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Original Post from Nicole Behrens
Panasonic GH4 for Sale - £900 incl. Lens etc

Panasonic GH 4 (used) for sale

£900 — London, United Kingdom

MARKET PRICE:
Approx. £850 for Camera Body
Approx. £150 for Lens

I’m selling my beloved used Panasonic GH 4 as I h…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Paul Ingram-Tedd
I need a producer..

Hi,

I have a script ready, this is my first project so I am looking for a london based producer at similar level to me with the view to building a working relationship and workin…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Elise Wouters
Most recent response from Joel Wilson
Help me find a good short film script editor?

Hi everyone,

I'm currently in the middle of finishing the second draft of my short film - around 8 pages of narrative drama.

So - at this stage I'm after an experienced script …

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

Hi Elise,

I'd be happy to give you written feedback at no cost - it won't be incredibly detailed but I'll set time aside for it.

I'm a director and writer myself - I've spent ma…

Original Post from The FX Gremlin  Kirsty Graham
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Are sugar glass products still used a lot onset ? or is the a better alternative ?

Do they still use sugar glass bottles and so on , onset these days ? I've been asked to make some , which is fine , just wondering if there is a better alternative ?

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

Yes, actual sugar glass has a useful life expectancy measured in hours, whereas the resin ones last ages!

Original Post from nicholas dehadray
Most recent response from Mondo Ghulam
Can I submit an animation short to competitions if it has already been released online?

Hi

I am currently making an animation short and hoping to begin entering it in competitions from the 1st March.

I have looked at several submission rules for short film competi…

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

There will be some fests who insist on premiership or unavailable online. At the Short Sighted event a few years back, they explained that this was becoming more rare, except for …

Original Post from Artur Trull
Looking to collaborate on a script/short film

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…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Savio Pagano
Looking for people interested to join in a TV DRAMA project based in London

Hi shooters,

I'm looking for writers/ producers/ agents interested to join in a TV drama project based in London.

I got the First Draft of the script and would be great have a …

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

Thank you for your feedback on pitch Marlom. The script was born in italy and pitched in italy by 40 people (10 for quadrant). The idea of the show is a mix between lost and the w…

Original Post from Artur Trull
Looking to collaborate with someone on a short film

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…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Owain Astles
Most recent response from Alève Mine
How to shoot a scene as if it's in the treetops?

I've written a short film script and am beginning to submit it to commissions. In one scene, the two main characters begin to climb up a tall tree in the forest; we then cut to th…

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

with foregoing vertigo therapy!

Original Post from Ian Boisvert
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Can you help us secure permission from Canals & Rivers Trust?

Urgent Help Sought for filming near London Canals

Does any one have permission getting permission from the Canals & River Trust for filming on a canal towpath and allow one a…

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

Issues I can think off right off - Health and Safety.

Assuming all sorted re proper stunt person, safety in place etc the big thing that will worry them is Area Control.
Passing…

Original Post from Faik Grbovic
Most recent response from Thomas Raft
Can anyone suggest or help me get in touch with professional documentary proposal/treatment writers?

I am looking for help with writing a proposal to the BBC Storyville and couple of other funders for a documentary I've been working on for the last few years. I'm willing to pay t…

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

Dear Falik and others

Here is a link http://catapultfilmfund.org/ if you need some fundings for your documenteray films. I haven´t been in contact with them, but give a shot if y…

Original Post from richard kelly
promo film to raise funds

Hello from Richard,i need someone to create a promo film for my pg on Venture giant as i am trying to raise funds for a project,it would be my first feature no production company …

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Max Khan
RAINBOW

RAINBOW

seven shades of women.

A film by Max Khan.

Orange Lady Film Production House is with its first mega project.we are looking for actors, writers, directors, producers (a …

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Aiden Jordan
Most recent response from Glyn Carter
Young rising editor looking to collaborate, anyone got any projects?

I am an up-and-coming editor and looking to work with similar young/new directors, or even experienced directors. I have full access to Avid and Premiere suites on weekends and ev…

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

Hi - where are you based? If SE of London, please get in touch!

Original Post from JP Caldeano
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Wanna be a Clapper Loader / 2nd AC ?

Here is a video I made to help you understanding the basics of using a Clapper board with a funny twist. Hope you like it and hit me up with any questions you may have.

https://w…

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

Ha! Thanks Paddy.

I'm just being snarky, really. Now having said that, I've edited films that used the UK system, and it added an unnecessary step in finding the shot. Slate 122…

Original Post from Tim Benjamin
Fee to show film?

Hi folks,

Having approached a number of venues, festivals and some chains (including some of the large cinema chains) we are having a lot of interest in showing our opera-film. W…

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

Thanks for the interest! Well it's still a matter of some discussion, but basically 3 cameras recording 2 live nights, plus one extra tech/dress day where there is no audience and…

Original Post from Veronika Reichenberger
Pub scene for short film in London

Hi,

We are shooting a short film in London and we are looking for a pub that would allow us to film for 3 hours. The rest of the film will be shot in Ealing.

Any pub/place recom…

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

Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for your help! I'll looking into all of these.

Paul, I'll get in touch with you. We are actually looking for extras.

Thanks again, Veronika

Original Post from Harriet Olins
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Any sound engineers want to help?

Hello,

I've recently filmed a series of poems with a charity called Tommy Vine Fund. The sound on one or two is scuppered by the wind.

I wonder if any one on here would like to…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

If you send the files over to me I'll have a go.

Original Post from Christopher Montengo
Looking for an enclosed or underground room to film in london (with a window) e.g. basement, garage…

This is for a new student short film I'm producing, about internet hackers.

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

Hey Tessa,
Unfortunately we don't have a budget for location's yet. It's a micro-budget student film I'm producing.

Original Post from Elise Wouters
Nikon European Film Festival

Hey all

Did anyone else enter the Nikon European Film Festival?

The brief was to 'make an everyday moment memorable' - short film under 140 seconds.

Here's my entry: vimeo.co…

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

Hi Bob - thanks for leaving your thoughts. That's a very interesting take! I did wonder if the language would be a barrier for the EU Festival. I ended up choosing a very simple v…

Original Post from Chris Bogle
Professional Accreditation

Hello everyone.

As a relatively new entrant into the directors market, are there any 'must join' organisations that I should be getting myself into in order to maximise exposure…

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

Thanks Franz!

Original Post from Simret Cheema-Innis
Where can I find a casting director for a low budget film?

Dear all,

I'm shooting an erotic Sci-Fi Horror short in Vietnam this year.

I've already got my crew in place and I'm going out there in a few weeks to do a casting and recce fo…

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

Thanks for your prompt response and advice Paddy. That helps a lot and great idea about offering extra days/extension on their stay.

I wasn't sure about Casting Call Pro initiall…

Original Post from JP Caldeano
Wanna be a Cinematographer?

Here is a video I made to help you understanding how to light a simple night scene at night with low budget. Hope you like it and hit me up with any questions you may have.

https…

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

My pleasure. Its not about competition but about sharing knowledge. There will be one every 2 weeks. Glad you enjoyed it. Stay in touch
Best

Original Post from Rick Antonsson
Unadulterated Criticism Wanted

Hello fellow Shooters,

I would like some criticism of my latest project, a music video, which you can see here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf6t0Su_AY

I shot and directe…

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

Hi Matt,

Thanks so much for taking the time for watching and giving me very thoughtful and helpful insights; I do really appreciate it.

I'd like to offer some defence to some t…

Original Post from Marcus Ebanks
Most recent response from Jennifer Maybour
Working as a runner

Hi all!

I was just wondering how important it is when looking for a running job whether you can drive or not. I was about to be offered a running job at a production company, th…

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

If your wanting to work on drama productions, especially films it really is essential that you learn to drive as they are so often out on location.

My first feature film I couldn…

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