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Original Post from Michelle Parkyn
Format of shooting script for BFI Cultural Test submission

We have our shooting script in a similar layout to the spec script, with camera details etc within the document. Has anyone had experience in submitting for BFI Cultural test appr…

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

Thanks Glyn - that's what I was getting muddled over as someone advised to send it as 'shotlists' - hence the table reference. What we have is a traditional final script as intend…

Original Post from Open Cinema
Most recent response from John Lubran
Sony PCM-M10 audio recorder

I'm starting a collaboration with an academic to upload audio recordings of classical epics to Mixcloud. (You can find some tests at www.mixcloud.com/xderevo. I'm looking for a ne…

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

Sony DAT Walkman is an excellent high quality device too. Battery and mains power. Much overlooked by some professionals. There's the small inconvenience of tape but you can find …

Original Post from Olena Kucherova
Most recent response from jane foster
Looking for a screenwriters.

My name is Olena, I have a great ideas for a shorts and future films. Need a professional screenwriter to collaborate in structure and writing scripts.
Looking for enthusiastic fr…

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

Hi Olena,

I'm a professional screenwriter, I've got several projects in development. Your project sounds good, and I Think I can help you as you seem to recognise how much of a …

Original Post from Michael Beddoes
Shooting People/ Kickstarter scheme: Seaquins

We were lucky enough to progress through the Shooting People/ Kickstarter scheme, which means our project was taken under the wing of the guys at Kickstarter HQ. They advised on t…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Sheida Mas
Anybody free Sunday the 27th to film a Dance Video?

My name is Sheida Mas and I am a Spanish Choreographer based in London.
I am working on a new dance piece with 7 female dancers and I need to shoot a short video of it this next …

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

I have already found somebody for Sunday but I will check everyone's work for future projects. Thank you very much for your interest in what I do. I have received a lot of message…

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from John Lubran
crowdunder.co.uk crowdfunding help needed in attracting investors

Hello from Richard in the uk, I need Crowdfunding help in attracting investors to a film project on crowdfunder.co.uk
It is a low-budget horror film, set during the Spanish inquis…

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

Selling water filters, or even more impressively, self tapping honey from better bee hives (several million dollars from a 40 day Indigogo campaign) is quite different to crowd fu…

Original Post from Michele Vicenti
Filmmaker looking for music videoclip

Hi everybody,
I'm a filmmaker based in London, I'm seeking for bands who wants to shoot music videoclips, preferably indie rock, elecronic, retrowave, EDM, maybe something close t…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Ade Kosoko
I have advert concept for several companies, is it advisable i shoot this adverts, find a way to sh…

I have several advert concepts I'm working on, i wonder if it makes sense shooting this adverts, finding a way to show the companies and maybe propose that they fund more adverts …

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

Thanks so much for your advise Mark.

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Script pitches

What are your key script pitching tips?

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

Thanks for the feedback John.

Original Post from Melissa Blackburn
How best to advertise our modern slavery short film competition?

Any suggestions for filmmaker forums; film schools; universities?
What works best for people?

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Are releases/permission for filming the general public at a trade show in Germany needed?

Hello everyone! I wonder if anyone can help provide advice on releases/permissions?

I'm going to be shooting some corporate content at a trade show next week in Germany. Normall…

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

Very often at such an event you will find displayed - maybe printed on entry tickets "by entering here you are giving permission to being filmed". We get that at the BAFTAs and s…

Original Post from Agy Chmura
Lapel mic for DSLR?

Hello, could anyone please recommend a lapel mic system for Canon 6D ?

Is this any good? Saramonic SR-WM4C Wireless Radio Mic Lapel Lavalier Microphone Kit for DSLR

Thaaaaaanks

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

That's helpful thanks Rikki

Original Post from Lawrence Perry
Offering medical knowledge to film companies.....

In a conversation yesterday I was asked to give support to a film company with my medical knowledge. I was a nurse for 30 years, and district nurse.

I have looked after many peop…

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

What is your budget Glyn, and yes I can arrange this for you - give me a call on 020 8432 6450

Original Post from Penelope Shipley
ADR work

I've done some ADR voiceover work for the BBC and really want to do some more as it's well paid for an actor. There must be work like this going on constantly. Can anyone advise o…

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

Thanks Dan, appreciate it.

Original Post from Lawrence Perry
I'm interested in the Blitz in London

My late Father was filmed in a documentary on Words of the Blitz https://pro-labs.imdb.com/title/tt1869823/filmmakers?ref_=tt_fm_all and he kept a diary during the Blitz that beca…

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

Stephen I have a film director who is taking it on holday with him - for the book I can send you the copy (you do not have to buy)

My email lawrence.perry@nym.hush.com

Original Post from Alexandra Broman
Offering accommodation at low cost

London, Surrey, Bucks home_rentals@btinternet.com 020 8840 1071 Alexandra Broman Home Rentals B&B

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Alexandra Broman
Do you ever need reasonably priced accommodation in London,Bucks or Surrey?

Home Rentals B&B home_rentals@btinternet.com 020 8840 1071 Alex will sort out your accomm. needs and sometimes there's even free parking!

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Max Khan
Mobile filmaking

Hi,
Any idea what's the best gears or kits available in the market for mobile filmmaking ...

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from SONJA NASH
Late Music Artists: Photos / Stills wanted

Hi Shooters
I'm looking to get some photos of music artists who are no longer in this world. Happy to pay for usage.
I don't have a massive budget but would rather pay a shooter o…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Shem Haye
Most recent response from Ainy Jaffri Rahman
Talent for new web series

I am looking for keen and creative individuals within the film industry to collaborate with and create an exciting new web series… screenwriters, actors, cameramen, etc.

It woul…

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

Hi, I'm an actress, done lots of TV work and two feature films with worldwide cinema releases. Pls do keep me in the loop. You can just google Ainy Jaffri for my imdb, wiki etc. L…

Original Post from Alberto Corredor Marina
Most recent response from Al  Sikander
Looking for collaborators to start shooting feature films

My name is Alberto and I have 20 years of experience in video production as editor, producer and videographer. I have a complete 4K system (Fs700 with cage, Odyssey 4K recorder wi…

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

Hi Alberto,

I've been searching for people to work with too, I'm about to shoot few scenes for a future, I will make a trailer first and hopefully be able to raise funds for the …

Original Post from James Melrose
Most recent response from Al  Sikander
DOP looking for collaboration with writers / directors / producers

Looking for northern producers / directors / writers with drama scripts in short or feature length form for collaboration.

Ideally would like to get some projects lined up for th…

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

Hi James,

I been looking for a Dop for a short and a future that I need to make a trailer on quite soon.
The short film is a Post Apocalyptic 12-15 min, without dialogue, it's D…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Al  Sikander
Do you need help with Script development and treatments?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service? I've been offering these services for a few months now on Shooting People and…

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

Hi Sherice,

I could need some help.
Would be great to talk to you about couple of projects I'm working on.

Best,

Al

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Laura Hanna
Offer: Showreel Edits Half Price in August!

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to let you know about the latest offer brought to you by my company Dare Dynamic Productions.

We're currently offering actors Half Price Showreel Edits t…

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

Hi Sherice,

I think I'll need a showreel edit soon! So you have example of other reels you have done, maybe a website? Thanks! Laura

Original Post from Melissa Blackburn
Call for entries

Unchosen Modern Slavery Short Film Competition 2017. Closing date 15 Dec 2017.
We are looking for films that best reflect the reality of modern slavery in the UK and worldwide, be…

7 years, 8 months ago
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