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Original Post from Frederick Nevison
Most recent response from Igor Mijavec
I am looking for films to sound design & mix! Get in touch!

Hey! I'm Freddie, a sound mixer and designer based in London. I am currently looking for new films to mix, and would offer my services at a very reasonable rate, as I am currently…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Freddie, I'll need some sound mixing for a film I just shot over the next month or so. Please get in touch at igor.mijavec02@gmail.com and we can discuss further if you're inte…

Original Post from Alnoor Dewshi
Advice from Talent Agent

Are are you a talent agent who might be able to give me some friendly confidential advice about A-LIST for a project I'm involved in?

Or do you know one who could help?

Please g…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Paddy. That's not my issue.
I'm sure it's a common question that comes up here though..! Thanks for taking the time to input
:)

Original Post from Lawrence Perry
Most recent response from shirley day
Looking for a script writer for a movie set in Jordan on the Arab Revolt

Equally interested in scripts for Arab movie market

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Lawrence. I would be interested in doing this project. I am an experienced writer, with eight screenplay commissions in the last two years. I've written a number of historical …

Original Post from Tod  Lautenberg
I'm from America and you're not!

HA HA HA! In England you used to have this thing called sarcasm, no?

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Grow up. Have your balls even dropped?

Original Post from Chris Kyriacou
Looking for script writers

Hi,

I'm looking to work with script writers with a view to making a short film.

As an idea I thought it might be nice to expand on the middle scene of my showreel which you can…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Abi Timmins
Most recent response from Louise McConnell
Who wants to make a film on super 8?

I have a super 8 camera and about 5 minutes worth of stock which is all paid for including the digital scanning, didn't get to use it on a music video recently as the camera was s…

11 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

HI Abi, I saw your recent post - sounds really exciting - I'm an actor and would definitely be up for collaborating. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
All the best,
Louise

Original Post from Lawrence Perry
Most recent response from James McCann
Film Funding 100%

We will fund films above $5m (equiv in £) - we work with a private finance fund, who require at least 30% in cash. We are able to bring in the 30% cash to films that meet the agen…

19 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi, does time period matter with the action? As in does it have to be set in modern times, or can it be set a few decades ago etc? Thanks

Original Post from Jac Nunns
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
An ethics question: received guidance that filming a person in interview drinking alcohol makes the…

The context is that this is a short doc about a group which creates social events for a marginalised community. One person in six interviews is drinking wine. The guidance in thi…

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Some scholars do think drinking wine can make you look stupid:
http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/srick/Imbibing%20Idiot%20Bias.pdf

"Across five studies, we find that in the absence o…

Original Post from Tod  Lautenberg
We licensed all of our music and are ready to release our debut feature Comedy "Puff"

https://vimeo.com/255326354

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Tod  Lautenberg
One Way or aNother THis Darkness Got To Give.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJpzp69tv4

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

mY CheROnnA!!!!!!

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Anyone know where I can get a 4K-rated HDMI cable to connect a Sony A7s to a Odyssey 7Q+?

I need a high-speed, micro-HDMI-to-mini-HDMI cable to connect my Sony A7s to my Odyssey 7Q+. I can't find one anywhere. The Atomos micro-to-mini can't handle 4K. I don't want to u…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Firstly, somehow I wrote "minis it micros" in my last post when I meant to write "minis to micros".
Secondly, I've just taken a punt on a cable that might work. It'll be the third…

Original Post from Tod  Lautenberg
ALl pOinTs WArning!!!!!!!!

The Los Angeles Police department has issued an all points warning for falling coconuts.

1 response, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

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Original Post from Dave Hall
Special offer on one-day web design courses for fellow Shooters

My day job is in web design and I've recently started running a DIY web design class to teach people how to set up a website for themselves using WordPress, with an emphasis on de…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Final call for credits please

In the last two weeks I submitted several shorts and two features to two hundred global film festivals. Though screeners have been placed on-line for selection purposes, the final…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from James Ian Gray
Most recent response from Ash Joseph
I'm a Cinematographer looking to meet Directors and Producers. Drink?

I'm a Cinematographer looking to meet Directors and Producers.
Would anyone be up for meeting (London based) for an informal chat?
Just to throw some ideas out there and get some …

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

I'm not a director, more of a DOP/generalist type, but you had me at beer. If you fancy chatting, give me a tinkle. Always keen to be doing things and meeting new people.

kamikaz…

Original Post from Vlad Dorofte
What are filmmakers' expectations from a film festival?

Hey Guys,

What are your Expectations as a Filmmaker from a Film Festival.

You could take the 60 seconds Survey below or post a comment.
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8ZPM65R

I am …

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Simret Cheema-Innis
Tennessee Darkness_VFX Proof of Concept Film

CASTING NOTICE

A Tennessee Darkness is an independent horror film production which will be filmed in both London, United Kingdom and Tennessee, USA.

Set in the industrial-smoky …

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Mischa Purnell
Most recent response from TIANA LINDEN
Please click vote on my shortlisted photo in a competition to win a free place at the London Met Fi…

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…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

done! good luck

Original Post from Gregory Fishwick
Most recent response from Barry Ryerson
Would anyone like to be part of a short horror film to be shot in Yorkshire?

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…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

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…

Original Post from imran naushad
Is anybody attending EFM Berlin 2018?

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…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Giles Healy
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Anyone got any Arri magazines for a 235?

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

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Try One Stop Films and Take 2.

Original Post from Tod  Lautenberg
Have you ever met a pleiadian?

Well Have YOU!!!!!

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

We are not alone regardless of viking aliens

Original Post from Dej FM
Filmmaking Tips & Tutorials

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 …

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Caleb Moody
How to record a live one-take music video.

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…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks guys. Really helpful.

Original Post from Gregory Fishwick
Public Liability Insurance?

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…

9 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks for all the input guys! Very helpful!