CREW FAQS
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THE BACKBONE OF FILM PRODUCTION:
THE CREW MEMBER'S AREA
THE BACKBONE OF FILM PRODUCTION:
THE CREW MEMBER'S AREA
FAQS Q. I hear William Lee doesn't use shot sheets. How can a PROFESSIONAL filmmaker do this? A. Shot sheets are great if you need them. They are great if you are working on a fully funded project, with a locked-in schedule, and people bound by money bearing contracts. What happens to shot sheets when a city refuses to let you shoot in their buildings? When main characters drop out of the film because of a jealous spouse? When a crew member decides his bowling league is more important than your film? William Lee has never had access the financial resources to have a "locked in production". Property owners have refused permission to shoot, crew and cast have vanished without notice, it even rained five consecutive weekends forcing Lee to rewrite outdoor scenes for indoors. Get the picture? Lee has, therefore, had to become a master of improvisation. William Lee formulates scenes on the spot, rewrites scenarios instantly (ask him about the time his lead villain quit after shooting 2/3 of his scenes, and Lee had to construct a dummy which was then decapitated to kick the guy off the film to avoid losing hundreds of dollars in movie film!)...in short, indie filmmaking is an ever changing process. Shot sheets may be the standard way to go, but what good are shot sheets when unforeseen circumstances SHOOT them to hell? _________________________________________________ Q. I have no experience, but I want to work on a film! A. Good, we like people who are new to the business. But keep in mind that all the glamour you see on screen is created by hard working people on the set. That means the crew, and if you become part of the crew, that means you. Everyone who has gone through our crew apprenticeship program gets the full dose of film work. Everything from picking up coffee, doughnuts and ice, all the way up to working as gaffer, a.d, d.p. and , even...oh my: assistant director! All we ask is dedication and dependability. You do not need to be a film expert to work on our shoots. Much of our enjoyment comes from showing people the ropes, and then watching them developing into true filmmakers. Again, if you come into this with the knowledge that crew work can be very boring, and involves 12 to 14 hours days, alot of it spent doing mundane tasks, then and only then should you contact us. If you have the drive and the dream, we can use you. |
| CINEMA LEZIKON is always looking for experienced or inexperienced CREW members. You will find a unique experience, unlike any crew experience in L.A., N.Y. or any other film market in the world. We simply work differently. Shooting is fast, comprehensive, and cooperative. There are no egos on the set. All crew can exercise their own particular brand of expertise, and cross train and develop their talents. No 19th century unionized divisiveness here! Just good people, working hard to make a great project! |
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