A few months ago I was optimistic enough to believe that this DVD would be out "early 2009".
Well, unlike older releases, no accidents have happened to any of the people involved in this (YET).
So, what's the idea?
The idea is best described as "no money no honey".
In particular, sales are going to hell in general.
ALL my wholesale customers have dumped me and my retail ones seem to be broke for ever.
So, it's all a matter of money and nothing else.
I'm just trying to raise the funds to pay all the relevant bills as I hate owing people money.
I could just go ahead and release it and keep people waiting to get their money till I get enough money but this is NOT my style.
I raise cash FIRST and THEN I proceed with the production.
This goddamn recession has affected dvd buyers too, obviously.
So, according to my current estimations, it should be out middle April the earliest or middle May the latest.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR...
With good HEALTH and PEACE...
oh... monologue: {and some better sales wouldn't hurt either..}
Speaking of sales, those December sales are over and now the prices are back to normal again.
oh... monologue: {and some better sales wouldn't hurt either..}
Speaking of sales, those December sales are over and now the prices are back to normal again.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
WISHES...
Here's a good opportunity to wish you A MERRY CHRISTMAS (for Christians) & A HAPPY NEW YEAR (for everybody)!
Monday, December 8, 2008
WHY I'LL NEVER RE- ISSUE ANY DVD's
I noticed that there's a small controversy over re-releasing any of my dvd's that go sold out or not.
Jack, or anyone thinking it's a good idea to re-print the sold out ones I must simply say FORGET IT.
Why?
1- Even if I go ahead and re- release something like Kilink Istanbul'da or Cellat (AFTER it's sold out) what are the prospects?
Sell maybe 2 or 3 copies per month and wait till the 22nd century to sell out again?
Let me stress that Kilink only picked up on sales the last 2-3 months when I announced certain things, meaning I just sold about 10 copies per month.
As for Cellat, ok, there are about 150 left but lately I'm selling about 1 or 2 copies per week and given that a bit later it'll slow down even more and given that there's no REAL wholesale business anymore for me, I'll sell out Cellat in 2 or 3 years.
2- I just don't believe there's "masses" of people who need to buy this stuff. IF there were they would just BUY the stuff NOW.
It took me almost 4 years to sell out 1000 Kilink copies which was a smash hit and I started out with LOTS of wholesale deals.
Now, that I'm practically ALL ALONE it would be suicide to re-print anything at all.
I JUST DON'T BELIEVE THERE'S ANYONE WANTING TO BUY MY STUFF EXCEPT MAYBE 200 REAL FANS AND ANOTHER FEW WHO JUST BUY MY STUFF BY ACCIDENT OR OUT OF CURIOSITY. SO, 500 COPIES ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH.
3- Last and most important....
I'm a man of my word and I respect my buyers.
I promised I'd NEVER re-release anything from my first steps.
My "limited" releases are limited and "collectible" because they come in LIMITED editions, thus accounting for their price and cult status.
IF I re-print anything it'll be as if I cheated those nice folks.
I WOULD HATE MYSELF FOR THAT AND I STICK TO MY WORD!
NO DAMN RE-RELEASES FROM ME, EVER!
Besides, where are all those damn masses of fans etc??
Right now, I got about 900 copies of CASUS KIRAN gathering dust.
About 900 KARANLIK SULAR
About 600 TURKISH SUPERMAN DOUBLE BILL
About 700 TURKISH HORROR DOUBLE BILL
About 900 TARZAN ISTANBUL'DA.
So, where the hell are those eager masses of fans who need re-prints too?
Jack, you're a great buddy and I just love you (a guys' love, ok??) BUT please don't ever tell me about re-printing stuff or about fans who will be miserable they missed any of my titles cause I'll shit my pants laughing...
Jack, or anyone thinking it's a good idea to re-print the sold out ones I must simply say FORGET IT.
Why?
1- Even if I go ahead and re- release something like Kilink Istanbul'da or Cellat (AFTER it's sold out) what are the prospects?
Sell maybe 2 or 3 copies per month and wait till the 22nd century to sell out again?
Let me stress that Kilink only picked up on sales the last 2-3 months when I announced certain things, meaning I just sold about 10 copies per month.
As for Cellat, ok, there are about 150 left but lately I'm selling about 1 or 2 copies per week and given that a bit later it'll slow down even more and given that there's no REAL wholesale business anymore for me, I'll sell out Cellat in 2 or 3 years.
2- I just don't believe there's "masses" of people who need to buy this stuff. IF there were they would just BUY the stuff NOW.
It took me almost 4 years to sell out 1000 Kilink copies which was a smash hit and I started out with LOTS of wholesale deals.
Now, that I'm practically ALL ALONE it would be suicide to re-print anything at all.
I JUST DON'T BELIEVE THERE'S ANYONE WANTING TO BUY MY STUFF EXCEPT MAYBE 200 REAL FANS AND ANOTHER FEW WHO JUST BUY MY STUFF BY ACCIDENT OR OUT OF CURIOSITY. SO, 500 COPIES ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH.
3- Last and most important....
I'm a man of my word and I respect my buyers.
I promised I'd NEVER re-release anything from my first steps.
My "limited" releases are limited and "collectible" because they come in LIMITED editions, thus accounting for their price and cult status.
IF I re-print anything it'll be as if I cheated those nice folks.
I WOULD HATE MYSELF FOR THAT AND I STICK TO MY WORD!
NO DAMN RE-RELEASES FROM ME, EVER!
Besides, where are all those damn masses of fans etc??
Right now, I got about 900 copies of CASUS KIRAN gathering dust.
About 900 KARANLIK SULAR
About 600 TURKISH SUPERMAN DOUBLE BILL
About 700 TURKISH HORROR DOUBLE BILL
About 900 TARZAN ISTANBUL'DA.
So, where the hell are those eager masses of fans who need re-prints too?
Jack, you're a great buddy and I just love you (a guys' love, ok??) BUT please don't ever tell me about re-printing stuff or about fans who will be miserable they missed any of my titles cause I'll shit my pants laughing...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
DECEMBER, HOLIDAYS SALES!
I decided to drop prices on ALL my DVD's for this month.
So, from December 1st to December 31st ALL my dvd's will be offered at much lower prices.
In January they'll return to the usual prices.
Nice chance to offer some Holidays gifts...
So, from December 1st to December 31st ALL my dvd's will be offered at much lower prices.
In January they'll return to the usual prices.
Nice chance to offer some Holidays gifts...
KILINK ISTANBUL'DA is Out of Stock.
My first DVD is history.
I had warned you 2 months ago and here we are now.
Of course, my policy is clear and strict...
I WILL NEVER RE-ISSUE sold out DVD's, no matter what!
I had warned you 2 months ago and here we are now.
Of course, my policy is clear and strict...
I WILL NEVER RE-ISSUE sold out DVD's, no matter what!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Next Release and general news
Hi to all!
1)- To those who missed my posts I apologise but the past weeks have been a total hell for me and I wish I could just delete them from my life.
They made me feel like shit, they cost me a psychological downfall and 7,000$ (so far), and it's got nothing to do with films. Just personal stuff...
2)- CELLAT has been around for exactly 1 month now. The first days it moved pretty fast, but the last days now it has just come to a "grinding halt", as THE CURE used to sing.
However, thanks to a great wholesaler right now I've sold a total of about 350 pcs, meaning there are about 150 left, whatever this could mean.
3) I'd really LOVE to hear any comments on the VIGILANTE DOCUMENTARY on this DVD, and particularly which of the reviewed movies intrigued you the most. I, for one, got excited with all of them but let me stress out the importance of BUYUK KIN (BIG HATE). I have seen the whole film and was overwhelmed by how bleak, violent, savage, pessimistic and well-made it is. And keep in mind it was made in 1967!
I guess I'll have to upload a long trailer for everyone to check out. Meanwhile, please go ahead and offer me your suggestions!
4)- If you check my site, www.onarfilms.com you'll see info for my NEXT RELEASE, KADIN DUSMANI (WOMAN DESPISER), an unexpectedly effective gothic giallo TRULY ORIGINAL mega- obscurity, from 1967!
When exactly will it be out? Due to my personal shit, explained above, I'm going through a damn frustrating adventure which is going to cost me many more 1,000's of $$ meaning that it may take me much longer than what I figure.
Besides, this worldwide financial crisis has affected my overall sales to a great extend and saving up money is a herculian task.
I'll try to release it March or April 2009 but it all depends on my sales till then.
5)- Finally, some good news (for you). Since I'm left alone now, without any serious wholesales, I'll have to sell my stuff all alone... BUT given that I won't be selling at low- price wholesale rates anymore I WILL be able to lower the prices for my NEXT RELEASES, by about 30%.
So, as of 2009, my NEW DVD's will retail at about 17 Euro, instead of 23.50, and that SHOULD be good news!
1)- To those who missed my posts I apologise but the past weeks have been a total hell for me and I wish I could just delete them from my life.
They made me feel like shit, they cost me a psychological downfall and 7,000$ (so far), and it's got nothing to do with films. Just personal stuff...
2)- CELLAT has been around for exactly 1 month now. The first days it moved pretty fast, but the last days now it has just come to a "grinding halt", as THE CURE used to sing.
However, thanks to a great wholesaler right now I've sold a total of about 350 pcs, meaning there are about 150 left, whatever this could mean.
3) I'd really LOVE to hear any comments on the VIGILANTE DOCUMENTARY on this DVD, and particularly which of the reviewed movies intrigued you the most. I, for one, got excited with all of them but let me stress out the importance of BUYUK KIN (BIG HATE). I have seen the whole film and was overwhelmed by how bleak, violent, savage, pessimistic and well-made it is. And keep in mind it was made in 1967!
I guess I'll have to upload a long trailer for everyone to check out. Meanwhile, please go ahead and offer me your suggestions!
4)- If you check my site, www.onarfilms.com you'll see info for my NEXT RELEASE, KADIN DUSMANI (WOMAN DESPISER), an unexpectedly effective gothic giallo TRULY ORIGINAL mega- obscurity, from 1967!
When exactly will it be out? Due to my personal shit, explained above, I'm going through a damn frustrating adventure which is going to cost me many more 1,000's of $$ meaning that it may take me much longer than what I figure.
Besides, this worldwide financial crisis has affected my overall sales to a great extend and saving up money is a herculian task.
I'll try to release it March or April 2009 but it all depends on my sales till then.
5)- Finally, some good news (for you). Since I'm left alone now, without any serious wholesales, I'll have to sell my stuff all alone... BUT given that I won't be selling at low- price wholesale rates anymore I WILL be able to lower the prices for my NEXT RELEASES, by about 30%.
So, as of 2009, my NEW DVD's will retail at about 17 Euro, instead of 23.50, and that SHOULD be good news!
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