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New members Sara Bettencourt, Actor Boyana Panteleeva, Production Assistant Sotiria Aivazidi, Actor James Stier, Camera Production Assistant Location Driver (with BMW for hire if needed), Production Assistant Zoe Que, Director of Photography Hannah Tarrington, Actor Sas-Leon King, Composer Afshin Shemirani, Producer - Artists Film/Video Kerem Isik, Sound Recordist Wisdom Akinpelu, Producer - Artists Film/Video Steven Lou, Actor
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
George Brian Glennon asked

Is anyone using LTO datatape to back-up footage? George Brian Glennon answered:
Thanks for that Mark, We're being more careful with archiving on drives now with the express purpose of being able to locate thin... mark brindle answered:
Hi George we have been using LTO tape for many years and find this works out the cheapest way and have not had problems getting da... Emma Baggott answered:
Hi George. I use LTO tapes at work. If you have a big company and can have designated archivists or edit assistants then it's pret...

Guy Remy asked

Best camera's for self tape? Michael Tognarelli answered:
I would say focus on your performance - any good director should be able to look past poor quality images. But maybe that’s just... Owyn Stephens answered:
Hey man. I'm an actor thats had quite good results with self tapes, in fact if I'm honest I prefer to do a self tape than an audit... Guy Remy answered:
Agreed, the cinematic look is secondary, yes some of the latest phones do have good video quality, maybe I should just buy myself ... Alwyne Kennedy answered:
Do casting directors care whether a self-tape is "cinematic" or not? Someone I know recently submitted a very basic self-tape, sho...

Shona Charlton asked

Advice for those looking for Producers - beware of scammers Dorothy Iskrzynska answered:
Hi Shona, once again we're sorry this has happened to you and thank you for sharing your experience, discussing with other members... Mohammed Tahir answered:
Thanks, Shona, for bringing this to everyone’s attention. John Lubran answered:
No worries Shona Shona Charlton answered:
John, Love it! You have a real way with words! I see now the value of your considered comments and knowledge. Sorry if I respond...

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...

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