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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

I am waiting to kick off a CrowdFunding campaign (I know, who isn't!!!?) for a Short Film that I am looking at making into a Full Feature (all be it a short Full Feature). We are …

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, not only has your advice helped me with my current project, but it's also helping me to plan a few future ones. Much appreciated. Chris

We are script ready with 'Last Dance...', a 13min short, have locations sorted, a budget, shooting schedule and an interim certificate qualifying for tax relief. I'm the writer/d…

There is no UK tax credits for shorts.

What's the council like about this? I've heard that Westminster are not sympathetic.

The general rule of thumb in Central London is that its fine until you put sticks down, as then you become an obstruction.
So if you are planning on going hand held with a couple…

I have been approached by a potential investor to invest in an Interactive Web Documentary that I am currently working on, they are looking for a profit, possibly making it into a…

very good points Marlom, I think that the approach mentioned in the last paragraph is the most reasonable one: rather than "take the money and run", showing a production approach …

I have been approached by a potential investor to invest in an Interactive Web Documentary that I am currently working on, they are looking for a profit, possibly making it into a…

Hi Alan, very good question, I would say that the answer is not as negative as those who have preceded me, but you do need to be creative in terms of financing plan as the interac…

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…

Josh

i used to live in horsham - nice place - and currently live in Windsor. Would be happy to travel back there (and I still own a flat - unfurnished - so if thats ever free and…

Does anyone know of any production insurance companies that would insure a falling stunt overseen by a very experienced stunt coordinator and performed by a professional stunt dou…

If the stunt team are professionals, they may know, although they may also be uninsurable. Try asking towergate camerasure who insure movies, they can ask underwriters for you

A recent article on 'Good in a Room' blog cited Celtx as the best screenwriting software that's cheaper than Final Draft. (http://goodinaroom.com/blog/script-writing-software/)

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Brilliant responses with some very valid opinions out there. Love the idea of organizing a development program and also (personally) agree with Wozy's statements too. Looks like w…

We are filmimg for 1 day, with a small 12 person cast/crew, indoors and wondered whether anyone out there could suggest a good reliable insurance company to cover liability/equipm…

Many thanks for all your replies, you've all been extremely helpful.... I shall follow up with these recommendations. Kind Regards Keith

Hi all. I'm planning to write a historical drama based on real events, using the real names of the people involved, but I will need to be creative around structure, dialogue and c…

Hi Lewis,

Ultimately it comes down to the power of the dramatic situation whose story you want to tell. Generally speaking, if the idea is inherently dramatic then strict adheren…

Hello there, in a few weeks I will return to Loughborough University for one final year. I've prepared a couple a short films when I return to there at the end of August.

The st…

Ah, thank you Kelie!

looking at producing a documentary on destructive fishing in South East Asia. Indian ocean/red sea and Caribbean. Devastation to the reefs caused by cyanide. Poison in live edible…

Hi there,

So my name is James and I’m a freelance videographer with experience in filming projects for the entertainment, charity and business sectors. My latest assignment invo…

What is Film House?
Film house is a collective based in East London.
It’s an opportunity to collaborate and create.
It's a concept started in the US and it's currently being tri…

Hi Joshua, this sounds like a great group to belong to, I'd certainly be very interested in joining up and attending the get-togethers. I'm an actor, scriptwriter and paid script …

I make claymation shorts and give occasional film shows. So there is a danger people would see the shorts on my website and not want to come to the show. But if I have the full …

If they can already be seen on Youtube or Vimeo, then show them on your website too.

If you want to enter film festivals, they may require that the films not be online. A lot …

Hi
We're producing a short film about our recent touring theatre show Benefit (you may have seen my previous post about its recent live-streaming). The tour has been all across th…

I suppose you've done this already.

There are different animations you could do.

One is tracing the map, another is tracing the route. I have done both kinds of things in Motio…

Worth a read.

http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/we-had-a-serious-conversation-with-the-guy-who-wrote-the-sharknado-movies-722

I am making a feature length documentary and am looking for a producer to come on board to help me. I'm a fairly new director ( mainly fiction up till now)
I have a small amount …

thanks everyone. thats really helpful

If you know of a place or if you own one that you can rent out please let me know! only need it for 1 day.

Many thanks.

Edit: looking for London location

Sorry guys you're right, I need a location in London.

Hi Guys
I have been given 15 mins of footage from 2 cameras at 4K and the transcript with highlighted text to cut to which should take the final cut down to about 2-3 mins. I'm on…

As Paddy and Wozy answered quite completely, I wasn't going to bother, but you've added new info: manipulating the 4k footage. Depending on your system, it could be quite long. I …

I felt I had to chip in.
I see so many posts on this site by filmmakers stating that they are paying for the project themselves; therefore they can't afford to pay the screenwrit…

I absolutely agree, Christopher. I'm in the same boat when it comes to editing. It's such a long process on a feature, that compensation is completely necessary. Though I've done …

The script is called Cinephiles and Caffeinated Drinks, it's a comedy about the employees of a video store and is told in vignettes. The script is 22 pages and has a minimal cast …

Someone recently posted about looking for a short film to direct, you might wish to contact them!

Hey all,

Independent producer and also work in the industry too who has recently moved to Edinburgh. Looking to meet up with filmmakers and other film minded people to socialise …

Hey Phil! I'm up for the whole month! Come and see 'Murder She Didn't Write'- an improvised murder mystery where the audience chooses the title, murderer and victim! It's on at Sw…

Hi there,

This might not be the right way to go about this, but I guess it can't hurt to try, so thanks for reading.

Quite simply: have you a need for any aerial shots in your v…

Personally I think the best thing to do is to look for new markets and opportunities. SUA's can be used on shots not possible on other systems, look for those. I also suggest don'…