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Original Post from Richard Felber
Most recent response from Gerry Byron
Sitcom writing partner wanted

Hi,

I am looking for a sitcom writing partner who lives in London.

As a writer I have recently written for the radio comedy show 'The show What You Wrote' starring the Fast Show…

16 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

One suggestion when folks pitch for comedy writers / partners - it's always helpful to say what comedies / sub-genres you like. And dislike. There are as many sub-genres n comedy …

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
WARNING – always get a contract

Having been recently burned on a feature film script after taking a couple of ‘producers’ at their word that ‘we’re just writing the contracts now’ & ‘the contract will be wit…

26 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Always remember the first law of contract law.

He who writes the contract makes the law.

Original Post from Jay Cosme
Are you looking for a Casting Director for your project?

A big hello from us at Cosme and Scott Casting.

Cosme & Scott is a Casting service founded and run by Ex Agents 'Jay Cosme' and 'Robert J. Scott' from J&R Associates Agen…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Matt Turner
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Film and BREXIT

Launching with the first day of Cannes, the Creatives4Europe (http://creativesforeurope.org) campaign group are arguing that a British exit from the EU would endanger the future o…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I'm in the Remain camp myself, largely for reason of economic sanity, but TBH, the film industry is likely to be hardly affected at all.

WRT to The Media Programme itself, it loo…

Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
2 collaborators for 15 sec Raindance due in Tom 15th trip to Budapest

Hi All, Just spotted Raindance Festival 15 sec vid comp interpreting face signs. I need 2 people willing & avail today/tomorrow to collaborate, SLondon.Poss to win a trip to B…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from JP Caldeano
Macro Photography

Here is a video I made to help you shoot macro shots without spending any money at all. Hope you like it and hit me up with any questions you may have.
https://www.youtube.com/wat…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
Anyone be up for entering the Whitechapel funding 3 mins with dance meeting in SLondon?

It is short notice as deadline 18th for 3 min with dance for Whitechapel gallery. Think need to just do something. I have some ideas. Wonder if can just shoot on iPhone? No idea f…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Daniel Conopo
Most recent response from Ethan Jelleyman
Looking for a traditional office, in West Midlands?

Hello,

I'm looking for an traditional office in the region of the West Midlands.

Looking to film between 4 - 12th of April.

I am filming a short film and the traditional offic…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Do you need any actors?

Original Post from Coral Amiga
Seeking producer for awesome new project in development!

We are looking for an innovative producer with a couple of interesting projects to their name already, who's willing to invest their time on an exciting and unique 7 part web seri…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Beyond Time Productions
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Cannes

Hi guys

I'm headed to Cannes today to promote my documentary about the refugee crisis, we will be wearing life jackets to hopefully draw attention to those men, women and childr…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

As promotional stunts go, you'll blend right in - I've seen teams of cheerleaders pushing a short in the SFC before!

Original Post from Mutiny Media
Announcement of our Virtual Reality Competition here at Mutiny Media

Here at Mutiny Media we are absolutely delighted to announce the winner of our ‘Ultimate Virtual Reality Competition’.

Congratulations to Angela McArthur!

Her inspirational an…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Yalin Solmaz
Any experience with DJI Osmo? Yay or Nay?

Does anyone have any experience with the DJI Osmo camera? I'm hoping to use it as a 'steadicam' in narrative shorts, and I really like the portability of it and the fact that it c…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Karel Bata
Amazon launches online distribution platform

"Dear Karel,

"Today we're thrilled to announce Amazon Video Direct, a new service that allows you to distribute your content directly to Amazon customers, including shorts, featu…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

That's one way to keep out the riff-raff...

Original Post from Jonathan Taylor Davies
Funding for newbies - how and where?

I'm in a position where I've made a couple of shorts on what can only be described as pocket money, and have a few in what I'm tenuously calling "pre-production" which, in this ca…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Thank you :)

Original Post from Rob Speranza
2Weeks2MakeIt 2016 - The Winning Videos

NORTH OF THE FALL ‘RUN(A)WAY’ WITH GRAND PRIZE!

Bring together 25 bands, 25 filmmakers and just two weeks to make a music video from scratch and you get 2Weeks2MakeIt. This uniqu…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from JC Prince
Where are the best places to pitch?

I know someone who is interested in pitching their ideas for features. Can anyone recommend any good pitching events. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Thank you guys. This helps a lot!

Original Post from Lourenco Fernandes
coffee shop for shooting short film in around London

Meduim size coffee shop in around london

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Stuart Wright
Accommodation available in Cannes

Accommodation in Cannes for festival in shared flat. From 12-21st.

Flatmate dropped out due to family crisis.


Available now.

10 mins to Palais. By the beach at one end of Cr…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Kola Munis
Most recent response from Jay Cosme
Dog For Hire?

Does anyone have an idea how much it might cost to hire a dog for a scene in my short film? Basically, dog watches two people on a park bench arguing over a package. Then it runs …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

We are Casting Directors. We may be able to help with this

Original Post from Michael Hancock
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Film Office for Dorset?

Join the conversation and tell me what services and offers a film maker centric film office could provide?

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

What Paddy said, esp with a good DB of locations, local talent and resources, plus useful (and up to date docs) re do's, don'ts, who to talk to, insurance requirements etc.

A loc…

Original Post from Jay Cosme
Are you looking for a Casting Director?

IF THIS IS IN THE WRONG CATEGORY THEN WE APOLOGISE!

A big hello from us at Cosme and Scott Casting.

Cosme & Scott is a Casting service founded and run by Ex Agents 'Jay Cosm…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Victoria Blunt
Most recent response from David Dearlove
best lens for 7d

Hi gang!

Looking for some advice, what are the must have lenses for a canon 7d? I am looking to film some stuff for an acting showreel, and on top of that a black and white shor…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Really does depend on what you're shooting.
If you're looking for a nice solid lens look at the canon L series and maybe the 24-70 L

Original Post from Marian Hall
Offer: Zerb Journal of Guild of TV Cameramen back issues

I've got all the issues from Winter 1993 to Spring 2012 so they cover the introduction of digital. Free collection from Birmingham or courier will cost £7.49

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Brian Barnes
Need a bed in Cannes?

We have a spare sofa bed in Cannes 10-12 minutes' walk from the Palais. It's available for the nights of 14th-19th inclusive (checkout on 20th). You can take it for the full wee…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from nena eskridge
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
how to get your feature film reivewed

I need a couple of reviews for my feature film. I'm about to launch my VOD release soon and need reviews to help with this process. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to g…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Paddy you are always so helpful:) Can you post a link on here. Sure that will help. I'm happy to tweet it out.

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