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Hi Shooters

Hope you are well. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on the pros and cons of spec adverts?

Had a few meetings with production companies about filming commercia…

@Caroline Bottomley
Much appreciated

Please accept my sincerest apologies for anyone reading this tomorrow morning but just spotted this amazing offer from Chris Jones. "I personally cannot recommend this offer highl…

Hi Mark, really excellent news and you're very welcome indeed. I'm so very pleased that someone was able to take advantage of the offer, a really incredible discount, thank you fo…

Hi, this is a one-day shoot (5 December), made via the Making Films Group https://m.facebook.com/groups/118977802115701) Mid CU & profile shots & credits. No dialogue, but…

Hi Everyone & thanks for the update, will do!

I have written a novel. I don't have a publisher yet, but I won't self-publish.

I tried Self-distribution with Vimeo on two films. We had a shoestring budget, which meant either…

@vasco de sousa You can always buy more lottery tickets to improve your chances, no matter how slim. I think you may have took the word 'lottery' too literal when we mean odds an…

A short film I helped produce has just finished a successful year on the film festival circuit. It is now available online. If you like your horror psychological with emotional im…

Thanks Ray, that's really nice of you to say and high praise indeed.

I've been talking to one company with regards to establishing a limited company but their response rate is so slow and unreliable that I'm looking to go elsewhere. I handle my own…

Many thanks Helen, will have a look!

When a major production company has to contact me directly as they've received no reply from my agent, I think its time to look for new representation.
I have a feature film scrip…

Hi everyone,

I would love to meet with a producer or writer of Japanese heritage to talk about a feature film script I'm developing with lead Japanese roles. I'm based in London …

Hi fellow writers! I'm looking for a co-writer for long or short term collaboration,

I'm an English writer/ director based in Berlin, writing films mostly in English that are se…

Hi Kanchi,

Thanks for posting in (I'm familiar with your work - still need to see Mixed Messages!).

Just to give you a heads up, if you’re looking for people to collaborate wit…

Hi Shooters,

I have just made my 1st short live on Vimeo after a successful festival circuit run, I would love to hear your thoughts, you can watch it via my profile or follow th…

Hi Graham,

Story wise not so much my cup of tea but it's really well made, paced and produced. I can see it doing well, well done for a first short.

Hi

Can anyone help with this:

Are there any US Literary Agents would would consider unsolicited film scripts from writers resident in the UK?

I have written a number of film s…

Thank you guys. Its been insightful.

Can I pick your brains further - Is there any way you can get a manager without having to fly to LA or New York and knocking doors there?

Mo

I've rented a DCP plugin for a month. Needed it to produce a 4K DCP for a screening at a Curzon cinema. If you need a 2K or 4K DCP (Digital Cinema Package), and you can supply you…

Cheers, Nathan.

The Curzon did specify I had to deliver a DCP, but, yes, most projectors can take different formats, I know. And The Curzon's drive formatting requirements will b…

We're looking for a domestic property for a 1-day shoot that is about to be redecorated/remodelled. The ideal situation would be a property in which a wall will be removed/destroy…

What are actors paying for headshots these days? I don't mean the emotional toll it takes on them to bare their soul to the camera. I mean how much money do they typically part w…

Cheapest deal I had was for £ 125 . My experience is that those who charge highest are usually disappointing .

This Sunday evening (25th), at the Curzon in Bloomsbury, there will be private premiere screenings of my well-received short film, titled INDWELLER. The film's run time is twenty-…

Thanks Jane. I'll upload the finished version in the next few days and send you the link.

I've not got a problem with expenses only job listings. I get it. Filmmaking is expensive. I've had lots of people work for no pay on my no-budget projects and I've done lots of f…

Depends on what the role is... For a director, producer or editor for example the amount of work/time required on a short film is not the same as it is for a runner, soundie or ma…

Good day to you all,

I know this has been mentioned many times on Shooting People but I just wanted to get some feedback on CCP.

I am considering paying the ridiculous annual s…

Do we need to bring up 5 year old posts? It's not called CCP anymore and hasn't been for a while.

A friend was applying to the NFS Filmmaking Masters degree but it has been cancelled for the next year.

Can anyone recommend or suggest any others? Preferably in the North of En…

Uni of York TFTV dept have amazing facilities and MA courses in production & post production.

I'm a composer. Dare I say it, a pretty good one. I've not only worked with artists who made hit records, I've made some of my own, and composed scores for features, a lot of shor…

Hi Tom, great post and very valid points. I have never had a top notch composer on any of my films but would love one. So what kind of costs are we talking about for a short? Pm m…

I'm in the very early stages of planning a film with a teeny tiny budget. Some of the scenes will be indoors and with a couple of characters and for that I'll put together a small…

Yen: thanks! Yes. And my plan is to shoot the slightly more complicated scenes, for which I will have a small crew, first so hopefully I'll get a good idea of whether we can match…

I found this in my inbox, from ten years ago (2008):

"Hi Vasco,

I am now able to give you the unit prices for tenancy. This is monthly and includes all services, utilities and …

Ray, inflation is relevant to budgeting. Besides, you're the one who blew your top at me when I wouldn't give you numbers.

If you're budgeting a film to look for investors, it c…

Hello Everyone,

I am a freelance sound recordist/ sound designer. I am part of 'Audiopia' ( audiopia.co.uk ) which is a group of sound recordists and sound designers who work tog…

Vasco de Sousa - Yes we have a bases in Carmarthen, Wales and Surrey!

Can anyone explain what 'TD' stands for?

OK. Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I would like to hear your advice on something: I have been freelancing as producer and producer assistant in London for the last two years. Right now, among other th…

Companies only pay tax on profits. There are a couple of standing costs though. If you can't submit your annual accounts yourself, which can be self certified if turnover is less …

Pretty much says it all in the title. I have shared the concept with some friends in the industry and they have all, without any prompting, said the same thing. So I want to share…

Such a tough one - a pop promo music video needs to fit the song, and of course your film may or may not require big money to make. Basically, as Kristopher says, storyboard it i…