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Original Post from Augustin Muanda
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
I am looking for a producer. I am making my film documentary called BIG Business in House of GOD

I am looking for a producer. I am making my film documentary called BIG Business in House of GOD
Please contact me if you want to discuss about.

The film is about the reality of …

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

It also looks like a legal nightmare unless you get someone with news chops behind you re journalistic expertise.

To really punch home, you'll need to name names and attach said …

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
Why does the sound in your film suck?

Some years ago I made a short. It is entering its fourth year of sound design. Yep, I said 4 years. Not that every second of those four years has been devoted to sound; the sound …

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

Claire, GRRRRRRR... overlapping dialogue. As an editor, it drives me insane. INSANE! It's nearly impossible to improve an actor's performance when you're dealing with that shit.

Original Post from Neil McLarty
House needed - Leeds/Bradford Area.

Hi Shooters,

I am currently looking for locations for a short film in the Leeds/Bradford area.

The film is about a young man who breaks into the house of an old lady only to dis…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Holly Wilkinson
Most recent response from Dave Young
Help setting up a Merlin Steadicam?

Hello everyone,

Need some advice on setting up my new Merlin Steadicam. Hoping someone might have the cookbook settings, as i'm struggling! Or just and advice in general.

My set…

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

Hi Holly
Sorry if this isn't the answer you want, but the very best way to learn how to use your Steadicam is to do the 2 day Bronze course run by Steadicam in Oxford. I did it la…

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Videos need converting digitally, can anyone do this in the Yorkshire region?

Non vhs videos need converting digitally for future use, does anyone know how to in Yorkshire or do you know someone who does.

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

Manchester way you should find someone at Media City http://www.mediacityuk.co.uk/occupiers/occupiers-directory

Original Post from Paul Wilkins
Most recent response from Susan Gordon
Farmhouse or cottage needed in greater london or counties for feature - can anyone help?

WE can travel up to 2.5 hours outside of london and have app £2500 in the pot.
Any recommendations MUCH appreciated.

BRIEF
Interior: Rustic or family traditional or shabby chic
F…

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

Also - it might be worth contacting the National Trust. I don't know what their rates/availability for filming would be, but their properties have been used for filming in the pas…

Original Post from Kilian Ateh
Most recent response from Rishi Vaja
Looking for a black male actor to lead in a short scheduled for Sept/Oct in Poland. Being able to s…

My team and I are pulling together for a short film in Poland and need a black male actor who will have some lines in Pidgin English. It's not essential but advantageous.

Detail…

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

Hi Kilian,

I know a few actors who are interested in this opportunity - if you can send me over the details/contact details - I can pass it onto them. Many Thanks, Rishi

Original Post from Josh Merritt
Most recent response from Philip Hurd-Wood
Looking to collaborate on exciting new projects with people (cast, crew, whoever) in or near Horsha…

I am a writer, editor and sometimes director wanting to meet people keen as I am on collaborating and who may also be struggling like I am to find people in or near the area where…

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

Hi Josh, Horsham is about 40m mins away and I record video games at Creative Assembly from time to time! Be great to be in the loop with any projects - please see my IMDB page ath…

Original Post from Gavin Boyter
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
SD card fast download

I'm about to make a film where I'll be shooting a lot of material onto SD cards. What very fast method can I use to transfer the footage to external hard drive using a PC? At th…

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

The 'class' of the card and whatever reader you're using will determine timings.

Class 10+ through a USB3 reader (in a USB3 port - a blue one) will be a heap faster than a class …

Original Post from Karl Holt
Looking for a basement location

Hi,

I wondered if anyone could help me. We've practically finished shooting our microbudget film, and for the final few scenes I'm need to film in a basement for a few days.

Ide…

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

Hi Tomo,

That's very kind but we shot this scene last week. You were the only person that answered from shooting people! so thanks again.

all the best

Original Post from sheila hayman
Most recent response from Susi Arnott
London based and looknig for an FCP7 Macbook overlay

Hello
I'm editing a film I've shot and have been advised to get a keyboard overlay with FCP7 shortcuts. I can only find one on eBay in America which will take weeks to arrive. Plu…

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

Point of the KB covers is they roll out over existing keyboard -in fact a bit protective too, if yr in dusty environment - but just roll up and swap when you need, or leave off al…

Original Post from Katie Smith
Most recent response from Matthew Clayton
Looking for a collaborative team for a short comedy in London.

Hi guys!

Hope you are all well.

I am looking for a collaborative team for my next film, Leo. Logline: A struggling writer forms an unhealthy relationship with a Leonardo DiCapri…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Katie,

I've just seen your trailer for crossroads and was very impressed.
I am a screenwriter and am wondering if you are looking for any short scripts as I have a couple.
(I…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Looking for a Shed/Garage/Attic (Somewhere creepy!)

Hey Guys

I'm trying to find a space to shoot a 5 min horror movie. We're all poor students who have no financial support but have a great cast and crew. Would anyone be able to r…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

I have a dis-used night club for hire for shoots.

Original Post from Charlotte Palmer
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Looking for a warehouse in London for a shoot on the 19th aug - any leads would be helpful - charlo…

Looking for a warehouse in London for a shoot on the 19th aug - any leads would be helpful - charlottepalmerfilms@gmail.com

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

Hello Charlotte, i have a disused night club space that would be classed as a warehouse as it empty and has concrete on the floor etc....

Really cool space based in Romford Essex…

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Leeds based Production company looking for an audition space in London for a few days, can anybody …

Northern based Talkinglens Productions are looking to cast in London in September for our self funded feature film "The Test". We are looking for a rehearsal space in London for a…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

I have a space in Romford Essex, only 30mins from london.
Email tom@studio-club.com

Original Post from David Tsui
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Looking for council flat rooftop/roof terraces in London

Hi guys,

Does anyone have a rooftop/roof terrace they could lent out for a small sum of money? Would need it on one day, several hours on the 29/30th August. London location.

I …

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

I have a disused nightclub for hire? email me for images tom@studio-club.com

Original Post from Tomo Kembery
Forest set and dis-used night club space available to hire

Forest set and dis-used night club space available to hire for photoshoots and film work for the next couple of week.

Message me on here or email tom@studio-club.com for images a…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Nick Gomersall
Is there anyone here that works with Crazy Talk Animator?

I am looking for some help on projects like https://player.vimeo.com/external/134936798.hd.mp4?s=598c04ac130c090f3f171605719d74d9&profile_id=113

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Screenwriting formulas

Why Story Structure Formulas Don’t Work article: http://bit.ly/1HyUl68 made me wonder – do you agree with the Corey or are you happy to stick with general prescribed screenwriting…

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

2) Duh :-)

15) I really hate it when characters don't act true to their character. Total spoiler.

19) Second part, very true. I have been known to shout at the screen. (Though n…

Original Post from Mike Leikauskas
Anyone have or in process on a short script?

The Florida Independent Filmmakers, a 501c3, is running a screenplay contest.

Do you have a script that you've been working on that you'd like to see made into a film? Do you hav…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from DAVID kNIGHT
need camera

we are need of a camera to film this project Dracula Risen we cannot afford to pay any money until crowd funding
and we have Dave Prowse in film Darth Vader

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

yes hope you can help HammerHorror190@mail.com

Original Post from Alève Mine
line producer <-> director <-> investor producer roles: I'm confused

http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles_and_stories/job_roles/3075_line_producer says "Line Producers are ultimately responsible for overseeing everything and making sure the produc…

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

http://jobs.monster.com/v-construction-q-film-set-carpenter-jobs.aspx
Applying immediately!

I saw The Company Men and Kevin Kostner is playing a carpenter/handyman there! He did …

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Convenient online tool for generating sales estimates

For those of you who are interested in doing your own business plans and are having difficulty getting sales estimates from sales agents, I found this to be very convenient and ac…

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

FilmEstimates.com correlates the parameters of a specific feature film project to similar ones in the largest database of historical film financial information, OpusData from Nash…

Original Post from Kevin Squelch
Most recent response from Claire Buckley
Burning my film from Premiere Pro CS3 to DVD, How?

I’m sure this is an easy problem to solve. I've finished editing a film on Premiere Pro CS3 and wanted to burn it straight to DVD I can't seem to be able to do that so I read that…

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

Import the two files (MPEG video and AC3 audio) into Adobe Encore, it's part of the CS3 suite of tools. That's assuming you acquired it legit... CS3 is quite old. Encore was done …

Original Post from David Shulman
Most recent response from Alexander Darby
low cost grade required for indie feature doc about civil rights history...

In the process of completing a low budget indie feature doc about civil rights history in Mississippi. Need a facility that might be willing to negotiate a weekend or off hours o…

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

Recommend contacting joseph bicknell, vg freelance young colourist. Try www.josephbicknell.com

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