What's with all this Sam Bailey stuff?
Sam Bailey is a movie about a 600 year old man looking to destroy the very last proof of his extraordinary life... who ends up learning how to live. This film is fantasy and mystery with a light touch of the funny, true-to-life things that make life worth living...
What you're looking at is the future of independent film - a motion picture growing out of social media. People like you are what makes this whole process worthwhile, so we're using tools like Twitter and Facebook to find you. Some folks might call this an experiment, but to us it's the only sane approach to making independent movies in the 21st century.
Over the last few years, the media has made a big, huge shift. Resources like blogging and twitter have made it possible to get the deep skinny movie overnight, and as a result audiences are less and less willing to give a chance to something with unknown or uncertain value. You've probably noticed how hesitant film companies are to risk money on movies that don't have fans from the comic book, video game, or toy industries.
On the other hand, you've got people like Edgar Wright, David Lynch, Joss Whedon on Twitter, blogging, Facebooking... These guys know their audience personally, so their value is known. If a group of rising filmmakers can get to know their audience as they grow, new stories and new talent become viable . That's what we're doing here, as well as on Twitter, Facebook, and on the 8 Sided Blog.
With regards to Sam Bailey, this page has three uses:
First and most importantly, we'd love it if you filled out a profile and got to know us. Everyone making Sam Bailey is on this site, and we're all making this movie together.
Secondly, we'd like to share as much as possible about how this movie is getting made, because things have changed for filmmakers and audiences alike.
Thirdly, this page is the hub for all our contests and viral efforts. Sam Bailey himself is an interesting character, and by playing around with the idea that a man can actually live forever, we're hoping to make people curious about the movie. We've set aside some neat prizes for or the folks willing to mess around with the general public on our behalf. It's a little naughty, and a lot of fun.
Everyone on the Sam Bailey cast and crew is here, so this is the first place to let us know if you want to see the movie. You can also follow us on Twitter or Facebook, Digg our media and get involved in the contests. Find out more on the Sam Bailey page of the forum, please ask us anything you like, and be sure to sign up for our mailing list! Otherwise, just hang out and have a good time!
Thanks for coming in. Sam Bailey would never be happening without you, and that's going to be true for every independent film going forward. In the industrial age, things were different. Supply had the leverage to define demand. No more. Like Homer and Shakespeare, we need an ongoing dialogue with our audience about the kinds of stories we want to tell, and the kinds of stories they want to hear.
While it's going to take some getting used to, we feel it's an important change that's long overdue. Welcome to the new media!
Brand new to the forum? Here's where to go first:
What is the 8 Sided Forum?
The Welcome Thread!
What you're looking at is the future of independent film - a motion picture growing out of social media. People like you are what makes this whole process worthwhile, so we're using tools like Twitter and Facebook to find you. Some folks might call this an experiment, but to us it's the only sane approach to making independent movies in the 21st century.
Over the last few years, the media has made a big, huge shift. Resources like blogging and twitter have made it possible to get the deep skinny movie overnight, and as a result audiences are less and less willing to give a chance to something with unknown or uncertain value. You've probably noticed how hesitant film companies are to risk money on movies that don't have fans from the comic book, video game, or toy industries.
On the other hand, you've got people like Edgar Wright, David Lynch, Joss Whedon on Twitter, blogging, Facebooking... These guys know their audience personally, so their value is known. If a group of rising filmmakers can get to know their audience as they grow, new stories and new talent become viable . That's what we're doing here, as well as on Twitter, Facebook, and on the 8 Sided Blog.
With regards to Sam Bailey, this page has three uses:
First and most importantly, we'd love it if you filled out a profile and got to know us. Everyone making Sam Bailey is on this site, and we're all making this movie together.
Secondly, we'd like to share as much as possible about how this movie is getting made, because things have changed for filmmakers and audiences alike.
Thirdly, this page is the hub for all our contests and viral efforts. Sam Bailey himself is an interesting character, and by playing around with the idea that a man can actually live forever, we're hoping to make people curious about the movie. We've set aside some neat prizes for or the folks willing to mess around with the general public on our behalf. It's a little naughty, and a lot of fun.
Everyone on the Sam Bailey cast and crew is here, so this is the first place to let us know if you want to see the movie. You can also follow us on Twitter or Facebook, Digg our media and get involved in the contests. Find out more on the Sam Bailey page of the forum, please ask us anything you like, and be sure to sign up for our mailing list! Otherwise, just hang out and have a good time!
Thanks for coming in. Sam Bailey would never be happening without you, and that's going to be true for every independent film going forward. In the industrial age, things were different. Supply had the leverage to define demand. No more. Like Homer and Shakespeare, we need an ongoing dialogue with our audience about the kinds of stories we want to tell, and the kinds of stories they want to hear.
While it's going to take some getting used to, we feel it's an important change that's long overdue. Welcome to the new media!
Brand new to the forum? Here's where to go first:
What is the 8 Sided Forum?
The Welcome Thread!
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