Welcome to Obsolete Media
Pulling Back the Curtain on Feature Filmmaking
Oh, hi.
I’m Ryan. Along with my creative partner, Dan King, we are Obsolete Media- a production company based in Birmingham, AL. No, it’s nice, really. You should visit.
We’re making our first feature film! That’s why you’re here, right? To get in on the ground floor and watch the process unfold. Or, is it to watch in real time as we go down in a blaze of glory? Doesn’t matter. We’re glad you’re here.
Ahem. Our *cinema* manifesto:
To create films with heart that are not only entertaining and artistic, but also commercially viable. It’s not art or commerce. It can be both/and.
To prioritize our crew and collaborators. Filmmaking is hard, and can oftentimes be grueling work. We want to normalize a 40 hour work week and make ample room for personal lives.
To help build up the film industry in Birmingham and Alabama. It is a beautiful state with a lot to offer. We want to stay in Alabama and keep making films with the amazing film community here.
To be transparent about the process of filmmaking. We want to document the process of how our films get made and dispel any myths surrounding feature filmmaking.
To inspire other filmmakers to make their films. We need MORE original films. Now, more than ever. We want to inspire and encourage other filmmakers as we embark on our own feature film journey.
That’s it. That’s what we’re bringing to the table. We’re pulling back the curtain! Whether you’re someone that aspires to make movies, enjoys watching and discussing movies, or somehow you just found this newsletter by mistake- we’ve got the goods.
You know the rest. It’s not your first rodeo. Newsletter drops once a week, on Sundays. *Cinema* Sunday.
Thanks! See you then.
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