Kevin Jones
Screenwriter
Screen and video writer for past 20 years; several feature and short length scripts, one written/directed narrative film of my own, industrial and recent Kickstarter scripts.
Following on what Cary said, you also cannot copyright an idea.
Alex and Bryan, very nice piece. Would love to see a longer piece on Ché and his fellow Cubans in these changing times.
Hi Stefano-
It’s clear you and team put a lot of time and care into this. Cool idea and I like your VFX. My first thought is that your film’s length of 35 min. may be effecting the response you’re getting, as it’s “in between” typical U.S. short and feature length. Second thought is that your title didn't give me any hint of your film's genre.
Also, your message sounds like you’re only looking at festivals. There are other venues that provide access to producers of some level, such as Stage 32. And I think you may be at the point where you need to "cast a bigger net" to get interest: pitch your film to TV/cable producers and get it in front of any other “eyes” that have money and position in your genre.
Merely some thoughts. Best of luck and don't give up!
Great article and podcast interview, thanks!
Don't forget the scenario and location to contrast your character's mood! For example, sitting on a park bench amidst successful people hustling to business lunches; she's at an award ceremony and watches a brown-nosing colleague win instead; he shows up late to his softball game and watch the team celebrate without him, etc.
Good interview, love the avant garde approach of the filmmakers, and hope to see this doc soon!