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Affiliate Marketing in Film

Taymar — 2007-03-16T13:26:10-07:00

A few months ago I got a message from a producer looking for content for a documentary he was working on. We got to talking, and he mentioned another film he was working on - Carma. He told me that they were doing something new and innovative with their release. I was surprised when a few months later he sent me a link telling me that I could make money by sharing the link to the film with my friends. I have to admit, this type of affiliate marketing gives me the heebie-jeebies, bringing up repressed memories of "job interviews" I had mistakenly showed up at that turned out to be weird pyramid schemes involving buying lots of stuff and pawning it off on your friends. Still, I have to give Anand credit for trying something new. Click on the link, check it out, and let me know what you think. Who knows, maybe it's a brilliant idea.

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roumelia — 2007-03-12T09:12:05-07:00

Hi Raw, thank you for replying and for explaining. I totally understand. The movie industry can be so complex. I would really love to see her deleted scenes via YOU TUBE (don't really know what that is). Thanks again and good luck!!!! (BTW Julianna says hello) Mel DeContreaus

RE: Julianna Decontreaus

raw — 2007-03-10T12:00:02-08:00

Dear Mel,

One of the most difficult decisions faced as a filmmaker is the one about deleting scenes. We try to keep every actor in the final cut, but sometimes certain scenes ruin a movie, because of pacing or acting or something else. Your daughter Julianna Decontreaus was a joy to work with, and her acting was stellar. It's just that the scenes she happened to be in actually added confusion to the storyline and/or bogged down the movie.

The thing I learned as director/editor (Note: I was the principal editor but chose not to take that credit) is to not get attached to my work. One has to learn to let go, take an axe, and chop away the excess of a film. It's the first lesson of good editing. The worst sin a filmmaker can commit is to bore people. As a result, the 81 minute final cut has been much better received than the original 97 minute rough that premiered at Cinequest (and we won't even talk about the 3 hour version)!

If you'd like, we could post the deleted scene on YouTube for your viewing pleasure.

Best,
Ray Arthur Wang "RAW"

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mel decontreaus — 2007-03-02T17:55:15-08:00

I would have loved to see this movie since my daughter , Julianna Decontreaus, had a couple shots in it. But, was her scene deleted??? Would have loved to have seen her in it.

A proud mom, Mel Decontreaus

Awesome movie! VERY unique!

Lori Corliss — 2007-02-26T14:43:46-08:00

This movie is very different than most scary movies I have seen! Creative, fun, hip, edge-of-your-seat. -Lori Corliss

Wad up!

victorko — 2007-02-13T16:40:58-08:00

Just wanted to give a quick SHOUT Out on this

This Movie Rocks!!!

Victor
Janitor, "stunt cock", actor, waterboy

Go Get 'Em!

Bernie — 2007-02-03T11:02:10-08:00

First of all, a bit congrats to the CARMA Team for their hard work!!! You've done an wonderful job making the movie and promoting it, and let's take the last step and make it successful for EVERYONE! Cheers!

Bernie Lin
Cameo Actor, Production and Screenwriting assistant

Why does the movie start and stop???

Fastmovie — 2007-01-26T00:48:36-08:00

Thank you for your interest in Carma! Some of you have been emailing me with difficulties seeing the movie. I'm going to talk to you about how we've been testing video transfer speeds.

First of all if you have CABLE you are on a shared network with your neigbors (really). Meaning: if you are trying to watch Carma during PRIME TIME, you may experience drop-outs. So here's the tips to help

First TIP: Pause the video for a few minutes.
The movie will continue to buffer while it is paused or stopped. This gives the buffering a chance to take effect so that the play-ahead buffer compensates for your internet line dropping out.

Second TIP: Watch late at night - the internet seems to be more reliable

Third TIP: Close all programs, screensavers, virus scanners - Video decompression is VERY CPU intensive meaning that your computer will be using up almost all of its processing power to play the video.

Excorcisms 101

The Exorcist — 2006-12-30T13:41:54-08:00

I just saw the movie last nite and wanted to let you all know that in the event you come across an 'entity' you can do something about it. There is a prayer I learned 20 years ago that really works if you believe it does. I've done thousands of exorcisms since then and have literally watched people SHAKING (like the carjacker does in the movie) suddenly stop upon uttering the final words of this prayer. Whatever your belif is, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Rama, Archangel Michael etc. the only thing you need to do is ask a 'Master' teacher that you identify with to help you with this.

Step One: Ask your Master Teacher to help you

Step TWO: Speak, lovingly and kindly to the entity with AUTHORITY not weakness. Understand that they are wishing to be sent into the light.

STEP THREE: Say this

Dear One,

You are HEALED and FORGIVEN

You are FILLED AND SURROUNDED WITH THE CHRIST LIGHT

You are FILLED AND SURROUNDED WITH THE CHRIST LOVE

You are FREE FROM FEAR PAIN AND THE EARTH VIBRATION

I know ask to take you to your rightful place of expression.

STEP FOUR: "Go In Peace" - its a command not a request and keep saying it until you see the shaking stop and the entity leave the body.

Good luck with the Film. Happy Exoricisms!

The Exorcist.

Taking Car-ma for a SPIN!

Team Carma — 2006-12-27T10:01:25-08:00

We're truly proud of the organic support the film has gotten over the past year! From the amazing cast and crew to fans, press and friends, a lot of people who have liked the film have asked how they can help - finally there is a way for the good Carma to come around (LOL)!

Whether it's a Car or Carma, we like to take it for a SPIN... here's how YOU can take CARMA for a SPIN...

SEE the movie on Internet PPV!
POST a blog (let us know what you think)

INVITE your friends!

NOTICE the subtleties.... (see blog for more on this)

Go ahead, take it for a SPIN and spread the good Carma!

- The CARMA Team!

RE: This Movie Will Change You

Anand — 2006-12-27T09:44:42-08:00

Viktor... spoken like a TRUE horror movie FAN! This is exactly what got me hooked in the first place. Plus, wondering if this whole thing is a joke at some level (as we all do!) :)

More than one person walked up to us at a special screening and said that they need to watch the movie more than once to grasp all the intricacies and subtle symbolisms...

Anand

This Movie Will Change You

Viktor — 2006-12-26T14:44:41-08:00

Maybe I'm biased because I'm working on encoding this movie for Internet playback, and maybe its because I've been watching the same clips over and over again to improve the quality of how film will look on your screen, but I can tell you something inside me has shifted from watching this movie, and honestly, I havent seen all of it...yet. I'm too busy working on getting it ready for you for new years eve! Just up to the first killing. It's haunting. I mean, really haunting.

Let me explain: at first glance this film is a horrifying story. It's so horrifying that it is based on true events. Everyday people do things to people that are even worse than portrayed in this film. But this film carries with it a message that isn't immediately apparent until you've seen parts of its several times.

I believe for the first time in film history, as far as I've seen, has a director attempted to explain the grisly effects of Karma (another way of saying 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you') and what happens to you when you violate that.

You can see how the characters are creating their own doom by their actions and their attitudes. As they attempt to avoid the consequences of their actions, something supernatural steps in to make sure they meet their fate: the CAR.

I believe this is an important but difficult film to watch but one that will change the way you look at the world. It's worth telling people about it. Who knows? Maybe it will help wake people up to the fact that killing breeds killing and if reality won't get you, the supernatural will!

Final TIP: I'd recommend cuddling up with someone you care about and watching it on a laptop on your bed with the lights turned off!

Kudos!!

Reuben — 2006-12-19T17:55:41-08:00

Kudos to Anand and the team!! Nice.... why am I not surprised??