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	Payment for rehearsal days I am making my first feature film and everyone involved will be paid. Actors at minimum £100 a day plus expenses. What's accepted protocol for rehearsals? Are they usually class… 5 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Actors work just as hard at rehearsal as on a shoot - in fact, harder, because there are no set-up and relocation breaks, sitting down for make-up etc. You could go down to "Livin…
	What camera should I get on a budget? I'm a student and looking to get a decent-quality camera, most likely a DSLR. I think I want full frame and (if possible) 4K. I want something that is capable of professional-look… 11 responses, most recent 9 years ago. I've just been looking at the Canon 70D. It's not full-frame, but everything else about it looks very good. It seems to be possibly the best camera with an articulated viewscreen,…
	Asking for reviews of STRAY now on Amazon I was lucky enough to get STRAY, my micro budget psycho/drama, launced on Amazon and GooglePlay a week ago. I'm responsible for doing my own PR. I need comments and ratings on Ama… 11 responses, most recent 9 years ago. @nena eskridge Hi Nena. I'm producing and acting in the film and working with a self-shooting writer-director. Your description of the relationship between actors and directors in…
	Stills Photographer looking for some shoots to volunteer!! Hey all, I'm a green stills photographer and looking to volunteer on a couple shoots before I figure out how to charge. I'm based in London and happy to travel whereever. Expens… 9 years ago
	Festival laurels - designing your own vs using the festival's hi guys. We have a web series that's being accepted and nominated at a few festivals and we have been sent laurels to use on our promotional material. The thing is, one of the fes… 4 responses, most recent 9 years ago. That does make sense actually. Good point. Thanks Dan!
	Is this acceptable at all in a script? I've written a short script based around a retelling of the Little Mermaid. When one of the characters begins telling the story, I've written the following: Author's note: At thi… 8 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Let's be clear about this. There's a big difference between writing camera directions in your script and writing in a technical feature that is crucial to the telling of the story…
	Any filmmakers looking for a low-budget but powerful short script to create? A Walk Amongst Roses is a short about a loving and desperate husband who attempts to rekindle his relationship with his paralysed wife by inventing the world's first virtual reali… 1 response, most recent 9 years ago. I might be interested. Please let me know of an estimated budget You need to be invested.Please write gary_braun@hotmail.com Also send the script,please.
	Does anyone need a Music Video? :) Looking to expand our portfolio, get in touch. Example of previous work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6aNuLwt89U Thanks 9 years ago
	Seeking a PRODUCER Hi all, this may be a long shot but worth asking... I'm a London based director/producer. This year I've produced/directed 3 short films and have co-written a feature film. I'm cu… 3 responses, most recent 9 years ago. How much is the estimated budget . Would like to participate.
	Innovative Short Scripts Wanted I will pay a small sum, £150 for a 10 page short film script for really innovative ideas that push the boundaries. I have made about 8 shorts that have won awards and been shown … 11 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Gosh the above when I re read it sounded wrong, no correction or delete button - what I meant was I am looking for something so different that I just can't find it. Maybe it is me…
	Film Funding Film Funding 1 response, most recent 9 years ago. https://shootingpeople.org/funding https://shootingpeople.org/funding/ongoing these may help
	Volunteer Videographer Bristol Hi all! Looking to volunteer for filmmakers who can't afford to have an assistant but would really need one for next projects. All suggestions welcome. Thank you! 9 years ago
	Hi, I am looking for a show reel editor. I am an actress and have some older footage ( that I can j… I would like to find someone who can edit a show reel for me. I have old footage and some new footage that I would like to get together ASAP. I am in North London so anyone based … 4 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Hi Ciara, We can help: our company offers all sorts of different showreel services for actors, even filming from scratch if you're not too keen on your old stuff. You can mix and…
	When field recording, is it best to use 16bit or 24bit? I was wondering which bit rate 16 or 24bit would be best suited for field recording e.g. ambient sounds, nature sounds. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Adam 6 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Thats great, thanks all for your help! Much Appreciated! Adam
	London photo studio with colorama (or similar) backdrop We're looking for a photo studio with a colorama (or similar) backdrop, for a music video. Alternatively, the mounting points for such a backdrop would probably work. We're happ… 1 response, most recent 9 years ago. Hi Roty, I own a studio in south east london call Cineview Studios which has a cove, backdrops, changing area and make up area. Our prices are cheapest in the market. Studio na…
	I'm looking for a producing partner. I am looking for a producing partner for a new project in late November or early December. My name is Dan Webb, and I'm a London based award winning (Cannes and EVCOM) editor. I … 2 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Would you consider teaming up with a composer, or are you purely looking for writers/producers etc? Emma
	UK Drama Reports/statistics/links required for market analysis on UK drama. Any info appreciated. 9 years ago
	Location: I am looking for a cottage or barn semi-close to London for a low budget short film. Anyo… I am currently searching for a cottage or barn for a low budget short film. We are shooting in the week of November 14th for 2 and a half days. If anyone knows of a place would be… 9 years ago
	Any Yorkshire Filming ? Hi I am an actor currently working out of Hull (I know it's a bit out of it). I can travel to any location no problem but wondered if anyone in the region (Leeds/York/Sheffield et… 9 years ago
	Film School Graduate Director with Bollywood experience : Next Steps I have graduated from the Met Film School and have worked in Bollywood for 2 years. I made some short films here and worked as a script supervisor to be able to shadow directors a… 9 years ago
	North East England film makers? Hi guys, I've just recently moved to North East England (Hartlepool) from London and wondered if there are any film makers up here? I have over 10 years professional acting expe… 3 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Hi David I have a comedy series that I have written and am looking for industry professionals to help bring the project to fruition. My experience is mostly in the music industry …
	Headshot feedback I've recently had new acting headshots taken, I've been advised to ask around for afew opinions before picking the two I want, I'd love to hear any opinions from anyone with a goo… 4 responses, most recent 9 years ago. HI Anthony I just had a quick flick through. I thought some of the sparkly background ones were good. The darker sparkly ones were better. http://neilsonreeves.photoshelter.com/…
	Excellent (and affordable) musicians to perform score? Hi everyone, I have a composer who's written a score and is now looking for musicians to play it (extremely affordably) for a low budget feature. The schedule is a bit tight, as … 6 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Sorry, just read the brief properly. Woodwind: I play saxes, including soprano. (also play bass gtr) Where would you be recording? I'll be away from the 11th to the 26th. If…
	Need to collaberate with a Production Designer on an microbudget Sci-Fi movie set in orbit - advice. Hello all, I am completing another draft of a sci-fi movie which will soon have a reading with some actor friends then a 'science revision' with a science expert to be sure the … 5 responses, most recent 9 years ago. Hiya, glad to hear you're confident it's all in hand :). Hope your project goes well!
	Anyone tried buying a ticket for the Short Sighted: London talks on the Bafta website yet? If so, w… Apparently there's a discount code for Shooting People members but I can't seem to see it anywhere, unless I'm being really stupid... 2 responses, most recent 9 years ago. I am trying to get ticket for the same event. Any answer for me please? Thank you.