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One hundred and eighteen
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Deadline this week for:
The Stuart Croft Foundation
Noemie Nk asked
Good camera shop in London? George Brian Glennon answered:
You will always get the best prices anywhere from B & H or Adorama in NYC ( both have it back-ordered). If you could rent f... Alwyne Kennedy answered:
You can get that model in the US from B@H - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1394217-REG/sony_ilce_7m3_alpha_a7_iii_mirrorle... Noemie Nk answered:
Great - thanks everyone!! Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
The Park Cameras one is just off Oxford St https://www.parkcameras.com/park-cameras-london-store (very, very central London). Be ...
Alève Mine asked
BAFTA doesn't react to #MeToo request. What to do next? Moritz Valero answered:
Hi Aleve, I think you should reach out to Equity. They recently employed someone to create safe working spaces for actors, direc... Helen Jack answered:
Great advice, Angela. Yes, Alève, you should reach out to WFTV (https://wftv.org.uk/). They'll definitely be able to offer some a... Angela Peters answered:
Hi Alève, I see that this thread is coming back to life from 3 months ago. I am hoping you were able to get something done sinc... John Lubran answered:
Where the only evidence is one persons word against another's it's difficult for Judicial clarity to be achieved. Occasionally a ...
Tia Salisbury asked
Where are all the female producers in Bristol?! Pitching on the 'Bumble' Film challenge and need an experienced producer to join the team. Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
I've dropped you an email at the address on your site :) Zoe Cunningham answered:
Hi Tia Do you know Cara Bamford? She’s a producer, writer and actor based in Bristol. You can contact her on Twitter or I can d... Helen Jack answered:
Hi Tia, If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your proj... Tia Salisbury answered:
Thanks for the heads up Paddy. You're right, I'm a broken link! I've added my website details to the question and would be keen to...
Gary Braun asked
What does a film distributor do? vasco de sousa answered:
Oh, the course is free for the time being, but after 27th of May, it will be locked. It's supposed to be a four week course, but ... Audelia Rowe answered:
its true they are good ! ;)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Gary Braun answered:
Am very happy I am a member of Shootingpeople and am able to receive honnest advice from knowledgable people Like you.I really app...
Syd Heather asked

Does anyone from the SP community know of any film-friendly pubs and swimming pools in London? Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
If you need to be central, The Crown & 2 Chairmen in Soho has quite a film & TV crowd, and the upstairs bar may be closed ... Syd Heather answered:
Thank you Howard and Andrew - I'll check these out! Very much appreciate the suggestions. Howard Perry answered:
Sorry ‘change’ should read ‘charge’ .
Peter Storey asked

Has anyone been through the crowdfunding process, either successfully or unsuccessfully? Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
Just a side note - platforms and fees have been mentioned, but that's the best case scenario for *donations*, whereas many people ... Jane Sanger answered:
I find it very hard and it's getting harder. Having done 4 campaigns and none reached target. They were for drama films and as Joh... Peter Storey answered:
Thanks for the thoughtful answers, guys. Crowdfunding certainly isn't for everyone or every project, and the platforms are throngi... John Lubran answered:
Id just add my standard waiver. One ought not take ones own or any one else's case for a generality. Moving Vision crowd funded so...

Mary Cohen asked

Editor Looking to Collaborate ADRIAN SCOTT answered:
Hi Mary, Are you still on the look out for edits to practice on? kind regards Adrian Scott Mellow9productions instagram/mellow... NICHOLAS PROSSER answered:
Hi Mary, I am an experienced screen drama director, mostly in series and serials but I am now hoping to direct some shorts I have ... Michael James Dean answered:
Hi Mary, My name is Michael Dean a Screenwriter and Producer from the South East and I am currently working on a comedy short fil... Stewart McKie answered:
Mary - I'm going to need an expenses-only editor for my Coaches sitcom short which I expect to shoot in early February. This is a ...

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