Guardian of the Gate
The film creation process
The “Guardian of the Gate” is the primary function of ActingSOS. As your acting coach, I will assess your skill sets and acting type. Once this evaluation is complete, I will write a script for two actors that can be filmed in one day. Please note that an additional day may be necessary in case of any unforeseen circumstances, such as actor availability, mechanical issues, weather conditions, or other reasons that may prevent us from completing the shoot on the first day. The film will then be edited, scored, titled, etc.
Once the film is completed, it will be uploaded to a password-protected site for all members to view and provide feedback, alongside others whose opinions I value. After reviewing the film, comments, and evaluations, I will determine whether the finished product qualifies as a project or a film suitable for distribution. I will give more weight to third parties invited to evaluate the film then to the actors as they will always want the film to go into distribution.
If I choose to distribute it on our streaming platform behind a paygate, all cast and crew members will share 100 percent of any profits generated. A contract must be signed by all parties before distribution. If I feel it should not be distributed, it will be posted as a project only and will not involve a paygate.
I offer several time slots throughout the week for you to train as an actor, using the scripts from “Guardian of the Gate” as the foundation for your practice. Below is a step-by-step process for creating your film. This process is mandatory and must be followed.
WEEK ONE
- Member attends 2-hour orientation for their script, we discuss character type, plot line, and where the film will fit in the series.
- The script is written for two actors.
WEEK TWO
- Within one week, two actors are cast and a script is given to both actors with instructions to learn their lines.
- Once the lines have been learned, and only if they are learned, both actors talk to each other and schedule a session with the coach where he will determine if you know the lines well enough to enter pre-production. We will also discuss wardrobe, props, sets, etc. Wardrobe, set dressing, etc., are arranged.
- If given the go-ahead, actors schedule the shoot. The film shoot must take place in week three.
WEEK THREE
- We shoot the film.
During these three weeks, actors may schedule to come in and develop their character for the film. Any film that does not meet distribution standards may result in the actors being given the choice to reshoot after making changes and additions.
ActingSOS may recast if there are performance issues. Actors can book multiple script orientations to add more films to the lineup that they will be part of.