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I know nearly all festivals ask for exclusivity in that you can not sell your product or screen your film publicly prior to screening. However, how does it work with backers wheth…

Thanks for that Dan :)

Hi - does anyone know of any filmmaker friendly cafe's in London?

Cheers
Mark

Bridge Cafe, Park Royal is where they do 'The Apprentice' scenes

Hello, I'm an independent producer looking to invest in and help realise various screen projects ranging from short films to documentaries, via music videos and music production, …

Hi Gary, my project, a short film noir in the classic style, is about a very conflicting and not-spoken-about theme in Switzerland and elsewhere in Europe – suicide. I am still lo…

Hi Everyone,

I've recently got back into the world of filming/editing/videography after 10 years or so away from it. A lot has changed since I was at Uni shooting on DV tapes. I'…

As 66 year old 31 seems young to me. People have widely differing life paths, there is no generality and no one ought take their own to be one. Even amongst some of the old hands …

Hi,
I'm aspiring to become a 1st AC in feature films but am wondering where a good place to start is? Would any one be kind enough to share your story about how you started off a…

Thank you all for your advice! It's exciting just thinking about the journey involved in this career. Lots of interesting stories there I'll definitely take up on what you've all …

Hi guys

I'm looking for recommendations on cheap-but-good insurer or solicitor to help with Errors & Omission insurance for a soon to be completed feature documentary.

Thx
C

A solicitor will not really help, it's an insurance product. You should contact a film insurer like Integro, PM and I can give you a number of a decent broker if you like

Hey everyone! Has anyone ever shot in a change room somewhere in London? I'm trying to find a location for a short, something with lockers that looks like it could be a school swi…

Hit up some gyms, swimming pools, etc. You'll have to film when they're closed, obviously, so look at places that are closed one day of the week to avoid night shoot costs!

If y…

Hello shooters, was wondering if I could tap your knowledge. My short was recently rejected from CF but I've somewhere along the line entered it into the film market. It's only av…

I'm in the same situation so it's good to get this advice from people. I am also entering into Edinburgh and am now worried as I have premiered in the UK already at the LIAF (Lond…

I've found a couple in Creative Cow etc but they are several years old and I suspect things have moved on since then. I've been shooting with my own PMW camcorder and external mic…

Some DSLR's only have auto-gain for the audio, and this is the enemy of good audio. Separate recording is the most robust way to go

Hi,

Are you a photographer, filmmaker, music video director, independent filmmaker, commercial businessman looking for a large infinity cove studio for hire in London?

I am a ph…

I often watch the films offered for the SP 'Film of the Month' in whole form. Then, after I vote, and often comment, the film vanishes!

Where do they go? How can one see them a…

Hi Shooters,

I have been writing short films for an independent production company for 5 years and things are starting to advance with them. They are currently seeking distributo…

Thanks Dan! You're right. As Paddy pointed out, and as I've seen on some of the contract samples, everything in the option agreements seems to sway more towards the Producer's fav…

My latest short film is "Jezebel" to be shot in France with French cast & crew - but where do I find them? I've looked on the web for an equivalent to "Shooting People" to n…

Hi. You may also want to contact La Maison du Film Court: http://www.maison-du-film-court.org. You can request access to their cast and crew database. The site is in French, howev…

Hi LSF'ers,

We are now looking for a new meet up host to act as the face of our London Short Film Presents... event at all of our once monthly meet ups.

We need someone who's ch…

Or maybe there is already a group in existence? (if so, could you let me know the details?)

Why should London have all the fun I hear myself ask! If you are currently writing a s…

Dear All,

I am looking for opinions and suggestions about "The Brighton Film School", they offer different programs, I am interested in a Filmmaking Diploma(Cinematography and …

i have been thinking of doing the diploma in cinematography and direction (self funded :( ....)...the tuition fee is quite reasonable though compared to other fancy film schools..…

I need a professional makeup artist for my short film urgently. Need one for next week. You will only be required for one day and will be paid standard rate of £80 for a few hours

Yes indeed, now moderated this role through for applicants.

Closing this, thanks.

Matt
SP

I'm looking to break into the film/commercial industry as an agent providing musicians for background/extra work, and featured appearances. I have had some success reaching out to…

I have just set up a new peer-to-peer marketplace website (similar to Airbnb) for film locations. It allows anyone to register their home/shop/shed/boat as a location to hire out …

Well done Jonny, I really love it and will use it.
One thing I would add at the back of the slider, is that the increments needs attention, it looks like it's jumping in increment…

I live close by and would like to set up a regular meet up if there are enough people around...? A time for swapping and building ideas, collaboration, support - all the stuff we…

Hi Guys,

We're looking to shoot a short comedy on a weekend in January (self funded), and were wondering if anyone has access to either a garage or storeroom? We're looking for a…

Contact my buddy nr southampton sam at hard up garage he can help
Hard up garage .co.uk
Regards johnnie oddball

NEEDED TOMORROW to help an artist set up a video project on Premiere. Would need good technical knowledge. Issue- the audio and video files were synched by the lab, and part way t…

What are your goals for the year?

Am gonna attempt to be brave enough to just tell the truth : )

Happy Christmas and new year folks.... Is anyone going to the EFM this year? I've been advised to get my ass out there, although I'm a writer director and not a producer, I was ho…

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