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I hope it isn't too shamelessly self-promoting to post this, but my photo has been shortlisted in a competition to win a place on a filmmaking course worth nearly £5K at the Londo…

done! good luck

Hi,

I'm going to be directing a short horror film, from my own script, entitled DEATH & THE WIDOW. We're looking to shoot in Spring this year in the Yorkshire area.

We're s…

Whilst I'm not based in Yorkshire I'm afraid, I can offer all audio post-production services, especially re-recording (also known as dubbing or sound mixing) to broadcast technica…

Talkinglens Productions are attending Berlinale from the 17th to 20th of February to promote our feature film, the hilarious black comedy 'Ask the Cheat'. The film was shot entire…

Looking for magazines for an Arri 235. Anyone got any? Ideally looking to buy.

Try One Stop Films and Take 2.

Well Have YOU!!!!!

We are not alone regardless of viking aliens

Hi everyone we have started a YouTube channel that focuses on teaching people how to use after effects to make visual effects, tips on filmmaking and short films. Please check it …

I'm planning on filming a live one-take music video outside and I'm trying to work out how to record the artist without a visible microphone. The artist plays guitar. Any suggesti…

Thanks guys. Really helpful.

Hi,

I'm looking to hire a location for a short film shoot and they're asking for a copy of our public liability insurance. To be expected, I guess but I haven't had any experienc…

Thanks for all the input guys! Very helpful!

I hope it isn't too shamelessly self-promoting to post this, but my photo has been shortlisted in a competition to win a place on a filmmaking course worth nearly £5K at the Londo…

No, this isn't a John Galt type question. I checked out Fat Lama, I don't know why, and now I received an invitation with some money. Someone, perhaps a former crew member, offe…

Thanks John, Alwyne and Liam for sharing that. I guess it could work for small pieces of prosumer equipment, but not for a large amount of professional gear.

I'm shooting a music video on the tightest budget ever & am looking for a cheap & reliable studio. We've got around £350 for this and all I can find online is around $500.…

Hi try https://www.48four.com/ they quoted me £120 for half a day. Their prices were on the website. But they’re in Croydon

Hello,

I directed my first feature film last year and to avoid any issues with weather/traffic/safety, we decided to shoot all our driving scenes in a green screen studio.

Our G…

I recently moved to Canterbury and was just wondering if there are any fellow filmmakers/writers etc. around that might fancy hanging out?

Hi Ben & Everyone Kentish - I'd be v interested in any collaborative filmmaking happening in/around Canterbury (but am congenitally allergic to FB unfortunately) ... is there …

Cannot fund the development, but open to collaborate

Can anyone supply me with a short audio file that includes dialogue, that has been professionally mixed to correct cinema-release levels? I wish to hear what it sounds like on my …

i am looking for anyone that would be able to get my script of the ground. it is a passion project based upon a traumer a child goes through due to abuse and how he suffers from t…

What do you mean by "get it off the ground".

Is this a short? A feature film? A project for charity or survivor assistance? A docudrama or just Drama? Where do you want it to sho…

i have a drama script based upon a child going through abuse and how he handles that abuse. it is a little passion project of mine that i want to get made just so i can show peopl…

My messages aren't sending in SP and I'm worried that also means I'm not receiving them too! Has anyone experienced this before and how did you get around it?

Ahh yeah it works now for some reason! Was probably a problem on my end. Thanks!

SHOOTERS : Please update me - preparing a budget for an independently produced short film.
Please E-Mail Nicholas.Prosser@gmail.com

One of the benefits of being a member of SP is that requests for information are answered on the list for all to share. There's no definitive rates that apply to short films. Most…

I'm trying to kit out my second hand alexa plus on a budget as I don't want it to become a money pit. I just got a 5 pin to two three pin cable lead and heard sound from a radio m…

Wow, thanks, both great information. Can’t wait to get it working.

We're in pre production on a horror short and one of the shots that we're really eager to get is a shot of a wall that has had messages carved into it via a crowbar, we're on a lo…

I learnt something today, cheers Glyn :)

I would love to find a pub to film in for 2 days ideally. Bit of a task in London! I know the City pubs are closed on the weekend but most of them are so suave they just won't wor…

The "Bree Louise" Close to Euston Station, closed last week (stifles a sob), to allow for the HS2 expansion. They might let you in for a couple of days.

I am selling my amazing Drone, (I was gifted one just after buying this) Its been tested but its like new and complete.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-Yuneec-Typhoon-Q500-…

Thank you Helen

Hi,
I've made a short I sold to HBO, other shorts and actor showreels, and have a background in broadcast TV. I'm keen to find more drama opportunities if anyone is looking for a …

Hi Hedley,

I recommend you search the jobs directory, as there are a number of Shooters looking to use a composer.

If you click on Production > Get Work and look for work und…

Hi all. I am an experienced song writer and producer. I've written, engineered and or produced plenty of records and I am now looking for film projects. Anyone need music for the…

Hi Liz,

I recommend you search the jobs directory, as there are a number of Shooters looking to use a composer.

If you click on Production > Get Work and look for work under …