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Original Post from Sharon Axcell
Writing Assignments...?

As a writer, I am always looking for good producers who are driven, ambitious, open and have some credibility (as a producer) - and want to explore and expand on their idea(s) to …

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
House location needed for 1 day london shoot? Small token fee

House wanted for one days filming in London. House to include a lounge, kitchen/diner or dining room, upstairs landing with 2 bedrooms or 1 bedroom and a bathroom .

No budget dr…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Black Swamp Films
WHAT ZOOM LENS FOR MY SONY FS100 CAMERA?

I have the lens that came with this camera a - Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens, but i want to upgrade it to 'similar' better lens.

What have you found in a similar len…

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

Tahnk you for the article link Jeffrey very interesting..prime or zoom I'm still scrathing my head for a workhorse lens...but I maybe closer to it by looking for a 24-70 f/2.8 len…

Original Post from Elliott Maguire
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
If I am self-distributing my feature, do I need to set up a distribution company, or can I sell thr…

Hi,

Just looking for some advice, I am going to be self-distributing my feature through VOD next year, and wondered if I was able to distribute through the production company, or…

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

How much money is involved? Every company has accounting overheads and if scale isn't there you are just creating expenses to no purpose.

SPV is useful when different groups of p…

Original Post from Roger Bowles
Most recent response from Tessa Clarke
Anyone looking for or know anyone who's looking for a production space in Hackney?

I'm a cinematographer and also run a little studio in Hackney. We have a production space and are looking for someone to share it and also collaborate and use our facilities. Spac…

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

Is your production space available still?

How big is it?

Is it private?

I’m looking to edit a film in a private studio space
for 4-7 months.

I look forward to your reply.

Kin…

Original Post from Tessa Clarke
Do you have a small private office available for one desk?

I'm editing my film and need a small private office for one desk in central London, ideally in the Marble Arch area.
This is for about 3-6 months to do post-production.
Any help g…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Michael James Dean
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Looking for a Creature Creator for short film.

Hi Shooting People community,

My name is Michael, I am currently looking for someone who can help create a small creature for my latest short film. I'm looking for someone who ca…

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

Hi Mike,

Try Tom Ellis from here in Brum.

https://curiousoddities.carbonmade.com/

I think he'd be perfect.

Best

Brendan

@Stickleback_Pro

Original Post from Olena Kucherova
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, London Collaborative

I believe, many beginners in filmmaking have a dilemma how to start first short and maybe even future film. From one side seems it's an easy part, but from another, require a lot …

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

Hi Yassin

Thank you very much for an interest toward our collaboration. So far, we are on row stage and right now I am working on a script. When will be chosen day for another me…

Original Post from Antonio D'angelo
How to find free filming locations for student film?

I am in the process of looking for two locations for my final year short film but I'm struggling to find a luxurious looking living room to film in for 6 hours for free (the main …

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

Never considered that Ray but definitely an option! Thank you! I'd say it'd have to be quite minimal and modern Yen! John would live in a modern looking home but he isn't one who …

Original Post from Valon JAKUPAJ
LOCATIONS and FILM CREW with own equipment in KOSOVO

We are a small Rental/Production company based here in KOSOVO producing, films, music videos and tv commercial.
I wanted to share with you shooters that Kosovo is a small country…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Graham Hughes
What are the reasons CGI is used instead of practical effects

Hi I'm writing about the future of the effects industry and I'm currently researching how computer generated effects have changed the industry.
Does anyone know what is the realis…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Trevor Williams
March/Demonstration Footage

Does anyone have any footage of a march/demonstration for a short film? This could be of any anti-war/anti austerity type march from the last 10 years or so. The film is set in Lo…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Gonçalo Caseiro
Partnership in Brighton

Hello my Friends.

Next month, January 2018 I'm going to move to Brighton.
I'm a music composer, and I would be very pleased in starting a partnership/friendship with new peop…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Gary Stevens
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Can anyone recommend a good 4K Camcorder around the £2,000 mark?

I am looking for a 4K camcorder and wondered if anyone can give me any practical advice as to which one would be good. I have a budget of around 2K. In addition can anyone tell…

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

Will you ever need to shoot in low light?

As soon as you want a camera that can cope in low light (nightclubs, night scenes, candles as practicals) that will help narrow your fie…

Original Post from Lorraine Ogadinma Stodel
Are there are Naija filmmakers who would like to collaborate to make some great films and TV for Ni…

Hey guys and gals!

My people, well done oh!

I was born and lived in Nigeria (P-H and ABA) for 18 years before coming to the UK. (English dad, Igbo mom).

I have written several …

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Nat Nollid
Most recent response from Christopher Jolley
Are there Shooters out there who agree with Brexit & that 21st century political correctness is…

Myself and a colleague want to network with people who agree with Brexit and that much of modern feminism and political correctness has gone too far. We want people who share the …

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

As a bleeding heart left liberal I am all for open discussion and a forum to build a discussion but it has to be informed on all sides. The names you mention, specifically Katie H…

Original Post from max thurlow
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
SCAM? Kuala Lumpur Independent Film Festival

WARNING: Kuala Lumpur Independent Film Festival

I recently had a bad experience with a film festival for the first time, so wanted to see if anyone else had a similar experience …

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

Sounds dodgy as hell - I think you're wise to steer clear!

Original Post from patrick astwood
Need some light show animation for a music project

Hello, I've been quietly producing my own music for a while now and I will be playing to a small crowd at the end of January in London. I'm after some light based animation which …

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Deborah Espect
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Music Video Contract

Hi,

I am going to produce and direct a music video for an unsigned band - could anyone point me in the direction of a good template for a contract please?

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

Produce and Direct?

Clause 1 - "Nothing happens until the budget, including my fee, is in the bank". If they quibble, you need the budget sans fee.

Clause 2 - "On being paid in …

Original Post from Michele Vicenti
Any fiction / docu production during Christmas in London area?

Hi all,

I'm here in London area around Christmas with no particular plans, if there is anyone who plans to film anything cool (shorts, guerrilla filmmaking, docu, moku, reality s…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from L R
Production Team for Shorts on Tap Horizon Award

Hi folks,

I will be submitting a short script into the Shorts on Tap Horizon Award competition (http://shortsontap.com/horizon/) . The submission allows entrants to detail any cr…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Jordan Bunton-Williams
Most recent response from Ian Mansfield
Are there any UK people/companies that offer script budgeting and scheduling services?

Preferable on that holds up to Equity minimum standards. Looking for affordable prices.

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

Hi Jordan,

We advise clients on preparing a prospectus for both film investment and to gain HM Revenue and Customs clearance to offer Enterprise Investment Scheme tax relief for …

Original Post from Ottilie Wilford
Most recent response from Stewart McKie
Does anyone have experience making their own film posters?

Just wondering if there is a template that helps to format the credits etc.

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

Assuming you want to pay something for your poster and get someone else to do it then I have had some luck with Fiverr.com. I've used them for logos, posters and voiceovers. Get i…

Original Post from Lisa Prior
Do you want to know more about distributing your film in the VOD marketplace?

My name is Lisa Prior and I represent Distribber film distribution. We are the leading aggregator serving independent filmmakers around the world. In addition to being preferred a…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Lydia WHEATLEY
Distributing your film (features & shorts)

Hi there,

Knowing how hard it is for film-makers to make their film and to then just see the film be broadcasted for free on the internet, I have created a VOD platform :: vimeo.…

7 years, 9 months ago
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