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  How do I find someone to co-write a screenplay with me?

  1 0 Again try our callboard. It's a great place to find people to help with films. http://www.nwfilmforum.org/live/collection/resources/101 Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  What kind of film town should Seattle aspire to be?

  0 1 I think your question is a rather complicated one because many of the local filmmakers use the paycheck from the Hollywood films that come through to pay their bills and fund their projects. Its a system that is frustrating for all the reasons you point out and for as Charles said earlier to another post, because there isn't much capital in Seattle to help fund local work. That being said, I think we could rethink "local work" to reflect a sustainable filmmaking culture. On in which projects have shorter production time frames and smaller budgets, but still aim to pay their crews. I also think Charles idea is interesting, but would point out that there's a fair amount of indie film made for local consumption, many of which you'll find in our Local Sightings Festival every October. Either way I'm curious to hear what others think about this as well. Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  Is it easier to break into the film industry here in Seattle than it is down in LA?

  1 0 I should ask you what you're looking to do in film first. If you're looking for a job with decent cash flow, well then I agree with Grant and Charles. However, if you're looking to make your own work, at this stage in your career you might have an easier time in Seattle. Yes as Charles says there isn't much private capital up here at the moment. However at this stage in your career, you're unlikely to find too much capital anywhere. In fact in terms of capital, I've been told that there isn't much flying around in NYC or LA right now either. From my own experience you'll also find a hell of a lot of people willing to work for cheap to free in Seattle. Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  Any advice for someone selling the rights to something they've written?

  1 0 I'm not terribly experienced with this, but from others I know who've gone through this process, I've been told that you won't lose rights forever. That being said, you'll certainly need a lawyer who will make sure that your ass is well covered. Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  What's the best way to find a producer? I have a script that I'd like to direct but am clueless when it comes to finding a budget.

  1 0 I'll reiterate what I told our teen contributor; Northwest Film Forum has a callboard that I highly recommend using to solicit crews. Here's the info: http://www.nwfilmforum.org/live/collection/resources/101 Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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

  0 0 None as well. Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  I'm a 15 year-old filmmaker hoping to make professional shorts- how can I get a real crew on my side?

  2 0 Northwest Film Forum has a callboard that I highly recommend using to solicit crews. Just include in your call what positions you're looking for. You won't need to include your age, and I wouldn't suggest including it. Most crews will ask to see your previous work, which should speak for itself. Then you can reveal your age and it really shouldn't matter. Here's information from our site on how to access the call board. http://www.nwfilmforum.org/live/collection/resources/101 Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 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?

  0 0 I agree with Charles on this. The filmmaking process is incredibly measured, no one has time to answer any questions you might have, so really you'd probably just end up sitting there confused. Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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