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Original Post from Ross Harrison
Offsite media backup suggestions?

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 …

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

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

Original Post from Philip Caine
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Director / Screen Writer? I have a novel that may work as a movie. Anyone interested?

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…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Euroscript Screenwriters
What's going wrong with the Screenwriters' bulletin?

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?

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Nick Bailey
We are trying to take observational footage of 3 uk families in their homes

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 …

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Connor H
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9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Alève Mine
Agreement 3D artist for shopping material (or more, maybe)

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…

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

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

Original Post from hin kong
looking for casting actor actress for my 10 min short film in london help ?

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

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Calling all Screenwriters, Do you need help with your script or treatment?

Hi Guys,

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

...

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

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Artur Trull
Most recent response from Andy McCormick
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…

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

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…

Original Post from Howard Davidson
Most recent response from Garry Clarkson
A polite way to ask for help. First off? Lose the word "MUST".

You MUST have you’re own equipment and werk for free
Posted on 18/02/2015
I’ll admit it, I’m addicted to reading Mandy.com. It’s like biting down on a tooth that aches. You know i…

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

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 …

Original Post from Zyrenka Cox
Most recent response from allan birkin
Looking to expand even further on my experience as a casting assistant, anyone in need of extra hel…

Hi

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…

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

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…

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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 months ago.

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