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I may have an opportunity to direct an animated film for a client, but my experience is mainly in live action.

I thought it would be a good idea to ask for advice on…

Hi guys,

Thanks for your help with that. Duncan - that's really useful, and certainly the impression I've gotten from talking to a few other people to. I like the stuff on your s…

Hi everyone,

I recently began pre-production on my first feature film which I am making independently. It's called "Hollywood Boulevard" and is a dark comedy/thriller set in a sm…

Hi Andrew, thanks for getting in touch and extra thanks for tuning into the podcast. Glad you're enjoying it (even the downer bits). There will be a new episode shortly so keep yo…

Need a reliable, trustworthy Runner / General Assistant for an outdoors shoot in Abney Park this Sunday (30th). It's 2 minutes walk from Stoke Newington station. £90 for getting c…

Er... it was for 30th Oct. Shoot done.

Pity there isn't a way to lock posts once they are no longer timely.

Of course, I should have mentioned the month in the post. Remiss of…

Whilst editing my last film, there were two lads who I sent various clips to to have them fixed.

For example when we were filming, a car boot had been left open in shot and you c…

As someone who provides VFX as an artist and producer/supervisor, I would say from past experience, you could credit the two fixers as VFX Artists or Digital Artist. Greenscreen a…

This is mixture of a failed bank robbery,. A hostage, who complains about being a hostage. An idiotic police Sgt. Who believes the hostage to be part of the bank robber's gang. …

Ive written a seven part TV series. The synopsis is comprehensive and needs padding out and I'd like to work with a co-writer to really make this project buyable.
Its very exciti…

Hello, I have recently finished my screenwriting module at The Met Film School and realised that I have a talent for writing. I would love the offer my enthusiasm to you! If you a…

Hello,

Are there any internships in relation to post-production or film/video editing? My main priority to fulfil my career ambition as an editor are either internship or working…

Get door knocking in Soho, still a lot of post facilities there, and easier to get into than the Beeb. Try smaller places like Cat Skinners as well as larger ones like Lipsync.

Looking to do a work placement for my second year at university and I was wondering if anyone could offer advice on what sites advertise internship opportunities.

Surely the university would have a list of companies that are offering internships. Universities here (the U.S.) have tons of companies looking for cheap labor.

Hi!

So i just moved back to Leeds from London over the winter, I'm looking for shorts to get involved with either as a cam op/DP or even a runner if its interesting!

Is anyone …

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Hi guys, just wanted to find out from those who have experience in getting feature film funding, so right now I have my feature film on a crowdfunding platform indiegogo as we hav…

Hi David, in that case, go to markets where they're big news - you'll get more interest for Armeenha Khan in India than London would be my guess, or look to HK backers for Yennis …

How does one go about securing a permit to use a drone in London? Particularly in Kensington and Chelsea. We've got a high end wedding client who is requesting for drone shots but…

You may get a proper drone operator chime in below, but just in case they don't, you're under 10 miles from Heathrow, pretty much exactly on an approach path, so CAA are likely to…

Is anyone interested in staying amongst other filmmakers, in Halifax? I'm setting up a new space in which to get immersed in film-making. £80 per week for own bedroom and use of s…

Hi Shiva,
I'm London based I would love to hear from your friend about their venture into setting it up here as I would be interested? Could you introduce us - mail@jamesberkery.c…

Hi guys, just wanted to find out from those who have experience in getting feature film funding, so right now I have my feature film on a crowdfunding platform indiegogo as we hav…

Hi, thank you for your help, Will definitely have a look into your responses!

I'm having some trouble with a guy I trusted to do my accounts for my Ltd company. It has made no money and should be registered dormant. The guy was supposed to file Corporation …

Just a quick add on.

To clarify Dormant accounts would always be due to Companies House and penalties from £150 for 1 day late, to £1500 for over 6 months late.

HMRC return is a…

Hi all, My first post! This is for those who are passionate about the power of film to spark change / women's equality - I guess all of us! I've been working for 3 years on my fir…

Hi Sue,

This looks like a great project.
Best of luck with the campaign, and keep us updated.

Matt
SP

Sooooo obviously I have just joined Shooting People and as a new member Id like to make sure I'm up to scratch on the proper way to do things, specifically what to put in a messag…

Paddy has more or less covered this, but yes, brief and clear is good, with the key information straight away.

Then a fuller CV, IMDB page or other info page as a follow up.

Mat…

Looking for an abandoned factory/waterworks/power plant etc to film a short action film, preferably like a lower-level of a larger structure.

Own lighting is key, so preferably n…

Hi Stefano. I just messaged you actually! We're in the same boat! :)

Hi Shooters,

I am looking for script feedback on a script I've written that I want to send off to producers if they show interest. I had interest at a pitch fest but script wasn'…

Hi-many thanks guys will follow up NN

All, hello,

I am a debut writer looking a Producer to help develop and take my screenplay to the big screen. I have been working on it, this should be the fourth year coming up. …

Matrox MXo2 and Lacie 1TB hard-drive for sale..

Got to giggle at that. There's few industries like ours where the equipment and technologies lose value and usefulness so quickly. At least new kit these days is getting cheaper a…

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Is there anyone here who has personal experience of shooting VR / …

There are on Udemy.com different excellent courses about this specific subject.

Our Documentary "Northern Man - How to make a Movie" is now available to download on Amazon.
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Hello shooters!

I'm going to be doing some filming in Ireland for short online videos in a couple of weeks and while releases will be fairly straight forward on some pieces with…

It's not perfect, but it's a balancing act. It has the core elements of a release (including exchange, description of what's being done and how the footage will be used, and the …

Hello filmmakers!

I am Annika, London based MA student, doing a course in Film Distribution and Marketing and learning a lot about DIY distribution.

I would love to get a close…

Hi Annika, great idea with your distribution plan! I tried a few big distributors/agents but they seem rather very selective ie; DogWoof. My documentary sits with Human Rights, Hu…