In a couple of days, we're going to have some narrowed-down pitches to look at. Once that poll is finished, I thought it would be appropriate to figure out if the movie should be single-plot feature or an anthology movie. There are pros and cons to either option. I'd like this thread to be dedicated strictly to discussing those pros and cons. If you can, try to keep your replies focused on a particular option and a pro or con. I'd like to tally up a thread with all of them listed to put up along with a poll by the end of the week. Try stating your discussions as the movie type (Single Plot or Anthology) and whether or not it is a pro or con you are discussing. I'll start off with the first one to provide an example:
Anthology (Pro) - We can take advantage of all of the great pitches presented and get multiple scripts. This is advantageous because if someone doesn't deliver on a script, then we have others to go with.
Anthology (Con) - Developing a good tie-in/wrap-around to bring all the movies together and coordinating that. It would have to be a good idea and be able to tie them all in in a way that makes sense.
Single Plot (Pro) - Easier to cast, as it is much smaller.
Single Plot (Con) - Getting everyone together for production in one spot will be a big challenge.
There are quite a few pros and cons for either option. Let's try to be as thorough as possible considering such factors as budget, location, casting, post-production, etc. I look forward to your thoughts.
Oh, I know I provided a pro and con for each, but you can do whatever you want. If you just want to post a single pro or con, that's fine.
How long would each segment be, and how many woud there be? :question:
QuoteAnthology (Con) - Developing a good tie-in/wrap-around to bring all the movies together and coordinating that. It would have to be a good idea and be able to tie them all in in a way that makes sense.
Not necessary... Night Train to Terror... :)
QuoteSingle Plot (Con) - Getting everyone together for production in one spot will be a big challenge.
A big challenge...
Another idea... A stack of 2 to 5 min fake movie trailers into a 1 1/2 Hour DVD... :)
Pro... short, sweet and works well is almost no budget.
Con... not the full story... not real... if good people might demand it...
Extra Pro... Most original idea ever... (Could sell the DVD and used the money to produce a small budget film, or give the proceeds to charity... :)
Quote from: Skull on March 30, 2010, 10:53:14 PM
Another idea... A stack of 2 to 5 min fake movie trailers into a 1 1/2 Hour DVD... :)
Pro... short, sweet and works well is almost no budget.
Con... not the full story... not real... if good people might demand it...
Extra Pro... Most original idea ever... (Could sell the DVD and used the money to produce a small budget film, or give the proceeds to charity... :)
I actually like the idea of a large number of fake trailers. It's still a lot of work. But, it would allow small groups to work together without everyone having to get together in one place (which I submit would never happen).
I like the fake trailer idea. A good way to utilize some of the ideas that don't get developed. However, what I'm after here are the pros and cons of an anthology vs. a single-plot movie. Please try and stick to that for now. I'm thinking that most are in favor of an anthology, but we have to look weigh each.
Quote from: Flick James on March 31, 2010, 03:44:13 PM
I like the fake trailer idea. A good way to utilize some of the ideas that don't get developed. However, what I'm after here are the pros and cons of an anthology vs. a single-plot movie. Please try and stick to that for now. I'm thinking that most are in favor of an anthology, but we have to look weigh each.
I'm happy you are sticking to your guns.
I would go with a single plot movie with fake trailers... :)
How about a fake movie with actual trailers? :wink: :teddyr:
I'd pay to see that.
Quote from: Trevor on April 01, 2010, 02:16:37 AM
How about a fake movie with actual trailers? :wink: :teddyr:
I like your thinking :)
I voted for Anthology in your poll. I just think an anthology would be more fun and allow for more ideas. Still I do suspect a standalone movie might in fact be easier to pull off.
That's a good point. It may be more difficult. At the same time, what's the point of doing it if it ain't fun? I like the anthology deal better too.