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Re: Broken Windows

Mariah — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:58:22 -0000

I believe the concurrent VOD model is flawed. Instead, the DVD should be offered at the theatre, when satisfied viewers are most receptive to purchasing. And I don't get why movies don't have QR codes or SMS subcription promts / incentives at the start or end to capture consumer's contact information, drip-market, upsell, and promote future films. It can't just be me who thinks like this...Or is it? I suspect things will be a-changin' soon. You heard it first here!

Re: Getting Out Of Getting In Your Own Way

Lisa CH — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:51:19 -0000

I never liked cocktail parties Just a bunch of talkers with nothing to say :)

Re: It’s Not Business, It’s Personal

Lisa CH — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:48:12 -0000

I like this :)

Re: Broken Windows

gregorylent — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:15:53 -0000

movie theaters are over-rated, imo.

my 13 in laptop screen in my own space is preferable, except for spectacular big screen effects films like avatar

Re: 4 Movies That Every Rep Should (And My Intern Must) See

DiamondDNice — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:20:49 -0000

Glengary Glen Ross is a top notch cast with top notch performances!

Go to lunch!!!

Re: Getting Out Of Getting In Your Own Way

MaryGrace9 — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:41:42 -0000

So true about the opportunities coming when you least expect them and your not ready for them. Its spontaneous and one has to make an immediate decision. Have to be ready at all times.

Mary Grace

Re: The Film Industry Is In A Pickle

FresnoReal Estate — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:45:28 -0000

Community involvement is a possible secret. If the industry gets a feel for what the current mainstream of the society is struggling with, the subject matter of the film produced will touch people directly and create a buzz, and generate revenue. That will attract investment.

Re: 4 Movies That Every Rep Should (And My Intern Must) See

Guest — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:58:53 -0000

Great list! Definite classics.

Re: Performance Anxiety

Steven Corn — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:30:51 -0000

For most deals, it seems that the greatest fear is ending up with no deal. My late father, whose financial acumen may not have been the best, left me with a great quote (which I believe he created): "The most money I ever made were from deals that I never did."

Re: Quantum Mechanics

Peter Kaufman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:45:54 -0000

Steven, well said!

Re: Patching Up Negotiations

Peter Kaufman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:41:52 -0000

Steven,

You're right. You absolutely need to know what the other party's goals are. There's nothing wrong with asking either. On this, many are quite forthcoming assuming they know the answer for themselves.

Re: Waiting For The Dough

Peter Kaufman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:39:59 -0000

Sorry for the delay in responding. I enjoyed speaking with you as well. Great to hear you were inspired.

Re: Quantum Mechanics

stevencorn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:59:42 -0000

A quantum leap means going from one state of existence to another without transitioning between them. That's a hard trick to do in any business. And yet, it is necessary. But it requires overcoming one of the most powerful business force ever: inertia.

Re: My Intern’s Reading (and Viewing) List Part I

Tony Milano — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:45:44 -0000

Riveting...and around 1:18 the intensity in the bull moose connection really begins to soar...great teaching skill to your intern. Sign me up!

Re: Patching Up Negotiations

Roger Goff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:58:49 -0000

I think you're exactly right, Peter. With all due respect to Steven's comment, if anyone in our business is looking only at their short term interests, they are going to have a short career. This is excellent advice and perspective.

Re: Patching Up Negotiations

Dana Kaminski — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:13:24 -0000

Well, Peter I still think it's hard to find common ground when one side is getting so superbly ripped off, re the SAG issue. Example set aside, I love the ideas you are discussing here in this post. I would really like to hear you go a bit further. This is not my usual "area".

I think it is an Achilles Heel for most creative folk. Very weak in this area. I would like if you write a post on this for actors. The new media is also the un-represented media...agents aren't negotiating there for actors as they always were in traditional media. Actors, and other creatives, usually need to learn 2 things: how to stick up for themselves, and paradoxically, how to be confident enough to be able to trust, and participate, in a real negotiation.

Re: Patching Up Negotiations

stevencorn — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:23:32 -0000

You are assuming that Pumpkin Guy has a long term interest. I remember seeing a large sign at a local pumpkin patch/Christmas tree lot asking for investors in late September. This was visible from the freeway. If you feel that you business may be a one time shot, then why not gouge? Not everyone is looking at the long road. Many are looking at the short term gain and that's it. So, to put this comment in the proper context, when negotiating on the down side of supply and demand, it's critical to know if the other party has long term interests or not.

Re: Waiting For The Dough

JoyKecken — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:38:46 -0000

Peter, it was great meeting you at the DGA meeting last night. I was so inspired by your talk that I went to Insomnia and wrote till 1am. Love the blog. Countdown to 18 months. See you at AFM!

Re: Waiting For The Dough

rogergoff — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:15:28 -0000

Unfortunately, Peter, I don't think much will change by AFM -- at least not for the better. If anything, it appears that the purse strings have been drawn even tighter since Toronto. However, AFM is certainly a different type of market than Toronto. It is a lot of smaller films looking for smaller deals, and there should be some activity at that end of the market. They have to put something on the screens and inexpensive content is the name of the game right now.

I actually think the current environment is putting efficient filmmaking and good storytelling at a premium. No one (except Michael Bay) gets to throw $150 million of special effects at the screen to see what happens. That means they actually might have to make an engaging film that relies on a good script, good acting and a solid marketing campaign. None of that bothers me.

Re: Twitter Impersonator

Peter Kaufman — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:43:48 -0000

Before Kayne West but I published it after his rant. For more, click here - http://www.techcrunch.com/2...

Re: Twitter Impersonator

steven corn — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:24:49 -0000

Did you write this before or after the Kayne West rant?

Re: SAG’s Thaw

Peter Kaufman — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:38:12 -0000

Pam,

Many thanks for your correction. My bad is all the more severe since I googled the term for the correct spelling before publishing my post. Apparently, there's a number of us out there misspelling German expressions. Just goes to show you can't rely on the Internet for everything!

Re: SAG’s Thaw

pam munro — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:16:42 -0000

Alas, SAG seems suicidal - it's working on a very old paradigm & refuses to wake up to the new digital era! (P.S. it's "Sturm und Drang" German for "Storm and Stress" - the title for part of the Ger. Romantic movt.)

Re: Twitteriffic

katherine stephens — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:51:17 -0000

your notes are always educational and amusing...I believe what you have to say because you don't take yourself so seriously.

Re: Grass Roots Licensing Of Youtube Fare

katherine stephens — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:24:57 -0000

II had missed your posts and now I know why...Your ability to take disparate ideas and merge them into a clear productive overview is interesting and instructive. many thanks...keep em coming