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As a radio host at public station WNCW (now Program Director), I know how our mix of roots music resonates with many listeners in the British Isles. I've produced two episodes of …

Hi all,

a broadcaster has stolen our footage from YouTube, and used it in a current affairs programm without notifying, crediting or licensing it. They admitted to it when presse…

Thanks again everyone for getting involved and offering advice. It's not really a question of crediting us. The fact is that this footage was shot in a very remote place and you c…

Hey Guys

Does anyone know any good video course that I could do online for Sound editing and mixing for voiceovers and Interviews etc.

I need to make voiceovers in films and pro…

Hey shooters!

I'm about to start booking castings for my actors and have had some great responses from agents. Can anyone offer any good advice on how to run an effective castin…

Oh, thank you Dan and Paddy!

And Chris...

Having only an idea of what your project is about, and what you want from this casting via your responses, here's what I suggest.

Thin…

This November we are hosting a premiere to show our four short films this year for our actors, family and friends. This event is to express our gratitude to the local talent that …

Hi, has anyone had any experience with product clearances? I've started to get permissions by email, but I don't know if there's a standard release wording I should use (like an e…

Whilst I'm always trying to stress just how perverse and unbalanced legalese (babble) has become within the context of actual Law (there is only one form of actual Law, and being …

I have been asked to quote for a web cast next Monday, 1st Nov in central London
Do you have the available equipment and expertise for this job?

Ideally they want 3 cameras, not …

Thanks for the idea Paddy

Organising a large event for next Spring and would like to invite as many of the major TV channels/companies, events teams etc as possible.
Does anybody know if there is a list w…

Just watched the last half-hour of Suffragette on the big screen, the director has opted for hand-held wobble shots, including some seated talking-head prison cell scenes. It's a…

Yep, Sue. Thankfully this shaky-cam trend is ending, at least on bigger budget films. The young filmmakers still love it, though. I used to teach a seminar called "Finding the Rig…

I am wondering if anyone would be willing to teach me Avid? I have the software at home but am completely clueless about it and am not learning much from online tutorials. I need …

I think this course is for what you need Emmalie to make the transition.

https://sohoeditors.com/training/avid/avid-media-composer/the-media-composer-for-final-cut-pro-7-editors-…

I'm a director looking to enter the Shakespeare/female themed short film competition being run by Film London. Are you a female writer with a short film (10 mins max) with a femal…

If a producer approaches you wanting to rep your screenplay, what are the do's and don'ts to think about before working with that producer?

Fair point r.e.a producers back catalogue of work though I would still consider it with other checks. It wouldn't be the deciding factor.

Hello Shooters...

I could do with some advice. I've just directed my third 'thing' (this one being a music video) which you can see here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkqkRH…

Very much appreciate the time you've taken to watch and think about it, Gustavo.

It definitely could've done with a bit more development and everything else you say. Unfortunatel…

I'm aware this is showing my ignorance on the subject, but I honestly have no idea where to go next.

I've written a feature film script, that I'm finally happy with at this stag…

Dan, as I tried to clarify with Wozy: I'm just trying to help. You/us AND Slated. I don't have any stakes in this. Which brings us to: why did I ever try?

This is a very busy we…

Hi,
I am looking for a German to English translator to translate/transcribe about 30-45 minutes of footage. It is paid work, amount to be agreed according to level of experience. …

Lots of offers of help here but if anyone is stuck for translations I used a website called Unbabel, quite reasonably priced and very quick.

Hi everyone,
I will shoot a microbudget horror film next year, and I'm currently doing some basic research into sales figures, especially DVDs sold online. However I find it diffi…

@Simon @Franz How did you search go, did you manage to find a sales agent?

Hi everyone,

I've written a short and I'm looking for a producer and director to work with. I am based in East London and would like to apply for the Eastern Edge Film Fund. The …

Hi Mandana,

Thanks for getting back to me. I've got a team together now, but I'll check this out too - it looks good!

I've been living in Cornwall and working in film for the past 3 years, moving to NE London in the next month and looking to collaborate with other filmmakers / directors / writers…

*narrative (sorry)

Script finished workshopped and polished not much more I can do without an experienced producer
I need someone who has been around the block knows the American market.

Hi Shooters

Just posted next job -- looking for Model Maker to build hero 'Mothership' as per concept art.

Check out jobs posted.

Best Wishes

Aidan J Crowley

P.S. Thank You f…

Am looking for a director of photography as well as a Production manager for a short feature. I need a Production manager to put together a shooting schedule, call sheets, locati…

Hi Gary,

Try the 'production/get people' part of this site, it's where people look for work :-)

You should also be specific about your budget ballpark and running length (you sa…

We have regular workshops and courses organised in various elements of filmmaking that may appeal to many filmmakers out there. Does anyone know of a place where they could be adv…

I am making enquiries about using one as a set in a few weeks.
London area.
Or is building one a better option?

Hi, yes I use Westside School near Ravenscourt Park. They're great. They're rates are between £10-£15 an hour for classrooms to film in.

I've been working on corporates etc. for about 7 years, looking to break into more fulfilling work, here's my latest film -
http://shootingpeople.org/watch/125382/SOBER

Has anyon…

Glad you posted this Gareth, I've been in the same boat for quite some time.

One thing I would say is question why you want to do commercials. I wrote a really long winded post e…

I recently graduated but feel like I'm stuck not doing the thing I love, which is Editing. So I'm wondering if anyone wants to collaborate? Make ideas come to life? If you do, don…