I do my friend's website for his "digital production company" for free which only really consists of him. I did the site for free because his dad is a radio DJ and very well-known in these parts and I was looking for a good reference of my resume and possibly a letter of recommendation for doing the site. The only problem is that Jon, his son, says he likes the layout and everything but then the next day after he's talked to his dad, he comes in saying it sucks.
I'm also writing a screenplay that me and Jon will collaborate on and Jon thinks his dad knows everything in the world so if he says something should be changed, Jon won't work until it is. We've been friends for a long time but this is just getting out of hand. I figure when I hand Jon this script he may like it but his dad will hate it then there goes months of work. Another aspect is that he is directing this movie. He says he won't direct anything that he doesn't agree with which practically makes me his bitch. I've described the script to this board before, it's supposed to be a semi-depressing, existential film about the vanity of life and superficialness of people but is being blown way out of shape by Jon and his father. I will admit that the script lacks the typical basis and path of most films but which is why I believe it will make it unique.
Some things to realize would be that I am obviously a very dark person with dark ideas whereas Jon is a rich, happy person with no hardships or depression. I desire this film to be dark as well but Jon doesn't want it too dark. By the way, the reason I'm having him direct this is because that is the only way I can get this thing going. He has the money, equipment, and people skills to make this happen that I completely lack. I don't have a camera, any real editing skills, or money but I have ideas that he can project and bring to reality should he give me somewhat freedom.
What should I do? Should I just tell him and his dad, 'no'? If I don't write this screenplay for him he'll get severely pissed at me and it's likely our friendship will crumble. This is very complicating and I just don't know what to do to make everyone happy.
I'm also writing a screenplay that me and Jon will collaborate on and Jon thinks his dad knows everything in the world so if he says something should be changed, Jon won't work until it is. We've been friends for a long time but this is just getting out of hand. I figure when I hand Jon this script he may like it but his dad will hate it then there goes months of work. Another aspect is that he is directing this movie. He says he won't direct anything that he doesn't agree with which practically makes me his bitch. I've described the script to this board before, it's supposed to be a semi-depressing, existential film about the vanity of life and superficialness of people but is being blown way out of shape by Jon and his father. I will admit that the script lacks the typical basis and path of most films but which is why I believe it will make it unique.
Some things to realize would be that I am obviously a very dark person with dark ideas whereas Jon is a rich, happy person with no hardships or depression. I desire this film to be dark as well but Jon doesn't want it too dark. By the way, the reason I'm having him direct this is because that is the only way I can get this thing going. He has the money, equipment, and people skills to make this happen that I completely lack. I don't have a camera, any real editing skills, or money but I have ideas that he can project and bring to reality should he give me somewhat freedom.
What should I do? Should I just tell him and his dad, 'no'? If I don't write this screenplay for him he'll get severely pissed at me and it's likely our friendship will crumble. This is very complicating and I just don't know what to do to make everyone happy.
