Is it possible to pay to have covid tests done faster for a movie project?

[Happy Lemming]

4 minutes ago, ironpony said:

 What do strippers have to do with it?

A film with strippers appeals to the Lowest common denominator...

[ironpony]

Well I wanted to get on more movies to gain more experience.  I joined the audio department of a movie where the script had strippers in.  Was that so bad?  I want to gain experience, so I I saw an opportunity to work on a feature and I took it.

[Happy Lemming]

Nevermind.

 

 

Edited January 1, 2021 by Happy Lemming

[NuevoYorko]

14 hours ago, ironpony said:

Oh okay, the covid information line didn't have any info on the vaccinnes last time I checked but I can call. 

Your question isn't even about the vaccines.  You've asked us whether it's possible to pay to have COVID tests done faster for a movie project (read your thread title).  I'm sure your local COVID hotline customer service person won't know the answer to this question.  They will be able to direct you to people who can better answer it.

The fact that you're asking strangers on a relationship message board such an important question, rather than getting the answers you need from authorized sources, leads me to suspect that you are not actually serious about making a movie.  

If you are serious, go about compiling crucial information like anyone else who's planning a giant and costly project during a pandemic would do.  It will take research.

 

[ironpony]

Well to go back to the skills testing, there is one place here that does a skills test, but it's 6 hours a day, monday to friday, for 20 weeks though.  That would a long time without me looking for a job, if I commit to it.  But is that worth it?  They do give you some compensation which I am in the process of acquiring the information on how much.  But would that amount of time for a skills test be worth it?

[Happy Lemming]

I think you may have misunderstood something...

So you are telling me there is a test where you spend 30 hours a week for 20 weeks (just testing) to see what you might be good at??  That is 600 hours of testing??  Something doesn't sound right.

Maybe 600 hours for training for a new skill, but I find that hard to believe that they would "test" any individual for 600 hours??

[ironpony]

Well I asked them about it, but they said it's to test various skills to see what I am good at.  They don't go into a lot of specific huge detail, but if I want it, I can sign up for it.

[Happy Lemming]

Sounds like some training in various occupations to see if one "clicks" with you.

Have they told you what fields/trades they are introducing to you??

[ironpony]

Not exactly.  I am waiting on more answers, but they haven't gotten back to me yet.  But I already had to sign up before the deadline.

[ironpony]

I've been thinking a lot lately about what was said earlier on here.  Do you think my ex-gf broke up with me for the reason that I wanted to make a feature film?  I mean I thought it was probably for other reasons, unless this is it, but in that case, sounds like kind of a shallow reason to break up with someone?

Edited January 12, 2021 by ironpony

[Wiseman2]

In some areas you can make a reservation to get the vaccine.

In other areas there's a sort of triage system.

[ironpony]

Is there anyone else making the vaccines that I can get one sooner, like maybe a private enterprise company, that specializes in going around the not so private enterprises, giving them out?

[basil67]

34 minutes ago, ironpony said:

Is there anyone else making the vaccines that I can get one sooner, like maybe a private enterprise company, that specializes in going around the not so private enterprises, giving them out?

Worry about COVID after you've made decisions on funding, planning who you need to hire, finding people to fill those roles and getting contracts signed.  Honestly, COVID will be a non issue by the time you get that far.

40 minutes ago, ironpony said:

I've been thinking a lot lately about what was said earlier on here.  Do you think my ex-gf broke up with me for the reason that I wanted to make a feature film?  I mean I thought it was probably for other reasons, unless this is it, but in that case, sounds like kind of a shallow reason to break up with someone?

Look back through your history here.  You had multiple complaints and issues with the relationship.   She didn't like you doing sex scenes acting, you wanted her to dress more feminine, you didn't like how she spoke about you in front of friends......and many more things on top.  It was always doomed.

Edited January 12, 2021 by basil67

[ironpony]

Oh okay, that's true.  Well I talked to a friend if mine and he said that most women would have a problem with me trying to get a feature film off the ground but is that true? I am seeing a new woman for a bit now but would she likely have a problem with it if I told her?

[elaine567]

On 1/12/2021 at 8:28 PM, ironpony said:

Oh okay, that's true.  Well I talked to a friend if mine and he said that most women would have a problem with me trying to get a feature film off the ground but is that true? I am seeing a new woman for a bit now but would she likely have a problem with it if I told her?

It is not the feature film per se, it is the subject matter that is kind of troubling...

[ironpony]

2 hours ago, elaine567 said:

It is not the feature film per se, it is the subject matter that is kind of troubling...

Oh okay, but it's just that whatever happened to the idea and the expression that 'it's only a movie'?  I mean people watching shows like Law and Order: SVU, which has this type of subject matter all the time, and that show has been popular enough to run for like 20 years now.  No one thinks of people who watch that show as perverts or anything.  I have a friend in the movie making business, and her favorite movie is The Silence of the Lambs.  But just because the movie is about a serial killer, that doesn't mean she has mental issues for liking the movie.

So   why can't people just believe in the idea that it's only a movie?

Edited January 14, 2021 by ironpony

[Wiseman2]

In most areas, covid priority has to do with risk, such as medical personnel, elderly, first responders etc. As it Should be.

[elaine567]

2 hours ago, ironpony said:

Oh okay, but it's just that whatever happened to the idea and the expression that 'it's only a movie'?  I mean people watching shows like Law and Order: SVU, which has this type of subject matter all the time, and that show has been popular enough to run for like 20 years now.  No one thinks of people who watch that show as perverts or anything.  I have a friend in the movie making business, and her favorite movie is The Silence of the Lambs.  But just because the movie is about a serial killer, that doesn't mean she has mental issues for liking the movie.

So   why can't people just believe in the idea that it's only a movie?

But you are not watching the movie, you are making the movie.
Of all the subjects you could have chosen for your ONE film, you have chosen to make one about serial rapists.
She will wonder what is actually going on in your head.

[ironpony]

Well I chose what I thought was the best script I had access too.  Best as in the one I thought would make the biggest dramatic impact for a movie.  It's not like I have a lot of scripts just floating around to choose from for free.

I mean I have a script about a Santa Claus story as well, and a time travel story as well, but I think those would be more money to shoot, but also not be as memorable or as impactful by comparison.  So I thought more dramatic and impactful was probably the way to go.

Edited January 14, 2021 by ironpony

[basil67]

On 1/13/2021 at 7:28 AM, ironpony said:

Oh okay, that's true.  Well I talked to a friend if mine and he said that most women would have a problem with me trying to get a feature film off the ground but is that true? I am seeing a new woman for a bit now but would she likely have a problem with it if I told her?

She may have a problem with it if she knows the financial risks you're facing and that you're putting all your money towards the film instead of independent living.   Another thing she may have an issue with is that you have a lot of dreams but no concrete plans for how to get it done.

I guess the short answer was that she'd probably date a professional filmmaker, but would become wary of amateur taking on a high risk project.

[NuevoYorko]

On 1/12/2021 at 12:28 PM, ironpony said:

Oh okay, that's true.  Well I talked to a friend if mine and he said that most women would have a problem with me trying to get a feature film off the ground but is that true? I am seeing a new woman for a bit now but would she likely have a problem with it if I told her?

What do you think you bring to a relationship?  You haven't shared anything about that in your many threads. 

Your fantasies about making a "feature film" are very far away from becoming a reality.  If you want to have a successful relationship it's pretty clear that you have a lot to deal with in the here and now.

[ironpony]

Oh I think I've been pretty good in relationships before, but that's just me.  Was I not bringing enough before perhaps?

[ironpony]

I mentioned on here before how my best friend of many years has passed away about a year ago now.  This experience has made me want to follow the dream fo being a filmmaker even more.  However, is that normal to have a desire even more after a close friend has passed away?

[elaine567]

Have you ever thought about getting a film making partner or partners?
 

[ironpony]

Oh you mean producers or partners that would do other things?