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Hi,

I've just bought a Sony FS5 and Odyssey 7Q+. Great piece of kit. Loving it.

Now I want to take it to Malaysia and need insurance. Anybody got suggestions?

Cheers!

Used Hiscox. Thanks Paddy!

I'm aiming to take a small cast and crew from the UK (all paid in the UK) to France to shoot a micro-budget feature. We'll be shooting on a private estate.

Is there any obligati…

HI OLYER, yes in france you need use some french cast or crew, But I think only when you co prod with french prod.. this is yr own money, so you can go by the french Mairie and as…

Hi Shooters,

I am in post production for my latest short film and haven't really worked with VFX before.

A few Colourists I have worked with recommended I start grading the fil…

Grade last thing you do.

I am on the lookout for short film projects maybe for competition entries that need music, I have never had any of my music in a film before, but I have recently composed one piec…

Hi Rodney,

Welcome to SP. Please take a look at the Music Video bulletins for relevant work and topics.

As an introduction, this is a bit vague. You might want to supply more in…

Hi - we are looking to film some pick up shots for a short film in Devon so would ideally like to find somebody local with a Red. DOP going rate paid for one day's work plus expen…

Hi,

I'm friends and I shot an amateur / fake advert for a big headphone brand last year and realised rencently that it was screened in a continuous loop (along with a couple of …

Hi guys, thank you very much for the help and the highly detailed answer! - John, thanks for the history lesson too, very interesting stuff!

I think I'm simply going to try to ge…

Please

Yes, don't rely on camera sound. The camera can be HD ,SD, UHD--- all cameras need to use external sound. No matter what the picture quality is, you will lose your audience if t…

Hi, I require a medium/large sized launderette in London or close by for a short film about old age, loneliness and dementia. I am looking for somewhere with real character. Ideal…

Coin Laundry - Fortess Road - NW5 - Kentish town/Tufnell Park - so filmable!

Shooting a proof-of-concept scene from an upcoming feature - need a house or flat with access to decent sized bedroom and hallway - any shooters used something with reasonable rat…

This website is great for finding derelict locations http://www.derelictlondon.com/ like the one you're seeking

Dear all,

I have a short film I am currently submitting at festivals of various levels both in Italy and EU and also worldwide.

I am not able in post production and the editor …

Hi, just wondered if anyone has taken this course or any other course. Was Met Film School (London) worth the money?

Cheers!

Adam

Currently we're interested in films / screenplays that create a bridge between the young and the old, and also films that have an aspect of palliative care in them.

We would give…

Yes Alan please drop me a line about it E: lawrence.perry@nym.hush.com

Specifically four camera assistant.

do you mean a camera operator with a camera? A camera assistant generally won't provide actually shooting kit

Any one can recommend a place or someone in London to fix a Manfrotto Tripod.

Cheers,

:)

Evening Shooters

Has anyone made a short film and submitted to itunes or any other online platform for distribution? If so, is it worth it? What's the process?

Am thinking about…

The setup costs might be more than you'd like to pay, most films through channels like iTunes use aggregators - but then that's someone else to pay (albeit less)

Hi folks,

I am submitting a script to the Film London funding competition.

http://filmlondon.org.uk/funding/shorts

I have found a great director for the script and we are now l…

I suggest trying the "Production/Get People" part of the site, it goes out wider

Hello, I’m looking to license some daylight footage of the London skyline, specifically around City/London Bridge/Borough areas, (aerial or shot from a high rooftop) to use over c…

Sure no problem Chryssanthi.

The relative merits of Celtx vs StudioBinder vs Setkick vs Lightspeed vs others. Recommendations for a relatively low budget feature much appreciated.

That's funny, and the feeling I get when using their software (at least Final Draft, which has become awful). So I guess my best bet (on a budget) is Celtx.

Would anyone kindly please recommend me to a Directors Agent/cy

Attached is a Vimeo link to an eight minute psychological horror film entitled "Afraid of the Dark" (one of six th…

Morning,
Well apart from Paddy's comments I've had no other replies on this thread now in over three weeks so
for any interested Shooters I found this helpful advice on a website …

Hi,

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…

Hi Freddy
I will be shooting a supernatural thriller short in September - and another short on female Gladiators possibly this August. Maybe there are opportunities to work togeth…

Pre-production has started and substantial progress has been made. Casting closes soon. I have no team for my low-budget film.

How would you suggest I go forward finding a prod…

Thank you Paddy, helpful to know it's person not the role.

I'll definitely continue to ask when I'd like some insight :)

Hi, working on a docu drama and the US production co are keen on shooting at a location in Portugal. One of the few countries I've never worked in so I have no idea of what facili…

Unfortunately, haven't a clue. Got my start working in Europe on a location scouting trip there a looooong time ago. But found it to be my favourite country in the world. And ju…

We have a relationship with a fund that will finance films 30/70 - the film fund like to read the synopsis, the cast, the budget and see the five years forecast. They need to see …

Hi Lawrence, I have a thriller feature film called THE FREEZE with strong female protagonists that's being developed with Franky Films in Montreal as a CAN/UK co-pro. I'll PM you…

We have a beautiful studio space within a photography complex. Studio space is large and open and beautifully finished.
Space is occupied by 2 space film production companies.

Lo…

I have a short synopsis and a full length script.

Title: Playing Away
Can be found on script pitch page