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Original Post from OD Hunte
Are there Film Makers on here looking for Drone Shots from a Licensed and Creative Drone Cinematogr…

Hello, I just wanted see if there are directors and producers currently looking for affordable but Legal drone shot for their upcoming films. If so, please do have a look here: ht…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hello, £100 per hour. Thanks. I don't respond to messages here usually as I don't get a notification. Please email me on owenhunte@gmail.com or text 07774265211

Original Post from Matt Turner
Movement Direction & Choreography

SP is interested in filmmaking of all kinds. In a recent guest blog, SP member James Berkery explained 'movement direction' to us.

http://bit.ly/2pjPbhM

Have you thought about h…

8 years ago
Original Post from Laura Radford
Looking to connect with actors/directors/producers needing publicity stills and cast photoshoots

Hi All,

I'm a London unit stills photographer looking to build my 'set up' portfolio and jump onto short films/films to shoot more publicity styled stills that could cover as a B…

8 years ago
Original Post from Matt Kerins
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Does anybody know the process of hiring known actors? UK based

Im just wondering what the process is for hiring known actors/actresses. I'm going to be shooting a feature film and would like to know where to start in casting them.

Thanks fo…

8 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Many years ago (back in the 90s) I worked on a Short that had a very big named film/TV Star in it. The producer and director had originally approached the actor's agent only to b…

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
VFX: After or Before the color correction?

Dear All, I could add a fireworks scene with some fireworks in the sky on a far distance...it's better to add it After or Before the color correction stage? Thank you!

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Before. If you did it after, you'd have to grade the film again to make the VFX match. For picture, grading is the last thing. For sound, the dub is the last thing.

Original Post from Michael Hubbleday
Pixar-sytle short script up for grabs. Any takers?

Hi animators

I have a short script about 4 - 5 minutes long about a lonely tram in Lisbon who finds a trams just like him.

It's along the lines of the Pixar shorts Blue Umbrel…

8 years ago
Original Post from Anneka Saunders
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Freelance Camera Assistant looking for projects/short films to expand portfolio and showreel. Any i…

I've been camera assisting for 5 years and looking to do more shooting/lighting - Just trying to find people who have any short film ideas/scripts they would like to shoot. I rece…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Good luck Anneka, the jump from AC to DOP can be a rewarding one! :)

Original Post from David Lawrence
Any film makers in West Cumbria UK 2 short films coming up

Hi all, I am sorting out actors and locations around Whitehaven, West Cumbria. And need a bit more help, cameraman and asst. Director would be good. Some money available. Thanks f…

8 years ago
Original Post from Paulina Brahm
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Where can I find the heavy portable sandbags/weights I've seen on set, in North London?

I'd love to find a source near N10. Many thanks!

11 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Oh good find Alwyne :)

Original Post from John Wate
Cannes - best ways to connect?

Hi there,

I have read some helpful blogs and stories on the Cannes experience and thought I give it a go myself this year after hearing some encouraging talk from producers. I wa…

4 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thanks guys! That's all good info. - actually some other members had also pointed out that I don't need a marche badge - just the normal accreditation - I guess I simply overlooke…

Original Post from Anthony Cole
Most recent response from Alan Deacon
How to make voiceover sound diagetic

Hey guys,

Question to any editor's/sound guys here, I'm dubbing over a mockumentary's "filmmaker" dialogue with a voice-over artist and am wondering if there's any way to make th…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

if it has to be in the studio:

It could depend quite a lot on what mic you use - If you haven't actually recorded yet, then try to pick either a shotgun mic, or, if you only have…

Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
Cannes is raindance filmmakers worth going to & anything else

Am wondering about attending probs only a few days to test the water..any one been to raindance Cannes event on Sunday any good & then any other days recommend to get in to th…

8 years ago
Original Post from Ali Ajel
any videographers interested in shooting/editing a live band music video in London ? please contact…

we are band of six members looking to film one or two of our songs in a live band set (to a prerecorded tracks ) the style is a fusion of western and arabic folk . please contact …

8 years ago
Original Post from Barbara Maria Hauser
Most recent response from rikki blue
Copyright. Who owns it?

Hello everybody!
I have an ownership question: If a production company was given a assignment, for example shoot a music video, and was being paid for it etc., does the productio…

7 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

as a composer as well as film journalist, i'd like to confirm that the music, unless you have a contract giving you licence, is definitely the copyright of either the original com…

Original Post from Josh Merritt
WRITER-FILMMAKER looking to meet PRODUCERS for potential collaborations

Hello everyone,

Hope you're well.

I want and am hoping to make some INCREDIBLE short films (the kind that people won't forget) this year and in the near future, so that's why my…

8 years ago
Original Post from Kee Ramsorrun
Script Advice

I'm looking for someone who has some experience/success in the thriller/suspense genre to critique a script for me. I can return the favour if you want. I have written a short (5 …

8 years ago
Original Post from John McClafferty
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
script software

I was wondering if anyone knew free Script Software I could download that won't infect my computer with a virus?

Thanks,

John

9 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Just because a tool is "industry standard" doesn't mean it's any good. I recently switched from Movie Magic Budgeting (which feels like working in 1997) to Showbiz Budgeting (whi…

Original Post from Aaron Wheeler
Most recent response from Mark Alexander Todd
What is the best way to find work experience in Los Angeles?

I've posted before on this site asking about travelling to LA but I had another question. What is the best way to get work experience on small film projects in LA?

I'm not reall…

8 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Having lived and worked in LA, if you're looking to volunteer on independent films you can get a flavour from the crew gigs section on Craigslist https://losangeles.craigslist.org…

Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
Is anyone signed up to Bectu or another union ?

Hi, I am considering signing to a union for insurance & advice/training. Has anyone signed up to or others? Any tips welcome. Thanks Nathalie

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thanks Mark & Paddy. I wish had joined before when was in at MTV & made redundant but now as a freelancer think more important esp re H&S & liability etc but I do …

Original Post from Norman Hall
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Filming in a moving car

Trying to find a car transporter company to put a car on a low-loader and drag it around whilst I shoot inside the car with two actors. Does anyone have any contacts?

6 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Lighting is very important if you are doing it green screen. Lighting has to move to sell the 'movement' of the car.

Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
Does anyone else have a ken loach I William Blake type experience?

Hi All, This is a more general thing about life. This forum is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when experiences are like, I William Blake. I was on ESA after some acc…

6 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thanks everyone for the replies & Shobina think will meet soon. Am more keen on female protagonists but William Blake could be interesting..

Original Post from Glyn Carter
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
Room for two in shared apartment in Cannes

I have a room available in a shared rented apartment, 22nd - 25th May inclusive (depart noon on 26th). It's in the Pointe Croisette area, about a 20 minute walk along the promenad…

6 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Glyn Excuse delay but did not get notice or reply. Yes let's email privately & pics & half then rest seems best. I need to finalise days etc may have to cut down time. …

Original Post from James Argyll
Very comfortable office to share at Shepperton studios

Hi guys.

I'm looking to share my office at Shepperton. It would suit somebody who doesn't take up a huge amount of space as it's not a very large room so ideally anyone who work…

8 years ago
Original Post from Daryl Peach
Worker co-operative production companies

Hello all,

I was just wondering if anyone knows if there are any worker co-operative film production companies around? Or if anyone else likes the idea?

Here is a good short fil…

8 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thanks for the reply Jamie, my apologies to you aswell for the mega delay. I've also replied to Christopher's response which may be of interest you.

These are all very good point…

Original Post from Bob Baldwin
how do you to edit a script pitch?

I have a script pitched on your site for three months and Id like to edit it, please advise, Bob Baldwin

8 years ago
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