George A.
08-21-2014, 07:00 PM
Hi!
New forum user here - my name is George, and I am an independent filmmaker. Very happy to join everyone else here!
I realize this might be the unusual post, at least a little bit. To make it short:
I am looking for a short story or a short novel to adapt into a low budget film (it would be my first feature film - I have done only shorts films so far). I have no restrictions at all as far as the genre is concerned, as long as the story is good! I realize this might sound too general, but the naked truth is that you never know a story is good until you read it, no matter the type or the genre. So, in my experience, it is useless to have a preconceived idea or to structure your readings in any way when you plan to adapt something - you have to rely on the randomness of the process. You never know where or how you will find the little gem that sets off a spark in you that makes you want to adapt that story into a film. I hope I don't sound presumptuous, it's not my intention at all. On the contrary, I am humbly asking for advice or pointers from people who I know have read much, much more than me, and can perhaps lend me a helping hand.
The only limit would be the budget. Obviously, I can't go overboard - any project I make would be an independent project made with a small budget. For this reason, stories which are limited in scope, settings, characters would be ideal. That's pretty much the only soft limit I am putting forth (and I completely realize this is a very relative requirement!)
Do you know of any little story which you thought would make a great film? Perhaps a story that happens over the span of 24h, or only a single night, or over a few days? Something that is great but not epic in scope? Perhaps adhering to the Greek unity of space/time/action? (but not necessarily)
I would really, really appreciate any advice.
I realize my post can be easily shot down with contemptuous remarks. But, I have to say, reading over numerous threads and posts in this forum, I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of people here - intelligent, well-read and, it seems to me, ready to help! If you can go past my rather vague request and limits I put forth (which I fully assume, by the way - but I see no other way around it), it would be amazing if we could get a discussion going. I promise to read most of the recommended material and keep everyone posted about my progress.
I am sure there are some stories out there which would make great little films. If you can help me out to find one, I would be really grateful!
Thanks! Looking forward to your replies.
George
New forum user here - my name is George, and I am an independent filmmaker. Very happy to join everyone else here!
I realize this might be the unusual post, at least a little bit. To make it short:
I am looking for a short story or a short novel to adapt into a low budget film (it would be my first feature film - I have done only shorts films so far). I have no restrictions at all as far as the genre is concerned, as long as the story is good! I realize this might sound too general, but the naked truth is that you never know a story is good until you read it, no matter the type or the genre. So, in my experience, it is useless to have a preconceived idea or to structure your readings in any way when you plan to adapt something - you have to rely on the randomness of the process. You never know where or how you will find the little gem that sets off a spark in you that makes you want to adapt that story into a film. I hope I don't sound presumptuous, it's not my intention at all. On the contrary, I am humbly asking for advice or pointers from people who I know have read much, much more than me, and can perhaps lend me a helping hand.
The only limit would be the budget. Obviously, I can't go overboard - any project I make would be an independent project made with a small budget. For this reason, stories which are limited in scope, settings, characters would be ideal. That's pretty much the only soft limit I am putting forth (and I completely realize this is a very relative requirement!)
Do you know of any little story which you thought would make a great film? Perhaps a story that happens over the span of 24h, or only a single night, or over a few days? Something that is great but not epic in scope? Perhaps adhering to the Greek unity of space/time/action? (but not necessarily)
I would really, really appreciate any advice.
I realize my post can be easily shot down with contemptuous remarks. But, I have to say, reading over numerous threads and posts in this forum, I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of people here - intelligent, well-read and, it seems to me, ready to help! If you can go past my rather vague request and limits I put forth (which I fully assume, by the way - but I see no other way around it), it would be amazing if we could get a discussion going. I promise to read most of the recommended material and keep everyone posted about my progress.
I am sure there are some stories out there which would make great little films. If you can help me out to find one, I would be really grateful!
Thanks! Looking forward to your replies.
George