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Third year Creative Writing and English student as of September.

I am looking to work with someone, on any level, that is looking to get a short film completed.

Based in Liverpo…

Hey Liam, have inboxed you. Keep in touch!

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I have a problem that doesn't seem like it would be unique to me.

Every now and then I need to transfer a large file, often a DCP, to a fest, so I often use a file transfer servi…

Well, I've settled on MegaUpload. I have several DCPs on there now, the largest being 7GB. They've been up for a month, and I believe will stay up for another 5, at which point I'…

Interesting article on Variety features a study with some very thought provoking infographics: http://bit.ly/1hlh3tr. Here's a few examples of what the study brings to light: 'Nea…

That sounds like a really interesting event Andy, would you post the details into the SP Event Calendar? As I am sure members would be super interested into attending!

I do think…

Does anybody know if there would be short films/documentaries festival in the south of UK or midlands?
Thank you.

Have a look at this list, you may find one to suit?

http://film.britishcouncil.org/festivals-directory?festival_query=&month=Any&country=United+Kingdom&deadline=Any&a…

Can someone recommend a no disclosure document for people to sign before reading a scenario? Thanks

"Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead." - Ben Franklin

I answered invitations to tender that had a non-disclosure agreement or two, unfortunately, I can't disclose any…

I've been roped into making a music video for a friend. Looks like it's going to be fun. he is somehow convinced that his song is going to be popular and this will rake in lots of…

The glitch makes some sense. For three thousand official views on three channels, I haven't seen a penny.

Thanks for telling me the trick Dan. It's worth a try.

Withoutabox are driving up festival entry fees. For instance they charge 20% on every film entered to a fest.

Find out more here: http://withoutaboxsucks.com/learn-more/

@Karel Bata Here's the LFF rates http://www.bfi.org.uk/lff/bfi-london-film-festival-2015-submissions

How can I tell what frame number within a clip the timeline playhead is paused at? I don't mean where the playhead is at on the timeline. For instance, say I have a clip that's 1…

No worries. It's the kind of advantage you can get from going on a course over being self-taught (and not knowing what to look for!), there will likely be other things that can s…

Hi everyone,

I used to be a BBC producer and a freelance scriptreader for a bunch of places, and in the last couple of months I've been building http://writemash.com, a platform…

Hi Victoria,

Thanks for the questions! All of them excellently put. :)

The script development sector could be called competitive but I think "healthy" is a much more apt term - …

What happened to the result of the 2015 film of the month? I voted, commented and was waiting to see the outcome and all I got was HOLIDAY!!! That's cool, go on holiday but tell m…

Wow!!! That's Long

Hey guys,

I am making a short post-apocalyptic film, one of the scenes in the film is an emergency broadcast on the television. The slate on the TV contains the Home Office logo …

Both great points... thanks guys, I think I'll be able to mock something "similar" so I can avoid any issues in the future :)

Hello,

I am seeking information and recommendations based on personal experience with DVD authoring and replication. I am based in London, UK and the project is an 80 minute docu…

For the Best Price and Quality for DVD Authoring and duplication go to www.edithouse.co.uk

I am a Director who is looking for a Screenwriter/Writer who will want to collaborate on my Short Film 'LAYERS'. It's a film that want to showcase aspects of a specific social iss…

Hi. I'll send you an email straight away.

A recent addition to the Shore Scripts prize list for the winning feature script in our competition (yes, sorry, but I gotta to promote the comp too. www.shorescripts.com !!!!) is…

Great discussion folks, especially Wozy. Agree with lots of points. Learning how to take criticism is important, but learning to critique your own work is equally important (and a…

In America, there's a company called North By Northwest Entertainment that produce music videos, short films, adverts and feature films. They offer a complete "all in 1" package o…

Digital it shall be.

I've edited a video in Premiere Pro CC 2015 using Red Giant's magic bullet looks plug in and now I can't export the video. I get the "sorry, serious error occurred" and Premiere P…

If you are still having trouble with this export, you could try:

1. Rendering out smaller chunks of the timeline. This will help identify the corrupt clip with effect (if that's …

Can anyone recommend a Public House or bar with a good size screen for a short film screening for hire.

Around £100 per hour or less for an evening showing.


Thank you
Dave &amp…

Dave and Ray,

I run a website called Screening Room Map which I update on an annual basis. If you haven't been on it already, go to http://screeningroommap.com/london/ We hav…

Just been in touch with my Regional film office about the idea of shooting some stuff on location around the city. They were extremely helpful but require Public Liability Insuran…

For bigger budgets than £15k (ie self-limiting in terms of scale), the risk goes up, so the premium is going to be tailored to your needs.

I've just been doing a 5-figure insuran…

Seems that Warner Music have been somewhat economical with the truth about claiming to own the copyright.

If you have ever licenced it, I'm sure there'll be a class action along …

The mouse will never go out of copyright - too many vested interests, and the 'trade partnerships' the US is pushing through covertly force copyright maximalisation in order to ke…

We're doing a short film in an art gallery next Saturday (1st August) and I'd like to project video on a wall.

Does anyone have a projector I could rent/borrow - the type I can p…

Thanks David. Appreciate your offer - sounds good and will let you know if there's anything in future. However, we have now sorted out a screen for this shoot.

New series about the Mafia and a bunch of OAP who need to save thier oap home

can you e mail me at genevafilmsuk@writeme.com many thanks

I'm looking to collaborate with film makers. I have been training as an actor but I am also interested in writing/making my own films and collaborating with others to this end. I …

Trying to downscale 4k footage to 1080p, it takes ages to do it through Premiere. Anyone know a better/quicker way?

Thanks!

Hey guys,

Thanks a lot for your answers, Da Vinci Resolve is a good shout! I've found a good way round this:

- Upgrade Premiere Pro to CC 2015 and also download the recent upgra…

I am unsure how to go about it, any advice gratefully received...

EMI and Warner Bros do a deal for short films, you can get a song licensed for one year festival screening only for £250 per track for publishing rights and the same for performer…

I've just finished a short (The Wolf of Enfield) and would like to screen it for some cast and crew. Better still, it would be nice to team up with 3-4 other producers/directors, …

HI Peter

Sure we would love to show our new 18 minute black comedy.
Keep us posted as to when and cost.

All the best
Dave & Ray
Blackswampfilms

www.blackswampfilms.com