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I am putting together a film pack in order to sell a feature film project. I need to understand the target audience that my film might attract. I have a rough idea of who might se…

You pick 10 films with stories an genre similar to yours that made a profit. Start there. But be careful, if it's a spy film, don't add James Bond to your list. That's pretty obvi…

I've been a full time artist for the past 10 years and I recently started to act. I'm studying the Meisner technique with a great teacher but there won't be a diploma afterwards a…

Paddy thanks I'd better take note of that!

I'm looking for a total of £5000 to make a feature length drama project, producer credit and almost any involvement you wish,
plus a good percentage of gross income.

I've now got the budget down to £4,500 with a six day schedule. Have got one third of the funding and am looking for two people who would be interested in covering one third each.…

I'm looking for a fellow filmmaker/creative/sane human being (admittedly, those three don't always go together...) to share my office in a great quirky little studio on Cambridge …

Hi, I'd love to get some photos sent over if its still available!

Is there a platform that allows to view reviews on local film-makers? (if not it's a whole in the market :) )

Now that there are so many emerging producers, we are taking big ris…

@Paddy Robinson-Griffin Hahaha! Indeed!

I am sort of looking someone who has multi-skilled. Knows how to film in the highest definition and as cinematography for wedding videos, including both asian and british weddings…

Hello everyone!
Me and a colleague are developing a project to help filmmakers develop their skills in their primary or secondary role in the filmmaking process. We have created t…

So on the back of the 'how to start a corporate production company' thread below I wondered if I could poll for some advice on starting a drama production company, and where the r…

Hi Chris,

When I read your post initially I was going to say to just go ahead and produce a feature film, because unfortunately, it is close to impossible to make any revenue fro…

Hello movie fans!

After years of watching, making, and endlessly boring my friends with my incessant conversations about all things movie related, I've recently started a movie b…

Hey Lee, nice one!

I am a senior citizen learning at City lit,London fundementals of Film Making.
Am thrilled by that subject.Bought some gear .
Now I would like to go one step further and participa…

Thanks,Anthony,for your goodwill and invitation.
I also live in North West London.
Which North West do you live?
Am looking for a precise business proposition with
Budget.
Will be…

I'm seeking a location or two for a short film I'm directing, which I'm hoping to film at mid or end of Jan.

In the script, there are two essential bedrooms which we would need …

For your first question, I could do it either way. The latter would probably be easier.
For your second question, I would want 4 walls because of how I envisioned the shots in my …

Is anyone in the UK looking for a first time DOP to shoot, light and sound? I have over 2 years experience in short adverts and documentary. I have become increasingly interested …

I am in i ve got sci fi script mostly..

Once the team is complete and 3 eps written, we start shooting Outline give if accepted. please send your best this team will be tight we get going.

Thanks

Hello Russell, do you have a genre in mind? Thanks Ben

Talkinglens Productions are currently working on the feature film "The Test" ​which will​ be filmed entirely in Yorkshire and wondered if someone could offer us a basement locatio…

Just curious... how is this a "charity feature film" How big is a "portion of proceeds'?

I've seen that often in ads for low/no pay. 'it will be fun', 'it will be a fun project'. I think I have a different definition of fun. My fun is not working for free for 12 hours…

If FUN means enjoyment then fun in that context has a variable value that differs from individual to individual. I'll always take, with a big pinch of salt, any advert that seeks…

I crunched the data on all Kickstarter film projects between the start of Kickstarter and Oct 2015.

I have written it up as three blog posts...

https://stephenfollows.com/film-c…

I never know how much is correlation and how much is causation, but these are always interesting, thank you :)

Does anybody know how to start a corporate film company in the Uk?
Have gear,some finances.
Looking for cooperation..

Hi Gary,

First thing I would say is that there is work out there.

I would suggest doing bits of work as a freelancer for production companies while developing your own product…

I have lately asked different questions on Your Forum and received numereous answers.
My discussion were about How to start a Featured film,then Documentary Film,then about Corpor…

Sorry for my delayed answer,Dan,This since I was on a plane.
Your remarks are straightforward and I respect that.
No harm done.Same with others.
If you would not care,you would no…

Hi,
If anyone can tell me where I can advertise my panasonic GH4 and tripod for sale please let me know, thanks!

You can also try Gumtree, free.

There's a competition in Screen Trade (trade mag for cinemas) this month to win a cinema. A whole cinema. 400 seats, 2 screens, projectors, car park, staff, apartment, a whole c…

Wow Paddy I hope you win!

We're rasing funds for a dark Jewish comedy called The Entertainer. Check out the pitch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1583839276/the-entertainer

A feature, thriller. 1897 Gold Rush (not Klondike). I wrote a full draft, but it’s not clean genre-wise, so I consider it a research job. I still like the material and want to mak…

dear brian, thanks for you thought. your outline reminded me of the d. hammet book Red harvest, a very much my favourite. sure it's a possible angle, but it's very different from …

Hi,

I'm shooting my first feature film and need to get the correct contracts in place before we shoot, can anyone suggest where to find suitable contract templates (or someone wh…

In case it is not absolutely clear from all the above, contracts are essential with all the cast and crew.(and locations etc.) If you don't have them signed before shooting start…

Hi all,

I´am David, Let me introduce myself quickly. I have been writing as far as I remember because I love it, especially sci-fi. I came to London with one mission to sell-myse…

Happy to have a read of one of your scripts if you'd like to send it. IM me for details if you're interested.

Wozy

I was chatting with a screenwriting friend about what kind of storytelling we might see emerge with VR, and he said that maybe we've seen it all before...

https://www.youtube.com…

That's the problem. I'd rather be a passive observer.
Maybe there something immersive on a deeper level about that..?