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Original Post from Nadira Murray
Most recent response from Jonathan Schey
Is there any actors in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire? Also any film crew in Aberdeen?

Hi there,

I'm producing my first short film, at Peterhead Prison, either in November or December. I have an experienced director and DOP with the coolest lenses. It's about refug…

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

Hey Nadira!

Good luck with the project. Sounds fun!

Please check out y film on film of the month - 5 stars warmly welcomed ;) hehe https://shootingpeople.org/filmofthemonth/film…

Original Post from Karen Ellenburr
Most recent response from Jonathan Schey
Does anyone have a spare room for a crew member in West Midlands

We are shooting a feature film in Tamworth, West Midlands, beginning 5th November until 29th and I am looking for a room for a crew member who is up from London. They are house t…

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

Hi Karen,

Good luck with your project! I might know someone in West Midlands. Go on there the Tamworth.

P.s. cheeky message - how's your 5 star inclination feeling today??? *VO…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Anyone looking for treatment and script advice?

Hi Guys

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

I currently w…

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

Hi Sherice I'm interested. I will message you.

Original Post from Maraan Ammer
I would like some feed back on short film script i have written

I have written couple of short film script and i would like some feed back on the scripts, well at least one of them for now

2 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Hi Jane, thank you very much for your answer.
should i contact you through your 23-films email, or you have other ways to be contacted?

Original Post from Alex Walters
Anyone willing to make me a small animation of my logo? hit me up and we can speak into more depth.

message me.

10 years ago
Original Post from Jon Rosling
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Can anyone offer any advice on US-governed distribution deals or recommend an attorney?

Last year we agreed an international distribution deal with a company based in California.

The company verbally pledged limited theatrical distribution in the least, followed by…

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

So sorry to hear of your troubles. This kind of thing is typical of distributors, I'm afraid. What seems odd, is that you've given them world wide rights? Is that correct? If you'…

Original Post from Coed Flello
Does anyone need a composer or sound designer give me a shout Hi

Hi
I have noted your application for composer.

I had a lay off for 4 yrs due to having Multiple sclerosis and am now looking for a way back into music.

The only way I think I ca…

10 years ago
Original Post from Louis Dempsey
Any producers/companies looking for a feature length US based thriller? Think Bourne Ultimatum meet…

I have a feature length US based thriller about a gay female CIA assassin who is forced to go on the run from her employers. My agent is trying to hawk some of my British based sc…

10 years ago
Original Post from Joe Kendrick
US music documentary series Southern Songs and Stories

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 …

10 years ago
Original Post from Ivo Marloh
Can anyone recommend a good media lawyer?

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…

18 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Pantelis Hapeshis
Anyone know a good course on Sound Editing?

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…

10 years ago
Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Paulina Brahm
Casting Session

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…

7 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Short Film Premiere

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 …

10 years ago
Original Post from Oliver Krimpas
Most recent response from John Lubran
Advice re. clearances for on-screen branded items (cars, phones, cameras).

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…

8 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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 …

Original Post from Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk
Web casting.... anybody with equipment and expeience

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 …

2 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Thanks for the idea Paddy

Original Post from Sica Denerley-Weiss
Does anybody know of an accessible list of UK Film/TV/Event Production Companies?

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…

10 years ago
Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Wobblecam

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…

15 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Emmalie El Fadli
Most recent response from Tony French
I am looking to learn Avid through someone who has a passion for the software.

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 …

10 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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-…

Original Post from ALEXANDRA BOYD
I'm looking for a short film script for SHAKESPEARE'S SISTER to direct

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…

10 years ago
Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Getting your screenplay out there

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?

17 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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.

Original Post from Rick Antonsson
Brutal Honesty Needed...

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…

6 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Kevin Haworth
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Written a feature script. What's my next step to get it made?

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…

21 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Johnny Burke
Most recent response from Philip Carr
German to English translator

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. …

5 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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.

Original Post from Stephan George
Horror film DVD market in the UK

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…

9 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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

Original Post from Naomi Soneye-Thomas
London Calling - would anybody still like to collaborate?

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 …

2 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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!

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