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Original Post from Adam Little
Met Film School - Post Production (Part time, six months)

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

Cheers!

Adam

8 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Lawrence Perry
How many films / Screen Plays deal with both young and old and create the bridge?

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…

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

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

Original Post from Patricia Tracey Anena
Most recent response from Sherice Griffiths
I'm looking for a camera assitant who has their own equipment and could be able to shoot next week?

Specifically four camera assistant.

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

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

Original Post from Marina Uzcategui
fix tripod?

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

Cheers,

:)

8 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Distributing short film on itunes

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…

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

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)

Original Post from L R
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Producer Wanted (short film)

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…

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

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

Original Post from Chryssanthi Kouri
Most recent response from Darren Giles
Anyone has footage of the London skyline?

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…

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

Sure no problem Chryssanthi.

Original Post from Oliver Krimpas
Online/Cloud scheduling/breakdown software - which to use?

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

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

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.

Original Post from Ray Brady
Would anyone kindly please recommend me to a Directors Agent/cy

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…

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

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 …

Original Post from Frederick Nevison
Most recent response from John Wate
I am looking for films to sound design & mix! Get in touch!

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…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 4 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Virginia Joseph
Any advice for a writer/director who no longer has a producer? :(

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…

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

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

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

Original Post from Mark Griffin
Most recent response from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Filming docu drama in Portugal? Any fixers there? Need a person on the ground...

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…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 4 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Lawrence Perry
Most recent response from Paul Campion
Is Film Finance an Enigma?

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 …

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

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…

Original Post from Sam St. John
Looking for small animation studios to share MANCHESTER based film makers office

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…

8 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Will Morris
Anyone know any people / producers / production companies who specialise in football narrative film…

I have a short synopsis and a full length script.

Title: Playing Away
Can be found on script pitch page

8 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Monet Morgan
Most recent response from David Graham Scott
Advice for an undergraduate?

Hello All,

I am a newly undergraduate finishing my course with a First Class Honours. I graduate in July 2017.

I am in a position where I am talented and have a lot of skill. N…

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

Someone said something about a bunch of 'middle-aged white men' attacking a young black woman. That's kind of ageist. What does it matter that they're middle-aged and white? Seems…

Original Post from Paul Campion
Most recent response from Uriel Emil
Film/entertainment lawyer recommendations

Anyone you can recommend for a low/micro budget feature?

Thanks
Paul

1 response, most recent 8 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Paul,
I was about to post the same question. Could you please let me know if you found an entertainment lawyer and whether you recommend them?

Best wishes,

Uriel

Original Post from Nathaniel Soria
Any DP's in NYC experimenting with vertical video?

I'm looking for a rule-breaker!

We're currently working on a project where we're utilizing portrait framing for a mixed media experience on smart phones.

After creating this pr…

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

Kieron- really interesting tid-bit about Dolan's film. Wasn't there also a Japanese ninja film that came out a couple years back with a similar ratio handling? Thanks.

Matt- supe…

Original Post from Nathaniel Francis
Working open plan office to film in

Currently looking for an open plan office to film in that could cater for 5-6 people. Kent/SE London or Essex area ideally.
Willing to film on the weekend for a small corporate dr…

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

Hi Drew,

I haven't Vrumi no, thanks for letting me know. Will have a look now!

Thanks

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
What are your thoughts on diversity hires within media (TV, film, theatre specifically)?

It would be great to better understand if there are specific initiatives, activities or campaigns underway which you've heard of or direct experiences you've had in relation to th…

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

Thanks Shobina for following up.

Original Post from Ewan Horlock
Office space/desk share in Surrey

Hello,

I'm looking to share an office space with other filmmakers or freelancers within the Surrey area. Ideally wanted to be somewhere close to Guildford, Farnham, Godalming or …

8 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Lewis Eastwood
Looking for cheap location?

Hey everyone,

For a limited time, I am offering an unfurnished flat in Harrow for location shoots. Prices negotiable.
The property faces a relatively busy road, so only the rea…

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

Hi John and Junaid,

Thanks for your interest. Unfortunately the flat is no longer available for shoots.

Thanks

Lewis

Original Post from John Wate
Looking for a location: corridor connecting flats / flat kitchen

Hi guys


for a short (supernatural thriller) I am looking for

- a kitchen

and

- a grim looking corridor with doors to connected flats

Both locations should ideally have a …

8 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Tim Benjamin
Most recent response from Vicenzo Bosa
Composer showreels, what do you look for?

I'd like to understand what producers and directors (and not forgetting editors) look for in a composer showreel.

Let's say I get in touch, I want to work on your new film, etc -…

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

Hey Tim,

First of all, I really like your work. Congratulations on succeeding in your craft.

I once had the same question regarding showreels.Knowing how to display your work i…

Original Post from Alberto Corredor Marina
Most recent response from Vicenzo Bosa
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…

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

Hi Alberto,

I work with audio post production and have over 5 years of professional experience creating sound effects and sound design for audiovisual media.

Just wanted to let …