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Original Post from Hollie Buhagiar
Most recent response from Callum Hoskin
Looking for a composer? Get in touch!

www.holliebuhagiar.com

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

Im a composer looking for work you can email me directly at callumhoskinofficial@gmail.com

Original Post from Kola Munis
Looking for Run Down Industrial/Commercial Area, London.

I'm shooting an 80's night scene in August and need a built-up but probably boarded-up kind of street. Any ideas? If not London, anywhere close to London might be doable.

7 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from pavan balagam
vfx co- production

Hello All
we are a vfx boutique based in south east london.
tzntvfx.co.uk

we are getting into film production in the near future as well.
we are looking to co-produce vfx sequenc…

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

thank Helen :).

Original Post from Isaac Ramirez
Looking for a composer? Get in touch! :)

isaacramirezmusic.com

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

Great thanks for the tip Helen! I'll keep an eye out.

Original Post from Michelle Parkyn
E&O - legal review

Looking for E&O on a low budget feature but all required a legal review of the film before they will approve the insurance. The only one contact I have in this area is away fo…

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

Thanks Roland, think I may have found someone but if that doesn't work I will definitely try Justine.

Original Post from David Yorke
Flat/tower block in either Birmingham or Gloucestershire area

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. …

7 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Alève Mine
BAFTA doesn't react to #MeToo request. What to do next?

With the impulse from a discussion on here I had emailed BAFTA about an actors' agent with whom I had experienced a #MeToo problem, as you may or may not recall. Well, they did no…

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

Thanks.

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

Looking for Producer...Short film.

1 response, most recent 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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…

7 years, 4 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 …

7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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!

7 years, 4 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'…

7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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 7 years, 4 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…