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Original Post from Christopher Jolley
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Hi I am in the process of crowd funding to raise part of the budget for a feature I am developing a…

I have attached the link for the campaign below:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/creaks/x/10990838#/story

And the facebook page link:

https://www.facebook.com/creaksmovie?pn…

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Check out this campaign for Range 15 - An action comedy on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/range-15-movie . They've raised over their target ($325,000) and will reach…

Original Post from Daniel Johnson
Most recent response from Trevor Jones
Another Filmmaker Steals My Material!

Hey all,

I have met so many paranoid writers and directors, always deeply concerned people will steal their material - I was never one of those. I guess I just liked to trust th…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

you can still see it is 'Hungry Wolf Productions' from the weblink, but I never said that....., my avatar did!!

It's funny though, as they have no content online today, maybe the…

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
New company in Hollywood that could prove helpful to indies

I just wanted to let everyone know about Slate. They do a bit of everything from the business side of film. Do you need a prospectus? (the answer is yes, you do). They can analyze…

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

@Alève Mine Ha! Nope, missed that one!

Original Post from wendy Zakiewicz
Most recent response from Dan Smith
What to do if you're told not to do something?

Hi Shooters
I’m looking for advice. I recently made a film focusing on a charity that redirects supermarket food waste from landfill towards other worthy causes. At first they wer…

14 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

It's difficult, I had a similar problem with a Charity. The best thing to do is contextualise the film..."reproduced with Kind Permission."

Original Post from Alève Mine
That new major studio in Yorkshire

http://www.britishfilmcommission.org.uk/major-new-yorkshire-studio-gives-uk-infrastructure-further-boost/

What is going on? Is the business booming?

While in London I was told t…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

@Dan Smith
Studio bacon wars! :)

Original Post from Lianne Tucker
Most recent response from A. Gabrielle
Showreel collaborators

Hi guys,

I asked this question a while ago and if you were interested then i hope you still are and are available...I'm hoping other artists are wanting to help each other out b…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Lianne,
I'm an actress and would be interested in being involved.
I'm currently able to do 19th, 22nd, 23rd.
Speak soon,
Az

Original Post from James Eastope
Most recent response from Marysia Trembecka
Hi im a composer looking to expand portfolio, any films out there?

Looking for short films in production that need comopsition for free. This is to expand my portfolio.

Visit my site www.jameseastope.com to see osme of my work. Theres more to be…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi James,
I saw this today - think it's theatre music but experience & paid .. So check it out - and good luck :)
http://m.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailyj…

Original Post from Jordan Stephens
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Would love opinion on a short film script

I have had a go a writing a short film script that I would like to direct.

I would love to get peoples opinion on it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UQYYnkqFdyUFcxTkgxTFJFanM…

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

PS: providing you will shoot it without the need for third party approval. Or with approval from people who know that if you write things differently, it works well.

Original Post from uche obiwe
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Hi i am a scriptwriter/director looking for christian filmmakers in the northwest to collaborate on…

am a scriptwriter in merseyside.planning on directing my first feature.my scripts have a christian world view but are non stereotypical.would like filmmakers in the north east int…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Count me in too. I'm best contacted via franz@imperialfilmproductions.com and I also have a site www.Christianity2000.com <>

Original Post from Nikolai Galitzine
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
First Feature Film series

I am making a series about how acclaimed UK film makers got their first film off the ground. www.firstfeaturefilm.org

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Here's a 100 plus podcasts I've done for Britflicks... a number of them are first time feature film makers ... https://soundcloud.com/stuart-wright-3

Original Post from Shore Scripts
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
Why you need to use proper formatting when screenwriting

As a reader at Shore Scripts, I still can't believe it when I get handed a script, which isn't properly formatted. My heart drops, as I know it's going to be a slog to get through…

14 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

How do I delete my flippant comment? Admin? Please help ... It was the end of the day and I was grouchy ...Sorry

Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Eileen Aldous
Approaching HODs on a Budget

Hi everyone.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice for approaching people when you're on a low budget. I'm shooting my second short later in the year, I'm getting great feedb…

49 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

@Chris Bogle. What a joy to hear. Too many folk want the latest and greatest equipment and think that will create a great movie. In my opinion so not true. It's what is shot that …

Original Post from Adolf El Assal
Most recent response from Industrial Scripts
Looking for an experienced script editor

Hi,
I'm currently seeking an experienced writer to help me polish in good English my new feature film's first draft.
It's a paid position.
Please send me examples of your work alo…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Adolf

We can certainly help you - our script editors are cherry-picked from the many who apply and are recommended to us, and we have been reviewed over 500 times by clients o…

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Live interactive streaming: THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!

Hi all
We had a really successful pilot live streaming of Cardboard Citizens' current forum theatre show 'Benefit', thanks to Pilot Theatre, including a truly interactive forum wh…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Chris Park
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Looking to collaborate with a filmmaker on a 30 min script I have (Manchester)

I recently got my Masters in TV & Radio Scriptwriting and have a 30 minute script I would like to collaborate with someone to get it made and entered into some competitions.

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

So, is it a radio script or a tv script? What's the genre? What competitions are you aiming it at? Do you have a budget? or an idea of the cost to produce it? Are you wanting to j…

Original Post from Jenny Collins
Hello, im looking to update my kit. Just got a sony pxw- x70. I suffer back problems and need a stu…

Ive worked with a variety of models over the years. Now, thankfully my kit is getting smaller id like a tripod that doesn't break my arm to carry about.
Im a self shooter, so on …

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hello all. Apologies for not replying I had a few issues renewing my ShootingPeople account. Thank you for the advice, im sure my physio will be glad to know im looking at new kit…

Original Post from SP User
Most recent response from David Graham Scott
Do I need permission to film trade marks that just happen to appear in public / street scenes ?

Hi,

I'm making a short which involves a number of shots in a town centre, where there will be some well known shops / hotels in the background. There may also be buses passing, w…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Blur everything in frame except your subject just to be on the safe side.

Original Post from Christian Sporleder
I am looking for a contract template for a DP/Camera Operator for a work-for-hire shoot. Can anyon…

Something for a documentary/corporate video shoot, indicating the copyright on the footage and rate. Thanks in advance

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

I bought this ebook of forms from your website, but haven't had delivery of it. Can you see that it gets to me today?

Original Post from Holly Wilkinson
Most recent response from Chris Bogle
Is there any way and/or software available to reduce noise distortion on video clip?

Hey Guys,

Recently done some filming, and had to film a little performance, I filmed with a canon 7d, and a rode mic, but when i'm watching the footage back, there is some noise …

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Holly. Adobe Audition has a good adaptive NR filter but it depends on how bad the noise is. The more you have to pull out the more the audio you want to keep will be distorted.…

Original Post from Ben Rider
Most recent response from Richard Woodburn
London Apartment Locations

Hi there,

We are in need of two locations for our feature film 'Forever Tomorrow' (www.imdb.com/title/tt4665976/) which is shooting in June. We will only need each location for o…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Advertise on gumtree I've done it and ended up with two locations. But if your doing this you have to be generous with your budget. £50 will get you nowhere. Try trebling it and y…

Original Post from Ewan Bailey
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Laser pointers and eye safety

Hi

I'm in production on a short that requires a laser pointer to be aimed at an actor's forehead (from close range - ie. less than a foot). Paramount in my mind is safety on set.…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Yes, use the oat plugging... no only kidding. I'd be happy to take a look and do a test for you as a post FX. IM me the details if you like.

Wozy

Original Post from John Jackson
Most recent response from Jon (Jack) Gritton
are there any filmmaking groups or meet ups in the north east of england

Looking to assist or collaborate on your projects ,

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi John, if you find any, I'd be interested. I suppose there's two of us, at least...

Original Post from David Haseler
Racing Eye presents: "Benjafields 24"

I have just uploaded "Benjafield's 24" - our first film and would really appreciate your expert, objective feedback. Many thanks, David.

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Nicholas
Thanks for your comment.
The event itself celebrated Bentley's first victory at Le Mans, which was back in 1924.
Do let me know what you think of the film.
Kind regards
D…

Original Post from David Thompson
Most recent response from SP User
Feature film paperwork

Hi guys,

I've got the final cut of my 1st lo/no budget feature which I am about to start trying to sell online (and possibly theatrical). And I'm just afraid what paperwork they …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

I have a similar issue myself. I have found a number of pro formas on the web but I'm not entirely sure that they will be a substitute for proper legal advice. The legal advice re…

Original Post from SP User
Logos / Trade Marks in public places

Hi, I'm making a short which involves a number of ( outside ) street scenes in a town centre. Question - do I need permission from the shop owners, whose logos might appear in th…

9 years, 7 months ago
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