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I have a short comedy script (9 pages) called SPACE CAKES which I am keen on getting produced.

LOGLINE: A teenage girl must prevent her mom from serving left-over cake to some f…

Greets.

I run a small free film club in London - where I teach newcomers how to make movies + collaborate with artistic people on various projects. Everyone involved sign waivers…

As long as the author is OK with it, I'm pretty confident you'll be just fine.

I'm in Helsinki helping colleagues prepare the launch of Open Cinema Finland later this year. We're flying to Sodankyla tomorrow and will be there until the end of the festival. B…

Hello,
Does anyone see a problem with shooting 16mm film on Schneider Xenon FF glass, apart form the lack of wides... ? I'd shoot on Arriflex 16 SR3. Schneider says that they're d…

Hi, I have two or three Screenplays written up and would like them made into features, just wondering where I would start???

Quite correct, they threw a fair amount at it to get it to the mass market. There are some examples of tiny budget films 'making careers', for example the self-funded/kickstarter …

I have been asked to provide an LP10 with one of my invoices. I understand this is a form which allows self employed people to opt-out of the legal maximum daily working hours. Bu…

Paddy is of course absolutely right in that a Lorimer letter is an easy solution whereby everyone can just get on with their jobs. As I suggested, it's the better part of valour. …

Hey guys,

I'm a London based comedy screenwriter looking for a director and / or a producer to collaborate with on short projects.

I have a few shorts I'd love to see get made, …

Saw this ad on mandy seeking a comedy writer that might be worth a shout for you http://old.mandy.com/projob/413840/comedy_writer/

Am thinking of creating a series of comedy sketches suitable for TV.
What length of programme should I aim at?

And if it is a 'sketch' show, please please please don't make the mistake you made in labelling it a 'sitcom' ;-)
Should go without saying you know the difference, right??

I've written a TV pilot for a show and I'm thinking of putting together a short promotional clip to go on youtube (three minute max). To keep costs down it would be something simp…

I normally upload it from my phone.

I wondered whether this would be of any use to someone on here:

http://m.pinewoodgroup.com/our-studios/uk/news/kodak-and-pinewood-collaborate-support-film-processing

It's true that most people don't really give a toss. However, cinematography works on a subliminal level and helps affect the emotional response of the audiance thus helping the …

I need to expand my portfolio with more video content, I have so far done music videos and one documentary video.

If anyone knows of any videos people need doing, please let me k…

Hi Shooters,

Can anyone recommend the best battery-operated lighting to use for a short horror shot in the woods (daylight)?

The area I wish to shoot in is overcast with some s…

Yes, I agree with Karel. You do need a Cameraman/DOP. And not just for any camera that he/she might bring with him/her. Also for their knowlege/skill/experience. Shooting a Da…

Quick query on characters who take on another character partway through a film, please. She is working somewhere under a pseudonym. While she is at work, should I use the new cha…

It's worth looking at how this has been done before. Best example is probably "Tootsie." Dustin Hoffman's character, a thwarted actor, is MICHAEL. When he shows up in drag for a f…

Hi all
I received some good advice last time posted on here, so I'm hoping I'll find some again. I am a solo filmmaker (ie, I pretty much do everything myself, with all the pro's …

@Mark Wiggins - thanks for the encouragement, Mark. I'm checking out Director's UK now. Meeting and collaborating with other skilled people is essential so thank you for pointing …

Hi, we are screening the premiere of our wine documentary film next Friday 9th June at Curzon Bloomsbury at 4pm.

50% discount with promo code: ShootingPeeps and ticket includes a…

Hello Shooters,

We are looking for a good script editor for an upcoming feature film screenplay.
This role is ideal for a screenwriter / editor who is willing to cowrite the scr…

Hello. I've been writing for over a decade, I've been shortlisted at international film festivals and had my work shown on national television. I've spent a lot of time editing an…

Hey, does anyone here have 15 minutes film? I need it for my major project for my masters in composition.

Hi Tani,

This is a vague request, if you supply more details I'm sure someone can help?

There's a lot of 15 minute films out there...

Matt
SP

Hi all,

I'm looking to shoot my script about a girl who is nearly killed by her arachnephilia obsession during a virtual reality experience gone wrong.

Please let me know if you…

Hello there,

I am a passionate filmmaker who is creative in camera and lighting department.
I am always on time hardworking person with good energy : )

My website page:
1112249.…

It's rare that I'll watch a short and be stunned - this is dark but funny and technically impressive too. If it was OK or even good, I wouldn't link it, but I really think this i…

I have a dcp which unfortunately has no vimeo or editable file present with it.
Is there anyone that would be able to help me out here please as the budget is super tight. Thanks

Hi there, I am able to convert the DCP to any format you like, providing it is not encrypted DCP, we can transfer it @ £50 ex VAT

Many thanks,
Madis Malgand
www.edithouse.co.uk

I am doing masters in composition and I need 15 minutes film to compose music.

I need to have this asap.

Anyone here could help?

Hello everyone.

I have been recently nominated with my short film at a film festival (international, running for 6+ years). I'm very excited and want to go of course, but I learn…

Hi Kacper,

If the film festival is asking you to pay to attend, I would suspect it is a money making scheme. Most film festivals I have attended when my films have been selected…

I'm trying to develop a comedy series with a few writers. What is the best platform to share ideas and edit screenplays on?

Hi Caleb,

I'm on a few Facebook writer's groups - it's a bit hit and miss as to whether 1/2 of the members are on there just to troll...so, be careful about giving out email addr…

Hi, Looking for collaborators to apply for Netflix women in film fund. Am new to this but lots of ideas.

Thanks

Nathalie

I may not be of help, but I'm a newly graduated photography degree student and looking to get into Unit Stills. Proud feminist and one of my voluntary jobs is feminist-based, too.…