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I know this is a dreaded funding question, but I've had a film accepted in to Hollyshorts which is only next month, but as you can imagine flights to the US are extortionate durin…

Yes, they help makers of short films, but not indi features! Go figure. I've just got into Busan IFF with a feature and can't find any support!

In the clip a painter is painting on a see-through acrylic sheet and the shot is through the canvas. The bottom of the first letter (basically a straight splotch, nothing complica…

Hi Igor,

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.

Once you…

I need a suburban family style house with at least two bedrooms and a good sized kitchen and living room, preferably in Surrey or greater London area for 2 or maybe days around th…

WE ARE LOOKING TO BRING TOGETHER A GROUP OF UNIQUE, CREATIVE AND COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS FOR OUR DEVELOPMENT FORUM, TO GUIDE AND SHAPE THE PROGRAMME FOR OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THIS …

Needs to look like a prison kitchen. Have looked at a few school kitchens so far but wondered if anyone had any other suggestions, that don't cost too much money!

N89 by Mark Daniels - R&D Casting

N89 is a new play written by Mark Daniels, directed by Edwina Strobl, set on the N89 bus from Trafalgar Square and Erith Town Centre. It fo…

Hi Shooters!

Just firing this out there, i'm an editor/sound designer keen to get involved with some more projects.

I edited on AVID and do all my sound design work on Pro Too…

I want to reformat a feature into a TV series for UK market, but don't know whether to plan for 3 or 6 episodes, in terms of which is more marketable/realistic

Based around both the Midlands and temporarily Plymouth, Devon but am willing to travel for work. I am a very enthusiastic, passionate and motivated film maker with experience, lo…

An article on myfirstjobinfilm.co.uk:

http://www.tvwatercooler.org/wordpress/thinking-of-subscribing-to-my-first-job-in-tv-or-film/

Haven't had any personal experience but from…

Hey everyone, I'm shooting a short film on the 3rd-5th of August and I'm looking for a tower block/multi-storey flat around Cheltenham or Birmingham areas, ideally a family flat. …

I think there's too much talk on here about making movies than actually doing it. I guess those who are actively working haven't got time to bitch and moan about the industry. Thi…

I was so intregued by your iconoclast and emphatic response 'val' that I had to visit your profile. It figured. It's the sort of thing that delights bored conspiracy theorists, tr…

If Anyone wants to rent a BMPC4k, batteries, SSDs etc, (and are based in London and the South East of England)-

Please check my link https://fatlama.com/rentals/haslemere/hire-bl…

Dear All,

While I am exploring the way to estabilish a company and building a team for different projects with a focus on short films with a budget(not amateurish) I'd be more t…

Hi Vasco;

London is simply the european hub for talent and the bridge between europe and U.S.

This is why I am interested in London and by now I've met a lot of interesting peo…

How do Lionsgate and STX secure financing? They seem to have access to millions of $ through Chinese investors and US venture capital, but how are these deals put together?

In th…

There are loads of investors and mostly groups ready to invest. I have a list of 70 plus for feature film but when you write most will not even reply or give a pass.
Ok I can onl…

Hi I have just produced my first film that is in the final stages of post. I am looking at what are the best festivals to submit my film to. A colleague has suggested using a fest…

Thanks all. Some really useful stuff in the replies.

My thoughts are that what a festival consultant will do is take out the time and effort it takes to do the research on the fe…

Hi,

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

If you have any skills or enthusiasm for writing…

Hi all,

I have put in a request for cast but thought I would ask on here also.

I'm looking for East Asian actors to fill 3 roles.

Miu (male) - 20-30. Lead, nonspeaking part

…

How much impact does a screenwriter's gender, race or sexuality have on how they are perceived by key decision makers within the film industry?

Of course prejudices exist. Knowing what they are can help you overcome them.

The other day, I came across the tired old excuse that "We English aren't as good at selling oursel…

I am looking for a new picture for my own publicity and want something similar to this below. I want to have myself in the picture with my vide camera and tripod etc to then have …

Sergio, you said you wanted the picture for your publicity. With your camera. So, to me it would look like false publicity.

People who saw the picture would assume you could …

There are some talented people on this list, actors, writers, producers, crew, post, admin...
... here's the thing. I can't tell by the pitches or requests what kind of movies pe…

Maybe I wrote too much here. The main thing is, I find a lot of projects that sound great, have a NDA (non-disclosure agreement) and find out later that it's just not the kind of…

Hi guys

I have put in a request for cast but thought I would ask on here also.

I'm looking for young actors to fill 2 roles. Jessica - 13-16 and Charlie 5-8.

The film is a dr…

Get in touch with Cem Kalfa; he's around 8/9 years old, absolutely superb actor. Tell him (or his mother/father) that I sent you! Paul Dewdney

for sound mix for low budget 90 min various sound sources, cassette tapes, voice over, mostly camera with separate mic

It depends on the quality of sound coming in, really.

It sounds to me like a documentary. It also sounds like you probably couldn't afford the top sound people, unless they're d…

Hi,

I don't normally post on here, but happened to be browsing the community pages. I head up an animation/film studio in South Devon, Uk (Stormy Studio).

Are there any talented…

Hi Jon,

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 …

My regular screening buddy has let me down so I have a spare ticket for Pin Cushion + Q&A at the Mile End Genesis tomorrow night, 6.15 PM. Directed by the ace Deborah Haywood,…

A quiet tatty home location wanted in poor decorative state, maybe paint peeling off the wall or worse, for about four days filming in the Autumn. Possible involvement in the micr…