We work on a Q1-Q4 work flow
Q1 is January, February, and March,
Q2 is April, May, and June,
Q3 is July, August, and September,
Q4 is October, November, and December.
In each Quarte we “try” to get Three productions in the can: old film term for shot film that ended up in a film can after it came back from the lab.
Each film will move on to edit in the next quarter.
*No Budget is a film made for under $10,000
Still Need a Female Cast Member:
Remember: If the post is still up, we are still looking for cast members.
Where are we going with the DBA Lake City Film Club? I have a film project season planned. We are closing in on production. I am still seeking a Female interview for the Alien and Dream Shows. The ideal candidate will be available for an interview in the Plattsburgh area.https://www.facebook.com/groups/145027436588665
I am now offering Producer Credit to anyone in the program. This candidate will bring a more Earth-centered / Perspective to the production. So, what else is involved?
For this project, we’re offering a cash stipend. You’ll also receive an IMDB Credit on the Film page, a DVD of the Finished production, an 11 X 17 poster of the Film Promo with your name on a Credit Line, an invitation to the premiere party for you and a friend, a Red Carpet Photo for your use on Facebook or social media, a Certificate of thanks suitable for framing, and multiple shots during Filming / Stills forwarded to you; ideal for FB / IG / X / Linked in Posts (about 3-5). You may even bring one or two friends to the Shoot. Please note all participants must be 18 years of age or older.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450274365886658
Drop me an IM if you want to join the project. Please join the Facebook group to contact by IM. You do not need to be an expert. If you have an opinion and want to talk on camera, please send it to me via IM. Must be 18 years old or >
Why I don’t work with anyone under 18 years of age? Please read the NYS laws on child actors to learn more. The link is in the comments. If, in the future, I worked with anyone under the age of 18, then I would use a talent agency (3rd Party) to handle the contract. Yes, exceptions exist for museums and schools. It does not work for my time and my insurance coverage. Also, the people I work with get producer status on many projects—consulting producer or associate producer status. That does not work for anyone under 18. I also only work with someone who can legally make a contract, work for hire in the USA, or sign a release on their own behalf.
In my past conversations with NYS, I could not hire my child at the time because he was underage (that was many years ago). I could have done a workaround, but that’s beyond the scope of this post. If you send a request, remember that I submit my productions to a national market with a distributor. If you are on camera, you will be seen or potentially seen on a worldwide platform.
All my paperwork must be in order, or my productions would be rejected. I will need documentation from anyone working with my productions. Typically, documentaries do not pay for interviews. It is considered unethical. I do offer some stipends (from time to time) to cover the time of the person involved.
Stipulations apply; a release required must be min. of 18 years old.
At this time, I’m working on several Film Projects. I turn out one per month. In these quick documentaries, I would like you to find 3-5 people for recurring roles (on different topics). I would like you to think about how you want to be perceived. Are you a Veteran? Are you a Rural person? Are you an Armchair expert or a professional? Are you just someone who has had an interest, and you have an experience related to the Film? You do not need to have experience. I am looking for storytellers. You can only pick one “character type” for each project. You will be asked to keep the chosen character for the interview length related to the Film’s working title. This maintains a continuity of reference for the viewer.
However, you do not have to be the same character type in the next project. I will send you a box cover image, a brief description, and a line. You tell me what angel or persona you are and how you will dress. All interviews are seated. Also, let me know the best day of the week and time of day for you to shoot. I would block out two hours. I will send you a list of questions. I will ask you the question one at a time. You will repeat the question and then answer it. It could take only up to one hour, but I like to keep time open. If you know anyone else who is interested, please let me know. I’m trying to get a few female perspectives to balance the program. Please send me any questions and a time frame for the day and time that works for you. I want to shoot around the first week in June at 26 City Hall Pl. Plattsburgh. I need time to book the conference room for this project. The project will have three to five people being interviewed.
During the interviews, I’ll be your host or fill in as one of the ‘Experts.’ If you have a book or project to pitch, we can incorporate it into the show. It’s important to note that no one will be criticized as part of the show. The focus is on sharing personal stories and perspectives. I’ll use a lot of stock footage / B roll for the interviews and my narration. Please be prepared to sign a release form.
What else is in it for you?
A cash stipend for this project is “Work for Higher.” IMDB Credit on the Film page, one DVD of the Finished production, 11 X 17 poster of the Film Promo (Your Name will appear On a Credit Line), Invitation to the premiere party for You and a Friend, Red Carpet Photo for your use on Facebook or social media, Certificate of thanks suitable for framing, Multiple shots during Filming / Stills forwarded to you; ideal for FB / IG / X / Linked in Posts (about 3-5), You may bring one or two friends to the Shoot. All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
If I had to put a tagline on my company, DBA Lake City Film Club,” it would be :
John Elden Gibbons
“I make documentaries as entertainment so that I can make entertaining films and, from time to time, make a film that matters.“
On-camera talent for Film Christmas Special (Plattsburgh)
Shooting in Q4
Member Production
UpstateFilmClub.com
On-camera talent for 2-3 day shoot (Plattsburgh) May or may not be consecutive.
Christmas Special (No Budget Production) Comedy
Show run times feature length (> 40 min).
Character descriptions:
Female – Age approximately same as Male. English Speaker
Male – Age approximately same as Female. English Speaker
Character Actor – Male or Female to play various costumed parts, English Speaker
You can IM me Project,” on FB Group for Lake City Film Club and I’ll get you more information.
or Fill Out the Contact Form Here.
On-camera talent for Film Documentary (Plattsburgh)
Shooting in Q3
DBA – Lake City Film Club
Member Production – (No Budget Production)
UpstateFilmClub.com
Topics:
Akashic Records, Aliens, Animal Spirit Guides, Astral Projection, Astrology, Atlantis, Bible Code, Bible interpretation or Prophecy. Big Foot, Chakras Crystal Healing, Cryptids, Dream Interpretation, Edgar Cayce, Energy Healing, Ghosts, Hermetic, Kabbalah, Law of Attraction, Medium-ship, Metaphysics, New Thought, Nostradamus, Numerology, Poltergeists, Pyramids, Reincarnation, Religious Expert, Spirituality, Story Tellers, Strange Encounters, Superstitions, Symbology, Time Travel, UFO’s, Younger Dryas or other related topics…
We need three separate individuals. They may or may not appear in all the videos. Standard releases are required. Each interview will take approximately 10 minutes per production.
Show run times for each feature length (> 40 min). We need three experts, authors, or business people to interview.. We will provide the questions before the interview. They must be in the Plattsburgh, New York, area. However, we can remote in if needed. We are interested in you even if this is your hobby or long-time interest and self-study. Want to be anonymous? We can do that as well on camera. Topics for and against, as well as pros and cons, are welcome. We do not allow personal attacks or disparaging comments about specific people or groups. All comments must relate only to the topic.
These productions are about positivity.
promote your book or service during the question-and-answer session. You will get the film’s IMDB page credit and closing credits. You can display an As Seen On TV credit for your service, book, or production. Your info will be posted as a caption under your interview clip as a credential. We have Videos appearing on Tubi, Plex, and other platforms. Please fill out this “Dream Project” form and I’ll get you more information.
You can IM me Project,” on FB Group for Lake City Film Club and I’ll get you more information.
or Fill Out the Contact Form Here.
On-camera talent for Film Documentary (Plattsburgh)
Shooting in Q3
DBA – Lake City Film Club
Member Production – (No Budget Production)
UpstateFilmClub.com
Working Title- Conversations with the Code: Unveiling the Mind of AI
So I asked an AI: Can you make an original outline for a 60 min video production about a film maker documentary talking to an AI to make a film? I made a video using AI, step by step. This is step one.
I will add to this step by step, and it will be one of the Lake City Film Club’s tutorials. Look for a new episode on this project every week.
Show run times for each feature length (> 40 min). We need three experts, authors, or business people to interview. We will provide the questions before the interview. They must be in the Plattsburgh, New York, area. However, we can remote in if needed. We are interested in you even if this is your hobby or long-time interest and self-study. Want to be anonymous? We can do that as well on camera. Topics for and against, as well as pros and cons, are welcome. We do not allow personal attacks or disparaging comments about specific people or groups. All comments must relate only to the topic.
You can IM me Project,” on FB Group for Lake City Film Club and I’ll get you more information or Fill Out the Contact Form Here
Independent filmmaker’s film definitions:
No Budget is a film made for under $10,000
Micro Budget = over $10K up to $20K
Low budget = $20k up to several million
Guild definitions:
Rules apply for each production category
The Student Film
Short Project
Ultra-Low Budget
Moderate Low Budget
Theatrical
Micro-Budgets
Low Budget Agreement (maximum budget: $2m)
Moderate Low Budget Agreement (maximum budget: $700k)
Ultra Low Budget Agreement (maximum budget: $300k)
Micro-Budget Agreement (maximum budget: $20k)