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Original Post from Alève Mine
Scifi markets

This interesting article doesn't list scifi: http://americanfilmmarket.com/relative-popularity-genres-around-world/
How would the graph would look for scifi, would you say?

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Dan, thank you for the insights. I'll have to look again into how to communicate my projects with that in mind...

Original Post from Kim Halliday
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Does anyone write to picture anymore?

I studied at the London Film School to be able to write music to picture - I'm starting to feel like I should have studied being a chimney sweep or a thatcher! Does anyone do thi…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

I'm not sure he's really imaginary! ;)

To me, the worst scores are the ones the broadcast how the audience is suppose to be feeling, instead of supporting the underlying emotion …

Original Post from Tegan Harris
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Gaining on-set Experience -is this the right place to ask?

I'm currently taking a drama/media option at a performing arts school and would love to gain more on-set experience. In exchange for being there, I'm happy be part of the cast. I…

20 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

HA! I AM old school! And damn proud of it! :)

Original Post from Michael Graf
Insurance for Driving Scenes

Hi all,

I'm producing a short film which contains driving scene. I've been talking to Performance and they would only insure the equipment, if the scene is shot on private ground…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Tony, thanks for your answer. I guess you still had to get insurance for the driving scene, even if the actor wasn't driving? How did you insure that?

Original Post from Kate Holderness
Most recent response from Tony Oldham
I have a Canon EOS 1200d - Can I make a film??

Hi guys,

Quick random question. I've had a brand new Canon EOS 1200d camera in a cupboard for a couple of years. I won it in a photo competition...i tend to use my trusty iPhone …

39 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Yes, & the standard kit lens is sufficient. It teaches you to be more creative as I've shot an entire feature on a D600. If you care about sound, you must must record that sep…

Original Post from Laith Sami
The ultimate test of a father's love

To all Shooting people!! to Every Body :-) !

I’m delighted to announce my NEW short film called Forgive me

Please have a look at the link below to help me bring my vision to …

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Richard Kovacs
Most recent response from Simon Mercer
cinematography short course

I've just aquired my first low budget kit (DSLR and sound equip) to start making movies and I want to learn how to use it. I'm looking for a short cinematography course to get me …

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

NoFilmSchool put together a really good DSLR guide (The DSLR Cinematography Guide). There's so much out there, I've found this to be the best all-round 'bible' covering all the …

Original Post from Hardeep Giani
https://www.crowdfunder.com/thefirstman Looking for Investors for the new feature Eugene O'Neills…

https://www.crowdfunder.com/thefirstman

We are looking for people who may want to invest in our feature and have the possibility of making a return on their investment. Please ch…

9 years, 2 months ago
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Looking for a roto artist for a short film , 1 / 2 days paid work

Require a roto artist as soon as possible to fix some frames for VFX on short movie

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Sending you IM...

Original Post from Louisa Warren
Most recent response from Nathaniel Francis
Does anyone own a Black Magic or similar that they would be willing to hire out?

We are filming a feature from the 18th to the 29th September and are looking for a Black Magic or similar so we can do a multicam and Unit A and B set up to save time.

We are wo…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Louisa

We are an independent production company with a black magic cinema camera, if you'd like to discuss prices etc then please send us an email at: info@morduepictures.com…

Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Festival Submitting Niggles

Hi folks, I'm putting together my film submission details in several portals, but in one that shall not be named - let's just say it's the big evil one that generates IMDB listin…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

@A D Cooper "if you're making shorts, it seems that the only way to get an IMDB listing is to enter CERTAIN festivals via WAB"
Which festivals are these? We're going to have to su…

Original Post from Neil Harper
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Any filmmakers looking for an easy to film that explores the concept of so-called 'super villains'?

The script, Horoscope, is written as an antedate to recent superhero films - following the journey of a 'super villain' as he's released from prison 30 years after his crimes...

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Always a good idea to try and work out what the "minimum resource to shoot" looks like. If the answer is "prosumer kit with unpaid cast and crew mainly outdoors or normal homes at…

Original Post from Daniela Pasquini
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Jaz drum score for short film needed, anyone/anyone with links to a studio?

Jaz drum score needed for short film, have a musician keen but unfortunately he hasn't got links with a studio to record unless we find big money. On zero budget - always sad - bu…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Gloucestershire Uni - very strong on this, all the facilities. Such places are often amendable to helping IF it provides experience to their students.

Original Post from James Nowlan
Most recent response from Matt Turner
where and when does a script pitch show up

I placed a bulletin in the script pitch but it hasn't shown up there.

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi James,

Your post will appear once the moderator clears it for the Script Pitch Bulletin

Matt
SP

Original Post from Kristian Hitchen
Actor looking for projects

Actor looking for projects to be involved in willing to travel around the UK as long as expenses are met and job is paid.

Check out my profile and spotlight -

http://www.spotli…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Laith Sami
The ultimate test of a father's love,

Dear Shooting people

Here is my new short film that i am working on. please have a look at it.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/forgive-me--2/x/8737744#/

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Jon Nicholas
Most recent response from Richard Kovacs
South coast film maker meet up - August 9th, Portsmouth

A third 'Solent Shooter' South coast based film maker gathering is being held on Tuesday 9th August at 'The Coach and Horses, Portsmouth. (London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Ha…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi, I just found this post a bit late. I'm based in Derbyshire but travelling down to Southampton/Portsmouth shortly on business. I'm actually looking to network with others inter…

Original Post from Louise Marie Cooke
Most recent response from Marc Mason
Advice needed on using a photo of a musician in a short film

Does anyone know what the copyright law is concerning the use of a photo of a musician, one dead and two alive in a short film?

The characters also refer to them by name, all in…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Louise,

Copyrights clearance is very simple. If you are using something which is not yours, you must clear it. If you are showing someone’s image, you must ask them if this is…

Original Post from Raed Abbas
Do you need VFX for your project?

Hi everyone,
I wonder if there's any filmmakers in need of VFX work done to their projects? I've been building my skills for the last few years and now finally I'm confident enoug…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Screenwriting tools

Which new online screenwriting tools, software or apps have you been actively using to support your work?

12 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Thanks for commenting Paul and glad you're finding Grammarly useful.

Original Post from jeremy clancy
Most recent response from Adam Dickson
Any London based after effects users who could give me a few lessons?

I am looking to learn how to use after effects as part of the Adobe creative suite and need a few lessons to get me started. I am based in Streatham, south london - can you help?

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

However, there is something to be said for having a real person you can actually query things with in real time so I guess it depends on how confident you are with self learning.

Original Post from Leonie Zorzi
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Producer searching writer for short dark comedy

Hi everyone,

I am a London-based producer currently working on my graduation project for Met Film School. I am looking to produce a short dark comedy (max. 5 minutes) this summe…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

I'll drop you an email.

P.

Original Post from Robin Brooks
Looking For Showreels and Short Films

Hi all,

Our next event is nearly here and we really want to showcase some of our members short films.

We will be showing two members short films (to be confirmed) on Wednesday 2…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Simret Cheema-Innis
Looking for a Storyboard Artist for a Sci-Fi Horror Erotic Short

Hi All,

I'm currently looking for a storyboard artist to board a short film which I'm hoping to shoot later this year.

It's high concept and requires a graphic mind!

If intere…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Louise Marie Cooke
Most recent response from Eric Jukes
Do you need to purchase a deceased persons life rights?

I probably have the terminology wrong as I'm not very up on the world of copyrighting but would a production need to obtain permission from a deceased person in order to make a fe…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

I can only give an opinion based on English law. As Vache was French and was born and died in France I don't know if there is anything under French law which is different. Alwyne …