John Q. Phats Entertainment

Lately, I’ve been attempting to write a trailer. Which I thought would be easy, but is actually turning out to be really difficult. I can’t help but shake the feeling that I’m working in the wrong direction. I’m so stumped that I’m seriously considering writing a full script and then trying to just pick parts to make up a trailer. I suppose it’s not so bad. I’ve actually written two trailer scripts. They only problem is, they kind of suck.  How do they even make trailers? Are there scripts for them or do they just give a cut of the movie to an editor and tell him to make a trailer? Well, I’m going to find out.
So apparently there is an actual title for it. They are called Trailer Editors. Sounds like something a redneck would do. They spend hours at an editing bay and have access to orchestras and all kinds of other shit that made this project seem that much more difficult. O well, that never stopped me before. Of course some of our methods are questionable. But we get the job done. Here’s 10 awesome examples, because I’m in a list mood.
Example 1:
“Bad news, we forgot the boom pole.”
“…….Hand me that broom stick and get me some duct tape.”
Example 2:
“Crap! I forgot the food. Call Austin, tell him I’ll list him as a producer for a tray of sandwiches.”
Example 3:
“Ha! Who needs a dolly? We found this rolling chair in the alley.”
Example 4:
“OK, for this shot, I’m going to throw you the camera. DO NOT DROP IT.”
Example 5:
“OK, the camera rig that we built is bolted above your bed.”
“Is that safe?”
“I wouldn’t sleep under it.”
Example 6:
“Good catch. You’re now my script supervisor…… Of course you’re still the lead actress, and now you’re my script supervisor too.”
Example 7:
“Can we somehow attach the camera to the car?”
“Not safely.”
“But we can do it, right?”
Example 8:
“Alright everyone, I don’t want to alarm you, but I have an actor who’s going to take his pants off. It’s no big deal, he’s wearing underwear. Just go back to drinking your coffee and we’ll be out of here in no time.”
Example 9:
“I’m thinking I might steal that guys camera. I’m not sure yet, but I’m leaning towards yes. I’m pretty sure I can out run him.”
Example 10:
“What’s your budget?”
“…. I got like 11 bucks.”

One of these is not true. Can you guess which one? God, I can’t tell if this is pathetic or epic that only one of those isn’t true. First person to guess which one isn’t real gets a short script written about them as a super hero which I will post on my website.

In an attempt to generate both comments and ideas I’ve decided to do a writing exercise. In the comments below, write four nouns. I will then take those nouns and make a story out of them. I’ll write the stories and post them on the website. Whoever gives me the nouns that make the best story gets a free t-shirt. But I’m telling you right now, it’s going to be a crappy one. I promise you that the nouns will be the cornerstones of the story. For example, lets say one of your nouns is “butterfly.” I’m not going to have one sentence regarding a butterfly in the page long story. That would be lame. Make them as random as you wish.  

I’m doing this, because for the first time last night, I didn’t even think about Red Hood. The thought of writing didn’t even cross my mind. I figured this might get my writing wheel turning again.