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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.
Hi Mark,it was such a pleasure meeting you in Tampa.Thanks for the gift and pics.It was truly a honor to meet you and talk to you.I hope you had a nice time visting everyone and had a nice trip back.I am going to purchase the Rectuma film and can’t wait to see it.I will get around to sending the pics to you also,thanks again for everything and I can’t wait till your next movie.Steve
hello. im a film freak. i would love to screen Rectuma and the God Complex as a double feature. how long will shipping take to get to Australia and is safe delivery guaranteed?
We’re having an argument here at my house. Is the guy who played the robber at the resturaunt in Curse Of The Queerwolf Frank Conniff from Mystery Science Theater 3000?
Mark,
Could you please give me your opinion on this: If I shoot a feature set in an office, and I rent an office and sign a lease and shoot there, do I still need a location release from the owner of the building?
Thanks!
Hi,Mark I was wondering if you were going to the Tampa to see the God Complex and then do a Q&A afterwords.I love your movies and keep up the great work…Steve
Hey Mr pirro its me again 😛 My HighSchool is doing a mentorship program for jobs we want to do when we get older. I want to be a low buget film director. And i was wondering if you would like to be my mentor? All i would have to do is ask you some questions and that is it 🙂
Thanks. 🙂
Mark,
I just read your book, which is available in the Los Angeles library system, and I enjoyed it. A lot of the info is still relevant.
I have two questions. 1) Do you do any consulting for no-budget movie projects? 2) Are you interested in attending a script reading on April 17?
Thanks!
What was the specific super 8 film stock that you shot polish vampire on? Is it still available?
Mark,
If you were off the truck today, with $1,000 to shoot your first movie, what would you shoot on and what camera and equipment would you use?
Hey mark Im a huge fan of your films.. So i decided to do movie reviews on all your movies. I decided to call the special “Mark Pirro Week” I was wondering if you can look at my review if you got time 🙂
(Nudist Colony Of The dead)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2MCMImpDYw
Thanks and have a great day 🙂
Are you going to have a film festival in Toronto 😀 for the god complex
Mark, If you have a moment, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions about Financial Core, which I am considering. I saw an article you wrote about Financial Core on the internet that looks to be dated around 2006. My questions are, has anything changed since then, and do you know where I can find any new or updated info on going FInancial Core? Thank you very much! Mike
Mark, If you have a moment, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions about Financial Core, which I am considering. I saw an article you wrote about Financial Core on the internet that looks to be dated around 2006. My questions are, has anything changed since then, and do you know where I can find any new or updated info on going FInancial Core? Thank you very much! Mike
in “curse of the queerwolf” larry is watching a movie with a bunch of talking skeletons. is it from a real movie? and if it is what is the name of it?
Hey, Mark!
Was curious if you knew about The Cinema Snob’s reviews of Nudist Colony of the Dead and Death Row Gameshow, and if so, what did you think of them?
OK, where do I buy “The God Complex”. I want it now!
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Have you heard from Esther Alise (Elise?) in the 20+ years since she appeared in Deathrow Gameshow? Just wondering as she was very cute!
HEY mark i was watching some old tv shows and they had a segment with your film Nudist Colony of the dead and there was an interview with u… Just letting u know :p
I found the interview on youtube also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjkTZ_Vok9M
i have a chinon 200 8XL and would like to sell it anyone interested send email to davesfilms@gmail.com
and a stereo projector Elmo too
Thanks for the fast response. I guess this means I know what to ask Santa for this year…….the 25th DVD. I don’t suppose you could sign it for me could you? It’s ok if not, just wishful thinking. Also, are you on Facebook? I tried finding you with no luck. There seems to be a musician named Mark Pirro also though. Ok, I’ll leave you alone now.
Mark,
First let me just say how much of a fan of your work I have been for 25 years. I kid you not, I watch “Polish Vampire” at least once a week. Am I a sad individual or what? LOL. My question is this, what exactly are the differances between the 2002 release of that film and the 25th Anniversary edition? One more thing, do you know what ever happened to Bobbi Dorsch? I have had a crush on her almost my whole life. Thanks in advance!!
I see on amazon rectuma is selling from a seller named pirromount- is this actually you guys?
Hi Mark,
I’m part of a new company called Syzygy Productions. We’re about to film a TV pilot. It will be non-union, but we’d like access to some actors with good TV experience. Do you know of a resource to find FiCore actors? Is there a list or website that you know of?
Thanks!
Hey, Mark. I was thinking about visiting southern California sometime in the next two weeks. Is there a particular time when you might be available to meet for lunch?
Hi, Mark. Let me ask you… Was “A Polish Vampire in Burbank” completely shot in super 8 negative? Which of your movies were shot in super 8? Thanks.
Thank you for the DVD, Mohammad. I hope to be watching your video series FOREVER!
Unfortunately, I won’t be down there the following week. I may be down in December, though. I’ll let you know a date or two, and hopefully one will work. It’ll be great to meet you!
Hello Mark, about a year ago i talked to you about a superhero comedy movie i was working on, about a ninja and a pot-head. i have shown it to a few people and they seem to like it well enough, so i wanted you to take a look at it and let me know how you feel about it. My friend and I are planning a road trip out your way next week, and wonder if you would like to meet for lunch. There we could chat, and hand over the movie to you as well. We were thinking… Read more »
hey mark. just gotta say that i have been a fan since watching deathrow gameshow on hbo back in the day. my friends and i made a movie, and i wanted to send you a copy just to say thanks for the inspiration. where should i send it?
Hello Mark i’m a 15 year old teen hoping to shoot a movie with a budget of $1000 that i made from work (It took a long time).. Do you have any advice on how to get the film noticed
HEY Mr. Pirro
I am a huge fan!!!! I love your movies Nudist colony of the dead and Deathrow Gameshow..
Have you ever thought of remaking those cult classic film of yours..
Oh and i hope you make more films From: James
Thank you for that advice. I have several of other questions if you don’t mind. How do you get affiliated with big companies like Netflix, Hulu blockbuster online, on-demand companies, cable, satellite etc… I imagine it is not relatively easy to knock on their doors without proper representation/ agent. How does this work? What are some good avenues to go down to raise even a small amount of capital for a project? Is it possible to make a movie on NO budget? Finally (until I think of some more questions) when establishing a new film company what should one do… Read more »
Hi Mr. Pirro, I am a fan and like to know that if in years past films like yours and other filmmakers could find success in video stores, etc.. What is a profitable outlet for independents like myself to go through in today’s world? I understand that many filmmakers like to stream their productions over the Internet 100% free but I really like to see some kind of investment and ownership of my own film! I appreciate any advice you can give me sir. I really like to start an independent production company in the new year. I have lots… Read more »
a polish vampire in burbank is a cult classic and equals to the rocky horror picture show.
If someone already appeared in a non-union film and then wants to go fi-core, will sag investigate them? Can they just kick them out instead of granting the fi-core status?
Mark-
I am the president of a GLBT club at a college campus and I would love to hold a free screening of “Curse of the Queer Wolf.” Is this a possibility? What would be involved?
Mark,
I’ve been in SAG since 1980. I’ve lived in North Carolina since 1990. I was thinking of going Fi Core and then read that this decision is final and that should I ever go back to LA or to NY, I’d be S.O.L in getting work. It feels like saying goodbye to an old friend, but a old friend who has largely ignored me for 20 years. If there was more union work here-the question would be moot. To go Fi Core or not is a scary one for me.
Thank you for your reply to my previous post. Who really needs to know my Sag F-core status? Do my agent (when I get a new one) & film/tv/commercial producers need to know about it? Also, when I work on a SAG job, I want to fill out the union paperwork on the set, in order to report my income (for the union benefits , etc) . Without filling out those union paperwork, how do you report how much$ of SAG projects you work for the year, etc? (obviously I am getting just small parts at this point). Thank you… Read more »
I became a F-core last year, and my SAG number stayed the same as before. As a F-core, I have worked on a couple of SAG films. On the set, when I was asked if I was SAG, I said Yes, and filled out the SAG paper work with my SAG ID number for those production. Do you see if SAG would have a problem with this??
Hey, Mark. I sent in the letter to SAG and stated that I wanted to enable my fi-core status. They sent a letter back saying they could not change my membership based on the letter I sent. They now want a statement of resignation from SAG with intent on being a fee paying non-member, my membership card and “should advise whether or not I object to paying the portion of SAG fees that is allocable to non-representational activities. This statement must be over your signature.” What the heck does that mean? Sounds like they want to collect a portion of… Read more »
Hi Mark,
I’m working on a film set in a nudist resort and I wanted to make a sly reference to your song, “Kill all the Zealots.” Can I get your okay? Don’t know if you remember me, but I used to work with Young Man Kang.
lol, you sound like a salesman. Is cool though cause I already have Rectuma and think its the SHIT. I do need a new copy of Deathrow Gameshow though, only one I have is laserdisc and haven’t had a working LD player for the better part of a decade.
Oh my, the way you say that! You misinterpret my meaning, Sir. Much the same way a child likes to be put to sleep with a favorite book, I am comforted going to sleep with my favorite movies. A child will hear their favorite stories all day and still want to hear it at bed time. kinda how I feel about Queerwolf 17 years after first seeing it 🙂
meh, she just doesn’t understand why I continue to put your films on repeat when I go to sleep. she say’s “don’t you get tired of watching the same movies time and time again”? Nope, I love em! thnx mang
Asylum? Not for some time 8) Really though, whats with the “disastrous 2002 version with the mosquito on the cover”? I started watching your movies when I happened upon Queerwolf (best movie ever and Kent Butler is still my hero) back in the early 90’s and also found Polish Vampire shortly thereafter and now I be wondering how this unauthorized release came to be.btw, the wife is still buggin me about you being perched up on top of her dresser most nights, she don’t listen
I am about to change my SAG status to fi-core. Should I list this on my resume and websites, like Actors Access? I’m afraid it may hurt my chances of getting SAG work if I list fi-core status. Thanks.
Hi I’m was thinking about joining SAG or AFTRA but someone was telling me to go FI core. Do I have to join one of these unions or can I just go straight to Ficore?
Mr. Pirro, My wife wonders why you sit in our bedroom nightly (on top of her dresser) sometimes for just a couple of hours, but often ALL NIGHT. I have tried and tried to explain, but I’m not sure that she hears me.
I just saw the trailer for Color-Blinded and was surprised to see it in color. I thought this movie was in Black and White?
My agent wants me to go SAG fi-core. He thinks I’ll book more work that way. If I do go fi-core, how difficult is it to rejoin SAG at a later date?