As I may or may not have mentioned at some point, my day job is as an independent filmmaker. This summer, we are producing our second feature “Bonnie and Clyde Vs. Dracula”. Unless we screw it up, it’s going to be a very fun movie.
As the production’s resident Gun Nut, it’s fallen to me to procure firearm related stuff for the movie. We aren’t too worried about historical accuracy (in case you missed the part about Dracula), so the director has asked for a dual 1911 shoulder holster for Clyde – ala “Last Man Standing”.
Being a tiny indie outfit, we are on a shoestring budget, so we’d like to borrow one for the duration of filming – basically the month of July 2007 – in exchange for screen credit and bragging rights. We don’t have any big stunts with the rig, so it won’t be subject to abuse, but if something should happen to it we have a $1,000,000 insurance policy to cover such things (between that and actors, that’s where most of our budget went!) so the lender can be assured of getting it returned exactly as it was loaned, or replaced if necessary.
To reassure you that we are legit, our production company, Big Atom Productions, is a registered Kansas L.L.C., and our previous feature “Cadaverella” will be released on DVD May 8th. Our site for “Bonnie and Clyde Vs. Dracula” is www.bcvdmovie.com and for “Cadaverella” is www.cadaverella.com.
We also need period (1930s era or before) replica weapons, i.e. Tommy Guns (I know, B&C favored the BAR, but the director wants the iconic “Chicago Typewriter” for the film) pump or side by side shotguns for some hillbillies, S&W M&P revolvers for some local cops, and some sort of pimped out little purse gun for Bonnie and a pair of gas operated Airsoft 1911 for Clyde.
To keep expenses down and safety up, we’re going to use all digital muzzle blasts, so there won’t be any blank firing or live weapons on set. We’ll use the Airsofts for the hero weapons that need to cycle on camera, any or all of the rest could even be well painted resin or metal replicas.
If anybody has a line on any of this stuff, drop me an email at [email protected], or PM me and we can talk by phone if you’d prefer.
Mods, if this is in the wrong place or inappropriate I apologize and don't hesitate to move or delete it. As a member of the community, I don't want to offend anyone, but I know this group is the most likely to have what we're looking for. I considered placing in "The Trading Post" but I figured I don't want to buy if I can help it, and I'm looking for someone who doesn't want to sell, but would be willing to loan.
Thanks,
Joe Allen
As the production’s resident Gun Nut, it’s fallen to me to procure firearm related stuff for the movie. We aren’t too worried about historical accuracy (in case you missed the part about Dracula), so the director has asked for a dual 1911 shoulder holster for Clyde – ala “Last Man Standing”.
Being a tiny indie outfit, we are on a shoestring budget, so we’d like to borrow one for the duration of filming – basically the month of July 2007 – in exchange for screen credit and bragging rights. We don’t have any big stunts with the rig, so it won’t be subject to abuse, but if something should happen to it we have a $1,000,000 insurance policy to cover such things (between that and actors, that’s where most of our budget went!) so the lender can be assured of getting it returned exactly as it was loaned, or replaced if necessary.
To reassure you that we are legit, our production company, Big Atom Productions, is a registered Kansas L.L.C., and our previous feature “Cadaverella” will be released on DVD May 8th. Our site for “Bonnie and Clyde Vs. Dracula” is www.bcvdmovie.com and for “Cadaverella” is www.cadaverella.com.
We also need period (1930s era or before) replica weapons, i.e. Tommy Guns (I know, B&C favored the BAR, but the director wants the iconic “Chicago Typewriter” for the film) pump or side by side shotguns for some hillbillies, S&W M&P revolvers for some local cops, and some sort of pimped out little purse gun for Bonnie and a pair of gas operated Airsoft 1911 for Clyde.
To keep expenses down and safety up, we’re going to use all digital muzzle blasts, so there won’t be any blank firing or live weapons on set. We’ll use the Airsofts for the hero weapons that need to cycle on camera, any or all of the rest could even be well painted resin or metal replicas.
If anybody has a line on any of this stuff, drop me an email at [email protected], or PM me and we can talk by phone if you’d prefer.
Mods, if this is in the wrong place or inappropriate I apologize and don't hesitate to move or delete it. As a member of the community, I don't want to offend anyone, but I know this group is the most likely to have what we're looking for. I considered placing in "The Trading Post" but I figured I don't want to buy if I can help it, and I'm looking for someone who doesn't want to sell, but would be willing to loan.
Thanks,
Joe Allen
