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Maria Argueta asked
Anyone selling second hand camera (Sussex or London) Maria Argueta answered:
Thank you so much all of you! I am not entirely new to this (I think I joined SP back in 2004, only I didn't change my pic all th... Tony Franks answered:
You've got one already. Your smartphone. Just buy some good filmmaking accessories (sound, tripod, etc.) and Google "movies made o... Glyn Carter answered:
I think John makes good points, and if you're not experienced you should probably look at the consumer market more than semi-pro e... Vinca Gilbert-Dascent answered:
Hi Maria, Look on https://www.bblist.co.uk/search.php?category=Video+Cameras+-+HD Also consider if you want to get a camcorder or...
James McCann asked
How do you figure out a feature's budget? Vinca Gilbert-Dascent answered:
Hi James, It’s not a directors job to see what it will cost to make something. An Assistant Director is more likely to have a b... James McCann answered:
Thank you Mark, and thanks again to everyone who has so far contributed to this thread, very much appreciated. Mark Owen answered:
Excellent James. Well very best of luck with it all, I hope it will all be great! :)
Alexandra Queen asked
Submitting a black & white silent short film to UK festivals. Glyn Carter answered:
I run Short Film Reviews, online reviews of short films, with live festival in London next June. Happy to accept b&w and silen... Alexandra Queen answered:
Thanks for your answer guys!! Do you know if there are any film festivals (UK and abroad) for silent shorts? Alexandra!!! Colm McAuliffe answered:
Hi Alexandra, this sounds great - well done on the short! I would recommend aiming towards Glasgow Short Film Festival, Leeds Inte... Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
Have you had a look n filmfreeway? Most are represented there, so you should find ones which will fit your needs :)
Miro Caminade asked
Looking for a SHORT FILM script Gregory Fishwick answered:
Hi Miro, I have a two hander between a man and a woman set entirely in a hotel suite; 10 pages long and dialogue driven. It's call... Mark Renshaw answered:
Hi Miro, I have a short horror script called The Origin Of Fear. Single location, a few actors and just some make-up FX. The scr... Louise Johnson answered:
Hi Miro, I have a short horror script (9 pages) should you be interested. Happy to help with locations, etc. My email - louisecv... Jayne Slater answered:
Hi I'm wanting to build up my script writing credits so I'd be more than happy to offer you one of mine. I have a crime and vampir...
Maria chambers asked
Does anyone have a recommendation for a voiceover recording studio at an affordable price in London ? Dani Blue answered:
Hi Maria, Are you looking to record the voiceover yourself? Or you need a voiceover for your project? I am a V/O artist and have a... Adrienne Aiken answered:
Hi, I'm in London (NW3) and do recorded table reads as a service, and can also do voiceover recordings. Email me tableread@spotter... Ewa Habdas answered:
Focal Rhytm is great and they have reasonable rates and they are lovely and super team: http://focalrhythmsound.com/ I did ADR wi... Ashitey Akomfrah answered:
Hi Maria, try Sound Disposition. They have a space in Soho and Tottenham and can offer reasonable rates.
Alwyne Kennedy asked
BBFC age rating for a short film - required for screening? David Kenny answered:
Hi, I have spoken with OurScreen last year about running my own documentary with them. During a phone call, the guy said depending... vasco de sousa answered:
I think it's a quality thing. They don't want homemade films. Maybe your film is the exception, but I'm sure they don't have ... Alwyne Kennedy answered:
For anyone who may be interested, ourscreen finally got back to me and said that they require even privately screened films to hav...
davina brown asked
Empty Factory/Warehouse in East or North London. davina brown answered:
Simon, many thanks. Much appreciated. Simon Antoine answered:
try Canning Town roundabout, former MFI warehouse. It's where they hosted the recent Secret Cinema Blade Runner production. Lots... Alex Mead answered:
Hi Davina, You could try ExFed in Manor House - 199 Eade Rd N4 1DN. Contact Ellis or Marion at New River Studios https://newrive...
Carla Polidori asked
48 Hour Film Project in London - let's make a team? Grisha Nikolsky answered:
Hi folks, I have just registered a team for the 48 hour London event. I have a producer on board who is not on SP but we would lov... Carla Polidori answered:
Hi all - I have been trying to organise a meet-up for interested parties but haven't had much luck with dates everyone can do. I'm... Aaron Wheeler answered:
Hey I'm an editor, motion designer and speedy boi who'd love to help out. I've directed quite a few music videos and short films o... Laura Styrka answered:
Sorry cut my bio off mid sentence https://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/5462-0192-1427
Paul W Franklin asked
How can I find a list of horror festivals? Paul W Franklin answered:
I noticed Boobs and Blood too! I guess it does what it says on the tin... Glyn Carter answered:
Hi Mark - seen it now! This brings a list of festivals who have paid extra to be featured on FF. This might be a guide as to the s... Mark Renshaw answered:
Hi @Glyn I was on about the horror list https://filmfreeway.com/festivals/curated/horror. This is one of the filter options on the...
Will Nyerere Plastow asked
Trying to understand the expences of shooting my short on 16mm - can someone please help? Mark Wiggins answered:
The Varicams do have more features and their upper base ISO (having dual ISO sensors) is 5000 compared to the EVA1's upper base IS... John Lubran answered:
It does seem to offer a lot for the money. Why though is concider to be a B camera compared withore expensive Varicams? What can't...
Richard Harrison asked
Feature Film Budget Breakdown? Paddy Robinson-Griffin answered:
Hi Richard, If your first line producer is able, I'd suggest taking her figures. She's already familiar with it. I'd love to he... Richard Anthony Dunford answered:
Hi I did a years Production Accountancy post-graduate diploma with the NFTS so I could help you out with a full draft budget. Th... Richard Harrison answered:
Dear Paddy, Thanks for getting in touch. I've been writing for 16 years and my first micro-budget, feature film is fast becoming...

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