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Original Post from Camilla Clayton
Most recent response from Stephen Gates
Anyone want to collaborate on a short film noir in Paris?

I am an actress and writer and I wrote a poem whilst I was still training at Drama School and would like to film the piece as a film Noir in Paris.

It will be in French and the d…

5 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Camilla
Sounds interesting. I'm an experienced 1st AD - should you need one.
Best
Steve

Original Post from Oliver Krimpas
Looking to buy or rent Easy-rig for Oct 23 - Nov 12

Hi - I'm shooting a microbudget feature between October 23 and November 12 and I'm looking to either buy or rent an Easy-rig with a Serene Arm (it can be one of those Chinese knoc…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from HENRY HEREFORD
I am looking for one person with camera and sound that can shoot a 6 min pitch. Maybe 2 set ups - D…

31st October in Dorset area - outside - walk and talk and static. Mockumentary comedy style. 3 hours max - camera and sound and if you can edit as well all the better. 2 scenes fo…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Oliver Krimpas
Looking to buy or rent a DJI Ronin Oct 23-Nov 12

Hi - I'm shooting a microbudget feature between October 23 and November 12 and I'm looking to either buy or rent a DJI Ronin gimbal. Must be in good condition.

(I'm also looking …

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Jason Chua
Most recent response from Emre Sen
Shooting an underwater scene: Low-budget location

Hi all,

For my upcoming short film, I am looking to shoot a particular scene underwater ideally in a pool (as I require the slight vastness, clarity of the water, and ability to …

5 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hello Jason,

Did you find a place to shoot underwater eventually?

Thanks

Emre

Original Post from Haroun Souirji
London: rent video equipment from local creatives & generate income with yours

Hello fellow cinematographers,

With a producer friend, we have launched the first collaborative rental platform dedicated to professional filmmakers that is fully insured. We hav…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks Alvin! You can contact us anytime on our website.

Best,
Haroun

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Alvin Burrell
What Graphics card to edit 4k 10bit videos in premier pro cc?

What Graphics card to edit 4k 24 fps 10bit videos in Premier Pro CC?

I have been looking at Quadro P2000 and GTX 1080 but not sure as I've heard that i need a quadro card to best…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

I have a GTX 1080 in My Hackintosh and it has always been a bit choppy. What I didn't was purchase a separate dedicated playback card from Blackmagic - a Deckling 4k Monitor. It w…

Original Post from Rhys Edwards
Most recent response from Haroun Souirji
FULL Sony FS7 and Canon FD fast prime shooting kit for hire over December of January.

I'm a busy freelance cameraman doing mostly TV work. For many reasons I have two full sets of camera/lenses. One Sony F5 with Zeiss CP2's, and one FS7 with Canon FD L series prime…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Rhys,

Myself having owned quite a bit of kit and renting it out I launched a collaborative rental platform for video professionals. Every rental is insured by the best insura…

Original Post from anna burton
LABOUR FILM FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL CONTEST - ENTRIES WANTED

We have launched a contest. Closing date 20th Oct 2017. We are seeking films that contain stories about work and workers, giving priority to their point of view of the world and …

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
When a producer lets you down

What do you think?

I referred a producer that I've worked with before to a client of mine who I thought would do a good job on a short film. The guy in question, lets call him Bo…

12 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Wow, Wozy, makes our little SNAFU look calm by comparison.

What's amazing to me is that the entire budget was spent before cameras rolled. Even if you're producing AND directing…

Original Post from Ben Robins
Looking for a bedroom and stairway in a flat/house in London!

Hi all - shooting a short in London 16th and 17th November and I'm looking for two locations, a stairway and a bedroom. Doesn't need to look pretty or even really have any furnitu…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Luke Brough
Parks or forest with water access?

I'm looking for any kind of green space (parks, forests, fields, etc.) that has a garden hose hookup for a DIY rain machine. Does anyone know of such a place around London for che…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Great idea Mark, I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Cheap softie advice: is it the rycote softie a decent one?

Dear all,

I'm not really into sound and I'am asking this for an italian friend who is starting using microphones and booms etc.

He is wondering if the rycote softie was a decen…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

;) ...well thank you Paddy!

Original Post from Phil Rochester
Desperately seeking accommodation for AFM for a married couple. Any recommendations please?

We are attending AFM with our comedy feature "Ask The Cheat" which our sales agent is selling at AFM this year . Would like some independent accommodation in Santa Monica for the …

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Syd Heather
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST EVER FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE GREAT BRITISH MICROPUB

Hello SP network,

MICROPUBS - THE NEW LOCAL is the first feature length documentary ever about the rise of the micropub.

A micropub mainly serves cask ale, promotes conversati…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Performance Film & Media Insurance
Insurance - any questions?

Insurance tends to be one of those "last minute jobs" that have to be done, usually because the Kit Hire company insist on Insurance when hiring out their Kit.

We've recently be…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
schedule?

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone is looking for a shooting schedule for short films or feature films they currently have in development.

I’m an experienced development produc…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Q-ell Betton
Anyone interested in making a really short film?

I've got a script, editing software, and some film kit - Lumix G7, G6, - what I need are collaborators for this - https://youtu.be/48b76LB4hwM - Film Riot's one-minute film compe…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Ottilie Wilford
Most recent response from Aletha Shepherd
does anyone have an idea about a good website template for a very new writer/director?

I don't have have that much to put on it but I thought it would be useful to have something when submitting to festivals? Any ideas much appreciated!

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

anything Squarespace is very good for this.

Original Post from Aletha Shepherd
Anyone interested in exchanging camera equipment for a producer/director for their project?

I'm making my first feature film in London and looking to borrow camera equipment in exchange for my services as a director/producer for your idea/project.

I've made 4 shorts tha…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Hitomi Kanezaki
Re–write Partner Needed For Musical Film Based On Music By The Beatles

I wrote a musical film script that based on the Beatles songs. The Black List gave me the following evaluation: 'Despite all of the problems, there’s an inherent charm that can be…

10 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Oh, I can drink it! :D

Original Post from Luke Albert
Looking for something to create the Closing credits to our short film

Hi,

We are Looking for someone to create the Closing credits to our short film, I've had a go myself but it does not look right, be good to have a pro do it. What job title would…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from SP User
Looking for long term shared office space with other filmmakers in London

Hi Shooters.

I'm looking to move from my current shared office space to work among and collaborate with other film-makers or crafties in general, pref North/North East or East L…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Rashdan Radha
Most recent response from Renata M
Anybody in London want to collaborate in making short documentaries?

I am a technical person who is competent in shooting and editing but lacks the necessary creativity and communication/people skills.
If you’re creative who has good communication/…

6 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hello Rashdan,

There is a project coming at the end of October to shoot short documentary. If your free and would like to find out more about it let me know.

Original Post from Marc Stapleford
Any work looking for in change in career.

I have many skills and I’m a very active outdoor person who is always up a mountain or shredding some single track on my mountain bike. I’m a very creative person but have loads o…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Ps that should say for a change not for in ha hahahaha ha great start!