Ever make a movie? Options

[PuppyLove72]

Have you ever made a feature-length film?

Were your friends in it? Did you do auditions? Did you write the script? How long was it (pages/minutes)? Why did you make it? Did you enter it in a contest? What was the hardest part about filming? How many cameras did you use? Were you happy with the finished project? Did you both write and direct (and were you also IN the movie)? What were some big problems you dealt with?

[NoSex]

Unfortunately, I have not. Although, this is sort of one of my dreams. I hope to have had at least one (short film) made by the end of this year, though.

I take it, you're considering such an endeavor?

[PuppyLove72]

Unfortunately, I have not. Although, this is sort of one of my dreams. I hope to have had at least one (short film) made by the end of this year, though.

I take it, you're considering such an endeavor?

Not considering, seriously attempting. I'm working on an at least 90-page original screenplay (the first draft was 94 pages, I'm on the fifth draft) with a nine-character cast (most of them being starring roles), with only one camera to use, and, to make matters more complicated...it takes place in 1964 which means authentic costuming and locations.

So, I'm just poking around for some pointers.

[NoSex]

Not considering, seriously attempting. I'm working on an at least 90-page original screenplay (the first draft was 94 pages, I'm on the fifth draft) with a nine-character cast (most of them being starring roles), with only one camera to use, and, to make matters more complicated...it takes place in 1964 which means authentic costuming and locations.

So, I'm just poking around for some pointers.

I'm no expert, and since I've never really done it... but, I have, in my life, devoted a lot of thought to the idea.

Have you done any readings yet? Have you begun casting (who are looking for)? How many locations does the script call for (outline separate time frames and major indoor/outdoor scenes to put concerns into perspective: lighting, releases, procurement, etc. etc.)? What genre are we talking (if any)? Are shooting on film or digital? What kind of budget are you working with? What kind of crew are you looking for/needing?

Just, start asking yourself all these questions and start ensuring confidence in yourself by devising very clear and concise plans (for the entire process of production). Are you going to story-board? What would be the most efficient shooting schedule? How will post-production interpret the raw footage? etc. etc.

I take it this is a no-budget production working with pure gorilla filmmaking?