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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

The Book of Eli...

(I), Being based in New Mexico, and seeing the producer of “Book of Eli” state that RED and the digital medium enabled them make movies less expensively in more remote locations is very exciting to me.

Let’s hope that the state of New Mexico will still be able to keep it’s tax incentives, which to some seem already controversial.

I remember in the UK during the 70’s and early eighties the UK government offered good tax breaks for film productions. Consequently block busters like Star Wars, Empire strikes Back, Return/Revenge of the Jedi, and Indian Jones, to name a few were shot at EMI studios in Borehmwood (outside of London), and other great “Hollywood” movies were also shot at Pinewood and Sheperton. The British technicians and sound stages all being truly excellent (the catering of course not quite up to Hollywood standards unless you are a big fan of the bacon sandwich!). However, as soon as the tax laws changed in the U.K. and the unions imposed greater demands and restrictions, the British film industry (in terms of foreign investment) was virtually killed overnight and never really fully recovered.

I hope “RED” (as it were) and the state of New Mexico can do more together in the future and to the benefit of local technicians and film workers.

Cheers,

Eric
 
Legwork said:
the BBC has an interesting interview about the 'book of eli' and why they think moviemakers are moving out of Hollywood to make movies. Maybe Red is to blame :)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7980892.stm
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Great link.

I might have to check out New Mexico one of these days when I'm out in Arizona. I'm also glad to hear of productions leaving the LA area and California for that matter. The LA area is such a pain in the ass to shoot in. I would rather go somewhere that I would be welcomed, instead of extorted.
 
Atlanta & the great state of Georgia is open for business & ready to offer what the RED & moviemaking communities need. RED & the ATL could be a great marriage & represent the future of moviemaking. Quality production done efficiently & affordably. 5 major productions in production, 18-20 in the pipeline, & a production & talent pool eager & ready to work. Plus, a 35% tax encentive to boot.:thumbsup:
 
New trailer at Apple Trailers looks hot! Can't wait to see this one. Red One is awesome in the hands of those that know what they're doing.
 
Andrew Walker said:
Great link.

I might have to check out New Mexico one of these days when I'm out in Arizona. I'm also glad to hear of productions leaving the LA area and California for that matter. The LA area is such a pain in the ass to shoot in. I would rather go somewhere that I would be welcomed, instead of extorted.
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Honestly, we all feel that way. It's just nonsense, you pay almost $700 for a permit even if you're an indie filmmaker shooting on private property, why would anyone bother to follow the "law" (which is unconstitutional, if you ask me -- who gave them permission to say what can and cannot be done between two private parties on private property??) when it is total extortion? Furthermore, they make you feel like unless you are Warner Bros. you are basically not welcome to film at all. It's a very negative attitude here. I'd far prefer to take my business elsewhere if I had the financing for a larger feature.

It'd be nice to take it somewhere that you feel people are excited about you being there. They are filming Leverage up in Portland, OR, and everyone is stoked to have such a big budget TV show by a name producer up there. People really appreciate and love filmmaking in other places. Here, it's just looked upon like another annoyance.

California in general is the most anti-business state around. The horrid sales taxes don't help either. I used to think I wanted to live in L.A. for good, but I'm not so sure that I'd want to do business here for good. May be best to take operations elsewhere when I have the cash.
 
Washington and Seattle will pay you to shoot here and waive most taxes (hotel, sales etc). :)

New trailer looks awesome. The more post apocalyptic films the better I always say.
 
Virginia only offers sales tax exemption, period. Really sucks. But there is a surprising amount of talent in the DC metro area. Just have to look, and the NYC talent pool is only a few hours away.
 
Jannard said:
I think there were one or two high-speed (slow-mo) takes on film.

Jim
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Absolutely beautiful, I love the no fear attitude towards shadows and the dark that Don Burgess took in regards to the Cinematography, awesome.
 
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