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	Just moved to Leeds! anyone from up north up here keen to shoot? 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 … 9 years ago
	FREE Horror Sound Effects + How To Video... https://www.facebook.com/344audio/posts/1906608462896075 9 years ago
	HOW TO GET FUNDING FOR FULL FEATURE LENGTH ACTION MOVIE IN LONDON? 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… 3 responses, most recent 9 years ago. 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 …
	Aerial Filming in London 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… 1 response, most recent 9 years ago. 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…
	Live ? Work film production space, Halifax, Yorkshire 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… 8 responses, most recent 9 years ago. 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…
	GETTING FUNDING FOR FULL FEATURE LENGTH ACTION MOVIE IN LONDON. 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… 4 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Hi, thank you for your help, Will definitely have a look into your responses!
	Limited company / sole trader business troubles 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 … 12 responses, most recent 9 years ago. 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…
	My doc film empowering a girl in Nepal, 'I Am Belmaya' 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… 1 response, most recent 9 years ago. Hi Sue, This looks like a great project. Best of luck with the campaign, and keep us updated. Matt SP
	What to put in a message about a job? 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… 4 responses, most recent 9 years ago. 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 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… 11 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Hi Stefano. I just messaged you actually! We're in the same boat! :)
	Where can one get free or cheap script feedback? Best things in life are free? Maybe not. 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'… 12 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Hi-many thanks guys will follow up NN
	Is there any Producer out there looking for work? 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. … 9 years ago
	For sale....Matrox Mxo2 and Lacie 1TB hard -drive for sale... Matrox MXo2 and Lacie 1TB hard-drive for sale.. 2 responses, most recent 9 years ago. 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…
	Best Budget VR/360 Camera? Shooting People Search DiscussStart a discussion Back thumbnail Andy Sowerby Best Budget VR/360 Camera? Hi, Is there anyone here who has personal experience of shooting VR / … 7 responses, most recent 9 years ago. There are on Udemy.com different excellent courses about this specific subject.
	How to make a Movie documentary DVD Our Documentary "Northern Man - How to make a Movie" is now available to download on Amazon. There's also a link here: www.zelicafilms.co.uk Enjoy... 9 years ago
	Using filming notices 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… 3 responses, most recent 9 years ago. 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 …
	Self Distributing your film? I would love to help! 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… 8 responses, most recent 9 years ago. 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…
	Which lenses do I need for DSLR camera for stop frame animation? Also , as well as StopMotion Pro or Eclipse do I need an editing software such as Adobe Premiere (for PC)? 6 responses, most recent 9 years ago. You want to try to make sure your lenses are all fairly similar in terms of colour and sharpness. In my opinion I'd buy the older Nikon Nikkor lenses - there's loads on Ebay. We s…
	Finding investors for tax reasons Am interesting in becoming a film producer in the Uk. I understand that funding is a major issue in the realisation of a flim. Am in contact with different potential European inve… 21 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Stephen Bristow at Saffery Champness.
	Scriptwriter needed. Am looking to make a 15 minutes documentary film about Sound Therapy.Have made basic research about the subject. Am looking for someone who can write me a script about this. 5 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Have send you by email the script and did not hear any concrete reactions. Am traveling abroad for a while and would like to freeze this project.
	anyone filmed at a bus/coach station in East London? hello! I'm trying to find a train / bus/ coach station, ideally somewhere in East London, that we might be able to film in with a small crew without paying a huge fee. Any ideas m… 2 responses, most recent 9 years ago. I've filmed on a London Bus Guerrilla style. No dialogue piece but late at night.
	Where can I find a budget brick walled room for hire? Hey guys, I had thought this might be simpler, but I am having trouble finding a brick walled space to hire on a budget. I am looking around London, and most of the walls are pai… 2 responses, most recent 9 years ago. I thought of the skyloft on Millbank, it's that kind of place, but then remembered the whole decor was fake - wooden girders, 'brick' panels, and that got me thinking, could you m…
	Expenses When Working Hospitality Part-Time Alongside Being A Self-Employed Creative I am a freelance photographer and filmmaker, and currently run my business from home in London. Payments made to me by clients go directly into my business account. If I were to w… 2 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Hi Ira, I've been in this situation for some years. I work part time in the NHS, and am self-employed as a freelance writer the rest of the time. I fill in a tax return each year…
	Help with choosing between the Panasonic GH4, G7, Sony A6300, Fujifilm XT2, Samsung NX1 and Canon M… This is actually a tech question for a friend: He shoots mainly documentaries on his Canon 600d, with a few EF lenses, and is thinking of upgrading. Ideal checklist would be: -… 8 responses, most recent 9 years ago. GH4!
	Looking to collaborate with a fellow ambitious script writer and/ or film-maker to develop scripts … Shooters Greetings, So I did a short screenwriters course a few months ago. I have written and working on scripts with Sci-Fi Rom Com themes mainly as well as thriller and comed… 9 years ago