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Original Post from peter newman
Most recent response from Terry Newman
looking for co writer for comedy drama

looking for co writer for current projects and future comedy drama.

e mail genevafilmsuk@writeme.com

peter

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

Hi Peter,
I'm another Newman and a commissioned comedy writer for film, television and radio (BBC, C4, UK Star among many) and also a former lecturer in script writer at Uni Brigh…

Original Post from Liam Donohoe
I am looking to get some work experience working in Liverpool/Manchester. I am an aspiring Screenw…

I am a third year student studying Creative Writing and English in Liverpool.

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

Hello Tony.

Do you have set days for these dramas? Only because I have university and work commitments and would have to make sure I am free before I could say yes.

Thanks

Original Post from Shaun McDermott
Hi Shooters, I'm returning to acting again after a break..is there now a replacement for PCR that I…

Previously I used to share subscription for PCR but the industry has moved on....is there anything similar now?

Thanks,

Shaun.

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ramsey Pietro Nasser
how much do national newspapers pay for front page photography?

Hey, I saw a picture of the moon on the front page - it easy very striking

Does anyone know how much newspapers pay for front page photography?

Has anyone had any pictures publi…

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

I see. £368 is pretty good deal for The Times! Thanks Richard and Joe

Original Post from Kelie Petterssen
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Award winning Director Sean McAllister on filmmaking

To launch the brand new Film of the Month, renowned documentarian Sean McAllister is judging the top 3 films. From his early work, ‘Working For The Enemy’ (1997) and ‘The Minders’…

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

right here!

Original Post from Sam St. John
Most recent response from Chris Bogle
Cinematographer looking to collaborate with Producers and Directors

Hey.

I've just signed up for a profile here in the hope of meeting directors and producers in the UK for narrative projects. Based in Manchester. Drop me a line.

Best wishes

S…

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

Hey Sam,

I'm Chris a director from Newcastle but now based up in Glasgow (so not too far away and if you triangulate it you get near Manchester!) and I'm also trying to meet new…

Original Post from Gary Woods
Most recent response from edozie ameke
Director and Beginner editor looking to collaborate on a short or feature length screenplay

A wannabe film and television editor interested in collaborating with screenwriters to work on short or feature length films looking not only help direct but edit the project as …

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

Hi Gary,

I'm interested in collaboration with you. I have written some short scripts that you may like. My email is edozieameke964@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Edozie

Original Post from ALEXANDRA BOYD
I need help with a financial plan for an application to Creative England. Is there an exec prod who…

Is there anyone who could give me guidance. We have potential investors and a gap/equity fund. All need to be entered in the right order and with percentages etc
I'd like an exec …

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

Thank you both. Will be in contact ASAP xx

Original Post from Sasha Imani
I'm looking to showcase a selection of short films for a Halloween+Black History event could you re…

I'm the organiser for In-Cahoots Film Night and I'm looking for a short selection of short films 20 mins and under and made after 2013 to showcase for our October 27th Film Night …

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Need help in development?

Hi Guys

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

I currently work in development a…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Rob Munday
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Is it madness to shoot on film?

I like making short films and I like to shoot on film.
After spending a few years writing and animating I'm now back prepping a live-action 16mm short but the further we get down…

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

Cutting on film: I certainly miss my upright moviolas. I prefer cutting on film, but I certainly couldn't argue that it's faster than digital. The problem with digital is that it'…

Original Post from Joe Wilkes
Most recent response from London Film Academy
Film making course for teenagers in London?

A family friend, who's quite bright and very keen, wants to learn more. He already shoots, but would benefit from an environment where there's some continual feedback. He'd be tra…

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

Hi Joe,

London Film Academy here, an international film school based in Fulham. We have numerous courses available ranging from weekends to MA courses in all aspects of filmmakin…

Original Post from hin kong
Most recent response from joe graham
hi i'am a director looking for a script writer for my first contemporary love and friendship intens…

please get in touch with me thanks

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

Hi Wiliam i have a script written for a small budget based on my own play SPARE PRICK...it is called MADE YOU LOOK...it is a comedy drama.....on stage worked well and very funny.…

Original Post from Jordan Stephens
Most recent response from joe graham
Director looking for short film script

I am a director looking for short film scripts to work on in either the drama or thriller genre, currently trying to avoid comedy and horror.

Here are few shorts I find inspiring…

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

I have ashort film script called THE SWING...if you would like to read it..

IF IT HELPS...Comment i received from Portugese director Miguel Guerreiro, http://miguel-guerreiro.…

Original Post from Orpheas Zoupanos
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
What are the issues people face in sourcing and choosing music for picture?

I'm wondering what the most common and irritating aspects are to the music process when shooting something?

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

I had Connie Farr on my podcast with lots of advice about music and film in terms of rights http://www.britflicks.com/blog.aspx?blogID=19693

Original Post from Luke Walton
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
£25,000 short film budget & trip to Hollywood on offer. Deadline 28th Sept

We're investing in emerging filmmakers by giving the best short film idea a budget of £25k, with full production support to make it happen. When the winner of our contest complete…

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

@Luke Walton £25k is a lot of money, but not nearly as much as it sounds, so stretching it artificially will affect quality. I'd be very inclined to let a story run for its natur…

Original Post from Irene Tan
Most recent response from Nigel Rogers
Any British can be my interviewee?

Hi! I am going to shoot a documentary which talks about UK and Hong Kong and I am here to look for British who is willing to be my interviewee.I will need your sharing about exper…

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

hi Irene, I would be interested. I have been to Hong Kong several times over the years. First was in 1983.
Nigel

Original Post from Jose Rivadulla-Rey
Does anyone have any contacts to a warehouse in London that i could use for 4 hours for a short?

Im looking to shoot a short film where a drug dealer is being held hostage, so I need ideally a warehouse to film in for approx 4 hours max, small crew of 4 happy to pay a small f…

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

Thanks Tomo i'll be in touch soon

Original Post from Stuart Wright
How to make an Indie Horror Film...

For the last couple of years I've been hosting the Britflicks podcast. As my natural bias is towards the horror genre I've built a useful archive of over 60 podcasts that talk to …

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from gustavo arteaga
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
Film of the month.

Film of the Month is back but ... Anyone knows what happened to the last "film of the month"? June I think. My dearest cameraman was up there in the top 3 films. I was left wonder…

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

Hi Matt,

Yes this is how is works, those who actively submit to Film of the Month via the submission form on the site will be considered. The final 12 will be chosen and halfway …

Original Post from Tomo Kembery
Do you need a location for your next shoot? Location for hire (AMAZING DERELICT SPACE AND WAREHOUS…

Hello


I have am amazing open planned warehouse space with 2 floors off, with the top floor which is a also derelict with interesting textured walls, space, corridors etc..

Its…

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

Sure will send you a we transfer file now.

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Matt Jamie
The future of film-making...

Something some folks I know have been up to in Germany. This is seriously impressive: https://vimeo.com/130983212

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

It looks like a skillful and expensive way of rendering what looks like a practically lit real set look entirely CG and fake. Useful for sci-fi/fantasy, or perhaps computer game w…

Original Post from Alexander McConnell
Does anybody need a composer for their film?

Hi there,

here are some examples of my music

https://soundcloud.com/alexandermcconnell/string-idea-filmic-2

https://soundcloud.com/alexandermcconnell/orchestral-idea-2

https:/…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Georgina Bobb
Any one in need of production assistance? Experienced Production Manager/J Producer/ Prod Asst Avai…

Hello all,

I am a PM looking to branch out from TV (please see experience on profile) and looking to get stuck into Film, Commercials, Corporates and Music promo production.

I h…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ivo Marloh
Most recent response from Matt Jamie
Has anyone ever used Genero?

Hi all,

I've been puzzled by Genero.tv, who keep sending me briefs for potential videos or commercials. What I don't understand is, why would an artist brief out a video, to be m…

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

No, Ivo, the previous posters are correct. You make the video - if the artist likes it they buy it. It becomes their video. Or, as has been suggested, you "win the prize money".…

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