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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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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

8 years, 2 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!

8 years, 2 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 ...

8 years, 2 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…

8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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 8 years, 2 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…

8 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Tomas Cima
Designing A Movie For Sound

I am sharing this blog written by sound titan, Randy Thom in the hope that more filmmakers will give sound proper consideration throughout their movie making process:


"This is a…

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

Thanks for sharing the article. Very inspiring and will definitely pay more attention to writing my scripts with sound in mind. Are there any courses or avenues you would recommen…

Original Post from Ottilie Wilford
Most recent response from Darren Roberts
i have made a short film, how do I know what festivals to submit to?

It is a drama about two sisters, naturalistic and I suppose a european/art house feel to it, I have absolutely no idea how to decide which festivals to apply to, any advice would …

1 response, most recent 8 years, 2 months ago.

Try https://filmfreeway.com/ it has listings of short film festivals all over the world, tells you all about them and what they look for and even has reviews from people who've en…

Original Post from Darren Roberts
Does anyone have access to an office location in London for shooting on the 16th of September?

Hello

I have a short film shoot planned for the 16th of September and we need a location that is set dressed to look like an office or even a working office that's not used at w…

8 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Darren Roberts
I'm planning a shoot in Barking, East London and I need office equipment, can anyone suggest a good…

Hello

I'm going to be shooting a self funded short film in Barking, East London soon and I need various office equipment, phones, keyboards, monitors, a printer or two (non of wh…

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

Thanks for the suggestions.

Original Post from Matthew Freeman
Most recent response from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Green Screen or Physical Set?

Good morning all.

I have a quick question for anyone who has had even the slightest experience working on a project that has involved a green screen.

I am currently in the pre-p…

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

Curmudgeon alert. I loathe green screen for realistic drama. For high budget CGI, there are no alternatives, and for totally off the wall comedy, it works, too. But for drama, mo…

Original Post from Tania Hoser
Most recent response from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Looking to take production stills of camera and lighting departments to include in a book on cinema…

Hi, I have been commissioned to write a book about cinematography for Taylor Francis, Focal Press for the North American and UK markets due for publication in June 2018. I would l…

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

Hi, Tania. I'm good friends with three behind-the-scenes photographers. If you send me your email address, I'll have them contact you directly. Or you can contact me, and I'll se…

Original Post from Jobs Added by Shooting People
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
Agency looking for new actors

Actors looking for representation - Artistes Collective Talent Management are looking for new actors for their books:

"We’re an innovative, boutique co-operative actors agency ba…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 3 months ago.

Being somewhat left of centre I've always toyed with the idea of a co-op and tried to join one once. This involved being interviewed by a group of around twenty or so and two aud…

Original Post from Matteo Valentini
Looking for a Production Company interested in a new Feature Script!

I'm looking for a Production Company interested in putting the budget to bring to life my Script "Barback" a drama-comedy about Gary, a Glass Collector in an infamous bar in Londo…

8 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Jimmy Edmonds
Anybody heard of Impact Doc Awards

As part of our campaign to enter a recent completed documentary (largely shot in the USA) to approx 25 odd festivals we included ImpactDoc Awards in the list
http://impactdocsawar…

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

Hi David / Paddy - thanks for your input - luckily entry only cost $40 out of a total budget of around £800 for our festival campaign - I haven't counted them but looks like he ha…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from White Night Films
Colourist Looking for projects

Hi Guys,

So I'm quite a new colourist who was trained on Da Vinci Resolve a year ago, I've so far been using it to do colour grades on some simple promos and music videos.

I'm l…

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

Hi - looking to grade 3 x 5 minute docs on education for the EU. One day next week or the week after. Would be great to talk.; I've just released my first feature, Panic, 4 stars …