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Original Post from Lee Burnett
Most recent response from Ben Bate
Cameraman/DP looking to collaborate in London...

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…

2 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

*narrative (sorry)

Original Post from Zaf Ayub
Writer looking for producer for edgy Rock 'n Roll comedy set in USA.

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.

10 years ago
Original Post from AIDAN J CROWLEY
Just posted - looking for Model Maker

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…

10 years ago
Original Post from Gary Woods
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a DOP and Production Manager

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…

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

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…

Original Post from mandana mohit
Filmmaking workshops, where are the best places to advertise them to enthusiasts?

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…

10 years ago
Original Post from Kola Munis
Most recent response from Emmalie El Fadli
Anyone rented a school classroom for a shoot recently?

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

11 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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.

Original Post from Gareth Bowler
Most recent response from Chris Bogle
Commercials directing

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…

11 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Emmalie El Fadli
Hi, I'm a recent Editing and Post Production graduate looking to collaborate. Anyone out there wann…

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…

10 years ago
Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Most recent response from Chris Bogle
Amusing T-Shirt

Rather, it would be amusing were it not so true...

https://image-store.slidesharecdn.com/61d26149-e039-4865-82db-01ac7b004fc8-medium.jpeg

7 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Hehehe, it's true.

Original Post from Frederick Nevison
Most recent response from Timothy Coakley
Short film required for audio post production student project!

Hi all,

For University coursework I have to complete audio post production on a short film. If you have one that needs some audio work doing please get in touch! All films welcom…

2 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

I have a ten minute film where the sound needs sorting out. Tim

Original Post from Benjamin Hodder
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Anyone know of an agency for up and coming cinematographers?

I am looking to support myself solely through work as a cinematographer. I am not represented by anyone, and I feel as though this is important to do so. Does anyone know of an ag…

14 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Like Scott says, just keep on shooting and shooting! Might be with befriending a rental house and asking if you can come in and test/play with a few bits of kit in return for... …

Original Post from George Brian Glennon
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Looking for independent movie poster artist/designer

Hello all,

I'm looking for a poster artist that can produce a digital poster and website header to begin with, and also have the option of printing it if I need to.

I have the H…

2 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Same here. info@alevemine.com

Original Post from Edward
Hi Everyone, wondering all the types of insurance/cover needed for a short film.

Who's needs cover and what type of insurance?
Checking all crew members, which insurance should they have.
Do I just need Liability insurance?

10 years ago
Original Post from AIDAN J CROWLEY
Thank You Shooters! This is a great Indie Community :-)

Thank You Shooters the Concept Artist job has been filled now.

Keep an eye out for the next job listings.

Sincerely

Aidan J Crowley

10 years ago
Original Post from AIDAN J CROWLEY
Thank You Shooters!

Thank You Shooters the Concept Artist job has been filled now.

Keep an eye out for the next job listings.

Sincerely

Aidan J Crowley

10 years ago
Original Post from Anthony Green
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Is anyone inspired by the film Layover? Made for $6000.

I would love to meet you with a view to meeting like minded people and getting a team together.

8 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Paddy, once again, you've stolen my rant!! When I started, back in the late 70s early 80s, there were all sorts of producers that would take advantage, or seemingly at the time, w…

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Shoaib Vali
Shooting public buildings...

I was in the street doing a time-lapse shot that featured The Shard. This involved a tripod, but was in the street several hundred yards away from the building. A rather aggressiv…

14 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

this is a topic thats been beaten to death ampongst street photographers, point being, you can film with or without a tripod ANYWHERE in public, period - if someone questions you …

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Learn about film industry for free online.

I've been spending too long looking at free courses. So, to save the rest of you time in deciding which one might be right for you, I've reviewed four of the best I've found.

An…

3 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

I've looked at the Business of Film course, and there are some useful things in it, especially for the newbie.

I think part of the problem is that a lot of it is unclear, and i…

Original Post from Daniel Lane
Most recent response from Paul Barker
Advice on shooting very low budget feature film

Hi there,

I need some advice about shooting a feature film.

I'm an actor and I've written a script that I will shoot in India next year ( 4 week shoot), it's a self funded small…

12 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

This isn't specific to India, but I did the same thing in the UK and in Denmark with the same size crew as you're planning, it was actually simpler than I had thought because les…

Original Post from Johnny Burke
Hi, I'm looking for a freelance web-designer for a paid project? Anyone got someone they can recomm…

Hi,
I'm establishing a charity that focuses on video production. I'm looking for a freelance web-designer. Anyone got someone they can recommend? It would be paid work to help de…

2 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Thanks Marlom, that's very helpful info for me to go away and research a bit deeper. Many thanks, Johnny

Original Post from wendy Zakiewicz
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
protect from libel

I have made a short and powerful documentary that exposes the practices of a particular organisation in a bad light. I don't believe that anything said by the people in my film to…

12 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

I have a very practical solution to this: buy "Errors and Omissions" insurance. To do that, you'll need an entertainment attorney to go through the film. Once they give it the OK,…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Need a room that could look like a study or rest room in a science establishment..

We need to finish off a scene that was started in a bio lab, but due to time constraints wasn't completed (I got stuck in traffic for two hours on the way there). So I've altered …

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

A location has now been found.

Original Post from Patryk Kizny
Fully stabilized filming vehicle for sale

Dear All,

We have a full bespoke filming vehicle with passive vibration dampening and active gimbal stabilization available for sale.

Based on BMW318is e36 with pillar mount on …

10 years ago
Original Post from Kyri Saphiris
Most recent response from Joanne Gale
Need a location in n. or c. london with a traditional red telephone box

... where I can film uninterupted for around 3 hours. Just me, a DSLR and an actress. Any ideas? Thanks

17 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Hi Kyri, I believe most of the red telephone boxes are now owned by the Red Kisok company, managed by a really lovely fellow called Edward http://www.redkioskcompany.com/

Original Post from peter newman
Low budget 3 minute drama short DECEPTION looking for producer

write to genevafilmsuk@writeme.com

10 years ago
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