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Max Khan asked
Pros & cons of shooting a feature film ( Drama) in £20,000 Ian Allardyce answered:
Hi Alistair, that was just a good 'ole Sony A7Sii with a Voitlander prime. But the lighting and vibe came out really well. Ian. Alistair Gillan answered:
Nice work Ian. Just curious what kit/lens you used to shoot Bombay Christmas Jumper. Loved the colour. Max Khan answered:
Hey Ian, Thanks for your help. Definitely I would love to seek more information about break in the budget. I don’t mind if we t...
Bhavi Satkunarasa asked
How much should a screenwriter charge for the first draft of a film treatment? Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
Oh this is a complex question with lots of "right" answers. Ultimately it comes down to what you bring to the table, what you are... Stephen Potts answered:
If you are a member of WGGB you should expect WGGB rates, as per Brendan's link. If you are not a member of WGGB you should join W... Paul W Franklin answered:
Congrats! Depends on the budget, basically. Check the link above ^^ I'd also try get a cut of the profits, if it's not a huge budg... Brendan O'Neill answered:
https://writersguild.org.uk/rates-agreements/
Laurie Barraclough asked

Shooting at a petrol station? Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
Would Milbrook have one? Mark Collins answered:
We shot a film scene at a petrol station on the Isle of Wight. We shot on Sunday when they were closed and were fully insured. It
jacqueline kirwan asked

Re: Looking to collaborate for my short film Kayleigh Gibbons answered:
Hey Jackie, If you need any help with post-production effects, editing or graphics, let me know. kayleigh.gibgib@gmail.com Than... answered:
Another of the infinite number of writer/director/editors here - but more than happy to help out with general production. I'd love... Richard Brunner answered:
Director/shooter/editor with equipment here. I'd like to read your script, please email to richard@idionfilms.com www.idionfilms.c... Vinca Gilbert-Dascent answered:
Hi Jackie, I work in film/video producing, directing and writing. Feel free to ask me any questions if you need any advice on bre...

Giulio Gobbetti asked

Terms of a Distribution Contract Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
If it doesn't limit your options at all, no harm in giving it a go, I guess! If the actual promotion part is on them, so they ear... Giulio Gobbetti answered:
Hi Paddy - thanks for the reply, and very good point. From reading the contract, my understanding is that it is 50% of the gross (...

Mick Dow asked

Has anyone used Festival Formula for submitting their short films? Are there any other companies or individuals who help organise festival strategies? Jane Sanger answered:
Film Festival Doctor are good , Rebekah meets you, looks at the film, discusses where to aim for (no guarantees) this manages your... Brendan O'Neill answered:
Personally I would aim for film festivals on the British Council Key Festival list. A lot of film festivals are little more than v... Matt Mahmood-Ogston answered:
If you'd like to do it yourself, Filmfreeway is awesome... it has hundreds of festivals listed, and you can submit to all of them ... Luke Albert answered:
Hello Mick, I have used Festive Formula for a short film I did a couple of years back. I found it really helpful as i had no idea...

Johnny Maya asked

YOUTUBE CHANNEL - HOW TO CREATE CONTENT AS AN ACTOR ? Johnny Maya answered:
Hello Alexandra, Really appreciate your engagement with my question. Great work with "Little Green Street" it´s a lovely ho... Steven Barwick answered:
Hi Johnny Great question. I read somewhere that only about 5% of actors make their living exclusively from acting, for example, sc... Alexandra Queen answered:
Dear Johnny. As an actor/writer/director I have created a YouTube Channel and the content consists the trailers and short films I...

Alex Akakpo asked

Looking To Start A Writing Room Ed Griffiths answered:
Hey Alex, am certainly keen, thanks for replying! I’m not so savvy with WHATSAPP and couldn’t find you but keen to talk to all... Alex Akakpo answered:
Hi Ed, Thanks for your interest. As there is a whatsapp group for everyone, we will all be meeting up, in the next couple of days... Andy McCormick answered:
We’ve written plenty of scripts. We’ve made plenty of films! And we’re always keen to make new connections. Check us out at...

Michael Spry asked

Recommendations for a light meter Michael Spry answered:
Thanks for the help, I think brand new they are just too expensive and second hand I run the risk of them not working accurately. Peter Storey answered:
Michael, I've got a Sekonic incident meter from my gaffering days, comes with a 5 degree (i think) spot attachment. Been meaning t... Julian answered:
Installing the Cine Meter II app for your phone, buying the small and cheap Luxi light meter attachment and calibrating the combin... Kurt Riddell answered:
I recently bought a Lumu and have found it useful. Tested it beside a gaffers sekonic light meter and colour meter and it was spot...

Mykea Perry asked

Funding, I have some questions Richard Anthony Dunford answered:
Pre-sales on distribution is another one although that is more for multi-million productions as you'd need some major names attach... Jane Sanger answered:
13. Tax relief and credits

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