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  Best North American city other than NY/LA for TV/Film/Commercial work?

  0 0 I'm in NY (Red Hook, Brooklyn) now; it's not too much more expensive, and you get what you pay for =) Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  Is film school worth going to?

  1 0 I'd agree with Dan, there are merits to a film school. Spending $100K at NYU may not be the answer, but SCCC is a great way to get your foot in the door, meet some like minded people, get hands-on experience and think about film and filmmaking in ways you might not otherwise. It takes a lot of self-discipline to read every screenwriting book you can get your hands on and write every day. For the rest of us a network of peers, deadlines, and expectations can challenge you to do better work than if you were left to your own devices. Less like a doctor not going to medical school (cause you can always intern/PA on set and learn technicalities) but going to a gym without a trainer or a spotter... Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

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  What kind of film town should Seattle aspire to be?

  0 1 Craig, these larger films coming into town are absolutely relevant to to the work you do. they are the ones largely making it possible for crews to make movies for a living, and ultimately to bring professional work and experience to the smaller films. My problem with a micro-budget "indie mecca" is that it's not a sustainable model for crews to support themselves and their families. They work a couple freebee shows and end up getting full time jobs or moving to cities where they can make a living. Indie films need to be rejuvenating the communities they occupy and replenishing the resources they use: by paying decent rates to vendors, locations, crew and actors. Grassroots was a small indie film, but it gave back. Making a film for $30K is great (I've done it), but it won't keep food on the table, and you'll eventually loose the resources you depend on. Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  What camera(s) did you guys use on Bass Ackwards?

  4 0 Hey Dan. We shot the film on a Red One with 3 nikon lenses, my favorite being an old beat up 50mm f/1.4. A few scenes were shot on Super8 and an some pieces at the end of the film were shot on the HVX. The Red footage underwent some fancy digital grain addition which helped give it a more organic look than you usually see from these cameras.. Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer and comment »

• Follow Following 1 What camera(s) did you guys use on Bass Ackwards? Dan Howes asked Sean Porter in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago 1 Answer by Sean Porter…

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  Is there an "Extra's Agency" in Seattle?

  1 0 There's not nearly as much work, but still a fair amount looking for background actors. Check out http://www.foregroundbackground.com/ Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Which HUMP! movies have you worked on in the past?

  0 1 none, but I did operate for a day or two on Lynn Shelton's 'Humpday' =) Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  Sometime I'd just like to watch a movie being filmed to see how it all works and stuff. Is there any way to get to do this?

  2 0 I'd say it depends on how seriously interested you are, and maybe more importantly, which process or department interests you. Being an extra might get you access to spending a few minutes on a set during a the filming of a scene- but as it's been mentioned below, the rest of the day you'll most likely be sitting on standby in the parking lot - not learning a whole lot. If you really want to hang out on set but not necessarily be physically involved - I'd say invest in a project, even a small one. If you want to get involved in something specific about filmmaking (camera, art, production) you can contact organizations like NWFF or Washington Film Works and tell them you'd like more information about interning or volunteering. You'll have to work hard, but you'll learn much more. Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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