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Hi all,

For University coursework I have to complete audio post production on a short film. If you have one that needs some audio work doing please get in touch! All films welcom…

I have a ten minute film where the sound needs sorting out. Tim

I am looking to support myself solely through work as a cinematographer. I am not represented by anyone, and I feel as though this is important to do so. Does anyone know of an ag…

Like Scott says, just keep on shooting and shooting! Might be with befriending a rental house and asking if you can come in and test/play with a few bits of kit in return for... …

Hello all,

I'm looking for a poster artist that can produce a digital poster and website header to begin with, and also have the option of printing it if I need to.

I have the H…

Same here. info@alevemine.com

Who's needs cover and what type of insurance?
Checking all crew members, which insurance should they have.
Do I just need Liability insurance?

Thank You Shooters the Concept Artist job has been filled now.

Keep an eye out for the next job listings.

Sincerely

Aidan J Crowley

Thank You Shooters the Concept Artist job has been filled now.

Keep an eye out for the next job listings.

Sincerely

Aidan J Crowley

I would love to meet you with a view to meeting like minded people and getting a team together.

Paddy, once again, you've stolen my rant!! When I started, back in the late 70s early 80s, there were all sorts of producers that would take advantage, or seemingly at the time, w…

I was in the street doing a time-lapse shot that featured The Shard. This involved a tripod, but was in the street several hundred yards away from the building. A rather aggressiv…

this is a topic thats been beaten to death ampongst street photographers, point being, you can film with or without a tripod ANYWHERE in public, period - if someone questions you …

I've been spending too long looking at free courses. So, to save the rest of you time in deciding which one might be right for you, I've reviewed four of the best I've found.

An…

I've looked at the Business of Film course, and there are some useful things in it, especially for the newbie.

I think part of the problem is that a lot of it is unclear, and i…

Hi there,

I need some advice about shooting a feature film.

I'm an actor and I've written a script that I will shoot in India next year ( 4 week shoot), it's a self funded small…

This isn't specific to India, but I did the same thing in the UK and in Denmark with the same size crew as you're planning, it was actually simpler than I had thought because les…

Hi,
I'm establishing a charity that focuses on video production. I'm looking for a freelance web-designer. Anyone got someone they can recommend? It would be paid work to help de…

Thanks Marlom, that's very helpful info for me to go away and research a bit deeper. Many thanks, Johnny

I have made a short and powerful documentary that exposes the practices of a particular organisation in a bad light. I don't believe that anything said by the people in my film to…

I have a very practical solution to this: buy "Errors and Omissions" insurance. To do that, you'll need an entertainment attorney to go through the film. Once they give it the OK,…

We need to finish off a scene that was started in a bio lab, but due to time constraints wasn't completed (I got stuck in traffic for two hours on the way there). So I've altered …

A location has now been found.

Dear All,

We have a full bespoke filming vehicle with passive vibration dampening and active gimbal stabilization available for sale.

Based on BMW318is e36 with pillar mount on …

... where I can film uninterupted for around 3 hours. Just me, a DSLR and an actress. Any ideas? Thanks

Hi Kyri, I believe most of the red telephone boxes are now owned by the Red Kisok company, managed by a really lovely fellow called Edward http://www.redkioskcompany.com/

write to genevafilmsuk@writeme.com

Our film 'After the Jungle', directed by Shooter Hazel Chandler, about a Sierra Leonean ex-child soldier trying to rebuild his life through music - has just been broadcast on BBC …

Not looking for super flashy or trendy office, drab, and uninspiring is just fine.
Due to zero budget, really looking for below standard rates and appreciate any contacts you guys…

Hey Alex, thanks for this I'll message you now !

I'm about to dive into prep for my second short, and I'm trying to put a budget together. My sticking point is whether to do location or set build. The short is set in an old mote…

Hehe, sorry Dan ;)

That's amazing - I love Sky Captain! Actually that's not a bad call, but it seems things are finally moving. I made a decision to shelve the film and write so…

Looking for advice on insuring my upcoming short film.

Best companies to go with and what coverage should I get.

Thanks for any advice.

Justin

Yes - that's the one!

Hi there,

Here is a link to a film I made:
https://vimeo.com/99725037
password: brownbag

I wrote, directed and editing the film. (I'm an editor by trade and sometimes direct) (P…

Ha! Thanks Dan.

I'm looking for a cheap rental, without any delivery. I will come for equipment on my own.
Thanks for help :)

We are a Paris based production company which is releasing a documentary feature film with an environmental focus. It is being represented by Kino Lorber in the US with a 30 city …

Lots of learned advice being given here. There are however other paradigms to explore. All of the above suggestions are manifested within the paradigm of a business model that has…

Hi,

I've recently moved to Edinburgh and I'm contemplating starting a meetup group for filmmaking using mobile devices (phones, tablets). Given the high-profile case of the film…

Check out TruMov.com and I've sent you a PM

Since my post about DPs went so well... (Sarcasm!).

I have a suggestion for our ShootingPeople Masters:

In these days of digital, young editors don't have much an opportunity to…

@Dan Selakovich thanks, we'll have to look into that.