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Hi Shooters,

I recently had an email from a independent production / distribution company in New York who are interested in acquiring and distributing my short horror to Pay TV N…

Fully agreed Simon. Definitely would rather do the Vimeo route.

Hello, I am seeking advice on finding a Producer with proven experience/success in drama films. I have just released my first feature length film 'Hunters Lodge' (Vimeo on demand)…

Thanks for the responses and PM's. Relationships definitely get tested throughout the process of film making, even good friendships get strained so thanks for emphasising the need…

Hi
I am planning or shooting a short next year on 16mm but I can't find it myself.

Everyone has their talents and I have always found getting a budget together tough.

Either som…

Hey Graham,
Getting a budget together that was the original question? So how you do it? Let me stress everything begins with the amazing and fascinating script, without that no on…

Is anyone part of/knows of a good meet up involving filmmakers and writers that network regularly in South London OR Kent

I pretty much live like a hermit so need to get out once…

http://www.raindance.org/london/course/boozin-n-schmoozin/

Selling today use videos on YouTube channels,Facebook,etc..
These Sellers all need videographers for doing the content of their sales.
I have the equipment needed to produce this…

Thank you Andrew.I did not initated this conversation with Jamie,please write to him.When talking about networking:
Please encourage people like me,old retired people,to take part…

Hello, I am seeking some grip knowledge. How have people filmed overhead views of a table, say a person preparing food? I do not want to have a rig where the camera is directly a…

A go-pro, a cup-hook and some blu-tack.

I'm looking for scipt hosting and script reading sites, and have used Industrial Scripts in the UK and The Black List in the US. Any recommendations for the UK?

Thanks Paul - "submitted" - but to whom?? Anyway my www.MargeryBooth.com is going to be featured in today's ScreenDaily so that may produce results :-)

If I use toy trains, toy cars, Ken or Barbie for a stop motion film do I need permission from these manufacturers?

If I were to make a film similar to the comedy, The Love Bug or…

Nothing I say should be regarded as a definitive statement of the law so be warned. It is best to get clearance from the manufacturer unless the use of the item is only incidenta…

Hi Fellow-Filmmakers!

I am a filmmaker/writer who is aiming to make at least 1 film and 1 TV Series per year. To accomplish all of this I am still looking forward to meeting the …

Gary. Just checking here...have you sent me an email in the end?

AV2 Entertainment is currently looking for new scripts -potentially ultra-low-budget - mainly in the genre: Feel-good - this can be anything from teen comedy/dramas to feel-good …

Do you want to provide an email address so we don't have to pitch our ideas in public? Thanks

Hello fellow filmmakers,

I am currently working with a Filmmaker Anton Califano (also a SP member) on a feature documentary called Killing The Law about the British Justice Syst…

I'm making a narrative short in which two characters are watching a public YouTube video (a homemade clip of a 'prank gone wrong'). The actual video would play for no more than a …

This does all presuppose that there are restrictive rights that are entrenched in law; there aren't. What does exist is the fear of litigation but the essential issue is a right b…

We're looking for a London towerblock flat interior, rundown modern. We have a small location budget.

Wondered if anyone had good advice on how to quickly find these kind of loc…

Using Airbnb properties is a great way to find locations. I used a cottage in Kent for a recent short. You can see what the rooms are like on the website and check with the owner …

example of a music video on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvsao2_jsNk

Thanks

I'm sure it's not any form of Alexa. Possibly a RED yeah, but the whole thing looks crappy even for a RED.
It even looks like a just-about-correctly-exposed 5D to me a times, but …

Dear shooters

I am wondering if you may be able to help. Talkinglens Productions are seeking a house for our Yorkshire based feature film entitled 'Ask the Cheat'.
We would ideal…

You don't really get a receipt unless you purchase a paper ticket, so how do you claim tube and bus travel undertaken for work as expenses as a self-employed creative?

I have contactless and have an online account so I can download statements for individual days or travel and then save those as my travel receipts. It is very simple and straightf…

Great warehouse unit approx 5-7 mins to walk to Brick Lane (between Aldgate East & Whitechapel station).
We're situated inside a small private gated mews, very nice location!…

Am interested in participating at different Film Festivals ,this as Film Producer,anywhere in Europe,including UK.
Is there an organisation which I could be attached?Where can I r…

We are both 1950 models Gary. Amongst a number of other things I've been a multi tasking producer since 1985 and media and entertainment industry worker since 1973. Most beginners…

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, …

Yes,definitely.Received very constructive replies.
I am presently not in the Uk,for reasons of work,and I intend to meet personally
Everyone who made me a proposition.
We exchang…

I need to buy a 575W HMI bulb, or rent / buy a whole lamp TOMORROW MORNING. Tomorrow being Sunday. Anyone know of a place in London that will be open? The nearer to Lewisham, the …

Cheers, Paddy. Checked out Pixi Pixel and too far away. I'm hoping to get away with using my other, lesser-powered HMI lamp.

Shoot day already started so can't type more.

Many thanks to all those who voted for our film.
Do please watch..

Hi Jonathan,

A little bit of detail about the project, and a link (!) to the film is more likely to get people interested? There's a lot of films out there, and perhaps spending …

Here it is, the posting you basically never see!

I've managed to get independent funding for not one but TWO feature films, to go into production in 2017 (ideally, at least one o…

Hi David,

I have a feature length script that you might be interested in. If you send me your e-mail address, I will give you a synopsis and treatment of the script and you can d…

Hi there, I'm based in South London and have a Merlin 2 steadicam that I no longer use. Any advice on the best place to sell this? I've tried eBay but I'm not getting much footf…

Ok. Thanks.

Curious to know if there are any good courses in using Adobe Lightroom - The Apple Store used to give tutorials on Adobe products but no longer do.
Cheers.

Investors in a financing scheme aimed at helping the UK film industry are being asked to repay "multiple millions of pounds" following a court ruling.
HMRC is pursuing investors i…

I have briefly looked at the ruling & most investors in the scheme would have been pre-warned it carried a degree of risk. A £400,000 tax break on say a £20,000 investment (fi…