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Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Sharon Axcell
Are we still doing Shooters In The Pub? Can local ones be organized?

Are we still doing Shooters In The Pub? Can local ones be organized?

I don't know if they exist still, maybe I'm out of the loop. Can they be organized by town, not city. E.g. no…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

And is there a standard agenda/ minimum things that we need to cover? Thanks!

Original Post from Jaye L Swift
Most recent response from Dave Reynolds
Selling my DVDs

Hi everyone

I have recently had my short film made into high quality DVDs. They are all intended to be given to everyone who helped make my film from the actors, to the crew and…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

When we made our short film Waters End we produced a Special Version on DVD with some "Extras" making it an attractive buy. This proved a winner as we sold over 3000 copies either…

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Ivo Marloh
Actor recommendations for headshots, showreels and voice reels

Actors, I'm interested in finding out who you'd recommend for headshots, showreels and voice reels?

For headshots I really rate Dan Flynn: http://www.danflynn.xyz - for quality, …

5 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Wolf Marloh is really really good, and has huge experience with hundreds of actors under his belt.
http://www.wolfmarloh.com/
500@marloh.com

Original Post from Ottilie Wilford
Most recent response from Dave Reynolds
how do I lay out end credits before I send to post?

just wondering if there is a format or something?!

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

I'm just doing this very thing for a small team/crew of a 90 min animation. Best advice I had is open with a Banner for the film company that "Presents" then title of film followe…

Original Post from John Osiko
OFFERED: Bed going in Cannes for whole festival period.

£650 all in for whole festival. Bed to yourself no need to share! You'll be sharing a flat in La Suquet (the beautiful old part of town right by the castle) with two friendly prod…

8 years ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Andy Sowerby
Why doesn't Shooting People create and release original (crowd-funded?) movies?

The people behind the London Screenwriters' Festival and Chris Jones made "50 Kisses" which involved all of their members and collaborators writing, acting, crewing and producing …

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Lift Off Festivals doing something similar. http://www.lift-off-festivals.com/mushroom-feature-film-arg/

Original Post from Stephan George
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
Affordable casting location central(ish)

Hi,
can any one recommend some affordable casting space (like a small meeting room) in Central (ish) - or within good transport links? I know there is a lot out there, but wanted …

10 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Xenia - the Barbican would appear to be in sharp contrast to the London parks who appear to consider filming of any description as some sort of heinous crime pursuing anyone ho…

Original Post from John Wate
Anybody knows a good designer for One-Sheets / Packages?

Hi all,

the title pretty much says it already - does anybody know an experienced designer for film package design?
I mean not just a "good graphic designer" but someone who actu…

8 years ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Help! I Need A Slider!

Can someone please recommend me a dslr slider for shooting video? Thanks

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

i was recommended this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Koolertron-Carbon-Bearings-Capacity-Photography/dp/B06XPCSCWN/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1493411148&sr=8-31&keywords…

Original Post from Matt Kerins
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Best sites to contact bands to shoot music videos?

Hi,

I'm in the process of setting up a process in which I shoot a music video once every couple of weeks all over the UK. I'm offering a full shooting package on RED, which peopl…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Although ben aware Radar cost £6.99 a month and the gig rates are not high - often a few hundred quid

Original Post from Richard Unger
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Why do I not get my daily bulletins

I updated my profile so I could sell some equipment, but I've not seen any daily bulletins to know if it was posted.

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Richard, Get in touch with us at help@shootingpeople.org and we can see if theres an issue?

Matt
SP

Original Post from Richard Unger
for sale

UI'm swelling my camera crane on Ebay if anyone is interested.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262942495265?euid=d84e09253c02413a88086ab31a5f6444&bu=43722603008&cp=1&sojTags…

8 years ago
Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Advice: what about VFX for fireworks in the sky?

Dear all,

I'm considering to add a series of fireworks in a distance in a shoot I completed for a short film. the scene is a night one of a boat in the lagoon and the fireworks m…

10 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Can do the same without green screen

Original Post from Tristram Anyiam
Milvus Lens

Hi just advertising to anyone interested in buying a Carl Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 Lens. rrp £2,329. I am selling a brand new one for £1,500 if anyone is interested. Pop me a messag…

8 years ago
Original Post from Sarah Pollitt
Most recent response from John David Clay
Freelance Writer Looking for Writing Experience!

Hey freelance writer here!

My name is Sarah Pollitt, and I am interested in writing scripts, and just writing in general (novels, poems, songs, graphic novels, plays, musicals, a…

11 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Sarah, Screenwriter / Cinematographer myself - I know a co writer is a useful asset to have currently working on 3 project all at different stages - Horror, Neo Noir and short…

Original Post from Emily Baldwin
Goldsmiths University student looking for work placement in documentary filmmaking! Any help would …

I am currently studying a BA in Design at Goldsmiths University and am looking for a work placement in filmmaking, specifically in documentary! I would love to learn from anyone i…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thank you Nathalie, look forward to hearing from you. Emily

Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
Any London-based character documentary makers looking for a fascinating subject?

This is a project I was looking into maybe 3 years ago, but not having the skills and not living in London means this has dwindled. I was reminded just this week, and it might su…

9 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

@Paddy Robinson-Griffin Thks Paddy glad been taken.

Original Post from MARCIO DELGADO
Most recent response from ADRIAN SCOTT
LOOKING FOR A SCRIPT WRITER PARTNER FOR SUBMISSIONS

I have experience producing for online and off-line and I finished a diploma course at the NFTS in ‘Factual Development’.
However I don’t have much experience in script-writing a…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Marcio, I'm an experienced scriptwriter with writing credits for big screen (British film Victim 2011), I'm up for taking on a joint venture and seeing what happens.

kind rega…

Original Post from Rahul Nag
Most recent response from afia nkrumah
Are there any Directors in London who would be interested in classes in working with Actors?

Hello,

I am an Actor based in London.

I have noticed here on Shooting People in a recent thread and also from meeting Directors that there are Directors who would like more exp…

7 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

I set up a Wednesday group with a group of actor friends when I was at London film school. The room was free because I was a student, so no-one had to pay for anything except tra…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
The post-Brexit TV industry

I was putting together the final bits of a comedy-drama project that I had been filming, on-and-off, for almost a year. Then the bomb went off and it has all seemed rather pointle…

56 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi All With another general election coming is everyone mobilising for Remain? I missed the European meetup as my disabilities affect me. How was it & is it worth arranging an…

Original Post from Nick Green
Script pitching on Twitter

So further to my last: I have now worked out how this can work. Please see https://twitter.com/screenplaypitch I have followed a shed load of relevant film makers. If you want to …

8 years ago
Original Post from Katy McGahan
Most recent response from David Lawrence
Anyone with excellent knowledge of using Canon DSLR 6D & Zoom F4 audio available to do a tech w…

We've got the kit. All the gear no idea - kind of! A day or half day in tuition on how to rig and operate would be great.

7 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

I have used the ZOOM recorder on a short drama film last month, its a great recorder and sound fine. uses up batteries fast. but will power up a rode NTg1 shotgun mic with P48 vol…

Original Post from Wayne D'Cruz
Most recent response from Ben Rider
Geo blocking?

Does anyone know of a player which allows you to geo-block non-VOD/DTO?

Vimeo doesn't offer this unless it's VOD

Youtube for reasons better known to them have decreed that our …

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Ps. There's an option for projects to be free.

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Guerrilla filming Black Swan??

I read an article about shooting guerrilla style that said the subway scenes in ‘Black swan’ were all shot without permits as were scenes from ‘The French Connection’.
Anyone know…

13 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

@Mark Wiggins
Rehearsals shot with 5d. Typo

Original Post from Paul Mousley
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
Script coverage / reading service from an experienced tv writer

Reposting this to add my contact email - paulmousley@me.com


Script coverage / reading service from an experienced tv writer. Unfollow
Hi there. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Paul, Surprised no one replied.. Seems you have a wealth of experience. I'd be interested in finding out about the Netflix & German Tv series but you may not be able to dis…

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