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	What's a reasonable rate of pay for actors for a self funded short film? Hello I'm working on making my first short film with the plan to use it as a proof of concept/pitch to get funding for a feature which I'm hoping will attract actors as they woul… 3 responses, most recent 8 years, 5 months ago. Thanks for the input
	Is there anything legal we must have on the end credits of our short Just wondering if people bother with the whole Any resemblance to anypone living or dead things. And what right we can assert under which laws/jurisdiction. 1 response, most recent 8 years, 5 months ago. No, you don't need an end roller, or anything specifically in it, and nobody will read it anyway. For a short it's nice to credit people, but do so as quickly as possible so your…
	Legal advice: Can I stop a Film to be released if using my content without my consent? Hi, I come to you with a legal enquiry - a bit sad for a first post! I've DOP/cam op a few scenes for a film. Later on that shoot, the producer and I had a massive argument which… 22 responses, most recent 8 years, 5 months ago. why would you want to get the project pulled? People have worked hard on the project so there is many factors to consider! What about the actors involved? there project shouldnt b…
	Social security or taxes for actors or crew? Have been involved to produce a short film lately with very gifted film director.A macro budget film. My role was to fund the film as producer.It was a partnership deal. In the p… 26 responses, most recent 8 years, 5 months ago. Glad that the question was so well answered by law specialists. My partner,The film director,who I was supposed to fund ,run away and refuses to proceed. In the beginning it seeme…
	Help! What to upgrade from a 70D? I am doing more video production work and need to upgrade from a 70D. I mainly do music videos and starting some documentary type projects. Can I have some recommendations please?… 8 years, 5 months ago
	Looking for a Greek screenwriter to collaborate on a short script, which will form part of a featur… The story is written and there is an Athens-based production company I'm working with. Please contact me at philhurdwood@hotmail.com and I'd love to hear from anyone interested 8 years, 5 months ago
	Hi there my short film SHEILA is up for Film of the Month. Please check it out and vote for it! htt… Sheila is about a maid working in present day Johannesburg when her relationship with her controlling boss is put to the test. SHEILA, set and shot in Johannesburg where I was bor… 8 years, 5 months ago
	Citizen Kane, The Sequal? How would you reimagine this classic? 2 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. Paddy...Rupert Murdoch?
	In Berlin on 11 Feb? My multiple-award-winning short film Symptoms (https://www.symptomsfilm.com/) has its German Premiere at Muse restaurant in Berlin on 11 Feb. There is no charge (except to buy foo… 6 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. Thanks Nathalie!!
	Is anyone good at coming up with clever and ambiguous film titles? Hi fellow filmmakers! Trying to keep this on the down low as much as possible, but also desperate for suggestions. We've just wrapped on principal photography for a pretty big s… 45 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. Career.
	Where in London can I screen my short film on a tight budget? We have just finished filming on our short promotional film Fighting Wild, and are now in full swing post production, looking to complete beginning of February 2017. Filming went … 6 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. The Hen and Chickens Theatre, Highbury Corner
	Making a feature film Hi all, My name is tristram and i am making my first feature film, I am looking for people with similiar passion that would like to get involved and help. I have an amazing setup … 4 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. Thank you, definitely something i will look into and post up.
	Looking for an old style study or office location in or around London. Hello Shooters. I'm planning to shoot my final and most ambitious short yet, and a key location I need is an old English looking study/office. Something like the picture on thi… 6 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. Production is basically doing deals!
	Is it a good thing for a writer to complete a story, even if it needs millions of pounds to execute? I'm in the middle of writing a WWII Japanese monster movie thriller because it's a story that's too good not to tell. But it needs a decent budget. Should I put it on the back bur… 12 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. Writing is a compulsion so nothing should stop you. Write it with all your energy BUT do your historic research to get it right too. Also (and many enthusiasts get this wrong) g…
	Trying to get my first short film made, anyone interested in helping my gofundme campaign? Hello there I'm currently in the process of trying to get my first short film made and I've set up a gofundme campaign in order to try and secure the full budget I need, so if an… 8 years, 6 months ago
	Why your storytelling should not be interactive Some thoughts about interactive storytelling to wrap up this year: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-your-storytelling-should-interactive-alève-mine-m-sc- or https://alevemine.t… 24 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. @Dan Selakovich Same here. I don't know what to say.
	PL Zoom lens wanted Hi hi, I'm looking for a second hand PL zoom lens. Something between £100 - £2000. I'm based in London. Anyone? 8 years, 6 months ago
	Need office location for a shoot in Newcastle upon Tyne area this summer. Need a corridor, office and meeting room hopefully for one day, possibly two, for a short film shoot. 8 years, 6 months ago
	Does anyone have a canon c100 or black magic mini ursa with lens for hire, Rates? summer 2017 1 day shoot Looking for a good deal or happy to work out a collaboration deal if possible. email me your rates or sites jose2421@msn.com 8 years, 6 months ago
	Looking for interested candidates for alternative acting workshop this Sunday. Contact philip@blond… Blondynka Films offers acting workshops to actors who want to enhance their understanding of the craft and participate in an alternative approach to character representation. Thes… 8 years, 6 months ago
	Conposing Hello everybody, my names Dan and I am new to shooting people, (Apart from my time as a sniper!). I am here to network and connect with people and hopefully get some work scoring … 1 response, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. 'COMPOSING' ---oops
	Actors for short re-enactment: how much is it fair to offer? Hi Shooters, I’m working on the budget for a research documentary that is likely to require re-enactment, and since my experience is with social actors I am a bit clueless as to… 2 responses, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the prompt reply, Paddy.
	Microbudget Feature Development We spoke with two SP members involved with projects in Film London's Microwave scheme With Ryan Vernava https://shootingpeople.org/blog/2017/02/guest-blog-fl-microwavers/ and A… 8 years, 6 months ago
	looking to split the cost of my office at Shepperton Studios Dear shooters, I have a lovely office at Shepperton but don't use it as often as I'd like to. I'd like to offer someone the chance to have access to a fully (and luxuriously) fur… 1 response, most recent 8 years, 6 months ago. hi do you have any pictures please.? ben.arcticrabbit@gmail.com
	Location Needed: London based, disused council estate, guardian scheme or squat type property to sh… Hi All, Im looking for a disused council estate, a guardian scheme or squat type property to shoot in at the end of the month, for a horror short. Can pay current occupants a smal… 8 years, 6 months ago

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