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Original Post from Greg Butler
Blu Ray authoring and menu design?

Just wondering if there's anyone out there that might have the skills and equipment to author me a Blu Ray DVD of my 59 minute documentary film and also design me some simple DVD …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Sorry I know this post is more of a 'Get People' kind of post but couldn't find the right category for it. If you lovely people at Shooting People could move it to the right place…

Original Post from Karel Bata
fog/smoke hire in London?

I need to some Hammer style smoke (clinging to the floor) in a small outdoor area for a couple of nights. Hopefully I can avoid dry ice these days. Needs to run for about 3 hours …

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

I'll look into that. Cheers!

Original Post from Margaret Milner Schmueck
Looking for UK location, a beach edged by woods or forest?

We are looking for a beach or coastal location that is directly straddled by trees, the only one that came out of initial research was Holkham in Norfolk, we would be grateful fo…

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

Hi Marlom, This looks really very interesting & thanks for the lead!

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
The latest in camera stabilizers - and it's the size of a fag packet.

The idea is impressive:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1091165875/steadxp-the-future-of-video-stabilization

It's not a camera shake cure-all - the usual caveats with stabi…

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

Proof reading: it doesn't work. I've tried. ;)

Original Post from Marcos Montero
Looking to collaborate on movies through camera, cinematography or editing

Hi,

I'm in the look for interesting projects and to collaberate with camera, cinematography and/or editing. I have experience filming mostly with digital (e.g.DSLR) and editing…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Anyone need a Shooting Schedule? (Movie Magic /EP Schedule)

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone is looking for a shooting schedule for short films or feature films they currently have in development.

I’m an experienced development producer…

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

Thanks, Sherice. Good answers (and I can assure anyone from that answer, she knows what she's doing)!

I hope shooters here are now more informed and how fucking important a sche…

Original Post from Rilwan Jaji
Film Production and Broadcasting Team

Hi Creative and Progressive People.
Hope everything is well.

I am a Writer and Director.

i am looking for a Collaborative Team for a few projects.

I'm looking for People who …

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Alistair Gillan
Anyone live/work in Chelmsford for film collaboration?

Experienced creative guy, but relatively new to film production looking to collaborate with others in and around Chelmsford in Essex. P.S I'm a qualified Drone Pilot with 2 years …

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

I'm in Ilford, which is not so far. I would be happy to collaborate you. I have experiences in directing, writing, recording the sound, using the boom, acting and helping producti…

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Screenwriting software

I use the free version of Celtx and am considering using either the paid version of Final Draft or Movie Magic. Is the any real difference between Celtx, Final Draft or Movie Magi…

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

I was fine, Karel, as there were no alternatives (besides electric with a correcting ribbon, or a manual)! A few years ago, I pulled out my old typewriter (don't ask why I've held…

Original Post from Marianna Dean
Most recent response from Mike Garrett
Director looking for a short or feature film script to collaborate on.

Hi all,

I'm an aspiring Director with couple of years of experience of producing/directing mainly promotional/online videos. I am looking for short or feature film scripts to col…

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

Have a 15 minute mixed genre short (Sci-fi/Fantasy/Western/Ghost story fusion) and a 30 minute psychological drama/dark comedy that I'm looking for collaborators on

Original Post from Lourenco Fernandes
looking for busstop to shoot short film

short movie story base on busstop do anyone known where i can shoot it with disturbing local and shoot it smoothly

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Most recent response from Murray Buesst
Need FCPX operator for an urgent job next week

I have a need for an FCPX operator with kit for 2 days next week at Twickenham Studios. Paid. Please IM me if interested or anyone can refer someone.

Cheers!

Wozy

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Wozy,

I am an experienced FCPX Editor. Examples of my work can be seen at www.34fps.com. Also The Bubonic Play, a nano-budget feature, which premiered at the LOCO Festival …

Original Post from Frederick Nevison
Most recent response from (Olivier) Bamanya Bakuru
Looking for a film to do audio post production on for student coursework! Free!

Hi all!

I'm Freddie. I am in my final year of audio production at uni and need a 5-10 minute short film, or excerpt from a film to do all the post production audio on. This would…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Freddie

Where are you based? I'm in London and have a 6 mins video to submit by Thursday.

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Pitching

Which online pitchfest events would you recommend and why?

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

Hi Nick,

Thanks for commenting. I am working with a script consultant now supporting my redrafting work on two of my screenplays, updating log lines and sharpening my pitches. Bu…

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Does anyone have any contacts or are able to offer a traditional style office space for a short fil…

We are shooting a self funded, low budget short film to train new filmmakers and are looking for a more traditional office space that we may be able to film in for one afternoon /…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Hollie Harrington
Anyone in Norwich able to lend/hire out a Z-finder and Canon DSL batteries for one day in October?

I have two events booked on October 24th and my partner and I are sharing the shoots. We have two cameras and kits, but I don't have a second Z-finder or enough batteries. I was w…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Marcos Avlonitis
Cheap Headshots

Hello all,

I'm a freelance photographer (you can see some of my portraits here: http://1drv.ms/1FKIKHh ) and have been working to create a 'headshot day' with the Poetry School t…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from andrew fineberg
Are there any makeup artists and music composers in London available for Saturday 3rd October?

60 HOUR FILM CHALLENGE - 3RD OCTOBER - 5TH OCTOBER - http://colchesterfilmfestival.com/60hourfilmchallenge/

We have put together a fantastic crew and have a small cast in place f…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Nick Hilton
Are you a web-series person and can I buy you a coffee?

So I've just finished a 6-episode arc of my web-series and it's gone well but not exceptionally. I'm happy with the product and happy with the reception, but it hasn't smashed thr…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from John Lubran
Had to laugh with this item from The Daily Mash

From The Daily Mash

Man discovers he is not qualified for unskilled labour


A 25-YEAR-OLD man was applying for a job as ‘unskilled labourer’ when he realised he did not meet the…

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

"A day without humour is a day wasted"; as somebody whose name I really ought to remember once said!

Original Post from J Christopher Daley
Most recent response from Nick Cheel
What is the legal situation having an actor sing (unaccompanied by music) a copyright song?

We all have difficulty navigating the murky water of music use in film. Here is a hard one.

I want my cast to sing some well known songs. One actor will sing the main melody and …

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

For those generally interested in this topic (original composition/copyright infringement/licensing), there's an article published by PRS here - 'Inspiration or Infringement' (22 …

Original Post from Simon Fox
Trailer for upcoming short film The Cruelty of Beauty

Hi all! We just released the full trailer for our short film The Cruelty of Beauty.
'Sarah Fall is an upcoming model, she's gained some fame and fanbase but not enough to earn a …

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Rhys Holland
Looking for an informal story discussion group in South West London

I live in Tooting and I'm a beginner to screenwriting. I'm looking for a group of likeminded people that I can discuss all the essential functions that make a good screenplay, nov…

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

Hey,

This is great, I've been researching a bit on reading groups and we need around 8 people, we need to set agendas and meet every 2 - 4 weeks to discuss. We need to set certai…

Original Post from Laura Radford
Photographer offering free publicity stills shoot for your film/cast - I need to build my portfolio…

I have my studio free this weekend. Please contact me and lets get shooting! Location is near Bow Church Tube. My website is www.lauraradford.co.uk

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

Hi Kelie,

Muchus thanks for your help and highlighting other areas to reach fellow creatives! Will have a look!

Thanks again!
Laura

Original Post from Gary Woods
Most recent response from Dennis Goldberg
Need help on Screenplays

I am in the development of writing a series of short screenplays which i will eventually shoot, edit and grade. I'm currently working on a screenplay which is based predominantly …

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

So tell me more! Dennis The Menace Goldberg who writes for the fun of creation and a bit of money. chewee@tritel.net is my e-mail if you are interested.

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