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Why do some festivals treat filmmaker so bad?

This year, I submitted a short to Raindance, arguably the biggest (and most important?) Independent festival. The short got rejected…

Interesting to read these comments. Quite shocking that so many people still use Withoutabox; to be polite, it's a relic.

I run the Nightpiece Film Festival in the Edinburgh Fe…

Are there any shooters in the pub in South London? Like Croydon, Purley, Crystal Palace, Sutton, Bromley, Beckenham, Greenwich, Lewisham and Wimbledon?

Streatham, I'm in.

Hi Guys

I’ve been running quite a successful Treatment/Script Development and scheduling service recently but I want to really put the word out about this. I work at Fox (Nationa…

Hey all, I have set aside 1 day to shoot headshots for free. My studio is based in Wick Lane near Bow Tube station. I am a unit stills photographer but want to start a headshot bu…

Forest set and dis-used night club space avilabe to hire for film shoots, videos, photo shots and just about anything else you can think off.

Please message me on here or email t…

Hey Tomo,

I might be interested in this for a project down the line. What are the rates for half and full days in the club?

Cheers!
Ross

Hey Shooters,

Can anyone recommend any stunning Location in or around Brighton, preferably cheap or free to access. Public Places or iconic streets that perhaps haven't already …

We will be screening an awesome drama called FLOW at the I Will Tell International Film Festival on Saturday 5 September at 7pm. The Producer/Main actor is flying over for the sc…

I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Valeria Appel and I can confirm that she is a very experienced and talented film maker
Julian Lamoral Roberts
www.julianlamor…

The I Will Tell International Film Festival is an innovative 11 night event run in central London every year from 30 August to 9 September. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are …

Thanks!

Positive gender discrimination?: http://bit.ly/1UdeQfM

“Analysis shows that the proportion of women in film schools is even so they start in the profession but don’t become dire…

Fair points Claire. Especially the idea that matching family and career is easier now than in the 80s and before. Being a bloke I was unaware of this.
Incidentally I used invert…

I haven't done anything film-wise for ages. Had an idea for a short film. It involves a woman listening to events unfold through a phone. The story will be told by what she hears.…

Of course you'll pick up his dialogue. I don't understand the concern. They are not speaking at the same time. In the editing room, you replace the crap sound of his dialogue with…

I seek an Independent film maker producer. I started the film already but urgently I need a producer.

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a Shooting Schedule service offered by a professional 1st Assistant Director? I have created schedules for international shoots…

It's interesting as a sales tool for being the AD on the project, but without you also being the 1AC, it's as useful as a budget from someone who isn't line producing, if you see …

I'm looking for a few establishing shots of Piccadilly at night that are royalty free and a little better than what I can get at Shutterstock, etc..Happy to pay a reasonable fee i…

I do but only in Time-lapse.

Are some festivals in it just for the money?

I've noticed some filmmakers describe themselves as "Award Winning Film Director" simply for winning an award at a local, unknown pseudo festival. So the PR angle must be a motiva…

I'm looking for projects to work on for my final year project. If anyone would like a full audio post-production done on their (already edited) short film, please drop me a messag…

Hi Kyri. Yes I am still looking. Your project sounds fascinating and I would very much be interested in this. I will PM you my email address if that's more convenient. Thanks!

Most web series are a bit pony, but I thought this one from The Onion was actually, genuinely good. Ignore the YouTube commentards who can't tell reality from pastiche (although …

Good recommendation :-)

What do equity actors get paid for a corporate video? Does Equity cover corporate video?

I'm thinking about videos like these ones, made straight for the internet. (I hope we ca…

Thank you for your answers.

Paddy, thanks for the advice.

Matt, I think the clients I'm talking to want a buy out (or flat quote), so the time limit/renewal is probably a deal b…

Hiya gang,

I'm the production designer on a low budget short - I've got about £1,000-1,200 to play with for all the sets and props.
Does anyone know how I'd go about finding a p…

If you don't mind a bit of a wait and you're happy with a rubber one you could try here: http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=&SearchTe…

Hi guys, any shooters in France and need a camera plus mic and accessories?
My French friend is selling his camera and full kit.

Canon XF100
- 1080p resolution (PAL, 50i, 25p or…

I run a filmmaking community in London and we are looking for professional directors with industry experience in Film and TV to run directing workshops for us.

What would be the…

Hello Mandana,
I'm an award-winning drama director who has worked mainly in short films. Currently I have two feature film projects in development with producers.
Previously I ha…

I bought a complete post production equipment set up for £14,292 from a supplier I thought was reputable two years ago for an expected job. I empty my savings and even took some l…

Henry,

I have had a couple of monitors fail in the past including one which was DOA. The test procedure is simple - if you have a monitor which won't display any source and a sou…

Hi,
a friend of mine had his film shown on London Live this week, is there any way I can find out the rating without having to sign-up for BARB and pay a big fee?

I'm not sure they will even register figures at the level of granularity you're after, but best bet is to ask London Live (a local community broadcaster) themselves, as they will …

I just saw the post about the competition which has a deadline of Monday. I don't have the connections to make a film, but I had an idea if anyone was interested. It will turn in…

Like the community spirit Paddy. As I said, only an idea. Bottom line a cinema like the Curzon shouldn't be erased. Here goes.

The idea in a nutshell:

An ageing man sits on a st…

I have almost everything in place for making a short film in a month's time, and some people have asked which production company is making it. It's currently just me funding it an…

Just make the damn thing, my friend! I did my first serious films on my own and just the name of a bogus company at the end ie Reel Death Films. Just make up a flash name for a co…

In this day and age, with everyone feeling pressure to mention their 'successes' on line.... Looking to hear about others' experiences and advice, in filmic 'loss' and 'letting go…

One of my first projects was a documentary. I went in wonderfully unprepared but with a great attitude and hope that this was going to turn out well. I think I had relied heavily …