waiguoren the dianying 4
bob - It seems like we have developed quite an interesting concept/story line here which I think could be summarized as follows.
1) A group of foriegners living here begin to see that living in the west they had developed some pretty unhealthy personality characteristics (I can relate).
2) They form BA and launch a recruitment drive complete with statement of mission/ posters etc.
3) Meeting is held. Maddness ensues, hopefully maddness that relates to basic concept with "actors" who at least attempt to stay in charcater.
4) Edit it ala "The Blair Witch Project."
It might be a little difficult getting all of these concepts across without a voice over so I was thinking we could perhaps have a talking camera man who discusses these ideas with the audience and with his native Mandarin sponsor while shooting the film. I would love to have this job actually, number one because I am shy and number two because I love shooting film. Don't imagine my Chinese is good enough but then I don't imagine anyone else's is either.
We need some of the kids from Learning Chinese working on this too.
Namahottie - bob wrote: Buoyed by our spectacular success with our recent production of "Taipei Idiots the Movie," we at "He left right? film studio and film school" have gone into production on our second feature "Waiguoren the movie." So far all we have is a title but it seems like a fun way to improve our Chinese. The idea is to make the world's first Mandarin movie with foreign actors. What do you think kids?
I have a degree in film, and a few movies under my belt, so I believe that this boat is best run by me....
bob - Would love to hear what you think of the concept so far. Thanks.
Namahottie - BOb if you are dead serious, we could meet and make it happen....
bob - Dead serious might be a bit of an over statement but I am serious enough alright. I like creating things. Something like this cannot be created by one or two people though, and it is a little over my head technically so I am just sort of testing the waters here to see if I can get some creative people interested. So far Jesus has been the one with the goods but I am sure happy to have you on board too. Where do you live?
Grasshopper - I'll talk to my band and ask if we could contribute an original song for this movie.
bob - Helped are those that create anything at all, for they relive the thrill of their own conception, and realize a partnership in the creation of the universe that keeps them responsible and cheerful.
Alice Walker - poet
Thanks grashopper.
Sinister Tiddlywinks - As the movie starts, we hear Sade's 'Smooth Operator'. A slick looking foreigner in a suit and tie is in the MRT - the brown line. He gets off, checks his hair and walks down the street as the song continues. Finally, as Sade sings her last 'Smooth Operator', he enters his kindergarten classroom and does the 'Happy Dance' with the students.
After the 'Happy Dance', he's about to start 'Snack Time' when his cell phone rings...
It's his lover.
The scene instantly switches to...
Screaming Jesus - I had a brilliant (I think) documentary idea. It could be called "Taipei Walker."
Take a camera, walk down the sidewalk. Dodge traffic. Try to weave around the auto shops, fruit stands, potted plants, etc. that somebody put right in the middle. Etc.
Maybe it could end when a motorcycle slams into the camera, so we see one last shot of the brown sky above.
Now that I think about it, I think this should actually be a video game instead of a movie.
bob - Seems like our little idea is taking off again so I'll share with you my recent thoughts on the project.......
Oh yeah and one wise forumosan suggested that we just have a party where everybody tries to speak Chinese and film that. Perhaps not a bad idea.
Are you guys familiar with the Dogme 95 school of film making? The basic idea is to avoid all the hassles of scripting and acting by simply placeing dynamic individuals into a situation where some real drama is likely to occur. Film the proceedings, edit it and there's your movie. I think what we need is some context or other that will bring out some honest involvment and interest. The party idea is agood one but it would need some theme or other to spin off from. Has anybody seen "Icestorm"?
Sinister - "I'm just a Giggolo" might make an entertaining addition to the soundtrack as well.
1) A group of foriegners living here begin to see that living in the west they had developed some pretty unhealthy personality characteristics (I can relate).
2) They form BA and launch a recruitment drive complete with statement of mission/ posters etc.
3) Meeting is held. Maddness ensues, hopefully maddness that relates to basic concept with "actors" who at least attempt to stay in charcater.
4) Edit it ala "The Blair Witch Project."
It might be a little difficult getting all of these concepts across without a voice over so I was thinking we could perhaps have a talking camera man who discusses these ideas with the audience and with his native Mandarin sponsor while shooting the film. I would love to have this job actually, number one because I am shy and number two because I love shooting film. Don't imagine my Chinese is good enough but then I don't imagine anyone else's is either.
We need some of the kids from Learning Chinese working on this too.
Namahottie - bob wrote: Buoyed by our spectacular success with our recent production of "Taipei Idiots the Movie," we at "He left right? film studio and film school" have gone into production on our second feature "Waiguoren the movie." So far all we have is a title but it seems like a fun way to improve our Chinese. The idea is to make the world's first Mandarin movie with foreign actors. What do you think kids?
I have a degree in film, and a few movies under my belt, so I believe that this boat is best run by me....
bob - Would love to hear what you think of the concept so far. Thanks.
Namahottie - BOb if you are dead serious, we could meet and make it happen....
bob - Dead serious might be a bit of an over statement but I am serious enough alright. I like creating things. Something like this cannot be created by one or two people though, and it is a little over my head technically so I am just sort of testing the waters here to see if I can get some creative people interested. So far Jesus has been the one with the goods but I am sure happy to have you on board too. Where do you live?
Grasshopper - I'll talk to my band and ask if we could contribute an original song for this movie.
bob - Helped are those that create anything at all, for they relive the thrill of their own conception, and realize a partnership in the creation of the universe that keeps them responsible and cheerful.
Alice Walker - poet
Thanks grashopper.
Sinister Tiddlywinks - As the movie starts, we hear Sade's 'Smooth Operator'. A slick looking foreigner in a suit and tie is in the MRT - the brown line. He gets off, checks his hair and walks down the street as the song continues. Finally, as Sade sings her last 'Smooth Operator', he enters his kindergarten classroom and does the 'Happy Dance' with the students.
After the 'Happy Dance', he's about to start 'Snack Time' when his cell phone rings...
It's his lover.
The scene instantly switches to...
Screaming Jesus - I had a brilliant (I think) documentary idea. It could be called "Taipei Walker."
Take a camera, walk down the sidewalk. Dodge traffic. Try to weave around the auto shops, fruit stands, potted plants, etc. that somebody put right in the middle. Etc.
Maybe it could end when a motorcycle slams into the camera, so we see one last shot of the brown sky above.
Now that I think about it, I think this should actually be a video game instead of a movie.
bob - Seems like our little idea is taking off again so I'll share with you my recent thoughts on the project.......
Oh yeah and one wise forumosan suggested that we just have a party where everybody tries to speak Chinese and film that. Perhaps not a bad idea.
Are you guys familiar with the Dogme 95 school of film making? The basic idea is to avoid all the hassles of scripting and acting by simply placeing dynamic individuals into a situation where some real drama is likely to occur. Film the proceedings, edit it and there's your movie. I think what we need is some context or other that will bring out some honest involvment and interest. The party idea is agood one but it would need some theme or other to spin off from. Has anybody seen "Icestorm"?
Sinister - "I'm just a Giggolo" might make an entertaining addition to the soundtrack as well.
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