality. Which blows.

Anyways, I'm working on some screenplays now, just in case.
Title: Re: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 07, 2007, 11:44:54 AM
But, wouldn't you be barred from ever joining the WGA?
Title: Re: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: Tauntaun on November 07, 2007, 12:20:57 PM
can I be an awesome character in one of them?  :-*
Title: Re: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on November 07, 2007, 02:17:48 PM
Talking pinata the feature film!!!!
Title: Re: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: Stocky on November 07, 2007, 02:18:41 PM
Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on November 07, 2007, 02:17:48 PM
Talking pinata the feature film!!!!

Not if you were the last filmmaker on earth. Try again.
Title: Re: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 07, 2007, 02:19:00 PM
Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on November 07, 2007, 02:17:48 PM
Talking pinata the feature film!!!!

Worldwide gross:  -$36
Title: Re: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on November 07, 2007, 02:23:04 PM
Big Pull the feature Film?   :(
Title: Re: One more writer's strike possibility: independent film will explode
Post by: brawndolicious on November 07, 2007, 03:33:02 PM
I'm sure the WGA would ban you.  And if the WGA ban you, how will you ever make money off the rights to your film?

It might attract more attention to independent films that are funded by the filmmakers and that are not made to make money but that would take a while for the public to catch on.