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Original Post from Olena Kucherova
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Looking for Producer...

Looking for Producer...Short film.

1 response, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Olena,

If you’re looking for a short film Producer to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the …

Original Post from John Lubran
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Style over substance

Just pondering the issue of style over substance in film making and media.

Is it like the inverse of function over form? In aircraft and boat design it's usually the best functio…

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Well, my example of ballet stands there. Sometimes things mean more to some people than others.

The portrait gallery might be more interesting to me now, that I know a little …

Original Post from Dee Hackett
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
East Midland Collaborative

Hi,

I'm a Notts-based writer/director looking to start - or join - a collaborative of aspiring film-makers in the east midlands... sorry about using the c-word.

We're talking no…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

@Dee Hackett I've only just started to apply through the opportunities tab. I was a member years ago, but there weren't as many opportunities listed back then as there are now.

Original Post from Michael Beddoes
Location in Lancashire

We are looking an interior in Lancashire (Blackpool/ Lytham-St-Annes) that could pass as being from the late 1990s. Think wood panelling. Lino floors. Patterned wallpaper. For one…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from robert  jackson
Documentary filmmaker wanted for a joint venture

I would like to get into documentary making and I'm looking for experienced filmmakers who are interested in an ongoing partnership.

The deal: I pay all the costs involved with …

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Tessa Clarke
LOOKING FOR OFFICE space 2 person in N5, N16 area

I am looking to rent office space for 2 people to edit a film
in Stoke Newington, Highbury and Islington, Arsenal, Holloway Road areas
starting ideally August for 4-6 months.

A…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Thanks Brendan - best wishes, Tessa

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
I'm looking for work experience

Hi, I have been working as a videographer and looking for work experience in relevant fields. Anyone here work in a company or have any projects I can assist with?

Kind regards!

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

One of my regular ACs got his break when a film was being shot in his home town when he was 18. He just went up to them and asked if he could help out as a volunteer. Which he d…

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Any good places to rent my camera/lenses?

any trusted or good reviews? thanks

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Maybe you can clarify your question Sergio; are you looking to rent gear for yourself, or are you looking to rent your gear out to other filmmakers?

Original Post from Tiago Teixeira
Looking for a visual effects artist for a non-profit short film.

Hey. I'm working on the post-production of a non-profit short film and need someone to help us with simple visual effects for a very short scene – only a couple of seconds long.

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

I'll do that, thanks for the heads up Helen!

Original Post from Sam Brewster
Most recent response from Angela Peters
Filmmaker wanting to try out another form - radioplays

Not strictly a film matter, but I feel like it'd interest above the line folk.

I'm a big fan of podcasts, especially those that tell a story. Stuff from Gimlet and Ratiotopia suc…

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hey Sam, I dropped you an email. This is a most excellent idea and I would love to get involved if you'll have me.
cheers
Angela

Original Post from Magdalena Herfurtner
Most recent response from Chiara Armentano
Any recommendations for cemeteries to shoot at - London or a bit outside, and affordable?

Looking for a cemetery located in London or a bit further out to shoot a few simple scenes. All the places we checked are really expensive and we can only spend a few hundred for …

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hello there. NUNHEAD CEMETERY IS an amazing place (south east london, close to Peckham) , full of wild nature. May be that you need a permit, but it could be free or cheap. Check …

Original Post from richard dunkley
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Essential information needed on Festival posts

Is anyone else sick of having to search websites endlessly for hours for WHERE screenings and festivals are, plus dates and HOW MUCH to enter (Without a box and Film Freeway alway…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 12 months ago.

Okay, about going to LA, start your own limited business and get it on the radar. You'll soon get junk mail from the department of exports (or whatever they're called) bragging a…

Original Post from Mark Owen
Anybody have an idea for a web-series, let me know

Thinking of writing/making an original web-series concept.

Ideas and potential collaborations welcome :)

Best,
Mark

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

Sure. Please go ahead Kim :)

Original Post from Suleiman Yusuf
What should i budget for actors for a music video shoot?

Hi Shooters,

Looking for rough estimates or recommendations for actors fees, I am trying to budget for a music video shoot.

Thanks

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

Hi Renee,

Thank you for your response, so sorry for the late reply, I was travelling around the time and completely forgot.

Regards,
Suleiman

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Looking for work experience!

Hi, I have been working as a videographer and looking for work experience in relevant fields. Anyone here work in a company or have any projects I can assist with?

Kind regards!

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from mark brocking
Are you a creative looking for a work space in Soho, London?

Work space available in old Soho mews office building that houses animators, illustrators, film directors/producers and other artistic types bang in the middle of Soho just off D'…

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Marta  Demartini
Most recent response from Sergio Mendes
Any decent video editors out there?

I am looking for an editor/someone who is also interested in learning video who can assist me and work on projects some paid and some which are personal projects (still paid but o…

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

Hi, just sent you a message.

Original Post from Lawrence Perry
Coproductions in Film Funding

We will look at Films that have the following in place:

Point 1. Script
Point 2 budget
Point 3 Director, Cast (attached) loi in place
Point 4 funding structure agreed, pape…

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

With respect Matthew I am informing you what is possible - there are loads of scripts / films that are struggling to get the initial finance - unfortunately at this moment in time…

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Assistant Producer looking to network with UK Genre Feature Film Producers

Assistant Producer looking to network with UK Feature Film Producers in Horror, Comedy and Thriller genres with £200,000 up to £800,000 budgets.

The object is to enter into disc…

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

Good answer. I will try this.

Original Post from Norman Hall
Most recent response from Marta  Demartini
Free Editing Services

I am an experienced editor (FCPX) who has just completed a feature film and as I have nothing to do at the moment, I am offering assistance to anyone out there working on a nano b…

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

The link in the first message was dead for some reason? I corrected it in the second draft, it seems fine now : )

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Vinca .
You don't need a website

Last time I checked, Tarantino and Nolan didn't even have social media accounts. Fans made them for them. Nolans scripts were available on a fan page. Nolan said in an intervie…

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

True but sometimes 'under construction' is preferable to an old fashioned/uncreative website from someone that is telling you they want you to invest in their next great project.…

Original Post from Mark Wiggins
Most recent response from alexander forsey
DOP's should choose the camera, not the Producer.

I have seen several job postings for DOPs/Operators over the last few years where the post has specified Arri and Red cameras only. There are other cameras out there that are jus…

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

People obsess over equipment. I’d say start the conversation with a DOP whose work suits the project before discussing kit requirements. If your doing a low/no budget feature you …

Original Post from Alan
Most recent response from Helen Jack
This is a shout out to any member in the Western Isles of Scotland. Please get in touch for opport…

Filmaker with own equipment on Barra:

Canon XLH - 1 HD and Manfrotto legs
Blackmagic 4K Video Assist Digital Recorder
Rode Mic / boom etc
Jib
Tracks
Drone

1) Has a small not fo…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 12 months ago.

Hi Alan,

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

Original Post from Matt Burgass
Most recent response from Vinca .
Director sought for unsigned band video. Budget to be discussed.

Unsigned London band wishes to shoot video for independent single release in September. If you're interested, could you quote a figure for the budget. We have no wish to exploit s…

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

Hi Matt,
Are you still looking to make the video/find a director? If so I might have a solution. First it would be good to hear/see any material from your band. Also good to know…

Original Post from Michael Peers
Most recent response from Philip Carr
Filming an interview on a moving rickshaw

Hi - I'm working with a team that are very keen to film an interview on a moving rickshaw. I'm trying to get my head around how this could be possible and wondered if anyone had e…

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

I’d use two Gopros and radio mikes monitored from another vehicle.

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