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I'm doing a research project about dialogue audio in film and have a few questions to ask those who are interested in sound design and mixing for film.

Please fill in this surve…

So I took your survey, but I'm not sure what you're getting at. Just because dialogue is more or less audible doesn't mean it's good. Take your 4 examples of the guys in the woods…

Someone is offering to find starter funds (c.£1m) for my film. What is the going rate for this if successful? 1%? 5%? This person also provided the original idea (just the idea, n…

Franz - a while since this was area but Jane's numbers sound right. Seed money is expensive because seed funders (people who will let you spend their money in early stages, before…

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/10/amazon_launches_lumberyard_beta_free_cloud_gaming_engine/

Technically, this is way out my my league, (I last coded a game when I was 15 an…

Game engine based films have been made for decades. It's a style of film making called "Machinima" and can yield some interesting results. The good news is that there is a large d…

I've been thinking about creating an anamorphic look for a bunch of interviews I'm working on for a feature doc. But of course most (if not all) of these lenses are out of my budg…

Cheers Gareth...the dual focus definitely seems to be a problem.

In your experience how accurate is this guide on screenwriter salaries – bit.ly/1PO8xCR?

Thanks for following up Ed and good luck with your current project.

I'm currently based in Stoke on Trent and looking to build my showreel. I have an agent and am on Spotlight: http://www.spotlight.com/1418-7834-7586

I am willing to travel and pa…

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For some time I have been developing a six-part TV series with two estimable co-writers. We have every reason to think it is a winner, but then everyone thinks that of their proje…

There's a lot of ground to cover William, it'll be a journey, we all learn as we go. The way you become a producer is by producing stuff, so it's not as closed as it may initiall…

Subscribe and share as much as possible to share the knowledge with other filmmakers.

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I'm about to start crowdfunding for my first feature film and am looking to see what worked for people on here? Any advice?

Yes lucky Paul Campion THE main reason as he states is having a person involved in your film be it writer, actorother crew who have a huge fan base. I am talking about 250,000 fo…

It would be great to meet filmmakers, creatives etc at MediaCityUK for coffee, lunch or drinks to network and socialise. Would a few of you be interested? Be nice to meet some new…

Hi Nicole, I work at MCITY so can meet at lunch times or evenings. Would be good to meet up. Thanks.

I thought I had quite a strong application but didn't even get a "we've received your submission" email. Did anyone else get the same radio silence?

ditto

Its easy to not bother and use the monitor on the camera, but its not the best way to judge frame and composition on set. I wondered what worked for other directors?

Hah! Old link. Here's the new one. http://www.convergent-design.com/products/plus.html

Hi all. I'm looking to find work North of the border. I've finally got myself some neat equipment and would love to find likeminded people to collaborate with. I've picked up a Ca…

Hi guys,

I thought you might enjoy this great interview with Cath:

http://filmtalkpodcast.com/cath-le-couteur/

A bit about the show...

Film Talk is a film industry podcast in …

Hi Garry,

All the interviews are done by myself, but if you have a great idea for a guest I'm always open to introductions.

Does anyone have suggestions for offsite video backup?

I have around 15 TB I need to create second backups of, in a separate location to my office.

Do individuals / companies …

very slow reply here, but cheers for the input Paddy.

PICNIC in IRAQ

Synopsis:
February 1991, the Iraqi army retreats from their invasion of Kuwait. Omar Khaled, a Republican Guard Colonel, heads back to Baghdad, with twenty ki…

If you want any chance of this being a movie, sell the screen rights and pray. It needs Hollywood money.

If you want to explore for yourself the art of the screen format, knock y…

What's going wrong with the Screenwriters' bulletin? No apparent editions on the 10th or 11th? Is there a problem we should know about? Or is it my browser?

and want to find a way to have a DV or go pro on a timer or motion sensor. We do not want it hidden but not very intrusive. Also we need to get the recording uploaded quickly and …

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I'm in discussion with an architect to render a (couple of) spaceship(s) for the scifi I have mentioned to you guys a number of times. I'd like to make things right, so with an ag…

Thanks.
Of course the question arises of: which writing fee. :)

iam are film director is about to shoot my 10 min short film in london need help feel free contact me thanks

Hi Guys,

Most of you have probably seen my previous posts, but here it is again to kick off the new year....

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I currently work in development and spend a lot of time with pr…

Hey guys,

I'm a film maker based in Scotland and i'm just looking for some like minded people to work on a short film with. I've been making shorts for years and have had some mi…

Currently working with another filmmaker in Scotland on a couple of shorts but we have more scripts to choose from - check our loglines at https://richteasers.wordpress.com/loglin…

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I’ll admit it, I’m addicted to reading Mandy.com. It’s like biting down on a tooth that aches. You know i…

Just joined shooting people. Its 25 years ago since I left PCL and gave up free work. Is this what its still like? I'm 50 with a family and cameras/editing suite to support. Give …

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I am currently looking into gaining further experience in casting. Having previously worked on a few shorts I took a job as a Talent Agent last year but since finishing my co…

ok so how does this sound ive wrote a screenplay ! and im punting it around ...to date no joy !! but rome wasnt built in a day .....so on the assumption i dont get any one interes…