So it's been quite a while since I visited this site. I've been so busy with not only writing, but taking on the role of Producer as well. What a difference a year makes in the things we can learn if we are adamant about learning them.
What began as a small horror/comedy (my film Slayers) that I planned to shoot for about 30k, has become a big pitch (now ranging in 500k plus range). Where I thought (once) you could just hit people up for money and go shoot a film, I now realize
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In pushing my film SLAYERS! foward, I've been curious to get feedback from folks about the script. I have it registered with the WGA and in an… Continue
Added by Brian Pickard on October 21, 2009 at 1:45pm —
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In the ever popular world of film making, I have been faced with set backs (like everyone else). As with most things dismal there may have been a silver lining.
I am going to meet with potential investors for my feature length film SLAYERS! I have had many phone conversations with folks and things are looking v… Continue
That's it. I am looking for a photographer to do some promotional shots for SLAYERS! I'll bring the actors, we'll shoot some fun pics and I'd like to get them digitally not in print. Professional and reasonably priced. Who's interested? Continue
Added by Brian Pickard on October 5, 2009 at 4:01pm —
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I love that I've had a great opportunity to meet and mingle with some great people here on the site, but most of the folks I've been involved with so far are Actors. Now there is nothing wrong with that, I consider myself an actor first and foremost, but I'd love to hear from some Production groups interested in collaborating. Particularly some DP's and sound guys with their own equipment who are just dying to get into some cool projects. I know there must be plenty of them here...I haven't had… Continue
Looking for a screenwriter for revisions/rewrite of a very dark, dramatic screenplay tenatively titled THE PROPOSITION. It's a story about a man with severe depression who simply wants to find a companion that won't leave him. Feeling as though he has nothing to offer, the only person who would fit the bill would be someone worse off then he is. He propositions a homeless woman, he'll take care of her, provide her with a roof, food, and a means to get back on her feet in exchange for her company… Continue
Casting a film is a very difficult thing. You need just the right look from somebody, you need talent, a range of emotion to cover the material you're shooting with, and you need people who are going to push your project foward and have a positive attitude on set.
Anyone who's done any kind of performance work, whether it be high school theater to professional movie work, knows how rough it can be on set to have one of those things missing from your cast. Here's a suggestion of some great peopl… Continue
It would seem that I may be in a bind this weekend for a make up artist. I had a great one lined up who finds themselves in a situation where they aren't sure they can make it. I've rescheduled the shoot once to support another person (and was happy to do it considering the circumst… Continue
We are finally ready to begin filming this coming weekend (Friday and Saturday) and probably every weekend after that for a couple of months. The cast and crew are AWESOME! and things are looking to be a great experience for all.
I know for most people here, a Vermont shoot is a haul, b… Continue
Added by Brian Pickard on August 11, 2009 at 4:47pm —
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Come on out on July 23rd, 2009 at 9pm to Bubba's Sulky Lounge in Portland, ME and be entertained by the We Push Buttons music family. These guys are the best around. Portland's top electronic musical acts are gathered in one place to help support the film. These are award winners an… Continue
Since I've begun SLAYERS! I have also been working on other scripts for future projects. It's a bit ambitious, but I like to keep busy with things.
That being said, I have a short script that I wrote some time back that I am quite fond of...GREEN THUMB. It's a very dark comedy about a seemingly sweet woman and her pursuit of a blue ribbon for her vegetable garden.
Since I have so much going right now (and some plans for the near future), I thought I would mention that I would be open to discus… Continue
Added by Brian Pickard on June 15, 2009 at 11:03pm —
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June is half way through and I'm going to be casting the film from the auditions on the website by July for a shoot in August. There are some very talented people on the website deserving of your checking out.
I haven't posted much in a while, so for anyone who doesn't know what SLAYE… Continue
For anyone who might have missed the show last night, I've added the interview with Jonathan Moody to my page for you to check out. If you prefer to get it right from the source head on over to www.blogtalkradio.com/JonathanMoody.
I had a great time chatting with Jonathan and hope to do it again soon. For anyone out there looking to find a way to get the word out, contact him, he's very eager to help. Continue
Take a second and check out this piece by Kerry O'Donnell about SLAYERS! and Penobscot Films on New England Film. http://www.newenglandfilm.com/magazine/2009/06/slayers Kerry did a great job of capturing what it is we are trying to do, and thanks to all who spoke with her about the project! Continue
So tomorrow night (June 1st, 2009) will be take 2 of my radio interview with Jonathan Moody on the Independent Corner. We'll go live at 11pm talking about SLAYERS!, Penobscot Films, anything and everything movies. Unfortunately, last week there was some technical issues which I hope a… Continue
Recently I've been in talks with Fangoria magazine to get us some page space in their upcoming June/July issue feature Rob Zombie's H2 on the cover. This is a peek at what we're going to run. We're also going to do a spot on FANGORIA RADIO on Sirius with Dee Snider in the coming weeks… Continue
Here is a bit of promotion I did to get the word out on www.slayers-movie.com. If you have other suggestions to spread the word I'd love to hear them.
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The Casting area of the website SLAYERS! (www.slayers-movie.com) is filling up. There is a great group of New England actors there, each that bring something special to the roles they are auditioning for, that are looking to hear what you guys think. This is a great time to sign on t… Continue
We are still looking for Producers to help see this project through. Also looking for crew positions, just check out some of my other blogs for details. Continue
Added by Brian Pickard on May 1, 2009 at 1:41am —
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I'm looking to begin discussions with folks for crew work on the movie SLAYERS! I've spent a lot of time on the cast portion of the film but there is so much more to do. Here's a quick list of the positions I'm looking to fill...
GAFFER I'm looking for a person with a keen knowledge… Continue
Added by Brian Pickard on April 20, 2009 at 5:43pm —
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Here is a bit of promotion I did to get the word out on www.slayers-movie.com. If you have other suggestions to spread the word I'd love to hear them.
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