Comments on: An Open Letter to the Community http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/ The Journal of the Austin Film Society Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:03:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Annie Carr http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Annie Carr Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:46:29 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-20 Leasing the space to Sound Check looks to be forward thinking. Even though incentives have passed, etc., seldom are the studios entirely full, so having two available seems to be reasonable. If the need for more space arises, then build a new building. There's plenty of space. I would think that the studios out in LA started out by leasing long term. It sounds like a good opportunity, and good luck. Leasing the space to Sound Check looks to be forward thinking. Even though incentives have passed, etc., seldom are the studios entirely full, so having two available seems to be reasonable.

If the need for more space arises, then build a new building. There’s plenty of space. I would think that the studios out in LA started out by leasing long term. It sounds like a good opportunity, and good luck.

]]> By: William Gambill http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-19 William Gambill Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:24:46 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-19 This sounds like another bailout. Gotta do it now. Well how about bailing out the Austin filmworker. When did this lease become public knowledge? And a rehearsal hall and a sound stage/backlot togather? Oxymoron. I would hope that Richard L. would see the need to have space for imagination. I've seen the demise of a film community in Orlando when a simular NTC(navy base) was developed and lost to the community and filmworkers. This is not good for Joe the filmworker. This sounds like another bailout. Gotta do it now. Well how about bailing out the Austin filmworker. When did this lease become public knowledge? And a rehearsal hall and a sound stage/backlot togather? Oxymoron. I would hope that Richard L. would see the need to have space for imagination. I’ve seen the demise of a film community in Orlando when a simular NTC(navy base) was developed and lost to the community and filmworkers. This is not good for Joe the filmworker.

]]> By: Freddie Fillers http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Freddie Fillers Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:48:48 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-17 You guys have come so far and Texas filmmaking has a very rewarding future ahead if people don't loose their heads and splinter in this time of challenge and change. Good luck with everything! You guys have come so far and Texas filmmaking has a very rewarding future ahead if people don’t loose their heads and splinter in this time of challenge and change. Good luck with everything!

]]> By: craig http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-16 craig Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:01:15 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-16 Richard, thank you for clarifing some of the points associated with the proposed lease deal. While I do find the decision of trying to diversify the studio's holdings to include other forms of revenue to be sound, I also raise an eyebrow in question as to wheather well established Austin based companies which already provide services of this type were ever approached to become tenants. It seems more appropriate to pass along the below-the-market advantages that the society receives from the city to Austin based companies rather than continue its status quo of courting companies with headquaters based outside of Texas. Richard, thank you for clarifing some of the points associated with the proposed lease deal. While I do find the decision of trying to diversify the studio’s holdings to include other forms of revenue to be sound, I also raise an eyebrow in question as to wheather well established Austin based companies which already provide services of this type were ever approached to become tenants.
It seems more appropriate to pass along the below-the-market advantages that the society receives from the city to Austin based companies rather than continue its status quo of courting companies with headquaters based outside of Texas.

]]> By: Vishwanand Shetti http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Vishwanand Shetti Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:12:39 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-15 I'm all for leasing the space out. It's a good litmus test to see if AFS is really a good leading voice for artists or better suited for simply presenting and promoting films. I think they're making a well-informed decision financially, and I hope that translates well to local and visiting artists and productions in the long run. I’m all for leasing the space out. It’s a good litmus test to see if AFS is really a good leading voice for artists or better suited for simply presenting and promoting films. I think they’re making a well-informed decision financially, and I hope that translates well to local and visiting artists and productions in the long run.

]]> By: Austin Studios To Hold Open Forum Addressing New Long-Term Studio Tenants | Short Film Texas http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Austin Studios To Hold Open Forum Addressing New Long-Term Studio Tenants | Short Film Texas Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:03:15 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-14 [...] CLICK HERE to read the Founder of AFS and Austin Studios’ , Richard Linklater, open letter to the community concerning this matter. [...] [...] CLICK HERE to read the Founder of AFS and Austin Studios’ , Richard Linklater, open letter to the community concerning this matter. [...]

]]> By: EH http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-13 EH Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:48:57 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-13 Why are you holding the meeting at 11AM? You can't get away from your job to attend this meeting. Why are you holding the meeting at 11AM? You can’t get away from your job to attend this meeting.

]]> By: Todd Lytle http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Todd Lytle Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:25:26 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-12 Thank you for the letter...good to hear what is going on back in Texas to move things forward. I am now out in Los Angeles and am interested in bringing projects back to Texas as well. Would love to speak to someone at the Studios about the possibilities. I am excited about the recent bills that were passed regarding Tax Incentives in the state...however I do not think that everyone out here received that message because a number of producers that I have spoken with who are not from Texas had no idea that about the new legislation. Is there anyway that the state or organizations like AFS could make sure that the people in Cali and NY as well as other places are well informed about the Tax Incentives...I tell everyone I know...but there are only so many that I can reach on my own. Thank you, Todd Thank you for the letter…good to hear what is going on back in Texas to move things forward. I am now out in Los Angeles and am interested in bringing projects back to Texas as well. Would love to speak to someone at the Studios about the possibilities.

I am excited about the recent bills that were passed regarding Tax Incentives in the state…however I do not think that everyone out here received that message because a number of producers that I have spoken with who are not from Texas had no idea that about the new legislation. Is there anyway that the state or organizations like AFS could make sure that the people in Cali and NY as well as other places are well informed about the Tax Incentives…I tell everyone I know…but there are only so many that I can reach on my own.
Thank you,
Todd

]]> By: Rich Chapla http://www.persistenceofvision.org/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Rich Chapla Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:38:58 +0000 http://www.persistenceofvision.org/?p=336#comment-11 I have to agree with Richard on this, I have also been getting a lot of calls and emails regarding the potential long term lease of Stage 4. As UPM I have used the Studios more than Just about anyone and I have no objection to this Plan. I think the income from a long term tenant would be good for the studios and give them money to use for much needed infrastructure upgrades Before I left for my present film in Australia I was given a tour of the new sound stage and was very impressed at what had been done. AFS has come a long way in the formation of a viable studio. Yes the losing of stage 4 will potentially take away not only filming space but construction space, but the promise of long term income in this slow filming period will go a very long way and with the addition of the National Guard Armory next door we should have a great studio in the near future. I look forward to getting back home and doing another film in Austin. Rich Chapla I have to agree with Richard on this, I have also been getting a lot of calls and emails regarding the potential long term lease of Stage 4. As UPM I have used the Studios more than Just about anyone and I have no objection to this Plan. I think the income from a long term tenant would be good for the studios and give them money to use for much needed infrastructure upgrades

Before I left for my present film in Australia I was given a tour of the new sound stage and was very impressed at what had been done. AFS has come a long way in the formation of a viable studio. Yes the losing of stage 4 will potentially take away not only filming space but construction space, but the promise of long term income in this slow filming period will go a very long way and with the addition of the National Guard Armory next door we should have a great studio in the near future.

I look forward to getting back home and doing another film in Austin.

Rich Chapla

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