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Looking to brush up and travel a little, and be around other Cinematographers to learn from. Any ideas?

Thanks!

There are loads of workshops, short courses, training days, open days run by hire houses (check out VMI). The NFTS run short courses. Companies like Red, Cooke, Tiffen have open…

I'm looking to film a scene in a room that could pass for the interior of a medieval castle. Anyone have any ideas of how I might do this without spending a fortune?

How about a stone barn with some set decoration? I don't have one but more people do than have a castle kicking around :-)

Im looking for a great script about Hooligans,
contact me : donclovisjoytofilms.com or here

Got one about some low level asian drug dealers that is a bit hooliganistic

Hi I'd like to speak to screenwriters active in the UK Essex/East End/Action movie scene. I'm learning about screenwriting and it's clear that you're in demand when it comes to wr…

I'd like to learn more about writers in the trenches and how I can write similarly. I'm not into writing for those movies movies, but the writers of those are active and therefore…

I am looking for someone with expertise who can help me with my 7 camera Go Pro rig and stitching software. I need some training...anyone out there?

Hi there,

Bought it all for 17,500 pounds end of May last year and have only used it on three jobs. It is also still under warranty.

My asking price is 9,500 for the whole pac…

I'm making an animated short film, and currently have a Kickstarter campaign running; however, it's not doing too well. I was thinking about contacting some filmmakers/producers …

Sorry that link should be:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-pitching-with-lucy-scher-tickets-21826644080

Hello everyone,

Just stopping by to tell you all about a new short film and music video festival called Exit 6, by filmmakers for filmmakers.

The festival is a day long event t…

Apologies if this isn't the right place to ask. I'm a filmmaker looking for a writer to collaborate with. I'm in post production on a short film that was shot in January with a co…

Hi James,

You can post work under Production if you are looking for writers.

I have several shorts that I would love to see made. Would you like me to send you some log-lines?

…

Hi all,

I'm currently in the pre-production stage of a short film and I'm trying to put together a budget. Ideally, I and the team want to be able to pay everyone reasonably but…

Everyone works on low budget shorts/fan films/music videos for unsigned bands etc. No one expects to get their normal rate on these jobs. The reasons people do this are many: Pr…

Hi!

I am writing this message...ah...let's cut the crap! I normally write and direct my own stuff and I used to enjoy doing both. However, I finally realised that I am a better w…

Hi Max, I really liked your two films on Vimeo. Very well written and directed.
Here's a trailer for my new short film which I wrote and directed : https://vimeo.com/155903699
It'…

slated.com, has anyone used or have any good/bad experiences from it? I hear you need to be recommended by established Producers in the industry?

It's not really a crowd funding site at all. In a very basic sense, they introduce investors to potential projects. Here's the deal: you will have a much better go of it if you ha…

I am a producer of independent / short projects and am looking for some interesting, insightful books about producing on a professional level.

Has anyone read or heard about anyt…

Thank you, everyone!

If you actually have a choice between hiring an aggregator or signing with a small but reputable distributor which is best for an ultra low budget feature with no no known talent …

I think you're right, Dan. And I'm swimming in it! Thanks for good wished. I could use a few!

Has anyone had an experience with Distribber?

I'm on the hunt for a very last minute short we're making on Friday 1st April about British Muslims. I'm looking for upbeat, funny, and interesting British Muslim's to be on camer…

Hooray! :)

Dear Shooters,

As some of you may be aware, I have suffered a significant loss in my life.

That said, a short I worked on last year will have a private cast and crew screening a…

I have found my guest!

Thank you,
Paulina
PS: Paddy, I'll take a raincheck for my next première!

Hi there, I'm new to Shooting People and have always been a wee bit nervous about joining.

2016 is the year of being brave (I've decided) so here goes. I just wondered whether an…

For what it's worth....I have been in exactly the same place as I struggled to finish my last project and considered shelving it several times. I pushed through and completed it w…

Hello there,
I need a casting room in London for this SAturday 02nd of APril form 09,30 until 16,00.

Somehting good and not too expensive! If you know of any place please let me …

Hi All,

I graduated in Film about five years ago but never worked professionally in film apart from the shorts and docs I did at uni and other unpaid stuff. I am currently worki…

Hey guys , thanks a lot for your incredibly helpful advice. I've got a much better idea of what an entry level job would entail now. What truly interests me is scriptwriting, so m…

Hi
Can shooters please advise where we can get constructive feedback on film ideas/pitches/treatments & scripts in London area. Obviously there are some expensive paid service…

Thanks for that- i agree with much of it -tho have heard of ppl sending stuff-show concepts or scripts- to Beeb or C4 -told its no good-then it ends up in some sketch show a few y…

I have a sony Z5 with a stuck eject system. Does anyone know where I can get it repaired at a reasonable price? We are a charity- WAYout- training street youth in Sierra Leone, wh…

Do Sony have a repair centre in the region? It'll be a lot cheaper than fixing it up in London, I'd imagine.

At the very least there will be some kind of state broadcaster who…

Hi guys,

I'm helping to co-curate an evening of short films in Forest Hill and thought I would post on here to see if any local filmmakers fancied submitting? It's all part of S…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU_3eUD49a0

I'm looking to hire a 4K Camcorder type camera for 4th April.
We have to film a very long catwalk and client requires a toe to head shot.

My concern is with a large sensor, maint…

Even if it's great autofocus consider the framing - if it's a wide image with the model taking up 5-10% of the image, the autofocus may not lock onto the minority element and give…

What is your view on the 'Why Screenwriters Are the Biggest Employers in Hollywood' article being discussed: huff.to/1PpYjlF?

Hi Dan,

I certainly agree with you your point of view r.e. film making being a collaborative effort.