Posted by hooperXL at adsl-80-37-176.mia.bellsouth.net on September 06, 2001 at 19:31:08:
I remember a freidn rented Mallrats and we saw it. I laughed and enjoyed it. Then when Dogma came out to DVD he renetd and we saw it. I enjoyed it. This summer I saw trailers for JSBSB. So I wanted to see Clerks and Chasing Amy. I rented Chasing Amy and loved it! Then I rented Clerks and got an idea.
If Kevin Smith can make a low budget film why cant I? Im not asking you to publish my movie or anything. i dont want you to be in it or anything I just need help.
Its 87 pages.
here is what i need to know
COPYRIGHT I want to copyright my script where do I go to so?
I use actors names and shit as well as some other things
Freddie prinze Jr.,Neeve Campbell,Leonardo Dicaprio,Skeet Ulrich,Kirby,Mario,Samus,Xbox,Gamecube ( I use this word ALOT!).
Will i get sued for using these names?
I also use "Im not even supossed to be here today!" qoute to one of the clerks
NO THE MOVIE ISNT ABOUT CLERKS.I also have one of the Chasing Amy DVD's shown as a glimspe.
WILL YOU SUE ME IF I USE THIS? tell em so I can have it removed.
Another thing I need to know is what can i do to find actors.
Do put ads in the paper or what?
Finally once the film is done. Do i enter it in a film festivals or who do i show it to.
I still dont have a title for my script (screenplay)But I'll think one up.
I want to film this movie because I put my time into. I didnt wake up and say "Oh Im gonna make a movie because Clerks was succesful." I like to write and wanted to make a comedy. If they will make Freddy Got Fingered why I cant I make movie? I like to write and I think he script is pretty smart. Im going to film it regardless but I just to need to know some of the basics.
I have some support from my T.V Production clas for editing and friends for small roles.
So some help would be good I want to avoid a lawsuit.