Spreading the Virus: Recruiting

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KLAM

Monday, February 27, 2006 6:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by IsaacShepherd:
I have an idea that hasn't been discussed before. I had the idea of making fliers for Serenity/ Firefly to put up in public places. I was thinking of putting them up in my college.

That's a good idea. Not only have the flyers but have but have a viewing where the students can watch a few episodes of FireFly. IMO, people tend to ignore flyers, but if you advertise that your showing a FREE viewing on campus, students would attend and become hooked.

KLAM

Monday, February 27, 2006 6:16 PM

double posted

ISAACSHEPHERD

Monday, February 27, 2006 6:23 PM

I'll see what I can do about a free screening at my school. I'm not sure how to organize it but I'll ask around. I transfer to another school in fall so I'll try to double dip if I can on getting recruits.
IS

The Bible's a bit fuzzy on the subject of kneecaps.

13

Monday, February 27, 2006 6:30 PM

I'm just a confused thirteen-year-old trying to make his way in this eerie-ass 'verse, but I'll see what I can do about recruiting Browncoats. Once the Independents (me and my buddies) get enough weapons (DVDs and BDMs and Comix) we'll topple the Alliance (FOX, Homogenized tv) with an all out assault (letters, making new comics, making some computer episodes).

I think a little chaos is in order.

MALNOURISHED

Monday, February 27, 2006 7:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by klam:
Quote:
Originally posted by IsaacShepherd:
I have an idea that hasn't been discussed before. I had the idea of making fliers for Serenity/ Firefly to put up in public places. I was thinking of putting them up in my college.

That's a good idea. Not only have the flyers but have but have a viewing where the students can watch a few episodes of FireFly. IMO, people tend to ignore flyers, but if you advertise that your showing a FREE viewing on campus, students would attend and become hooked.

I have another idea that's along these lines. Lots of college campuses have movie theaters that show second-run films as well as older movies. So I suggest that everyone contact college theaters nearby (even if you aren't a student--just don't advertise that fact) and ask them to show Serenity.

At the Univ. of Maryland there is a student group that sponsors FREE screenings in the school's theater. If such an organization exists on your campus, ask them to show the BDM.

If a you do succeed at persuading them to show the movie, then get in touch with the student newspaper a few days before the screening and ask
them to write a blurb. If they refuse, then you can always submit a brief editorial or letter to the editor announcing the screening. Some strategically-placed flyers around campus can also draw larger crowds. If the screening is open to the public, then be sure to let Browncoats in the
area know.

Another thought: If your local movie rental store does not carry Firefly, then ask them to order it.
Most stores, especially independently-run ones, are happy to comply with these requests.

FOLLOWMAL

Monday, February 27, 2006 7:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MalNourished:

Another thought: If your local movie rental store does not carry Firefly, then ask them to order it.
Most stores, especially independently-run ones, are happy to comply with these requests.

Mine's a Mom and Pop thing, and when I suggested it and they kinda hesitated, I donated them a copy. Now they mention it's connection to Serenity when it goes out the door. Gene tells me it rents really well. I need to donate them another copy.... twice the exposure. Any Browncoats who can afford to, try donating too.

" You hold. Hold til I get back." Mal

KAELE

Monday, February 27, 2006 7:59 PM

THIS is better!

People getting involved and brainstorming and doing instead of just sitting by and hoping!

It'll take work and action to get our second movie. If Universal and Fox won't plug our show then we will. We have to let them know how much it means to us.

Going to work on my letters tonight.

Anyone found someone to do a fairly professional looking flyer yet?

Kaele
AIM - Dewlanna
YID - jedi_kaele

ISAACSHEPHERD

Monday, February 27, 2006 8:13 PM

As of next week I shall also begin making fan vids. I would like to make many of them over the course of the year. One of them I would like to make would be a Firefly trailer, maybe 5 minutes or so to help as a recruiting tool. If I ever say it's a sci-fi western I get the look. When I am done with these fanvids, anyone is welcome to copy and spread the word as long as no one takes credit for my work.
IS

The Bible's a bit fuzzy on the subject of kneecaps.

MATTCOZ

Monday, February 27, 2006 8:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by agirlyman:
I'm infecting my children saturday when they come to visit, they don't suspect a thing!

This in a different context would get you sent to the special hell.

KAELE

Monday, February 27, 2006 9:30 PM

You know...

http://emahollywood.com/firefly.html

Perhaps those handwritten letters aren't the way to go. I think I like the idea of just a postcard, cheaper to send and easier to write. If we go ahead and do those, we can run them off quicker and easier.

Any thoughts on this?

Kaele
AIM - Dewlanna
YID - jedi_kaele

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