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Anthony Hett asked
Do you have a film that you would like screened at a friendly monthly short film evening in East London? Mark Keegan answered:
Hi Anthony, Here is the link to my period drama spoof "Owl House" which won an Award of Merit in the WRPN.TV Global Webisode Comp... Anthony Hett answered:
Hi everyone, thank you for the continued submissions. We have finalised the lineup for our May event and will therefore consider r... Moira Rowan answered:
Hi Anthony I would be honoured to have my short film 'Get Riel' screen at your film club this is the links for the film and traile... pietro birindelli answered:
Hi Anthony Here are my shorts, they are in Italian subtitled English. I would be delighted to have a screening in London. 1 - Va...
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Issa James asked
Short film funding advice Issa James answered:
Some good advice Victor, Thanks! (expenses would be the minimum for sure, just in respect of people's time). I have toyed with the... Jane Sanger answered:
Some words of advice following a few years of making shorts. Do not use editors who have only done tv, they do not know how to col... Victor De Almeida answered:
Hi James, I think everyones journey is different. I produced my first short film without knowing what I was doing and a budget o...
Sahera Khan asked
Seeking a location in London - Cafe Sahera Khan answered:
Hello, thank you so much. That is very useful. Sahera Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
How about the cafe at a university campus? Often empty/quiet at weekends Richard Anthony Dunford answered:
Your best bet for trying to get a location for free or very cheap is to shoot around their opening hours so they don't lose out on... Dorothy Iskrzynska answered:
Hi Sahera, as Marlom mentioned, Saturday would usually be a tricky day for most cafes. Luckily there's quite a lot of them in Lond...
Buppha Witt asked
Do I need a permission to film in the underpass? Allan (Mac) McKenna answered:
Some years ago I acted in two shorts made using the underground. The first was for an affluent fairly well known amateur directo... John Lubran answered:
I've just come back to this conversation and Glyn's claim about councils owning property. Whatever property councils may own accor... Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
No worries. The purpose of the risk assessment is to identify, assess and mitigate hazards. Make someone appropriate responsible... Buppha Witt answered:
Thank you very much Paddy!
Michelle Parkyn asked
New SEIS / EIS Restrictions John Lubran answered:
It's all a construct of artificial legitimacy. Such rules apply to those who are so caught up in that elaborate charade that they'... Jane Sanger answered:
I'd be very wary. I had an SEIS and it was revoked when the changes came in last year. I have an accountant husband, but just to m... Ray Brady answered:
Hi Glyn, Be very wary for your investors, though very rare, the Revenue can retrospectively change the agreed tax break or even co... Glyn Carter answered:
I have an SPV approved for SEIS before the change in the regulations - ie for a single film, not for a slate. It hasn't been used....
Kristopher Williams asked
Why do you donate to crowdfinding? For a credit? other perk? karma? Paul W Franklin answered:
Hi, I think in the early days of Kickstarter etc, getting a signed script or to spend a day on set (as part of the reward) was ne... Kristopher Williams answered:
Thanks so much for your replies, this is very helpful and encouraging to hear that so many people give money because they genuinel... John Lubran answered:
Why do complete strangers want to fund some one trying to do something that is not rewarding to funders beyond trinkets and spurio... Richard Anthony Dunford answered:
I wouldn't personally say the fact a film is already done means people have no incentive to back its crowd funding campaign. If an...
Anthony Sutcliffe asked
Where should I post my short film? Anthony Sutcliffe answered:
Thanks Molly! And thanks Glyn! Thank you for taking the time to post your response to the film, it’s much appreciated. I’m gl... Glyn Carter answered:
Hi Anthony As one of the people who sent you a scene to film, I have to say congratulations. I see why you chose Serial Cheat - ... Molly Cowderoy answered:
Hi Anthony, we always love to hear about shooters collaborating together. Congratulations on the film!
Abigail Addison asked
Looking for a woodland location to shoot at dusk in East London Glyn Carter answered:
Hainault Country Park (parking off Manor Rd at north corner). It's east London, although I'd still choose Epping as it's more undu... GAYNOR O'FLYNN answered:
Yes or any of Wanstead Flats dan smith answered:
Yes. Particularly the hollow ponds - Whipps cross round about area. nearest tube is Wanstead, I think https://www.timeout.com/lon... Mark Wiggins answered:
Epping Forest.
Rob Howgate asked
Looking to film in a Prison Cell (could be at magistrates court, police station etc.) Rob Howgate answered:
Thanks all, appreciate the feedback. Birmingham looks the best bet due to location but all replies gratefully received. Keep shoot... Brendan O'Neill answered:
Steelhouse Lane in central Birmingham is available for filming. Think its a £1k a day fee. Talk to Sindy and team at www.FilmBirm... Richard Anthony Dunford answered:
Their admin fee is £295 alone so you're probably looking at a few thousand per day. I'd filmed a police cell type scene it what... Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
I've not shot there, it'll be open to negotiation with the agency, give them a call. Probably a few hundred quid a day, less for ...

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