It started in this way; a gentleman called Josef Renard posted an advert on Craigslist
casting his net worldwide.
I’ll quote a part of his advert here….
“…PRODUCER/DIRECTOR SEEKING Writer(s) with ready to go screenplays, Asso. Producers, Asst. Directors, DP/Operator, UPM, Actors, Actresses, Stage Players and Film Crew etc. I have 35 years experience in the “real world” (if you want to call it that) and I own a rather complete film production equipment kit and editing suites and more and I am seeking individuals to form a group with, or join up with an existing or partially formed group of individuals, industry professionals, writer(s), Directors, Producers, actors, business people, etc. to produce a feature film through distribution ready completion. This is known as a “pick up deal”
Along with my expertise and connections, I bring to the table all of the equipment, hardware, software and peripherals needed to produce a feature film, start to finish. These types of projects require a good script, capable people, excellent talent and money. With really good people, good talent, a really good script and a little money, we CAN make a feature film with excellent distribution prospects. Have you seen what’s out there lately?? I call it GARBAGE…”
And went on for several paragraphs, including a warning to any would-be applicants NOT to respond with
“Can you tell me more about your company and what the pay is?” If this thought even ENTERED, your head,” he goes on to say, “ your are already disqualified and definitely SHOULD NOT PURSUE WORK IN FEATURE FILMS IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM. EVER”
One wonders if Josef realised exactly what he was about to release when he prised off the lid of this particular can of worms.
Soon, heated and scornful emails were flying in from around the globe from outraged film professionals and semi-pros alike. Everybody seemed to agree that our man from Pinewood must be one sandwich short of a picnic at the very least and at worst, a total crank and a fantasist.
I mean why, most would ask, if he has all this equipment and facilities, would he not find his Dream Team in his immediate locale? After all, he’s worked thirty five years in the business. He must know somebody
A possible clue lies in where he states, rather worryingly,
“I prefer to work anywhere in the world EXCEPT THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA,..”
Why would this be? Everybody wondered. One could feel the collective eyes narrowing.
At this stage Josef comes out from trenches with a response.
“Needless to say I am extremely overwhelmed and overjoyed because it appears I have created a monster, and that’s a good thing. The world needs a new monster on the block, A GOOD MONSTER this time.."
It’s a bit like Joan of Arc, when the flames were licking her feet looking about for something to toast while she’s there.
Josef…erm..ten thousand flies can’t be wrong.!
There is no such thing as a good monster. Good monsters live in fairytales. A few blocks down from you in La-La land…
Or so the opinions raged.
Now, watching the flurries of incandescent of emails fly back and forth, I began to notice, true to the locust-like traditions of the industry, most people on the irate Pinewood Email list took natural advantage of the toppling monster by throwing in a little linkage advertising for their services or wares at the end of their missives.
Fair enough, its only natural and I'm all for it, for one.And I couldn’t resist pimping my stuff as well, being a tart.
And soon the disgruntled Pinewood are forgetting about their adversary and beginning to do a little biz. In my culture its always been a fine tradition to do business at a wake.
So well done Josef, you’ve created something all right but it wasn’t what you expected. It seems that a few sane and grounded people with rents to pay are out there to egg each other on and be of service to each other.
But before we sling the rope over the tree branch and don our pointed hoods, let’s find out what is really going down behind the scenes at Pinewood Pictures.
Any cogent or insightful thoughts, anybody? Or do we even give him the oxygen of publicity? Or Josef, if you’re reading this, come on and have your conscience examined. Maybe we’re all simply misreading your intentions?
casting his net worldwide.
I’ll quote a part of his advert here….
“…PRODUCER/DIRECTOR SEEKING Writer(s) with ready to go screenplays, Asso. Producers, Asst. Directors, DP/Operator, UPM, Actors, Actresses, Stage Players and Film Crew etc. I have 35 years experience in the “real world” (if you want to call it that) and I own a rather complete film production equipment kit and editing suites and more and I am seeking individuals to form a group with, or join up with an existing or partially formed group of individuals, industry professionals, writer(s), Directors, Producers, actors, business people, etc. to produce a feature film through distribution ready completion. This is known as a “pick up deal”
Along with my expertise and connections, I bring to the table all of the equipment, hardware, software and peripherals needed to produce a feature film, start to finish. These types of projects require a good script, capable people, excellent talent and money. With really good people, good talent, a really good script and a little money, we CAN make a feature film with excellent distribution prospects. Have you seen what’s out there lately?? I call it GARBAGE…”
And went on for several paragraphs, including a warning to any would-be applicants NOT to respond with
“Can you tell me more about your company and what the pay is?” If this thought even ENTERED, your head,” he goes on to say, “ your are already disqualified and definitely SHOULD NOT PURSUE WORK IN FEATURE FILMS IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM. EVER”
One wonders if Josef realised exactly what he was about to release when he prised off the lid of this particular can of worms.
Soon, heated and scornful emails were flying in from around the globe from outraged film professionals and semi-pros alike. Everybody seemed to agree that our man from Pinewood must be one sandwich short of a picnic at the very least and at worst, a total crank and a fantasist.
I mean why, most would ask, if he has all this equipment and facilities, would he not find his Dream Team in his immediate locale? After all, he’s worked thirty five years in the business. He must know somebody
A possible clue lies in where he states, rather worryingly,
“I prefer to work anywhere in the world EXCEPT THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA,..”
Why would this be? Everybody wondered. One could feel the collective eyes narrowing.
At this stage Josef comes out from trenches with a response.
“Needless to say I am extremely overwhelmed and overjoyed because it appears I have created a monster, and that’s a good thing. The world needs a new monster on the block, A GOOD MONSTER this time.."
It’s a bit like Joan of Arc, when the flames were licking her feet looking about for something to toast while she’s there.
Josef…erm..ten thousand flies can’t be wrong.!
There is no such thing as a good monster. Good monsters live in fairytales. A few blocks down from you in La-La land…
Or so the opinions raged.
Now, watching the flurries of incandescent of emails fly back and forth, I began to notice, true to the locust-like traditions of the industry, most people on the irate Pinewood Email list took natural advantage of the toppling monster by throwing in a little linkage advertising for their services or wares at the end of their missives.
Fair enough, its only natural and I'm all for it, for one.And I couldn’t resist pimping my stuff as well, being a tart.
And soon the disgruntled Pinewood are forgetting about their adversary and beginning to do a little biz. In my culture its always been a fine tradition to do business at a wake.
So well done Josef, you’ve created something all right but it wasn’t what you expected. It seems that a few sane and grounded people with rents to pay are out there to egg each other on and be of service to each other.
But before we sling the rope over the tree branch and don our pointed hoods, let’s find out what is really going down behind the scenes at Pinewood Pictures.
Any cogent or insightful thoughts, anybody? Or do we even give him the oxygen of publicity? Or Josef, if you’re reading this, come on and have your conscience examined. Maybe we’re all simply misreading your intentions?
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