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Original Post from Lae Gutierrez
Shooting people card name

Hello fellows.
Im relatively new. can anyone tell me how can i find my shooting people's card name?

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Alex Southam
Building a Team, Funding a Film

I'm looking to build a creative team to pull the trigger on a film I am currently attempting to gain funding for on kick-starter. I'm a first time Feature Director looking to make…

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

I'm in the process of attempting to find a producer with a similar vision, in the hopes of crafting a better film (as im sure you aware, you need strong foundations to create a fi…

Original Post from Eresha Sale
Most recent response from Adrian Bracken
4k budget short film, looking for producer and production company

Hello,

I am Eresha, vfx artist and short film maker. I am planning to make short film soon. I have budget, looking for producer and production company to collaborate. Its a vfx s…

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

Where in UK are you ? I'm a Producer/Production Manager Prod Co based in Spain, but often in UK (Midlands) . I do all the paperwork, locations, release notes, budget, insurance, …

Original Post from stephen southouse
Brighton/East Sussex location needed

I'm looking for an interesting or unusual location in the Brighton or East Sussex area for a couple of hours for a micro budget film project possible shooting Tues 12th and Wed 1…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Adam Preston
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Lighting requirements for exterior woodland scene and int/ext yurt tent scene

I am putting together a budget for a short film and would be hugely grateful for some suggestions on what lighting equipment we will need, particularly if you are a DOP or Gaffer.…

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

Just have to flag that from your description (speaking as someone who's had to hire kit for similar shots) it gets dear fast, depending on the actual shots you want. If the woodl…

Original Post from Hayley Titheradge
Most recent response from Richard Anthony Dunford
Does anybody know of some film festival competitions to submit feature films?

Does anybody know of some film festival competitions to submit feature films?

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

Yeah www.filmfreeway.com is the most user friendly site to search and submit to film festivals. www.withoutabox.com is the other major one to look at

Original Post from Stanislava Buevich
Most recent response from JP Caldeano
Copyright for a non-profit educational You-Tube Channel.

Guys,
Does any one have any idea what kind of restrictions on copyright exist on Youtube? We are setting up on non-profit education channel and wondering whether we can use big h…

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

I have my showreel with a well known music track, and the only thing it that ads will appear on your video and the band will get money per view. But you shouldnt have a problem as…

Original Post from Jaye L Swift
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Licence for private screening

Hello

My short film will be ready in just a few short weeks.

I have access to a large room in a railway station where I can put on a private screening for all cast and crew and …

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

You have a venue in mind, so ask them. Knowing what the limits set by a combination of the law, fire regs, their health and safety, and their insurer, is part of their job as venu…

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Best way to write and pitch a TV series?

I've been developing a TV series - a bit of an ambitious project which I'm very excited about (6 episodes in the first season). However I'm a bit stuck as to what my next steps sh…

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

Great advice, thanks Bob and Jane.
Bob- out of interest, how did you find and secure a mentor? Been thinking of doing something similar myself recently.

Thanks again

Original Post from Max Khan
Looking for (A TO Z crew ) for full length feature film.

we are with a decent film-script and looking for talented ,dedicated and skillful people to team up with.

Seven Female actors , range 20 to 30
10 male actors , Range 25 to 35…

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

Thanks paddy,
I ve just added some more details in it.

Original Post from Jane Sanger
Most recent response from Leon O
What i a reasonably priced place in London to screen a film

There are loads of venues in London but are there any that are under £200 for a 2 to 3 hour reception and screening
Preferably central or south.
Will they let you do a drinks rece…

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

Try these two; The Montpelier Pub SE15 and The Prince Regent SE24 I think both are free.

Original Post from jak haddock
Any Brits in SoCalifornia interested in figuring out a way to get a film project rolling?

I'm in the desert. Know some peeps but have a project that might appeal to Brits more than Yanks.

Wondered if there were any Brits in Southern California that might want to dis…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Most recent response from Graham Bradshaw
Oscars 2016

What is your view on the #OscarsSoWhite discussion?

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

HI,
Just reading this now, sorry I'm late to the party.
I think these comments from all are quite interesting - The OSCARS are really a Hollywood thing; The Bafta's are a predomin…

Original Post from chaz douglas
work with teenagers at music festivals

Work with teenagers at music festivals. The Mayflower Project provides a dedicated space for teenagers to hang out at various events across the UK and we are looking people to joi…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Rudolf Kremers
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Shooting on Super 16 in the UK

Advice welcome

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

John, absolutely agree that pleasure is a splendid reason to hand crank in a legacy format - the fun and romance aren't commercially measurable but that doesn't make them valueles…

Original Post from Beyond Time Productions
SELLING MY RED SCARLET X CAMERA PACKAGE, STILL UNDER WARRANTY

For images, equipment list and pricing please contact me james@beyondtime.tv

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Rahul Gandotra
Most recent response from Matt Harris
An Academy-Award Shortlisted Director Seeking Advice

Dear ShootingPeople Gang,

I'm a director that's been shortlisted for the Academy Awards for a short film I directed a few years ago. And I'm a bit lost regarding my efforts to fo…

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

oh and this is a great film on why you don't do spec.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=essNmNOrQto

Original Post from Robert Davies
Most recent response from Loanna Morrison
What's a good rate to charge for a corporate video?

I'm a recent graduate with a degree in Film Production and I've been doing some freelance work since then. I've recently been asked to create a 2-3 minute video for a UK construct…

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

I would love to have a just out of university starter do a 2 minute video for my website. I'm a not for profit doing an event for
young people and have very small budget. I am n…

Original Post from Ana Pio
Most recent response from John Lubran
Documentary with little or no research

Hi everyone.
I recently did a transcription and translation on a Documentary that is supposed to become a feature about an issue in my country, directed by a British man.
I was cu…

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

Stuart, have you a response to my response below to your dismissal of my earlier post?

Original Post from Aaron Dunleavy
Improvised film

Hello everyone,

I'd really appreciate any feedback on a short film I made called Throw Me to the Dogs, which has just completed a year long run on the festival circuit.

The fil…

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

Thanks very much everyone, I'd really really appreciate it if you could vote for the film in the Film of the Month competition!! https://shootingpeople.org/filmofthemonth/leaderbo…

Original Post from Moss Davis
Lighting for Dance Film

Dear DoP's

Im looking for some advice when lighting a medium sized sports hall for a dance film.

Im wanting to maximise the light on the subject while making the background as d…

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

Yeah I assumed it was asking allot! I will top light it and see how much light hits the walls, if its too much then I will have to find some black material.

Just the one dancer, …

Original Post from Jose Acevedo
Student Filmmaker looking for Office space, warehouse or

No budget Student film is looking for office space, warehouse, lounge area to shoot on April 2nd for 7 hours.
In or around the Los Angeles area. Please reply to Universalactor@gma…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Stefan Parker
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
I'm looking for a location (house/council flat) for a creepy 360 degree horror film.

Shooting on a budget with for a cutting edge short film. Any suggestions in the London or outside London areas?

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

I have a lode of locations on my site www.studioclubcreative.com so take a look.
Depends on your budget really.

Original Post from Joshua Reeves
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Casting call

I'm looking for two actors/actresses ages between 21-28. One black male and one white female to star in a short film shooting in London this summer.

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

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Original Post from Callum Nicholas
Most recent response from Alève Mine
I'm currently looking for musicians for 1 on 1 interviews, where is a good place to look and ask?

Hey all,

I want to start a series of shorts in which I interview musicians that are coming up in the industry, looking to break through into the industry or that are simply just…

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

Look no further: I am one of those.