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I'd like to do a relatively short documentary course, 4-8 weeks and there are a few (Raindance, Met, NFTS, UCL). Would like to hear form anyone who's been on them and hear their f…

Thanks all for the suggestions, it's been really helpful.

I am producing my first real film - paid 20 min training video) and am looking at buying the above off eBay for £300. Should I?

What do you get for your money? Do you get a whole shooting kit? If not, perhaps rent to begin with, and use the profits to build up a shooting kit as required (if you decide to…

all thoughts welcome ...from being an actor or actress in the movie ...to being a part of the fundraising to produce ....if your the worlds wealthiest bay city roller fan ...then …

Sorry - OST Official SoundTrack (a CD of the film music, any special recordings, etc).
Doughnut-style top and tail - think Titanic, the modern Rose on the search boat story was al…

Hi all,

I'm going to be Toronto based a lot of this next year, and was wondering if there's much of a Canadian sub-community on Shooting People?
I know there's a great filmmaking…

Oh, I don't know about that group Tim, thanks! Where can I find it?
Cheers,

Stephan

I recently have taken over a short script (drama) and with the writers I've made some significant changes to it.
Now the script is ready to be developed and produced and I'm looki…

Hi all,

Here's something in the Trek side of things for all of you that are (and those that aren't)
https://youtu.be/D-U2qWOdf4o

Amazing! Thanks for posting x

Hi all,

I'm looking for a location in London for a short film, shooting on the 9th and 10th of January.

We need a decent sized room, preferably with colour or texture on the wa…

Jem - Angels http://www.angels.uk.com/ will rent you everything you could ever wish for, although at a price.

Hello Shooters,

I'm making a very low budget film with a small cast and crew. I'd appreciate any pledges on this, even if it's just pence, really really. Strangers to me on here,…

I've got a short sci-fi piece coming up for which we are planning to build a set made of fluorescent or neon tubing.

This is what we are going for:
http://static.dezeen.com/uplo…

Hi Jackie, tech tests are totally the way to go any time you're pushing the boundaries and inventing stuff, it means you (and your camera team) aren't going in cold on shoot day n…

Are there online screenwriting mentorship programmes (regardless of age) available which you would recommend?

Hi Peter,

I was interested in what a mentor (working in the business currently) or mentorship programme in order to further develop my writing.

I am conscious it is a long time…

I'm about to embark on an exciting feature film project this year that doesn't sit in a traditional genre category. I'm seeking a producer looking for a challenging and potentiall…

Hi Mark,

Who's in it? Who's pending? IM if you would rather not make it public at this stage.

Wozy

Would like very much to understand,what is "seedrs"money as an equity,for someone who wants to invest in film project.
What kind of security is this for the investor?Any example?
…

Animation - hard to do properly? Yes. And yes, really needs to be a vocation. I made one little lego movie and the one thing it taught me was that I really hated animation :-)

Lo…

I wonder if anyone has any ambient sound recording inside a film or television studio (preferably a small one)? I've had a good long search but nothing's forthcoming. I'm looking …

Reading through this article on screenwriting agents, managers or entertainment lawyer: http://bit.ly/1QX8jJv, I wondered what were the ways you went about finding representation?

Hello,

I am an artist and musician also working in video. I am looking for someone based in East London who would be willing to give me a few lessons/help in video editing progra…

Please contact me on 07940352284, I can help you.

Hello Again,

You've probably all seen my post by now, but I just wanted to let you know for New Years, I'm offering a special discount on my services, if you want a treatment or …

HI ALL
Im looking to hire a studio in London for few months , from mid-end January
If you know some please let me know
donclovis@joytofilms.com
07760 987133
or + 31.650814134

Studio apartment, consider a serviced apartment away from the centre and it can be reasonably economical - remember a serviced apartment will be priced including all your bills an…

I am launching my NEW cinematic Channel on the 1st of January.
This channel will be about lighting, cameras, framing, composition and more film related bits and bobs.

http://www.…

Shooting People was recommended to me. I am an actor who has responded direct to members in response a number of casting notices since I registered with SP a couple of months ago…

Because I have a pretty high profile with my www.MargeryBooth.com I expected a flood of enquiries from actors but there has only been a trickle of only 1 or 2 a week and I have al…

I have two scripts that have taken ages to write and it feels like a good time to finally visit where the real producers, writers and filmmakers are. Many thanks, Richard Mob: 078…

Thanks, Richard

Some find we can all agree on - 'It's a wonderful life', for instance, but what essentially makes a Christmas Movie? Die Hard set at Christmas, but is it that enough? It's not s…

@Paddy Robinson-Griffin Nah. I just like a little violence in my christmas movies.

As a freelance film maker there are lots of things I can claim as expenses for tax. I'm wondering though if I make a short film which is self-funded, can i claim all the expenses…

This post happened three years ago! The responses were excellent. I would add however that people ought not be quite so kow towing to the erroneous presumption of the powers of H…

I work for a company called ourscreen. What we do is enable anyone to choose what films play at their local cinema. This minute-long video explains the basic process: bit.ly/1T76Y…

Hi Yoel, this sounds like a good idea. As Stephan asks, can you tell us more about the finances? It's always great to see your film on a big screen, but MUCH nicer to get paid as…

Hi guys, hope you all had a good Christmas.

For the last year or so I've taken a break from Directing to pursue other avenues, but now feel the time is right to make my return.

…

the bay city rollers are rollermania ing again ..... my film could well be the next 4 weddings and a funeral !!!!!

cheers and thanks for the advice all the best !!!