Robin Hood Films

07/27/2024

If you're out and about in Henderson today, come on by the Copper Cat on Horizon Ridge from Noon-3pm and say "hi"!

05/13/2024

Roger Corman, 1926-2024

excerpt from "Film Schooling: The Down & Dirty (and painfully honest) Guide to Independent Filmmaking."

ON THE SET OF 'STRIPTEASER'

One of the films I worked on at the Roger Corman studio was an ultra-low budget flick called Zipper's Clown Palace. That was the working title, but it was changed prior to its straight-to-home video release. An upcoming Demi Moore movie had been getting a lot of hype. That film was called St******se and was still several months away. The powers that be at New Horizons (Corman's distribution wing) decided to capitalize on that and changed the name of our little film to St******ser. I'm sure you've seen this title game played before. Little films seem to think they can benefit from fomenting confusion among consumers with names that bear a striking resemblance to bigger, studio fare. Occasionally, lawsuits even result from this, but it must be a viable marketing tactic as it continues to this day.
Almost the entire film takes place in a strip club. It was a small cast and crew and I’d wager it was shot entirely non-union. Just three weeks total. I would put the entire budget at $100,000 or less. This was the Roger Corman formula. This next part, however, wasn't part of his business model (to my knowledge). I worked on Zipper's as On-Set Dresser. When I rented or bought anything for the art department, I was told to get the receipt in the name of “Captain Nuke.” Weird, right? So, here's the thing…
At the same time we were shooting Zipper's Clown Palace, we were also shooting another Corman project on the lot called Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys. Captain Nuke was a bigger budget family film starring Martin Sheen. Of course, by bigger budget, it was probably a million or two, so still pretty modest, but compared to what we had for St******ser, it was a fortune. Anyway, when I was told to get all my receipts in the name of “Captain Nuke,” I was suspicious, but smart enough not to ask.
Finally, one of the producers came clean and explained what I already suspected – Captain Nuke wasn't financed by Roger Corman. It was a Corman company production to be distributed by Corman's New Horizon's distribution wing. But it was funded by a third party(ies). That third party had no idea that they were actually funding two films; Captain Nuke AND Zipper's Clown Palace. So, every receipt for Zipper's was in the name of Captain Nuke. I don't know all the specifics, but I was told when it was done, Zipper's would be 100% owned by New Horizon's and having never cost them a penny to make or acquire. The investors in Captain Nuke would never have a clue. Genius? Debatable. Shady? Absolutely. Welcome to the world of low budget filmmaking.

So, you want to make movies? Well, you can spend $100,000 on a film school degree, or invest twenty bucks in this book. It may surprise you to learn that what you’re holding in your hands will actually give you more real-world information and practical knowledge about this industry than a campus ....

04/13/2021

Film festival favorite "Impact" now available for the first time on Amazon (free with Prime). With awards for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Debut Film and the Audience Choice Award now is the chance to see one of the best indy films you've never heard of! Rent for just 99 cents.

https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Jack-Bradley/dp/B08ZMVLY51/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=impact+movie&qid=1618282545&sr=8-12

A man meets the woman of this dreams... but is mistakenly arrested during the encounter. Without having her last name or a way to contact her, he sets out on a citywide search to try to locate the mysterious lady and win her over.

12/05/2014

Hey Vegas! Get out to the South Point this weekend and show your support. I recommend seeing it in 3D.
http://www.fandango.com/dirtydealing_178758/movieoverview

Michael Madsen, Frida Farrell, Ariana Madix, Madelon Lane, Patrice Hollis, Aneia Hamberg in Dirty Dealing

12/05/2014

Dirty Dealing 3D just Hit the Big Screen at the South Point Century Theaters in Las Vegas Today! All Locals need to come out and support this film this week. Tickets are at Fandango and Southpoint Cinemark online. Love this photo.

11/26/2014

http://www.domaininvesting.com/robin-hood-films-to-premiere-dirty-dealing/

Jon Schultz and Chris Hood of Robin Hood Films will premiere Dirty Dealing 3D, starring Michael Madsen on December 4 at Cinemark Theater in Las Vegas.

11/17/2014

Come out and support Dirty Dealing. Cast and Crew to attend the pre-show on December 4th at 7pm. Theatrical showing hits the Big Screen in 2D and 3D officially on the 5th!! Will be at the SouthPoint Casino, http://www.southpointcasino.com/ right here in Las Vegas, Nevada. Can't wait to see everyone there!!

10/21/2014

Here's the link for the latest on Antisocial Behavior!
https://www.facebook.com/AntisocialBehavior

A party game reveals Joe's forgotten past and what he discovers is pure horror by Make Believe Entertainment and Wired Reel Pictures.

09/10/2014

The American Film Market coming up! This month is a great time for producers and filmmakers to reach out to us concerning film aquisition for showcasing your movie at this years show! Contact us through our website http://www.robinhoodfilms.com

Exclusively for experienced producers: Specially designed educational sessions, great networking and private hosted receptions.

05/01/2014

Cannes 2014 coming up! http://www.festival-cannes.com/en.html
Robin Hood Films will be there this year.

Festival de Cannes 2014: Festival de Cannes 2013 : Du 15 au 23 mai 2013. . All the latest from the Festival de Cannes on the official website

01/14/2014

Looking forward to the Berlin Film Market! http://www.efm-berlinale.de/en/HomePage.php

11/27/2013