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Original Post from Edward Learman
Writers or filmmakers wanted to work on feature film script

Hi,

I was looking for experienced writers and filmmakers that could help me develop and pitch the completed draft of my screenplay to production companies, or to raise funds for…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Joe Turone
Does anyone have a short film that needs a score? Looking for a film to score for my dissertation a…

Currently studying my second year at SAE Institute in London and I am looking for a short film that I can create a score for. The score will be created using sounds from the diege…

9 years, 8 months ago
Most recent response from Ruth Grimberg
Anyone looking for accommodation at Sheffield Doc Fest?

Hi

I made a hotel booking for the Sheffield Doc Fest (from 5th to 9th June) and am now unable to go. Unfortunately it is non-refundable so I am not able to cancel it without los…

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

Hi - Can you let me know which hotel it is?
Ruth 07714201723
Thanks

Original Post from Jennifer Farfort
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Alesis AHP 1 Headphones with Panasonic DVC 30 compatibility

Is it ok to use headphones that are a different make to the camcorder? (they do connect, but I just want clarification). For example: Alesis AHP 1 Headphones with Panasonic DVC …

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

Should be fine if they're both mini jacks - you may only get sound in one ear though if the source is mono and headphones stereo

Original Post from Tom Middleton
Most recent response from Cedar D. Wolf
making a 48 hour film challenge global

WE run Shortfilm48 (http://shortfilm48.com/) which is in its third year. This year we have opened it up to a potential global audience, with a Vimeo submission process. we have so…

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

Ignore the typos, please ... it's early ;)

Original Post from Emilio Soberino
Most recent response from Andrew Morgan
Operating Theatre for short film

Hello people,

We're seeking a very special location for an upcoming short film. We need an operating theatre to film for one day of a weekend in July.

If you know where we can f…

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

filmmedical.co.uk

Original Post from Mark Keegan
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
I am looking for a Director of Photography for a new online comedy pilot. If interested please cont…

This is a filmed comedy project with great development potential. A strong cast in in place along with a great main location.

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

up for it www.studioclubcreative.com
tom@studio-club.com

Original Post from Cassiah Joski-Jethi
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Does anyone know of any reviewers/bloggers who have a decent following and would want to review a s…

Hi there -

I have written, produced and directed a short film 'Under My Thumb' (30 minutes) and am looking for review sites/reviewers/bloggers with a decent following who would …

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

i own studioclubmag.com and have over 11,000 followers on Twitter

Original Post from Tom Middleton
how to increase uptake for a 48 hour film challenge

We run Shortfilm48 (http://shortfilm48.com/)

Which is a 48 hour film challenge in its third year. We have now opened it up to accept submissions online, and therefore hopefully…

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

Hi Paddy,

Thank you for your answer.. I appreciate you comments.
based on the entrants from the last two years of running this comp, the majority of our entrants are young, or …

Original Post from Jinan C
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Ideal crew for a short doc? And time frame?

Hello Shooters,

Any advice on the ideal or minimum crew necessary for a short documentary (i.e. 20 mins) focusing on one main subject (an older, established artist), similar to a…

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

It'll depend on how much access you have, I guess. Will the subject require all day, every day for a week or will it be a half day each week for 2 months? The story you're telli…

Original Post from Jinan C
Advice on terms of contract for a filmmaking job? And on boundaries in the working relationship?

Hello Shooters,

I've been approached by an arts magazine who are interested in commissioning me to direct and film a series of short films on artists and their lives.

The magazi…

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

Thanks a lot Paddy, that was really helpful!

Original Post from Dean Harris
Sheffield House wanted for short film

Cappuccino Studios are looking for a medium/large size house to feature in their short film “Pieces”.
( www.facebook.com/piecesfilm )
The house must be located within the Sheffie…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from rhett brewer
Cannes Festival Last-Minute Accommodation

Hi there,

Great apartment-share in Cannes in case you are still looking - it's a private rental from an old friend and works out at €500 per person or €800 per room.

Here's an…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Jacob Nizzola
Most recent response from Bridget Bradshaw
Looking for a London screening facility for a horror short

I'm looking for a venue in London to screen my 9 minute horror short.

Up to 3 showings,

only a small capacity 30-50.

Ideally somewhere with a bit of character.

Self funded pr…

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

The Horse Hospital is great, atmospheric underground venue of the right capacity, near Russell Square. www.thehorsehospital.com

Original Post from Connor Pearce
Any advice on shooting an actor on a skateboard from a moving car?

Hi guys,

Has anyone got any experience with shooting an actor who will be on a skateboard, out the back of a moving car, or similar?

The skateboarder will be behind the car as …

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

Hey Connor, sounds like a cool scene. I'm a Drone Operator, fully qualified and insured. I've not long been qualified so am keen to shoot stuff for my folio. If I can be of any…

Seeking NEW YORK or LONDON based Social Media / Kickstarter experienced AP for exciting internation…

Hi - a major feature doc around an American funk icon has been in development for two years. The production has been running from London and NYC. We are soon to release a social…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Shorts On Tap
Location scouting: interior flat

Shorts On Tap are looking for an interior location for a 2-day shoot at the end of May.
Ideally a furnished flat in London in a block of flats or council estate.
There's a budget…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Sukey Richardson
Most recent response from Jennifer Gold
Bedsit location needed in London for short film

Hello,

We're shooting a short film and need a bedsit type location for approx half a day in North/East London (preferably in Hackney). I've got £100 I can pay as a token fee (so…

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

Hi
it's probably too late but my name is Jennifer Ireland and im on casting call pro if u wanna see my info but i do have a bedsit u can use but if it's 2 late im sorry as i just…

Original Post from Dom Bouffard
Most recent response from Alex Barrett
Are there any Silent Film makers out there?

I would like to find a silent film maker to collaborate with. Anyone who could possibly be interested plea message me.

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

Hi Dom. I'm currently making a silent feature film: http://www.londonsymphfilm.com. There are a few other silent filmmakers out there too - for instance, http://www.writtenindust.…

Original Post from Kevin Nash
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Actor with access to taxi needed for short scene in feature film

I am producing and directing a feature film, Waking David, and we have a scene that will be shot on May 27 involving a London taxi. Ideally, I'd like to find an actor who either h…

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

Hi Kevin,

I hope you manage to find someone, but you might find it better all round to rent a vehicle (action car companies will do them - not necessarily legal as cabs because o…

Original Post from Lianne Tucker
Most recent response from Grace Halliday
Showreel Collaboration - actor, director, film maker

Hey guys,

This may be a long shot but I am in desperate need of updating my showreel. (Aren't we all!)

I've looked into various companies and have used them myself before but …

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

Hi Lianne,
I've probably missed the boat on this one but I'm definitely up for getting involved if you haven't already got it sorted? I'm a trained actress who needs to build a ne…

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Clearance and Copyright for films

Hi Everybody. I hope there's not U.K. block for this youtube video. Two Hollywood lawyers talk about what the law actually is in the U.S. regarding a whole host of things that com…

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

Just in case it helps anyone, 'deliverables' are all the things you have to deliver to a distributor/sales agent - the film is only one of those elements. Arguably, it's the most…

Original Post from Stephen Potts
Cannes 2015

I'm a Cannes newbie this year, attending 15-17 May. Looking to hook up with any fellow Shooters, but especially fellow writers, given that it's not really a writers' event.
www.s…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Jamie Sims
Looking for a Chevrolet for a film

Hey

We're making a film for the Chevrolet Mofilm contest and are in need of a Chevy Trax, Sonic, Cruze, or Spark.

We're going through dealerships looking for them but apparent…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Share your Film Festival experience with me!

Hello Shooters,

hope you are all well...

I am planning to submit my short film DID to a couple of UK Film Festivals, such as LSFF, BFI, Cork, Aesthetica and Leeds.

During my re…

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

Hi Shooters,

Does any of you have an experience submitting your film to any of the following festivals?

The Smalls Film Festival
Edinburgh Short Film Festival
Fingal Film Festi…

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