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Original Post from Marcos Montero
Most recent response from Tasha Back
Recommendations to find a camera trainee opportunity

Hi All,

I am pursuing a entry-level role in the Film industry through camera / cinematography and I would like to get opinions on the best way to achieve this.

To date I have be…

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

If you want experience in the camera dept then runner roles won't help hugely - you might meet some camera crews but what they really want in a trainee is someone who knows the ki…

Original Post from John Root
I have written two scenes set in a movie poster shop. Will I be walking into a minefield of copyrig…

I'm planning to make a low budget feature next spring and in the process of finding locations.
I have a weaker plan B if alarm bells are ringing too loud.

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

Hi Paddy
Thanks for the advice.
For peace of mind, I’ll re-write with plan B.

Original Post from MARCIO DELGADO
Most recent response from Dan Horrigan
Collective of filmmakers in Northeast London - anyone Up for it?

Based near Walthamstow, I am an experienced producer and director for TV and digital platforms. Currently looking to connect with screenwriters, editors and filmmakers by creatin…

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

I am a screenwriter based in Hackney.
Populace: Award of Excellence Accolade Global Film, official selection Shuffle Festival, HollyShorts, SunscreenFFWEST, best performance in a …

Original Post from Rob  Carter
Short Film Festival Information

I'm about to embark on researching short film festivals, entry deadlines, entrance criteria (film length etc), cost of application etc. I'm just wondering if anyone has already do…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Most recent response from Alan Mahon
Can anyone recommend a good company to clean and/or fix Canon lenses in London?

Hi there! I was wondering if any of you had experience in cleaning or fixing their Canon lenses in London, and if they can recommend a reliable (and possibly cheap) company. Thank…

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

Absolutely, Fixation are the best choice in London for anything to do with Canon equipment. Price will be fair but not cheap

Original Post from Will Morris
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking for producer / production company to turn script (character based comedy drama) into a full…

Any advice or offers to help would be greatly appreciated.

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

Bingo ! Sometimes a chance opens up even for the least likely proposition on these lists.

Original Post from Stephan George
Where do I find a price list for IFCO certification?

Hi.
do I have to contact IFCO directly for that? Unlike the BBFC website, I couldn't find any price list on their rather basic (and old fashioned) website.
Stephan

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Gary Woods
Most recent response from Dominic Hassall
looking to collaborate and edit movies

I'm looking to collaborate and edit short or longer length movies as I'm looking for a return into the post production as an editor. I have had previous experience of post product…

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

Hi Gary, would you be interested in editing some short comedy sketches for an online channel? If so, give me a message at dominichassall@hotmail.co.uk. Thanks!

Original Post from Lee Burnett
Looking to assist a talented DoP... advice wanted.

I have been working as a filmmaker for a few years on various projects with varying budgets. I have worked as DoP/Director on a few low budget films, as well as camera op on a lot…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Karel Bata
The LFF - is anyone else finding this year's to be a bit boring?

Last year's was rather exciting, with some real gems. I wrote a glowing review here. This year there's been a couple of days I haven't even bothered going to the delegates' screen…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Sergio Falchi
Anyone looking for treatment reviews or screenwriting notes?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant.

I currently work in development and spend…

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

Hi Sherice, I could be interested about it,i'm not english mothertongue and I've a feature film script for the UK and USA market in development to achieve a special scheme bursari…

Original Post from Adeline Royal
Permission for using photos in a documentary

Hi there,

I am making a documentary and would like to use some pictures of people who have died or people difficult to reach via phone or the internet as they live in Cuba. In or…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Alexander Potter
Looking for further AC experience (Kent & London)

Hello all,
I'm a 24yr old Camera Assistant based in Kent. Recently, I have gained a lot of knowledge with various cameras and camera crews and would like to offer my services on a…

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

Hi Jane,
Many thanks for your response. I can drive and have own vehicle. I have sent an email with cv to the email address you provided.
Thanks again,
Alex

Original Post from Maria-Laura Hanson
Looking to collaborate with a Producer and also a Location Scout to push our short Film to the next…

I am a Director of Short Film 'LAYERS', a film that want to showcase aspects of specific social issues. I am looking to collaborate with a Producer and a Location Scout to take th…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Stefan Parker
Looking for a cool retro-looking pub in London area. Suggestions?

Shooting a short film which needs a strong location in a contemporary pub.

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Phil Stainsby
Looking for an interesting short film to direct (North East, Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland)

I'm a Director new to SP, I'm looking for a Writer, Producer, Filmmaker or anyone in the North East (Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland) who has a good short film idea, hopefully a scr…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Jessica Edwards
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Looking to Collaborate - editing

Hey guys,

I'm looking to collaborate with people to build on my editing skills. I'm currently working in corporate post-production. I'd love to edit story/narrative based films. …

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

Good for you, Andrew! You know, it's so hard for young filmmakers nowadays. In the digital world, one assistant is usually enough, but it doesn't help those coming up. In the film…

Original Post from Ben Mills
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Anyone need an editor over the next month?

Hi all,

I'm currently slowing down on my current job and looking for shorts or music videos to cut and help out with post production.

I'm an experienced assistant editor / VFX e…

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

Hey Ben. Good to hear. I may pop in when in soho next for a chat.
Best

Woz

Original Post from J Christopher Daley
Most recent response from Kim Halliday
Can an actor sing a well known song with different lyrics? Copyright issues...

Hello All,

I posted a question yesterday about actors singing songs unaccompanied. Thank you everyone who replied.

Following on from this, I was wondering if I could have actors…

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

To begin with, I should declare my interest as a composer, and to acknowledge that it's almost impossible not to be influenced by everything you've heard and liked. But this come…

Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Richard Connew
Next Step After Festivals

Hi everyone.

So I've just had my 26th festival rejection for my first short, after a single resounding success in January when I was accepted into the marvellous Cinequest in Sa…

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

Chris for what its worth I liked your film, perhaps you could re-work it a little bit and give it a link to one of these groups that help people who have to have every thing just …

Original Post from AIDAN J CROWLEY
Indie Film - New Production Co - looking for Team/Crew

Hi Shooters. Just creating my own indie production co. Professional set-up. Pay will be £2k pw approx. Producing my first feature on Red, anamorphic. Self-financed so no nonsense.…

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

Thanks for all the messages guys - notice my name is spelt 'Aidan' - not with an 'e' - notice the importance of getting the details right this reflects back on what I am looking f…

Original Post from Solo Music Production
How do you find music/ composers for your films?

Hi filmmakers,
we're a very young film score studio in LA, currently looking for Film and Trailer music projects. We've been wondering, what are the best way for directors and pr…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Solo Music Production
How do you find music/ composers for your films?

Hi filmmakers,
we're a very young film score studio in LA, currently looking for Film and Trailer music projects. We've been wondering, what are the best way for directors and pr…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Rehan Wasti
INFO: Hillingdon Arts and Literature Festival :: Open Day

Dear Film Makers

As part of the Hillingdon Arts and Literature Cultural Festival, our local community Film Group is having an OPEN DAY on 11th of October, from 10am till 12 noon,…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Alasdair Boyce
DOP with Alexa available.

Please contact if you have a project in mind

9 years, 7 months ago
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