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Original Post from Justin Groves
Most recent response from John Lubran
Filming on London Streets. Is that ok?

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.

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

@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…

Original Post from Alève Mine
How to prepare for a script coaching session?

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…

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

Thanks Dan!

Original Post from Charis Orchard
London, indie, Christmas, feel-good film 'Perfect Piece' is available on Vimeo

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…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Allen Chou
NYC Panel Discussion - Marketing and Distribution

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…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Chris Regan
Seeking collaborators for horror webseries…

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…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Kieran Freemantle
Most recent response from Nicola Gaughan
Short Film Script Reader Request

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…

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

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…

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Most recent response from Louis Dempsey
Script Readers

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?

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

@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 …

Original Post from Katherine Porter
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a Set Builder/Constructor

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

Thanks in advance.

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

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

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

Original Post from Carly Godfrey-Bridger
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Filming at a Nightclub

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 …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

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!

Original Post from philip stevens
anyone who didn't make shore line scripts quarter finals if so read on

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…

9 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Sibylle Meder
Where to hire video equipment in NYC?

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…

9 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Ollie Watts
OFFERED: My Time

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…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Simon Fox
Hospital Rooms

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…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Katie Smith
Looking for a SFX MUA with experience in creating bald caps

Hi guys,

I am an award winning director looking for a SFX MUA who MUST have experience in creating bald caps for a short film (still in early stages of production but written by …

9 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Jonathon Sendall
Most recent response from Chris Bogle
Post ads for crewing

Etiquette in replying

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

Should be a 'like' button on here hehe.

Original Post from Khurum Khan
LOCATIONS WANTED - HOUSE and BASEMENT

BASEMENT in or around London
Required to shoot for a few hours with 3 cast members and 3 crew members

HOUSE in or around London
Required to shoot for 5-6 hours with 8 people, no …

9 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Established producer looking for projects already in prep or production with financial shortfall fo…

Hey Shooters

Does anyone have a film or TV show or documentary that is either in prep or production and where you have yet to finalise post production, either offline and/or onli…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

Hi Lee,

I'm currently working on a feature project that may be interested. Can you send me your contact details please.

Thanks

Brendan

info@sticklebackproductions.co.uk

Original Post from Jobie Nam
WANTED - Open plan office for filming/ 1 night shoot/ Fully Paid

I am looking for a location for a shoot. We need an open plan office at night. The scene involves a character working late into the night. We have a small budget so please get in …

9 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Paul Dewdney
Filming locations Wanted ~ SNOOKER HALL & BANKING HALL

SNOOKER HALL:
A traditional multi-table snooker hall to film one scene of 2 principal cast.

London, Home or Southern Counties

BANKING HALL:
A traditional banking hall or a premi…

9 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from ERICA ALBERTI
Hello shooters, I am Italian Actress but I have a master&

Hello everybody,
I am an Actress even if I have a master's degree in Cultural Anthropology.
I am looking for an internhip out of italy. And really would like to have a chance dur…

9 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Sean Mahoney
Short film/Documentary needed to work on Post Production Audio for University Project

Hello

i am looking for a short film or documentary that I can do the post production audio work on for my final major project at university. This can include Composition/Foley/So…

10 years ago
Original Post from Alex Walters
Most recent response from Colin Metcalfe
i would like some feedback on my Horror Movie Trailer, no budget or really expensive equipment, as …

Any advice would be great.

7 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Hi Alex,
I think you have pulled this off well, (yes I did jump at the appropriate time!) considering the limitations you mention in the bulletin.

Only comments I would make are…

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Joel Wilson
Where is the cheapest town as far as office rental (for film)?

I'm looking in the UK, Brussels, Northern France, maybe even Spain and Portugal, anywhere with a significant English speaking (multicultural) population.

We'd like an office near…

3 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

The Midlands specifically Birmingham is cheap and close to great locations and of course close to Stratford and plenty of talented Shakespearen actors.

I shot this medieval film…

Original Post from Kieran Freemantle
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Short Film Reader Request

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…

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

It would be helpful if you put a link to the script.

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
"Never give money to someone to raise money."

A discussion we've been having on LinkedIn, with some film producers who have more experience than anyone on this site does.

It involves the fact that film finance finders tend t…

5 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Thanks for all your comments. Seems very different to the LinkedIn group.

Anyway, the guy said, you pay for someone to write a budget or draw up contracts, a specific service wh…

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