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Original Post from Paul Howard
New website launch

We have just launched a new website called "We Make Films". It is a paid membership site that helps people build their showreels, gain experience and collect IMDb credits.

Howev…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from David Roberts
Location - UK stand in for an American home

Hi,

Looking to film a proof-of-concept for a feature film set in an America. Shooting in the UK so need a suitable stand-in.

We will only need it for a few hours and we're look…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thanks Jai and Andy. We've got a place sorted.

D

Original Post from Jordan Bunton-Williams
Most recent response from Helen Jack
If you need film financing? You need to download this programme NOW!!!

Programme: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/2a62cf98d38bd24e9c8499fd4/files/32b4e0e0-3c01-441c-951a-5fdb31fd4da2/THE_COMPLETE_CROWDFUNDING_GUIDE_THE_STRAIGHTLINE_SECRETS_TO_CROWDFUND…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Jordan,

Would you mind offering some more context for your post? We encourage members to use the Discuss forum for discussion (which could be around crowdfunding) rather than …

Original Post from ELSPETH WALDIE
Looking for a film making and training trustee

Hi there,

At Purple Field Productions, we're on the hunt for a new Trustee to join the team. The role is a part time voluntary one and can be done remotely from home with occasio…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Natasha Anderson
Most recent response from imran naushad
Music supervisor- pro bono

Do you require a music supervisor for your film?

I have a decade of experience in the music industry, counting Universal Music, Sony and Warner and many independent record labels…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Natasha,

I have an upcoming feature film and would be happy for you to come on board. Please get in contact via email and I can provide you with further details. My email is: …

Original Post from imran naushad
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
We need to add burns and cuts to an actors face, do we use a mask, prosthetics or make up?

One of our characters aged 40:50 endures a torture scene where the following effects would need to be applied.

1 - two paper cuts across his left cheek
2 - his left eye brow is s…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Imran, answers depend on,
what sort of a budget do you have?
do you need close ups of the damage?
how hi-def are your cameras?
Paper cuts are not difficult. To start with they …

Original Post from Nic Penrake
Most recent response from Ksenia Gumerova
Does Anybody Have a Classic Car for Hire in London - 2 Day Music Video Shoot

I’m producing a music video for artist SAINA and require a classic car for one day end of March/early April, somewhere in Greater London. We will be a small cast and crew. We shan…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hello Nic,

Here is a number of the guy - 07568 427623. He has a Lincoln. He is very nice, so hopefully this contact will help you.

Good luck with the shoot.

Ksenia

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Anthony Hett
Short Film Screening

Which pubs out there screen short films and encourages filmmakers networking? Top 5 or 10? Thanks in advance guys and girls!!!

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi everyone,
I co-run Forest Film Club. We have a monthly short film evening called Short Film Thursdays which is at The Birds in Leytonstone on the last Thursday of every month.…

Original Post from David Roberts
Most recent response from Marnie Baxter
Director and Producer team needed for the The Uncertain Kingdom Project

Hi there,

I'm looking to pitch a short film about a good samaritan act that goes horribly wrong for The Uncertain Kingdom, a project exploring current views of the UK.

The story…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

No I didn’t - please resend: marnie@firstpersonproductions.co.uk

Original Post from Nic Penrake
Industrial Land/Remote Building Site Needed For A 2 Day Music Video Shoot?

I’m producing a music video for artist SAINA and require access to industrial land/remote
building site/car park for one day end of March/early April, somewhere in Greater London.…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from craig rihoy
Most recent response from Performance Film & Media Insurance
Equipment insurance for cars without alarms

I am just renewing my insurance with Hencilla Canworth, who to date have been excellent, but they will not cover my equipment in my car as it does not have an alarm on it. This k…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Craig, we'd be happy to have a chat with you around your insurance requirements. Please call us on 02082564932. Thanks Macaulay Monahan from Performance Film & Media Insura…

Original Post from Sam Brewster
...And another director looking for a producer

Hi SP folks,

It's 'pick your director' time for the producers of SP - I'm looking for a producer to pair up with to develop an application for The Uncertain Kingdom fund. I'm a w…

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from simon Matthews
Another Director looking for a Producer for a Competition

I know I know everyone is asking for a producer for the upcoming Uncertain Kingdom on here...

But I can make a great cup of tea!

If you are producer with a few shorts under your…

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Rhys Edwards
Most recent response from Terri Potoczna
Using opera/classical music in films for festivals.

I want to use a piece of music by Mozart in my film but I want the 3 singers to be in vision. Firstly, where do I go to find classical singers that would do this on a limited budg…

12 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

argh! link doesn't work anymore:(

Original Post from Tinashe Zvobgo
Most recent response from Alan Dunlop
Boxing gym

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a gym in London or around London that would let Students use it for filming

Cheers

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

I DP'd on a day's filming at Diesel Gym back when they were in Limehouse. Found them very amenable, even let us use smoke! Couldn't say how much they charged, sorry. Their current…

Original Post from Alexandros Tsilifonis
Looking for Greek Screenplay

FIlm Director open to receive film treatments for feature-length scripts written in Greek.

For more information get in touch at atsilifonis@gmail.com

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Miles Tudor
Most recent response from Emma Croft
CAA Qualified drone operator, fully insured with own kit, looking for opportunities to gain experie…

Hi,
I'm an established production professional. I run a successful company that works mainly in the music industry.
I have recently qualified as a CAA approved drone pilot and am…

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

HI Miles
I am looking for a drone operator for a short film. There will be opportunity of some great footage as the location and script offer it. No dates for the shoot yet but wo…

Original Post from James Webber
Director looking for new projects

Hi there awesome people. I’m a director looking for new projects to work on. Any genre really but am mostly leaning towards solid, impactful dramas.
If you have a project you’d li…

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Uncertain Kingdom Brief - Writer Director seeking Producer

Hi Everyone,

My name is Sherice Griffiths and I'm a writer-director based in West London who has produced several award-winning short films. I'm now applying for the Uncertain Ki…

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Scott Piggott
Most recent response from tiggy bayley
London-based writer/director looking for producer to collaborate with

Been out of the constant flow of filmmaking for a while now because of some mental health challenges but I've been working on a couple of scripts as of late and looking to meet up…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Scott,

I would love to collaborate on a project with you. Are you baed in London?

Best,

Matilda

Original Post from PHIL WEST
I'm setting this up for my film company but would this be of any interest to you too?

I'm currently re-building my film company's website where we'll be selling downloads of our films, dvds, blurays and merch.
We'd be driving traffic to it and promoting our product…

13 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Thanks so much Ray, we're still building the website but we're getting close. I'm aiming to have it ready in February, so not too long now.
I'll get all the info you need just a…

Original Post from Varun Kanish
Writer/Director seeking experienced producers for 2x short film scripts

Hi Producers,

I’m a Leeds-born, London-based writer /director looking for experienced producers to collaborate on two new short film scripts (one 15mins, one 3-4mins) and to seek…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Colm, thanks so much for your message! Didn't realise that was the best way to do it - super useful to have the info now! Thanks again! :) Very Best, Varun

Original Post from Nadaav Soudry
Most recent response from Colm McAuliffe
Advice and/or help editing a short film trailer

Been off the short film circuit for a while. This is my first shooters post in forever.

Since my last short, it looks like festivals now want you to have a trailer to accompany …

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Nadaav, If you’re looking for people to work with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can do this …

Original Post from Zbigniew Siwek
Film Networking Event and short film pitch competition

Hey guys, the Cine Circle Event is coming up on the 22nd of January and it would be great to see you all there! You can come network with fellow filmmakers, producers, actors and …

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Jimmy Edmonds
OUR FEATURE DOCUMENTARY NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE - FREE FOR THE NEXT SIX DAYS

Have you made a personal film that bares your soul and tells of stuff that most would keep to the privacy of their own thoughts ... having work in TV for over 25 years (100+ edit …

6 years, 5 months ago
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