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Hi Shooters,

I am prepping for a low budget short horror (budget £1,000 - 5,000k) and wanted advice on a effect I would like to pull off as effectively, safely and cheaply as pos…

That's excellent advice Paul. I am currently drawing storyboards and experimenting with different angles so I can cut between the shots she drops / floats into view including POV …

Hi Shooters
I wonder if anyone out there can offer advice or help me with a problem?
Seven weeks ago I uploaded my short film 'Rellik' to SP but the film is still not available to…

Hi Kevin,

Just a quick reply to part of this - as, as you say, theres a few problems to address beyond this.

Film upload, where you are having the issue, is now separate to Film…

Hello Shooters,
Just wanted to get some opinions on the practice of hiring directors for showcases/ short films by drama schools, if any of you had that experience.
I applied fo…

If it's of any help, Chryssanthi, I used to do seminars at USC on directing, and the minimum was $600 for 3 hours. Of course, I have 30 years of experience fixing films, which ain…

I'm about to start my first campaign to raise funds for a couple of short horror films and like many other campaigns I've seen, for my top tiers I'm including either an Associate …

It's usually popular on kickstarter so worth trying.

I'm shooting a teaser trailer for an upcoming short and have a prop required that's quite simple in design so I'm wondering if anyone can help - I can't attach images unfortunatel…

To replicate something like that (well, actually to improve on it) I'd modify a cheap set of plastic headphones (like the Sennheiser HD201's) and possibly add some simple LED ligh…

Hi All,

I'm currently looking for a DOP for a short film titled "From Me to You" which I'll be shooting next month.

The film is a Sci-Fi Erotic Horror movie which will be shot b…

Thanks Lee for this.

'The Real Target' is a 90min action movie that we have been developing for two years. It is an action packed film consisting of a diverse international cast, commencing shooting i…

Thanks for the comments! Glad you like the look of it! Its going to be fun for sure :)

This should be a question I should be able to answer myself, in that, am I that enamoured with her project that I want to go through it all again? But there is other reasons. Allo…

Hi, You definitely need a different DOP. My son is pretty handy - as you can see from this film shot in China over one night with minimal equipment and no crew. https://vimeo.com…

I'd like to get Alexa mini with lenses and shoulder rig for a music video, do you have any recommendation of nice people ?
Thanks!

The rates I quoted above are just for the camera. I should have said.

Hi there,

I have been in touch with the BBFC but they are slow to respond.
Is there a legal requirement to include a warning about flash photography at the start of a film?
My fe…

Thanks John and Paddy,
I have heard back from the BBFC, there are no legal requirements to include a warning but it is considered best practice to do so. There is not specific wo…

I just got asked to help with a short with a 5 figure budget.

"Could we claim the Film Production Credit? Because we know people who have, on shorts, because there is no rule as …

But no, a short film is never going to be a short term financial investment unless it wins at a major.

How are you by the way? :)

Hi Shooters

Mordue pictures my company is currently producing a feature documentary called Mad World all about mental illness's place in todays society. We have some fantastic in…

Was recommended the C100 however I came across the A6500 which offers 4k/built in image stabilization and HD 120fps.

I do mainly music videos but starting to do more weddings, wh…

I can plug the camera to a wall socket but when it comes to run and gun than I need a battery belt. I did buy a cheap one some time ago but it didn't work. Any suggestions well ap…

Awesome, thanks guys, will check it out :)

hello all. At a bit of a loss and looking for some advice. I'm currently approaching producers and execs for work shadowing opportunities in continuing drama in the UK - I've been…

Hey Angela,

Yeah I'm a member and go to the events when they happen up here in Scotland. They are very, very good indeed, but the attendees, as talented as they all are, tend to…

External hard drives appear to have gone caput. Any recommendations for data recovery in London?

Hardly local, but well thought of http://www.cheadledatarecovery.co.uk/

Hi all. I have recently been awarded my CAA approved Drone (7Kg>) pilot PFCO licence and am looking to build a portfolio of work which will enable me to gain paid work. I have …

Hi Chris,
Please email me at rb@ukfilm.co/ as I would like to suggest a collaboration that would be mutually beneficial.
Kindest regards Ray Brady

I'm looking for an underground car park for a film we're making for the Straight 8 competition. Does anyone know of any suitable car parks in London that are film friendly or at …

Last month, I went to an art exhibition in the basement of Q-Park, Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street, WC2H 7DT. A collection of unknown artists had the space for a week. Not sure …

Hi all. I have recently been awarded my CAA approved Drone (7Kg) pilot PFCO licence and am looking to build a portfolio of work which will enable me to gain paid work. I have a Ma…

Ira; I would very interested, thanks. Send me a direct message or email me chris@pro-motion.ltd to discuss the project more please.

My website is now up www.professionalmotion.co…

Hello, I have a great office to share at Shep. 325/month. Would suit one person.

That might be of interest James, could you send me more information please? matt@tap-media.com

Hi everyone,

My name is Omiros Vazos and I am a Glasgow-based script supervisor.

I have had training in the role at a two-week course in Cardiff, one day's worth of shadowing …

That would be hugely appreciated Pat, thanks. Any time spent on a movie or TV set shadowing would be invaluable. I have contacted as many Scotland-based script supervisors as I co…

Hi all, first and formost thank you for reading.

I currently am seeking passionate individuals that would like to come on board and help me make my first feature film. Please dro…

Hi Tristram (et al)
Glad you are getting on with making the film. I have just read the entire log, and I'm sure that , although it has been a bit heavy at time, you realise that …

I am offering my steadicam services. I am looking to collaborate with anyone whether it be on short films, features, Web series or music promos.
If anyone is interested or has ide…

cool. Let me know.

I'm directing a music video and i need to get contracts to send it to the label and close the production boring part...
Does somebody know where I can find a good site where to do…

If you DL a contract wording it's likely to be worth what you paid for it.

Start from the basics.

You will make the video, and in return you get......what? And they will get....…

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/X8NK5VT

For a upcoming student short film being made for late may 5th