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Richard Anthony Dunford asked
Seeking poster artist recommendations Howard Lewis-Baker answered:
Hi Richard I can sort of recommend... me. I'm a freelance Graphic Designer and I've worked up a few posters for fellow Shooters. I... Dorothy Allen-Pickard answered:
Antoine Marinot did mine and they're great, here's his email: amarinot@estacom.fr and a link to on of the posters: https://i-d.vic... Nick Hilton answered:
Can only speak for people who I've worked with, but Daniel Gaze has done some great stuff, at v v reasonable prices, on a couple o... Jaye L Swift answered:
richardlenthall@yahoo.com
Miro Caminade asked
Copyright Advice for a short film...Help! Andrew N. Hill answered:
I am not a lawyer. My understanding is that you could show a poster in the background if it is not significant e.g. if someone wa... Dave Hall answered:
I'm sure others have suggested this, but do you have a Rainier Wolfcastle-esque plan B? i.e. Create a fictional action hero and mo... John Lubran answered:
I've used "top entertainment lawyers' in London too. Whilst that level of legal advice is always useful I've also learned not to e... George Brian Glennon answered:
Miro, If you think this film may go anywhere then do not use it, or be prepared for business and legal to get it cleared. If so...
Yoanna Petrova asked
Please recommend production companies I can work for. John Lubran answered:
Was your website up and running when you first posted Yoanna? If so it was remiss of me not to have found it. I think you've prov... Yoanna Petrova answered:
Thank you all for your responses, although I am not sure any of them actually answers my question and tbh some of them are even sl... Jamie Kennerley answered:
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Buppha Witt asked
Where can I get my film screened? Jimmy Edmonds answered:
Ps agree with Paddy - OURSCREEN is an option though you cant book more than 3 months in advance and as yet audiences are really up... Tony Oldham answered:
You can approach and hire independent cinemas. If you want a distributor you must make sure you have all the paperwork signed off ...
Cristina Isoli Sandri asked
Cannes 2018 DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD answered:
YES, VIA CINANDO, OR IF Y RE AT MARCHE DU FILM, ( ACCREDITATION) AndBut Films answered:
The festival will announce its official selection on Thursday. Information about companies representing these films will be availa... Cristina Isoli Sandri answered:
Thanks Peter! Will try to look at Cinando then. Peter Storey answered:
All the market participants can be found at cinando.com, as they register they appear on the site. It also goes back a few years s...
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’ .
Filipe Costa asked

Screenplay review Filipe Costa answered:
Obrigado Vasco! vasco de sousa answered:
I'd say script reviewers are a waste of time. No professionals use them. Ask your actors for feedback. Amy Rich answered:
Hi Filipe, I'd be happy to read your script and give you a short report for free as I'm currently building up my experience as a s... Andy Gunn answered:
Hi Filipe, I review and consult on screenplays on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis and I’d be happy to take a look. You can find...

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 ...

Jonathan Sieff asked

Looking for a director/producer for my short scripts Jonathan Sieff answered:
Hi Hedley, I've sent you both scripts and look forward to your response. Please find links to my produced work Tattoo - https:/... Hedley England answered:
Hi Jonathan, My email is hedley@hedleyengland.co.uk I look forward to reading a script? Regards Hedley Michael James Dean answered:
Hi Jonathan, My name is Michael Dean a Producer from London/South East I am always looking for new projects to work on and would ...

mizgin arslan asked

Which university would you recommend for practise based filmmaking MA in London? Michael Stewart answered:
if you want a university: Goldsmiths, UCL for documentary, Westminster all strong. If you want a film school NFTS or LFS both stro... Mark Wiggins answered:
Its not true that the NFTS only trains people to be directors. They teach all sorts of disciplines there. afia nkrumah answered:
I went to The London Film School. It's not as well connected to the Industry over here as the NFTS but the training in my opinion ... Brendan O'Neill answered:
Birmingham University does an MA in Film and Television production which has a good record for graduates getting jobs afterwards. ...

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