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Tracy Jul 7, 2006

I got this today and it strikes me as odd.  Especially since it's addressed To Whom it May Concern.......and then there's that bit about the 'mature themes'      Just what does that mean?......I can guess, but I'm afraid to go there.

This is the actual email:

To whom it may concern:

I am currently working on a short film and came across your website.

Our concept includes a mechanical teddybear that is approx. 2 ft tall
and has limited body movement with facial expressions. It is a very
low-budget feature, but we are planning on shopping it around to the
festival circuit and would love to hear from you if you are interested
in getting a little bit of exposure in the film world.

The story is about the postapocalyptic adventures of a girl and a
teddybear in the desert.
It does contain mature themes, but is definitely a fun project to work on.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would get back to me with an
expression of interest and we could take it from there.

Kind Regards,
Zoe

minkbears Jul 7, 2006

Oh, Zoe, since I live near Hollywood I don't find anything too stange. There are lots of Independent Film Makers who may need someone to make special effect items for a low price. The storyline does not sound so good...especially the mature theme part.
~Kathy

psichick78 Jul 7, 2006

A girl, her teddy bear and mature themes?? Weird to me.

But it doesn't hurt to ask, even though it seems weird, like Kathy says, you just never know.

Email for more info, see what they say.

kbonsall Jul 7, 2006

YES, I GOT THIS TOO!  My teddies won't be appearing "bear naked" in any films, thank you very much!

Dilu Jul 7, 2006

Check it out with Daphne too....since she just finished her stint in films with bunnies.....

Tracy Jul 8, 2006

Hmm, Kim got one too......   I figured I wasn't the only one!  I did just email back asking just what "mature themes" means in this case.  Couldn't help it....curiosity got the best of me, and as was said....you never know!

:hug:  :hug:
Tracy

chrissibrinkley Jul 8, 2006

Our concept includes a mechanical teddybear that is approx. 2 ft tall
and has limited body movement with facial expressions.
The story is about the postapocalyptic adventures of a girl and a
teddybear in the desert.
It does contain mature themes, but is definitely a fun project to work on.

Kind Regards,
Zoe

Wow, please let us know what they get back to you with.  I'm picturing Teddy Ruxpin meets Mad Max   :crackup: 
"Mature Themes" ?!! What teddy bear artist wouldn't want that gig on their web site about me page  :crackup: Sorry it's late and I'm really punchy!! 

~Chrissi
ebay, ctcatherwoods
coming summer2006...www.CatherWoods.com

mj Banner SponsorJul 8, 2006

I got the same email. I didn't like the sound of "mature themes" so now it is in the trash.

Mitch2052 Jul 8, 2006

Dear Tracy,
That just sounds weird, do they want you to make a bear to star in the "movie"? There are so many fraud emails trying to lure us in, I would be wary of this one.

Cheers Susan

Laniebears Jul 8, 2006

errrrrrrgh :crackup:

Eileen Jul 8, 2006

I'm picturing Teddy Ruxpin meets Mad Max

:crackup:

I'm seeing a bear brought to life by atomic radiation. The girl and bear are the only survivors . . . or so they think.  Being the wise one, the Teddy protects the girl, finding food and water and shelter and (of course) providing comfort and reassurance.   :hug: 

They lead an idyllic life for a while, sheltering all the little scorpions and roadrunners and horned toads who have also managed to survive, and come creeping out of their desert hiding places . . . until one day their peace is shattered by the arrival of a band of HORRID MUTANTS :twisted: wearing black hooded capes to protect their oozing green faces from the sun!! 

They capture the girl . . . they're slavers . . . while the Teddy is out harvesting cactus, but he tracks them across the desert. Day after day, as he travels, his transformation continues, and by the time he finds and rescues the girl, he has become a REAL Grizzly,  all teeth and claws and hump. He chews up the mutants and spits them out.   

The girl is at first terrified --but then she recognizes the blue bow   she tied around her Teddy's neck (following Daphne's instructions) so long ago. The bow is tattered and torn and discolored by now, but its loops and ends are still perfectly even. 

  :hug: She embraces her Teddy with a cry of joy , and rides on his furry back into the sunset, as they head west to look for more survivors, but nicer ones.

Acipenser Jul 8, 2006

I'm seeing a bear brought to life by atomic radiation. The girl and bear are the only survivors . . . or so they think.  Being the wise one, the Teddy protects the girl, finding food and water and shelter and (of course) providing comfort and reassurance.   :hug: 

They lead an idyllic life for a while, sheltering all the little scorpions and roadrunners and horned toads who have also managed to survive, and come creeping out of their desert hiding places . . . until one day their peace is shattered by the arrival of a band of HORRID MUTANTS :twisted: wearing black hooded capes to protect their oozing green faces from the sun!! 

They capture the girl . . . they're slavers . . . while the Teddy is out harvesting cactus, but he tracks them across the desert. Day after day, as he travels, his transformation continues, and by the time he finds and rescues the girl, he has become a REAL Grizzly,  all teeth and claws and hump. He chews up the mutants and spits them out.   

The girl is at first terrified --but then she recognizes the blue bow   she tied around her Teddy's neck (following Daphne's instructions) so long ago. The bow is tattered and torn and discolored by now, but its loops and ends are still perfectly even. 

  :hug: She embraces her Teddy with a cry of joy , and rides on his furry back into the sunset, as they head west to look for more survivors, but nicer ones.

:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup: Exactly what I was thinking      :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

Tracy Jul 8, 2006

:crackup:  :crackup: OMG Eileen!!  That's hilarious!! I'm dying here!  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

Tracy Jul 8, 2006

"Mature Themes" ?!! What teddy bear artist wouldn't want that gig on their web site about me page

My thoughts exactly! :crackup:  :crackup: Just what I would want my work associated with.....eewwww!

I haven't heard anything back yet.  I bet I don't since I actually asked for specifics.