People are flakes. I just got stood up for a video production night. At least they could have called.

Wow, if just one time pisses you off, you should have seen this movie I shot just this past year. The main character barely showed up, and most of the time he was high. Excellent casting job by me, I must say. Jesus what a nightmare...

been there, done that

I get people to show up, however when they get there they goof around, they dont think and they generally just dont care about what were doing. Id rather have no one show up!

That happens everytime. People are stupid. They don't understand when I need 5 minutes to set up and get a shot right. They don't understand why I want them to study the script. They don't understand why, when I like a shot, I want to do it over.

That's because they don't understand how movies work, and until you find people who want to do acting as a profession, you'll never find the right kind of commitment.

Its not the first time its happened, that's why I'm pissed.

I know exactly what all of you are talking about, and even when people do know how the movie process works, they still complain.

Oh, and Larry, don't cast druggies for your movies, it jsut screws everything up. You know that now, I wish I could have told you a long time ago.

I didn't really know he was a druggy until half way through when he stopped caring. I dont think he was so much a druggy as that he liked to party, especially right before we filmed. What an *******.

yeah, it sucks. i've rarely had that problem in the past, but when i did, it was a pain. now though I write what scenes i need what people for, on what day (basic shooting schedule,) negotiate to see what their schedule is, and write up a release form/contract that says basically "unless you ok it with me, you will be here on _________ or you'll be thrown out of the production." it works with the dedicated ones (e.g. the passionate actors or the ones who've invested money in props/equipment)