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Hi all. I'm looking to pitch an idea for a non-fiction film production book to UK publishers but I'm looking for some advice on how to do this, particularly from anyone with direc…

Hi Dan. It sounds as if 'piracy' has cost you a few bob. It seems frustratingly unlikely to such as myself that the 'authorites' = police etc - cannot identify the pirates and t…

Hi - am looking for a double room (ensuite ideally) close to the Palais as I don;t want to have to hire a car.
Needed for duration of Cannes Festival.
Anyone got anything to rent …

hello looking for single room in cannes from friday 19th May-monday 29th may.Low budget 50-60 per night.
simply needs to be clean safe with wifi.

Does anyone have anything for me to read? It will be a low budget play.

My last film that i directed was at the beverly hills film festival. I have directed 15 short film 3 music…

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I am a publisher and I am looking for people to work I also have two cameras one sony sf700 and one canon 6d available

What?

I have just completed my self funded low budget feature film 'Ask the Cheat' starring Nick Moran ('Lock Stock', 'Harry Potter'), Martin Trenaman ('The Inbetweeners) and Nicole Far…

I was not aware entering any festival disqualifies you, rather acceptance at only certain ones qualify you for consideration like Cambridge, BIFA and Raindance. A full list avail…

I need to shoot a simple scene in a cafe or restaurant. It's just one person sitting with a meal and making a very shot phone call. Very small crew - just me. Very limited lightin…

TBH Alwyne, any time you can shoot studio, shoot studio for my money ;-). I think it's a good choice as you can prelight it and make everything effortless

My first feature film is now in post-production I wondered if anyone could recommend which festival run i should attempt.Is there a dedicated festival for 1st time filmmakers ? …

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!

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.

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…

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…

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

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…

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

Oh good find Alwyne :)

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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

Thanks,

John

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…

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…

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…