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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

Thanks Franz!

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

Hello All,

I'm looking to speak to some runners about their experiences getting into the industry and challenges they have faced finding work on set.

If any runners out there …

Hi Ross,

Take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with hints and tips on how to progress your career, I think it could really help you.

It talks abou…

For anyone out there trying to break into running for films and TV but struggling to get that big break, take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with …

Hello,

We have a short film in post and are thinking about over laying some audio clips of politicians or news programmes discussing the abuse of civilians by allies troops in Ba…

Thanks guys,, really grateful. Julia I'll drop you a line if that's okay..
Thanks again to all on this thread,
Steel

Hi guys,

Here are some recent shows from Film Talk which you might enjoy...

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Katie Garfield has starred in movies such…

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White Griffins: Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6_N16cNVp0
Anti War: Short Film
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These are two short films that I made as p…

We've all seen horror films (for some reason a favourite of emerging filmmakers), and know that most are not scary, or rely heavily on jump scares. Tonight I rewatched a 1980's B…

I agree - it was actually haunting, unlike BW2 which was absolutely boilerplate

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A post-apocalyptic warrior searching for food in the woods.

Aside from the title, what makes the scene an apocalyptic landscape? The hero is clean, has modern stuff in good condition, walks out to a tended field. What is he shooting at? …

Hi,

As the title suggests Im new to shooting people, I've just moved back down south (Bristol ish) from Manchester and am looking to network and collaborate with like-minded peop…

Hi Guys,

I have posted a couple of times and had great feedback and questions from you guys, so I just wanted to throw it out there again,

Just wondering if anyone is intereste…

Hi all!

I'm new to SP, just signed up today...I feel like a newborn. Bless me.

I'm really looking to get involved in some good quality indie productions this year, features/shor…

Hi Paulina,

Thanks so much for your lovely reply. So sorry to hear about your recent sad news and glad you're getting back into the game. Wishing you lots of luck and love.

No I…

We are film production and rental company and we are looking for a small, private and secure office to rent. We have some our equipment, so we are not looking for the desks. We ca…

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