Are regional films recommended?

Wed, 17 May 2006, 09:12 am

Chantel6 posts in thread

To all those who may have been there before: I'm trying to get into all that I can this year for experience before going to a performing arts uni, there's a regional play being filmed where I live which I raised my hand to be involved in as an actor (or if all else fails - anything else). Before I jump in the deep end - are there any warning signals/alarm bells going off in anybody's heads? Just thought I'd check - cheers all. Chantel.

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ChantelWed, 17 May 2006, 09:12 am

LabrugWed, 17 May 2006, 10:04 am

The details

It all depends on the details. Who, What, Where, via what agency, etc.

How did you find out about it? Can you gather any details about the production, company, etc. Is it an independant production or student based thing? Do you know anything the funding? Does it promise paid work or not? Is the union or local screen institutions aware of it? Just a few questions to consider...

Dixi

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer

http://au.geocities.com/labrug

NaWed, 17 May 2006, 10:12 am

Are you going to be covered

Are you going to be covered by insurance... The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs http://stickyapplelegs.artsblogs.com

ChantelWed, 17 May 2006, 11:00 am

Regional Film

These are all things I've yet to find out - many of these questions I wouldn't have even thought of so thankyou to you both. So far all I know is that it is to be a horror movie made by regional people...I'm not sure of much else. I'm a little bit wary of it - but I'll be sure to find out now. Thanks again.

NaWed, 17 May 2006, 11:31 am

Wariness

No need to be wary. These are questions that you learn to ask - most of the time (in my experience) producers/directors don't tell you the little things, but they are important. The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs http://stickyapplelegs.artsblogs.com

LabrugWed, 17 May 2006, 11:55 am

Vagueness

To true. Blind Obedience regardless of the outcome is always the prefered mode of operation for a producer/director. Too many questions can expose the cracks.

Dixi

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer

http://au.geocities.com/labrug

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