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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…

How was it for you?

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…