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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2007, 05:54 PM » |
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Right here it tis
DIRECTOR’S TEST
Part 1 - Circle the letter next to the answer that best completes the
following statements to describe your feelings.
1. I’d be more successful if:
A. I’d listen and be more open to suggestions.
B. My reps got me better boards.
C. My office was nicer.
D. I had a more expensive car.
2. A good Executive Producer:
A. Spends 6 hours a day taking my calls.
B. Needs a private phone line just for me.
C. Never takes a vacation.
D. Works hard, with me, building my career.
3. The opposite of talking is:
A. Listening.
B. Thinking about sex.
C. Thinking about buying a Porsche.
D. Waiting to talk.
4. When I have a problem, I try to:
A. Work it out myself.
B. Tell 12 people about it.
C. Tell 12 people how to solve it.
D. Tell the Executive Producer he is an Asshole.
5. When a job is going over budget:
A. I try to figure out how I can cut back without sacrificing creative.
B. I worry about my profit participation.
C. I order more equipment.
D. I go to lunch.
6. My wife is not as much fun as:
A. My Producer.
B. My Girl Friend.
C. My Executive Producer.
D. My Ex-Wife.
7. When I’m at home, I
A. Relax and enjoy my time.
B. Think about work.
C. Obsess about work.
D. Call the reps and ask where the boards are.
8. When I see the Federal Express Man, I
A. Say hello.
B. Ask him to see my newest reel.
C. Ask if he has any boards for me.
D. Ask if he has any boards for another director.
9. The most important thing in life is:
A. Good Health.
B. Good Cocaine.
C. Good Storyboards
D. Good Sex.
10. When I watch commercials on TV, I
A. Think, “Why The Fuck Didn’t I Do That Commercial”
B. Think, “Why The Fuck Didn’t My Rep Get Me That Commercial”
C. Think, “There sure are a lot of Good Directors Out There”
D. Think, “I Should Call My Executive Producer”
11. When I am having sex, I
A. Think, “Why The Fuck Didn’t I Do That Commercial”
B. Think, “Why The Fuck Didn’t My Rep Get Me That Commercial”
C. Think, “There sure are a lot of Good Directors Out There”
D. Think, “I Should Call My Executive Producer”
12. When I am with my kids, I
A. Think, “Why The Fuck Didn’t I Do That Commercial”
B. Think, “Why The Fuck Didn’t My Rep Get Me That Commercial”
C. Think, “There sure are a lot of Good Directors Out There”
D. Think, “I Should Call My Executive Producer”
13. The best part about being a Director is:
A. Using my creative skills.
B. It’s great pick-up line in bars.
C. I make a lot of money, or used to.
D. People fawn all over me.
14. When I see my dailies, I
A. Think, the shoot is over and nothing else is booked.
B. I’m proud of the work I did.
C. Think of things I could have done better.
D. Wonder how much money I just made.
15. When I finish a new commercial, I
A. Take it home to show my family.
B. Send it to @radical.media to see if they are interested.
C. Send it to Headquarters to see if they are interested.
D. Start working on the Director’s Cut.
16. The purpose of the tech scout is:
A. Make decisions with the DP and crew regarding the shoot.
B. Get a suntan.
C. Find a good place to have an expensive lunch.
D. Get paid for a Prep Day.
17. I know a good idea:
A. When I steal one.
B. When I steal one and take credit for it.
C. When I steal one, take credit for it and get paid for it.
D. When I steal one, take credit, get paid & put in for it on petty cash.
18 I became a Director because:
A. No one else could do it as good as I can.
B. I hate shaving.
C. It sure beats working for a living.
D. I’m not good at math.
PART II
Please check all the items listed below that you current have.
Rolex ____ Porsche ____
AA Card ____ How many Months( ) Bible ____
Coke Spoon ____ Mistress ____
Personal Assistant____
PART III
Will you use an agent or lawyer to negotiate your contract? YES ____
NO ____
Is current mortgage higher than the value of your house? YES ____
NO ____
Is your alimony payment higher than last years income? YES ____
NO ____
Is your current girl friend more expensive than your wife? YES ____
NO ____
PART IV
Place the following words in order of importance:
1. Me
2. Myself
3. I
PART V
Solve the following mathematical problem:
A Director is negotiating with a Production Company. His Gross Billings are
$3,500,000. The company is willing to invest $100,000 in a spec piece for
his reel. The Director wants his fees and profit participation after sales
costs. He is generally on budget. Next year, he thinks he should make:
A. $3,500,000.00 Gross Billings
B. $3,600,000.00 Gross Billings plus Spec Piece
C. $3,400,000.00 Gross Billings minus Spec Piece
Please show calculations in the space provided above.
PART VI
On your current reel, how many spots were produced during:
1. During the past three months ____
2. During the past three years ____
3. During the Eisenhower Administration ____
PART VII
In the space provided below, please write 2 sentences that don’t contain the
words I or Me.
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Directors Name: ______________________________
Date ______________________________
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