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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.
Forgot one funny thing, this particular sociopath had no sense of humour. He would pretend to laugh, but could not tell a joke. And i tell jokes all day. He had no timing. One time he gave me a listof jokes. I started to notice he was only trying to mimic any emotions and facial expressions. Of course real laughter and joy were as impossible as they would have been for a robot.
Would you like to do your Silence of the Lambs? I am asurvivor of a real serial killer. He poisoned me with mercury and lead over a 4 month period of time when i lived with him. He kept me a prisoner. I escaped but still almost died. I have poison reports, pictures, my hair fell out. I dropped to 90 lb.s. He is convicted felon. Stole $915,143 in sweepstakes scam.Smooth talking snake became a paralegal in jail. Slap a suit on him, a few smoke and mirror tricks, most people think he is a sweet old guy. He has… Read more »
One of the production pics for Rage of Innocence looks like you’re using a touch pad as a slate. If so, is there software for that, or did you improvise your own? Thanks.
Dear Mark,
I’m currently working on a TV channel project that should be launched by the end of Q2 2014.
The editorial line of the channel is to broadcast B movies from everywhere. I had a look at the movies mentioned on your website and I would be very interested in broadcast them on our channel.
Could you please let me know your phone number or email address in order to give you more information about our project ?
Thanks in advance,
Best regards
Charlène Calmano
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do the same tactics apply to IATSE as they do to SAG when going financial core??
I just started getting into seeing your work In which I have to say it’s not bad. I don’t have time to look over 684 responses to see if this question has been ask but I was wondering what is your religious beliefs. I ain’t know Jesus Freak or Mohammad I’m gonna bomb you because I’m a offended. Actually to be honest I got a fucked up sense of humor excuse my language.I was just curious from watching your films (GOD COMPLEX)along with your min videos on (Mohammad Speaks) what your religious factors maybe and your views. Thank You for… Read more »
Mr Pirro,
Big fan! When you used prosumer camcorders to shoot (Canon HV20) did you use the on camera sound with a mic or was it recorded separately and then laid in during editing? If the on camera sound was used, what type of mic did you use?
Thanks.
My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and
find almost all of your post’s to be precisely what I’m looking for.
can you offer guest writers to write content for you personally?
I wouldn’t mind producing a post or elaborating on some of the subjects you write in relation to here. Again, awesome site!
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this web site.
I’m jealous of you. You’ve been making movies since the late 70’s and I can’t even make one. How is it you can keep making movie after movie without spending a lot of money and whenever I try to make a movie, I go broke before we even shoot a week? By the way, I have yet to finish my first film, which I’ve been trying to make for the past three years!!!
Hi Mark,
We knew each other way back in the early 80’s and I got to thinking about you this evening. I’ve always wished you well my friend – you had such drive and humor and I was always this serious guy who wished I could be as funny as you. Anyway, I’m just here to say hi and glad, very glad to know you’re still making movies and making people happy.
Your friend from 1981,
Richard Kilroy.
Hi Mark. When you had a distributor, did they ask for copies of signed actor/location releases? I remember you mentioning something about having E&O insurance for Polish Vampire when it was running on USA network. Do you feel that it’s necessary or worth it?
Thanks in advance!
Mark, I’ve always LOVED Polish Vampire and Queerwolf, and was thrilled when they came out on DVD some years ago…but was very disappointed to find out you had artificially cropped those (although not by much) to make them widescreen! They were obviously shot full frame without any notion of widescreen at the time…now I wish I had kept my old VHS tapes from the 80’s. Do you ever intend to release remastered versions of those on DVD in their original full frame full-screen versions?
Hey Mark,I am a electrician/grip/dolly grip..for 20 years I live in Glendale..would like to come and work on some of your upcoming projects ..for free..have some movie equipment also….Ron…714-726-0772…Anaheim number used to work for Disneyland…cell
Dear Mark: Didn’t know whether to send this to you directly, or the “contact” button. On Jan. 7, I ordered Deathrow Game Show from Amazon, which shipped directly from your company. It was a birthday present for a buddy who has been quoting your movie for years. He was thrilled to receive it, and said he was gonna save it for a special showing, when a couple out of town friends could join us to watch it. That was this last Saturday night, March 23rd. We put in the disc with great anticipation… And the disc contained Curse of the… Read more »
Hello. I love your movies!!!! Ever since I saw Curse of the Queerwolf when I was 15 I became a Pirromount fan for life. I have copies of all your movies except Color Blinded, which I hope to get soon. Rectuma is da bomb! Your movies are so unique and original, and in many ways so much more entertaining than the multi-million dollar blockbusters that Hollywood churns out. I can see how much you love filmmaking in your work, and I eagerly await your next film.
Hello Mr Pirro
Thank you love the site. Big supporter for what you stand for. I am a huge South Park fan I am a little curious how you got the words for the monologues at the end of 201. Wanted to know what they have said since it aired and you are the only person that has posted ANYTHING that was not the same bull shit.
Thanks muhammed muhammad muhammad
The Dude
Hey Mr. Pirro, did you know that some girl put a blog up on the internet calling you a sexual predator? After reading her blogs, I can see that she is mentally ill, but still, I wanted to make you aware of it.
I help represent conrad brooks. I’m taking conrad to chiller theatre movie convention in jersey come april 26-28. Can we get a few titles for conrad to sell at the show.
Sincerely,
Brian Wilson 586-904-1227
hey, man..i have a question about the creepy puppets song from loooong time ago when you were still on the yooutube…there was a video with a song that i want to hear again and i remember it was a cool one …but you didn’t post to metacafe account …i remember you had it on youtube one before ..please help me find that song again ..i think you know what i am refering to ? yes ? take care man
Hey Mark,
It’s been forever but I was reading Ask Mr. Pirro on your newly discovered website (you do good work) and saw an old post from Mike May. Wow!
Hope you’re well.
Been wondering about our old days and whether you’re still connected with any of the Universal crowd. I remember calling you a couple of years ago but your number has since disappeared into the endless void.
Send me an E when you have the time as it would be great to catch up.
Later,
Rich
As Ron C. used to say…Det Da Daa!!
Any chance we might see your Super-8 movies on Blu-Ray? I’ve been an admirer of your work since the early 90’s when I started to get serious with Super-8!
Okay, So if a story came by that was good enough, Would you consider making a sequel to “Curse of the Queerwolf”?
“Queerwolf 2: Operation Al Qaeda Ewwwww!”
And I would even help co-produce the film/aka money and stuff.
Dear Mr. Pirro, I’ve been a fan of your work for many years and I respect your opinion, so I’d like to get your take on this. I’ve been an independent filmmaker for about 10 years. I’ve made shorts and features. Some have gotten festival recognition and some haven’t really gone anywhere. What has come to bother me over the years are derogatory comments from people who feel compelled to condemn what I have done. I hear comments like, “nobody will ever see these films,” or “you’re wasting your time,” or “why bother doing these movies?” I know it shouldn’t… Read more »
considering how satirical your fims are, do have a religous faith and simple able to take a joke and make them simultaniously?
you my remember me from amazon.com “deathrow gameshow” 2010 and “rectuma”, when i lived in caldwell, idaho. i now live in nampa, idaho
please,if you could email me back directly outside your site, if you will.
thank you
chris cox
11/28/12
11:10 pm
Hello
I live in a small post-Soviet country. I am a journalist and observe the life is my profession. In my script I am describing real life situations. Does it make sense to send the script to your company?
Logline- Amazing things, which happening during a rich American businessman journey in a small developing country that aspires to be like America.
Thank you Nino
Hi Mark, I’ve been trying to get a hold of you for some time. We have some mutual acquaintances, critic Luke Thompson, filmmakers Young Man Kang, Gregory Hatanaka. I have a film set in a nudist part and I have one of my characters singing a line from your song, “Kill all the Zealots” from Nudist Colony of the Dead. I’d like to get your permission to use it. I cannot pay any royalties, but it will be credited. If I do not secure permission, I will cut the line. I need to hear from you by Halloween, 2012. Thank… Read more »
Hey Mark, why is it that my prayers get answered more so when I pray to Mark Pirro than to that God fellow?
Oh and is it too soon to make a comedy/horror movie about the Islam/Muslim religion?
And I love all your MOVIE!!!! I thank USA up all night for that LOL.
Long story short, I agreed to take charge of a sci-fi conventions video room before finding out that they were not going to give me any money to cover licensing fees. I have been begging for permission to show movies for free and have managed some success with Full Moon, Troma, and a few independent filmmakers. But I am still having to get a majority of my movies from Public Domain. Could you please let me show one, or more, of your movies at my convention? I am willing to leave the choice up to you, but would love to… Read more »
Many thanks for the quote. That will be perfect to put on the poster! If youd like to see the whole thing Ill send you a dvd copy when it has been completed. In the meantime If a dvd is purchased on here do you care to sign them? Thanks again!
You hear this one everyday. Your a huge inspiration to me and have taught me that you dont need film school to make a movie. I recently made a film with an ultra low budget (an action/comedy) about a drunk who works in a soup kitchen that one day decides he is going to be a crime fighter. I was wondering if I sent you the trailer and you watched it if I could get a quote from you to put on the dvd cover when it goes to video? This would thrill me to no end!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyvobKlP2Q4
Hey, when i swim in the water, my weener gets smaller how do i fix this?
thx,
jd
Hello Mr. Pirro, I hope all is well. I’m sure you have heard this thousands of times before but I’m going to tell you anyway. I am a huge fan of your work. Deathrow Gameshow is one of my favorites as is Curse Of The Queerwolf. I’ve watched these probably a hundred times. I’m writing as I was wondering if you would sign an 8X10 photo for me. I would love to have your autograph for my collection. If you could provide your mailing address I will send you a photo and a self addressed stamped envelope to return it… Read more »
Do you do custom videos for people? If so, I was wondering if you would be able to do a custom video involving a nude girl getting thrown into a mudpit. I am interested in 4 girls. I want a scene from the movie Caveman re-enacted with all girls, one nude one thrown into the mudpit. The scene is below. It starts at 5:48. If you can do it please let me know and I will discus further details. Can you do a knee deep mudpit? If that’s a tall order, let me know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McvbHHOltKg
You advertise the Submissive Jesus as having a “realistic mouth,” but mine has sharp plastic edges that caused abrasions. It hurts to walk. Can I get a refund?
My friends and I do (drunken) movie reviews. Two of them you have posted on this site. We plan on doing one for Rectuma soon. I’m currently bidding on one of your Ebay auctions for The God Complex which we will also review. If I win it would you be kind enough to sign it for me?
Thanks.
Keep on making kickass movies! 🙂
thank you for the ‘lay’ perspective on SAG fi-core. you presented the information clearly and provided examples of why and why not. i feel that i have a clear head now-heading into the SAG office to do the paperwork. cheers,
MP: First of all, an agent should only receive 10%, not 20%. However, if that’s the arrangement you made, then they are still entitled to the fee whether they get the job for you or not. That’s just the price of doing business with representation. Even if you get the job yourself (which probably would happen more than not), the agent is still there to negotiate the deal and, in essence, watch your back. So I’m sorry to say that the right thing to do would be give the agent his percentage. Anyway, I’d look into that 20% thing though… Read more »
Mr. Pirro, first off I’d like to state that I’m a huge fan. I own a Polish Vampire in Burbank (I’ll be buying your other titles soon) and have watched every interview of you that I can find on the Internet. I’m working on a full feature, anthology-based horror film. I’ve researched a lot and bought a few books on marketing the film, but there’s nothing that states what a film like that “generally” makes. There’s a video on youtube (shot around 1990) where you stated that “there’s no way that a film won’t make $10K.” I realize that everything… Read more »
Mr. Pirro, I have a question about talent agents. I signed with a boutique agency for hosting in november. They get me out occasionally (1-2 times a month) and are good people. However, I got a call from a good friend who works in production as a development producer. He invited me to audition for a cable hosting job. I went and it went well. I do not know if I have the job but in the event I book it, do I still owe my agent 20% even if they did absolutely nothing? I asked my agent this question… Read more »
glad to know bufords beach bunnies is still avaliable for purchase. given a little more time i will be able to buy it.
Hello Mark: Cool Movie list. I just got hold of Nudist Colony of the Dead and will see it this weekend. My friend recommended it and he heard about it on Rue Morgue. Anyway, it looks like your early films went through distributors. I just completed my first film recently and I believe having a good distributor would be better than going it alone (i.e. create space-amazon). Do you agree? If so, are there any out there that you might recommend? OK Thank you.
HEY MARK 😀 thanks to you youtube is gonna pay me for the videos i make 🙂 so id like to thank you for being an inspiration. oh and my question. what was the budget on the god complex?
Mark! Ok, so I know you have received about a million questions similar to mine, but really…mines a little different! 🙂 I live in NYC, and have found alot of productions here are AFTRA. I’m still very new to the business, so in trying not to restrict myself, I have not joined yet. Lately however, I have been toying with the idea of going Aftra Fi-Core, so as to hopefully open up a few more doors and help me get more work, as well as emjoy the increase of pay while doing extra work on the side. What is your… Read more »
glad to know bufords beach bunnies is still avaliable for purchase. given a little more time i will be able to buy it.
Hello. A question about Creepy Puppet Theatre #3. Is the nice drumsolo at the beginning from Kathy Lindens record or had you added it? On my record Felsted 8554 there is no drums at the start. I’m a Kathy Linden fan, have all her records.
I am SAG and considering going core. A couple of questions though… Alot of the background work I do, they ask to see your SAG card… so if I have to send it back to SAG is that going to be an issue? Also, is it true it’s a permanate thing? Or do you pay the full dues once you want to join again? It does give me comfort knowing that there are successful actors that are fi core. Thank you for your feedback!
Hi Mark, just wanted to say kudos for all the responses to budding filmmakers, I’m not one myself but “Deathrow Gameshow” put me on the road to Cultsville at the age of 13! It’s good to see people mix with their audience rather than scoff at them
Mark,
Do you know or recommend any insurance companies for micro-budget movies?
Thanks! Mike