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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 I had an SEIS and it was revoked when the changes came in last year.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....
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Part-time film-making course Tony Franks answered:
And this weekend, there's a hugely discounted "The Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass" - search SP for the link/discount code. Only
Ben Rufus Green asked

I have a short film (under 60 seconds) shot and edited on Iphone. Caroline Bottomley answered:
Hi Ben, we/ Shiny Awards also welcome smartphone films - any films under 5 minutes. You also get feedback from three of the commer... Molly Cowderoy answered:
Hi Ben, We also recommend depict! and it's free to enter. London Short Film Festival have a low budget competition for films under... Andy Sowerby answered:
https://www.depict.org/ Ben Rufus Green answered:
Thank so much. I don't think I did a search for 'smart phone'. I forget that my iphone is also smart! Appreciate the help.

Craig Wilkinson asked

We have a location studio with gear and would like to shoot a range of films there to show off its versatility with the caveat that we do the DoP. Craig Wilkinson answered:
Hi Paul. All the props we have you can see in the pics, though there's an additional two lamps same as pictured. It's a big open s... Paul W Franklin answered:
Sounds interesting. Is there a bed in that space? Do you have a list of furniture/props? (Couldn't see it on the site) thanks, P. davina brown answered:
Well, I did write in to Craig - last week- and he still hasn't acknowledged my email. I'm guessing that's a dismissive 'No'. Perso...

Alwyne Kennedy asked

Do shorts ever later get successfully made as features? Stuart Wright answered:
SAW was a proof of concept of their feature length idea presented as a self-contained short film... It got them the funding they n... Peter Storey answered:
I heard a truly excellent pitch the other day, I'll be a bit circumspect in describing the content, but it was a clever (and perha... George Brian Glennon answered:
Whiplash is the most recent I know of to have transitioned to major feature success (profit/ Oscar noms and wins). However It was ... Michael Patrick Kelly answered:
Sling Blade is another good example of a short that blew up. Of course it had Billy Bob Thornton attached, but anything is possibl...

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 ...

Mike Waugh asked

What do producers of shorts look for in a production? Mike Waugh answered:
Hi Andrew, thanks for that, noted! Have to say, they're a tricky find - DoPs, sound, editing, grading etc have all been relatively... Andrew Griffin answered:
Hi Mike. I’ve been in this position recently so I speak from experience, but it is purely a personal one. The issue you’re lik... Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
Pie in the sky, as you say, is an immediate eye-roll! Never compare your film to The Blair Witch Project in your package - it's a...

Tommy Winchester asked

Does anyone have experience of filming at the Hamstead Heath Bathing Ponds? Karel Bata answered:
You're unlikely to get permission. The swimmers don't like it. I knew someone that had to jump through major hoops for one still. ... Bertil Nilsson answered:
Hi Tommy I've filmed part of a short on Hampstead Heath last year, not at the bathing ponds mind you. The stipulations vary depend... Marlom Tander answered:
I think the City of London owns the ponds. I believe these people would probably be able to help you with your proposal. http://f... Tommy Winchester answered:
Thanks Helen! Advice much appreciated :)

Mark Owen asked

Acting course FOR directors? Jack Price answered:
Hi Mark, I teach drama teachers and coach’s acting at Central School of Speach and Drama. I also teach filmmakers, directors and... Mark Owen answered:
Hi Flaminia. Thanks for your reply. Certainly potentially, it's something I'd be looking for. Would you know costs etc of such a... flaminia graziadei answered:
Hi Mark, I'm a Director, that has also been an actress for 25 years. I have thought acting FOR Directors several time in the UK, I...

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