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stevesdemoreels OP t1_iu26qs8 wrote
Reply to comment by Ok_Quiet_9375 in I'm an actor pitching my screenplay around Hollywood - It's a Halloween comedy about two 25 year olds who still go trick or treating every year. When their small town proposes cancelling Halloween due to fears of a serial killer in the community, they set out to find the killer & save Halloween. AMA by stevesdemoreels
Thank you. The people who were attached were behind the scenes people, producers that most people wouldn't recognize the names of. I've had conversations with certain actors, and actors' representatives about being involved but until you have the money, it's tough to get any big name actors attached.
Since I'm still actively pursuing getting this made I'd like to keep those names private for now. Ideally my friend and I who play the two main roles in the short would play those parts in the feature, we'd get a name actress to play the part of the girl and maybe get a big name for a smaller role that we would shoot for a day or two.
The conversations I've had were with people trying to get the bigger name attached first, then I could go to money people and say "Hey, we have _______ attached." It's kind of a double edged sword. Money people want name actors before they give you money and name actors want money before they sign on.
octophetus t1_iu26nfc wrote
Reply to comment by juandelpueblo939 in I’m Dr. Lewina Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Clinical Research Psychologist. Ask me anything about the role of psychosocial stressors on health, the lifelong legacy of childhood adversity, how optimism boosts longevity, & healthy aging. by BUExperts
Lmao man what is your deal???
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu25wx3 wrote
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stevesdemoreels OP t1_iu25uf1 wrote
Reply to comment by Darkchyylde in I'm an actor pitching my screenplay around Hollywood - It's a Halloween comedy about two 25 year olds who still go trick or treating every year. When their small town proposes cancelling Halloween due to fears of a serial killer in the community, they set out to find the killer & save Halloween. AMA by stevesdemoreels
Haha, well considering I'm trying to get it made on a smaller budget I doubt we'd be able to afford him. Would be tough to say no to him if he wanted to be in it though.
The idea just kind of came to me. I had been working as an actor doing small parts in big movies, doing the audition grind and was looking for a way to take my career to "the next level".
I saw an interview with Jon Favreau on Charlie Rose about how he was a struggling actor and wrote Swingers for he and himself to star in, and I related a lot to the things he was saying, and thought that maybe if he could do it, I could do it too.
I've always loved Halloween but I'm not a big horror movie guy, and I thought there was definitely a market for a movie like this. Especially nowadays I feel like there's not a lot of good comedies that are being made and I'd like to be part of the solution in changing that.
This is the Favreau interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLIdd2snOoU
NoFunHere t1_iu25tu6 wrote
Reply to comment by Mark4Gov in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
That isn't an answer to my question. Where does the funding that follows the student come from?
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu25g6e wrote
Reply to comment by TYPICALFELLOW in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
No, I have not.
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu254h6 wrote
Reply to comment by Prismine in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
The Governor of Texas cannot grant access to something outlawed by a previous legislature. It would take the new legislature drafting a new bill to repeal past law. If that new bill respected the right to choose but did not force anyone to pay for others' medical decisions, I would sign it.
Ok_Quiet_9375 t1_iu252rr wrote
Reply to I'm an actor pitching my screenplay around Hollywood - It's a Halloween comedy about two 25 year olds who still go trick or treating every year. When their small town proposes cancelling Halloween due to fears of a serial killer in the community, they set out to find the killer & save Halloween. AMA by stevesdemoreels
First off good luck! Are you free to say who has been previously attached?
Darkchyylde t1_iu24ty1 wrote
Reply to I'm an actor pitching my screenplay around Hollywood - It's a Halloween comedy about two 25 year olds who still go trick or treating every year. When their small town proposes cancelling Halloween due to fears of a serial killer in the community, they set out to find the killer & save Halloween. AMA by stevesdemoreels
Please for the love of all things holy don't cast Will Ferrell in it.
Where did you get the idea?
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu24pil wrote
Reply to comment by NoFunHere in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
Under school choice, public schools should be treated like any other school and must compete for funding that follows the student.
diMario t1_iu24df2 wrote
Reply to comment by DoinTheBullDance in I’m Dr. Lewina Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Clinical Research Psychologist. Ask me anything about the role of psychosocial stressors on health, the lifelong legacy of childhood adversity, how optimism boosts longevity, & healthy aging. by BUExperts
The pessimist: "Wow! Things are so bad, they can't get much worse".
The optimist: "Nah, don't you worry. They can get much worse!"
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu24b14 wrote
Reply to comment by jessegun87 in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
I’m all for it!
PaulSnow t1_iu23xnr wrote
Reply to comment by Natanael_L in I am the co-author behind ACM’s TechBrief on Election Security: Risk-limiting Audits. Ask me anything about election security! by TheOfficialACM
Your first link is just your post, and it doesn't mention x-raying anything.
The second mentions optical inspection and checking against "golden chips" isn't x-ray, and there is no reference to x-raying hardware here in the abstract. And I don't have a subscription to read the paper.
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu23x25 wrote
Reply to comment by PeanutSalsa in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
The Democratic and Republican primaries are funded by taxpayer money and third-party filing fees. They are also supported by the corporate media who only trumpets the candidates who buy ads on their stations.
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu23osv wrote
Reply to comment by Aintaword in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
You are correct every nation has a right to sovereign territory and it is the federal government’s duty and obligation to pass comprehensive immigration reform and secure our borders.
WiChiveTa t1_iu23g3c wrote
Reply to comment by jessegun87 in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
This is true. To go a step further, because Libertarians always miss the threshold to participate in debates, many people don’t understand what the Libertarian party stands for.
It’s a shame that this platform isn’t being pushed more and that people can’t listen to a third or fourth opinion. I’ll never understand why PACs, especially those funded by self described Libertarians, such as the Kochs (Charles is the only politically active brother after the passing of David) choose to fund Republicans rather than candidates whose platform they alleged to believe in.
BostonDrivingIsWorse t1_iu23dbv wrote
Reply to comment by Mark4Gov in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
Way to dodge the question, Mark.
The issue wasn’t bears, it was the cities inability to solve its trash issues, which attracted bears. I was hoping you’d be able to extrapolate that.
I am disappointed.
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu235mc wrote
Reply to comment by PerineumFalc0n in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
The real question is would Beto be willing to endorse me for the freedom and liberty of Texans?
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu22yj6 wrote
Reply to comment by BostonDrivingIsWorse in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
Fortunately I am running for governor of Texas and we don’t have a problem with bears.
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu22tcm wrote
Reply to comment by RealPatriotFranklin in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
I would like to believe the person coming at me at 90 mph knows how to drive. In comparison, as a private pilot, it is important for me to know that all pilots know what we are doing. It’s a good way for the government to ensure others don’t infringe on each other's rights.
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu22gh5 wrote
Reply to comment by Winterclaw42 in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
I never advocate for the use or abuse of any substance or alcohol, however as an individual I do not surrender my autonomy or free agency to any government to dictate to me what I can or cannot consume.
WiChiveTa t1_iu22ccu wrote
Reply to comment by Mark4Gov in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
Love the response here. Matching OC’s energy lol.
Mark4Gov OP t1_iu21jj4 wrote
Reply to comment by AttentionRoyal2276 in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov
Recognizing that abortion is a sensitive issue and that people can hold good-faith views on all sides, I believe that government should be kept out of the matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration.
Darkchyylde t1_iu274bd wrote
Reply to comment by stevesdemoreels in I'm an actor pitching my screenplay around Hollywood - It's a Halloween comedy about two 25 year olds who still go trick or treating every year. When their small town proposes cancelling Halloween due to fears of a serial killer in the community, they set out to find the killer & save Halloween. AMA by stevesdemoreels
That's awesome. I do love the idea and would totally watch it