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Hi everyone,

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Great idea! Please go for it.

I am a London-based director/writer and am looking for collaborators who would like to make a short film with me.
I have finished writing a script which is a 2-3 minutes short. It…

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Hi all,

Recently returned to the UK from studying film in the US. I've moved to London and don't know many people down here. Would love to meet fellow filmmaker wannabes that hav…

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I'm based in London and looking to buy a Sony EX-3 camera, or equivalent (DSLR - with lenses, a tripod would be nice too), if anyone knows someone selling one? I also need a…

I think it would be silly TO use it. While it's gotten better, most professionals avoid it. I'd suggest Avid, Premiere, or my favorite, Lightworks. If you want to use FCP X, I'm s…

We are shooting a short 3-minute film entitled "FUGLY", and no it's not what you think. It's a 3-minute horror/drama/comedy piece with a great twist. We see some big awards coming…

I've just been asked to create a dialogue list for a French festival, who have translators ready to go for my short film.

From Googling, I've learned this can be laid out with th…

I've never heard of Subtitle Edit Pro. I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

I have recently been approached by an organisation that runs both Portsmouth and Southampton International Film Festivals. They claim to run a string of other film festivals acros…

** FILM LOCATION HELP **

I am looking for a location for a short film set for filming on the 17th/18th December - can anyone help?

We are in need of a bedroom, landing and hallw…

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I've made a short documentary about Halloween in Derry/Northern Ireland, the opening sequence and end credits show a fireworks display with 'This Is Halloween' from Nightmare Befo…

Or you find another creative solution. Use the 1812 Overture for instance!

It's about a girl who goes from a normal life to a broken life and the psychological effect on her.

There are no rules... Craig Mazin on almost every episode of Scriptnotes

I made a short film last year and thought it was okay and didn't do anything with it. I Joined SP few months ago and watched lots of films, including all recent winners, that have…

Thank you all for your time.
I am giving a real thought to all the these points and my first thought is that there is something for me to learn from.

Have you got a great idea for a movie? Are you looking for an opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of film industry executives and the toughest critics of all, a Live Audienc…

I wondered if people would be able to share their experiences of shooting on 16mm, particularly as newbies on a small budget? I'm trying to get a very particular 16mm look for a m…

As an actor I have to say I hate it when film stock is used - when there isn't really a big enough budget for it. The stock is so prized that performances get over rehearsed and s…

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i'm a London based director looking for a creative producer (at the same level of experience as me) to collaborate with in developing a first feature, possibly another short …

Hello Shooters,

We are a small team of film makers looking for a typical suburban house to film for a half-day of filming this Sunday 25th September in Greater London. We are mak…

Hi all,
A bit of casual youtubing reminded me of one of my all-time favourite pop promo videos - Massive Attack, Unfinished Sympathy (link below, highly recommended). And that go…

@Paddy Robinson-Griffin Yes: strangely numerous single-location films.

Hello Shooters,

I need a hair/beauty salon as a location for a low-budget short film shoot, in a few months, preferably with quite a large floor space, so two characters can dan…

The more creative types I meet the more fluid I resolve creativity to be. The musician who loves to paint. The artist gifted at dance. The actor with the half-finished novel.

As …

@Otto Lenz

Well, such choices are quite individual, hardly transferrable in any relevant manner.

I don't know why you've asked. I guess you may know.

Hi gang,

So we're done, finished, wrapped,short film is in the bag and up on the submission portals ready to go. So, now the dark art of festival strategy. Now I know most festiv…

Hello everyone,

I am looking to get involved in some film productions in the north east. I am based in Leeds. What can I offer; I am still photographer & fully qualified dro…

Sean - that sounds great, keep me posted. I'll send my contact details.

I'm a Writer/Producer with a number of US based projects, and I'm booked to go to LA from the 31st October - 21st November. I'm looking to find someone - or even a group of people…

Looking for a film Poster Designer for Investment!

Morning wonderful shooters!

I am currently looking for a fantastic poster designer that would be interested in getting involve…

Thank you everyone for your amazing suggestions! You've made a shooters day!

So it looks like my feature film is soon going to be financed and I'm doing some background research for rates here in the UK.

I have some contacts who can put me in touch with s…

Dan's right - Casting Assistant is a really good call if you're working to a tight budget. Also certain CDs work well in certain genre - Des Hamilton, for example, excels in gritt…

My short "No Choice" shoots in two weeks on location along the West Cork coast, Ireland and our lighting technician has had to pull out. I have another technician ready to step in…