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Have a short student film shoot coming up in a couple of weeks and need to do a car scene! The majority of the action will take place once the car has stopped (phew!) but there is…

Tom;s ideas are great, and it will vary the visuals and location and so make it more interesting.
Then, while it is hard to rig the car securely with a camera on the bonnet or ou…

Hi folks

I am in R&D for a documentary about people with weird and unusual hobbies- we have to find 6 contributors, I've managed to find 3 suitable - I got some feedback whic…

Also try starnow .

I have some ideas for a film I would like to produce. First though I am looking for a writer that is looking to do something new, different and edgy. If could send it to my e-mai…

First you should put up your own experience on your profile, maybe you have not had time yet if you are a new member?

Next ask people first for a one paragraph summary of their …

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good company to insure my personal film/audio equipment?

fairly basic kit: DSLR, shotgun mic, some lenses, audio recorder...

It's my equipment I use …

Hiya, I've now had three people ask me for details about this Hiscox policy - the premium will vary with your circumstance, so I suggest you call them and discuss it!

Contact our…

Hello,

I'm looking to move to Bristol next year and wanted to find out if there was a good film community to seek out or much production work that way. Would be good to hear from…

Hello Sukey. I've been living and working in Bristol for nearly twenty years. I spent most of that time working as a CGI animator and I'm now directing and writing live action fil…

Hi all,
a friend of mine was lucky enough to get a distribution deal for his microbudget feature. Out of interest I tried to do some research into small Indie distribution compani…

Because most small distributors are swindlers. I've never heard of a filmmaker coming out of a distribution contract unscathed from a small distributor. Never.

I hope, indeed, yo…

I'm looking for skilled writers to work with. Please send me 5 -10 pages of material which best represents your style! (copyrighted please) I shoot material in UK and US. :)

My e…

Hey David... Jamie and the rest of you, my name is Aegina de Vas, I started out as an actress and am transitioning into a producing career. I don't have a website yet because I do…

We are looking for a commercial lead partner for Greta - a repping platform that brings the most creative value from Buenos Aires to London. Have a look at our website at www.gret…

Essentially I'm talking about a company with the ability to source scripts, raise £5-15 million, shoot and release and repeat it over and over. Enough to generate a "slate" where …

I think that what you are talking about, and what I have gleaned from a number of your posts, is that you are expecting, or wanting, a 'Hollywood' style industry in England.

This…

Hey all,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice / direction as where to go for finding a producer for my sitcom pilot? I've made multiple documentaries before a…

Could go either way - production company pickup and they keep the producer, or at least as likely, put in their own people on payroll to do the deals with existing suppliers, etc.…

I got an invite to Hatchfund, anyone have any experience that the want to share from using them? Are they a legit and good way to raise funds?

"If you make your goal, they disburse the cash to you. If you fail to get there, however, they won't offer refunds to the donors." <<-- That's kinda a bad catch. It's essen…

Hello film fans!

I'm looking to start a weekly movie news-review show (podcast and YouTube) in the spirit of Collider Movie Talk, Schmoes Know, Oliver Harper, Jeremy Jahns, Chri…

@Lee Hutchings Good plan! I'm busy Thursday but tomorrow/Friday's good :)

Filming on London Streets. Is that ok? or do you need permission for everywhere you film? I know this topic has been addressed before, but I wouldn't mind some clarification.

@Simon Kennedy Thanks for that Simon. I do take your point about "choosing which ditch to die in". Unfortunately expedience has been the reason for so much evil. Perhaps, a bit li…

A script of mine was selected to get coaching in the framework of a well-established fastival. How do I prepare for the session? Should I pre-analyse the script in various ways? W…

Thanks Dan!

The film was made last Christmas with the support of Greenpeace, who feature as the backdrop to the love story. It is now available on Vimeo. Half of the profits will be donated t…

This week several NYC based distributors are meeting to talk with documentary and independent filmmakers about distribution and marketing. Will be great for networking. I'll be gi…

I’ve been developing a new horror webseries in which an aspiring vlogger makes a Faustian pact for Youtube fame, but when strange occurrences begin to threaten her sense of realit…

I have written short film which I was hoping to make my directional debut and I was hoping one or two people can read it and give me feedback before I advertise for a producer. It…

I've just finished producing my first short which I also wrote & edited so if you're still looking for feedback from a producer (albeit) a novice one, I'm happy to take a look…

I read this article on what script readers look for http://bit.ly/1FK2o6l and wondered what has your experience been with script readers reviewing your work?

@Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Hi Lee. Good points, well made. My original comment was a reaction to my own experience when I first started out. The number of people who gave me the benefit …

Can anyone offer any advice on where I can find a professional set builder?

Thanks in advance.

Hi, received your PM and sent it onto a couple of guys

If Liam or Josh get in touch, they're young but good :)

Hi Shooters!

Does anyone know of a Nightclub in London (or surrounding areas) that may allow me to film a scene in? For a fee, or not, or whatever! Anyone been allowed to film …

Search these forums - a couple of months ago there was such a nightclub posting, offering location use for very reasonable rates. Bite their hands off!

Recently had feedback on my script/screenplay from shore scripts and had a full analysis which was positive...if you ignore the negatives...which you carnt so... would like to use…

HI NYC Shooters,

could anyone recommend a good equipment house in central NYC to provide a Sony EX1 or EX3, a Canon 5D Mark III and sound equipment? Also, do you know how easy it…

Hello Shooters,

I am an aspiring producer with a background in finance (unfortunately not film). I was working on two projects (full time) but both have been pushed back into the…

Hi All,

Thanks for your messages. There is so much exciting work being done. This is a great community!

Most of what I have seen is along development/pre-production lines so if …

I'm working on a short film which has a scene set in a hospital room. Does anyone know of any hospitals in Scotland, or facilities that could easily double for a hospital room tha…

Thanks for all the advice guys, really appreciate it. I got in touch with the Glasgow Film Office and they were tremendous help! Getting in touch with the contacts they've given m…