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Original Post from David Hughes
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Screenwriters: what's the point of having an agent?

I'm in the market for a new agent after my previous agent (at Curtis Brown) did precisely nothing for me – except hook me up with a cadre of time-wasting producers who cost me nea…

19 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

I have to say that after reading this thread, I picture all U.K. agents like Ricky Gervais' agent in "Extras" played by Stephen Merchant.

Original Post from Bhavi Satkunarasa
I'm a London-based screenwriter offering help and editing services

Hi all,

I'm a native English speaker offering help to those in need of a script editor. Whether you are in the middle of your second draft or finalising the last one, here's what…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Marina Uzcategui
Transcript and Spanish

Hi
I've got documentary footage from Chile that I need a transcript for.
The footage is an interview with a priest who set up his own observatory. Ie mostly one voice.
But! I'm ho…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Dear Cath I'm a video editor bilingual at usually provide this services, also I'm documentary filmmaker. I would like to offer my help for this transcript and further subtitles if…

Original Post from Lee Hutchings
Looking for a female co-host for new online film show!

Hi film fans! Me and my friend are looking to kick-start a fun and exciting weekly online film review show in the coming weeks – think Collider Movie Talk, Film 2015, What The Fli…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Paddy. Thanks for getting in touch. Yes, it's based in London (filming in Shoreditch). If she's available then we would like to meet with her as soon as possible.

Original Post from Jay Cantebrigge
Groups and Meet Ups in Cambridge?

Hi all. I recently wrote and directed my first music video and caught the bug, but I noticed there is no info on a SP group in Cambridge anymore. Are there any groups or meetups I…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

I have found the correct page now. Maybe the site admins would like to update the links?

:)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/135193786526458/

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Martin Jangaard
Hiring VR shooting gear?

Any one able to recommend a place for hiring a VR rig? Or any one here got one?

I'd like to dip my toe, and am tempted to buy something, but I think it makes sense to do some tes…

31 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Karel,

I've got two of the HD Kodak 360 cameras at the moment -

http://www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com/Europe/cameras/actioncamera/sp360.php

They're the yellow and black predecesso…

Original Post from Ivo Marloh
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
line producer needed

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a London-based line producer who is reasonably priced, professional, good at his job and who might be interested to work with an international coprod…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Not London-based, but that's the purpose of hotels! I'm assuming you have money you want help in spending?

Original Post from Kate Lush
Looking for smart office for no/low budget shoot...

We are seeking a smart office space for a feature film we are hoping to finish by the end of the year/beginning of next year. The location in the film is where one of the main cha…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Daniel Beja
Film Scoring Competition ?

Hello Everyone ! I'm new here so let me introduce myself... :)
I'm a guitarist playing mostly gypsy jazz :) and making music in a lot of style in his studio...
I'm now building a…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Daniel Beja
Composer available & motivated ! :)

Hello, i'm a guitarist, and currently building my "music for film" portfolio, I can do orchestral, jazz, electro, pop etc. music and i'm a huge fan of gypsy jazz ( django !! )

Lo…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Chris Bogle
Looking for a Motel Reception Double in Glasgow

Hi shooters.

I'm looking for a location in Glasgow or the central belt that could double as a pretty basic (ideally 1 star) motel reception area, which we could hire for a day i…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Benjamin Batey
Most recent response from Paul Campion
What is the best way to meet people that work in the film industry? I would like to produce my own …

I am back in London after years living aboard. I was suggested shooting people to find people to work with in the film industry. I haven't completed my profile yet on shooting peo…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

I'd agree with all the above comments about not wasting your time with writers that just think you want to steal their ideas, and that you need to offer something first.

You need…

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Film business contacts

How useful have you found the the paid for screenwriting directory's which are focused on industry listings / contacts? Is there one publication which you swear by, use all the ti…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Thanks for the additional comment Dan - really like your suggestion around reaching out to assistants.

Original Post from Jackie Read
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
Advice for shooting a car scene on a low budget????

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…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Corry Raymond
Most recent response from Jane Sanger
Can someone give me some direction in finding contributors for a documentary?

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…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Also try starnow .

Original Post from Benjamin Batey
Most recent response from Jane Sanger
Hi I am based in London. I am looking for some skilled screenwriters and writers. Send me some mate…

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…

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Andy Sowerby
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Equipment Insurance

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 …

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Sukey Richardson
Most recent response from Tia Salisbury
Work in Bristol?

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…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Stephan George
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Online presence of distribution companies

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…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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…

Original Post from A DV
Any talented new screenwriters?

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…

28 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Andrea Santamaria
Exciting role: Sales Partner required for an animation, production and post platform

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…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Creating & maintaining a British production studio: can it be done?

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 …

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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…

Original Post from James Dann
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How to find a producer for your sitcom pilot episode?

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…

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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.…

Original Post from Kays Alatrakchi
Hatchfund.org

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?

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

"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…

Original Post from Lee Hutchings
Most recent response from Andrew Morgan
Film fans wanted to start a movie news-review podcast/YouTube show!

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…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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

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