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AN ULTRA LOW BUDGET FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY
Feature films, music videos, trailers, commercials, etc.
AN ULTRA LOW BUDGET FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY
Feature films, music videos, trailers, commercials, etc.
Hi Mr.Pyro this is Taylor and Jasira film majors at purchase college and we have recently discovered your body of work, currently working our way through the movies, so far we have rectuma, the god complex, the curse of queer wolf, rage of innocence we have a few questions for you. What were your original aspirations as a young film maker, and how did that change throughout the course of the films you produced and directed and are your proud of the body work you have made? Our second question is how has your Relationship with your recurring actors developed… Read more »
Hi! I was just wondering if you had any thoughts on the chance of My Mom’s a Werewolf getting any kind of HD restoration or special edition? I realize somebody else wound up directing that film, but you still wrote it, and I’d love to see a high quality scan of it with a commentary by you one day.
PIRRO REPLY: I have nothing to do with that film, so I couldn’t tell you.
where can i get a dvd copy of deathrow gameshow, that was a hillarious film back in the day
Hi Mark! Hey, we just started production on the trailer for a film involving a Hall of Fame B-Ball player (right in your own backyard, no less!) and some Jazz great of the 30’s, 40’s and current. We’ve raised over 25% of the funds needed to do the film “right”, based on the directors plan numbers. Like you, I’m more a bootstrapper who would rather shoot on Hi8 and get a product out than go begging… but my partners are committed to doing it “right”. Any ideas how we can keep the funds coming in? Do we “sell” the letters… Read more »
On the issue of the banned south park episode… i dont think its funny to mock a sacred figure like the Virgin Mary. Where´s the fun in mocking what the Virgin is telling us? i think its pure evil to make something of such bad taste just to get atention and publicity. I watch South Park, one thing is to make a joke or two about Jesus, but this time, they went too far. It is exactly the kind of debate is going on worldwide: use freedom of speech in a responsable way. freedom of speech doesn´t mean freedom of… Read more »
How do you cast your films? Do you use a casting agent or do you still just hire your friends for your movies?
Do your actors use makeup? I don’t mean FX makeup, but “invisible” makeup, the foundation, etc., that is applied to actors’ faces to make them unobtrusively normal looking.
Who devlops your film? Do you use the same people as the studios?
Have you ever heard of anyone who has sold a movie treatment? Did they get much for it?
Hey Mark,
wanna buy sum sqiuibs cheap?
Michael keeps throwing them off of the roof of our bldg in Hells Kitchen
how do i get in touch with a porn star for a movie?
Hi Mark — First, this is both amazing AND excellent that you will take the time to manage and respond to this forum. Didn’t your mama teach you to be a bit elitist? OK, here’s the Q: What are your favorite software programs for writing and creating storyboards (do you use storyboards), and… Have you ever used a service like PRWeb (www.prweb.com) to drive your market? I ask because we’re using it as a way to drive sales of niche products (we put out 4-8 releases per month and it drives radical traffic, and a few interviews from the media… Read more »
HELLO MR. PIRRO, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE WE LAST SAW ONE ANOTHER, SAY ABOUT 20 YRS AGO. I HOPE YOU ARE DOING GREAT WITH YOUR FILM CAREER AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AND MAYBE HAVE LUNCH. I WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF JIM CLARK FROM UNIVERSAL, GOD REST HIS SOUL, AND YOU AND I ARE GOOD FRIENDS AS WELL. I WORKED WITH YOU ON YOUR MOVIE A POLISH VAMPIRE FROM BURBANK. I WAS YOUR RAT WRANGLER. TAKE CARE MARK AND HOPE TO HEAR AND SEE YOU SOON
I recently heard that I should have “distribution in place” before I make my movie. Can you tell me what that is and how to get it? Thanks Mark.
I am directing Mark E. Rogers “The Dead”.Of course the biggest problem is FUNDING!Any wisdom or sources for funding?Anything you’d be interested in?
What kind of sound equipment do you use on set and also for adr? What types/brands of recorders, microphones, software etc. Thanks Mark.
Speaking of your Jesus project, have you seen the six part series, “Jesus Christ, Supercop”, on undergroundfilm.org? It’s obscenely funny.
where can you buy a copy of the deathrow game show
I was looking at the credits for Rectuma. Was the music composed by the same Andrew Gold who did pop hits back in the 70’s (“Thank You For Being a Friend”, “Lonely Boy”, etc.) Just wondering.
I have been following your notes on the Jesus film, and how the storyline has changed to a visit to hell. Honestly, I look at this with a bit of dismay: Even if you don’t believe in His divine nature, He was the coolest person that ever lived, what with trashing the tables of the crooked moneychangers, telling off the phony religious leaders of the day; turning water into wine was pretty cool… well, you get the point. As for going to hell and finding it “not that bad”, perhaps that storyline would be more plausible and appropriate for someone… Read more »
Hi Mark; I am interested in purchasing a copy of Rectuma, and possibly some of your other works. As I have a policy of not giving out my credit card number over my broadband connection (which has proven less than secure in the past,) I was wondering if you have a telephone number available, whereby I might phone in my orders. I prefer to use this method to do business. Thank you.
Just wanted to say hi..I was Marie Pappalardo in my “past life”….yeah, the cousin. Got married a few years back. Have seen most of your movies, when I could find them…and of course they are pretty cool.
If I made a video similar to A Polish Vampire, how much money could I expect to make?
I was wondering where the best place for movie investors might be? I have a $250,000 credit line approved through a loan company in Colorado. The Credit Line must be bonded with cash or real estate. The studio is considering putting 10% to it, but I will be needing to secure the other $225,000. I have stars, director, studio, editing and music commitments. I was going to offer a percentage of gross, equal to mine, to the investor or group of investors. I was going to approach a local cinema chain and offer the premieres of this and any other… Read more »
Hi Mark, Just want to say I perform comedy with your brother Jack Nicholsen, he’s a great guy
I was just curious about your family, since we share a fairly rare last name and both seem to have an artistic streak. My father is from Syracuse, NY, and shares my name, as does my grandfather. Just wondering if there was any relation.
I am a first time motion picture producer. I have an opportunity to hire an actress with prior motion picture experience. She is excited about it. I recently found out that she did some soft core. I was wondering if this might hurt the project. I don’t care what she has done, everybody needs a job, and I’m not going for the conservative crowd anyway. What is your opinion on this?
Do you get E&O insurance when you shoot a movie?
I see you advised a filmmaker to “get as much up front if you can” what should a filmmaker ask for up front? What would be a reasonable amount? Thanks.
Jesus: The Revenge?? Shit, coming from Pirro, that HAS to be gold!
I haven’t shot the project yet, should I still go after Distribution before my first product or should I at least wait until somethings in the can? My script isn’t even out of rewrite, although the Director, Clarke Lindsley, has written out a scene montage we could film. Also, assuming I do get interest, what would be a good back-end percentage, if I get the opportunity to have one. One more thing, have you heard anything of AMVF Productions, out of Wilmington
In Hollywood, California, who at the SAG offices do I send written notification of my intention to go SAG Financial Core? Thank you.
I just pulled out my good old copy of Nudist Colony OF The Dead a few days ago and had almost fogotten how much I appreciate your flicks Mark. This is my first look at this website, and I’m glad to see your still rolling. In fact I just put an e-bay bid on Rectuma. I see many influences from you in movies that I have made and would like to thank you.
I have a movie short i am producing…i am a song writer and the “idea guy”….right now the budget is 400,000.00 its a 28 minute short going to be flimed across the nation….i would like to have a chat with you about how to make this all happen.
I saw your movie Death Row Game Show I don’t know how many years ago and have been wondering how I can get a copy. Can you help?
When you show your digital productions at theaters, do you use digital projectors, or bite the bullet and have a film print made?
Is it generally true that you don’t get location releases & permits for your movies? Have you ever gotten into trouble for publishing a scene without a release?
I think Jean Black is incredible. She is so funny and sharp. I really like her presence. I hope you use her in your future endeavors. She could be the next “Queen of the Low Budgets”
Do you know where I can find a Producer`s rep/Sales agent? Have you ever used one?
Are there any distributors that you can recommend? Thanks.
How do find your distributors? Thanks Mark.
Your information on SAG Financial Core is priceless. I’ve been a SAG member for over fifteen years and have been forced to turn down great roles that were in non-union films. I am so upset that I didn’t know about this years ago. Since reading your information, I have gone financial core (along with six of my other fellow actors), and have worked in more films and have had bigger roles in the past year than I have in the fifteen years I’ve been a member of SAG. You’re right. A true actor wants to act, not be a lemming… Read more »
I recently purchased , “Cinemaker: The ultimate guide to low buget film” dvd set. At http://www.cinemaker.net/ . You are interviewed and on the 3rd dvd ( the post production dvd) you are composing a musical score on a pc. I was wondering what software program you use to compose your music. Thanks.
i need help!can you please? how can iand or we get into movies and commercials or modeling?
HI MARK , I SAW YOUR NAME AND WONDERED IF THERE IS ANY RELATION BETWEEN OUR FAMILYS.
Hi Pirromount, I’m a budding actor whos very committed and focused on beginning an actor career in LA – dont care about becoming famous-but wondering how I can audition for a role in your non-union films? I am a non-union actor. please e-mail me at: comedic_actor4life@hotmail.com
Have you ever worked with a distributor that was trustworthy?
Why do you guys hate SAG so much?
Do you keep in touch with your actors after they’ve been in your movies?
Have you guys ever considered releasing a boxed set trilogy DVD of Polish Vampire, Queerwolf and Nudist Colony of the Dead?
So when can we find Rectuma DVDs on the shelves of our local video stores???Jacksonville, Fla.
I see that Rectuma has made it to Movie-Mistakes dot com. Consider it a badge of honor. If Kubrick’s 2001 can have pages full of gaffes on MM, then you’re entitled to have at least one. 🙂