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Greetings Film Makers. (Apologies, long read ahead.)

I am heading a Film "club" at my local area Council operated Arts Centre. It is a hands-on "class" of sorts - where I teach p…

A million thanks for all the answers and insightful advice, my friends.

If anyone ever needs a helping hand with any shoots/edits/etc.. give me a shout.

Regards.
Ray.

I made this for everyone else that does: https://youtu.be/yrVEkdS_pBI

Hi everyone,

I've just started a film festival in London and am now looking for venues. Because it is still a newborn project, we don't have any funding guaranteed yet, so I was …

Hi Philip,
thank you for this! We're looking for a place to hold around 150/200 people, but curious about that one, so will try and check it out!
As to running your short film, I…

Looking for a fairly new build apartment (w/ mezzanine), pref open plan or a two-floor house in the London area - must be available for a small crew to shoot a short film in early…

these guys have the most affordable options and specialise in that type of property
altostratus.co.uk

We're looking for a location which could double as the innards of a spaceship or a small location which has lots of pipework or interesting machinery. I was thinking something lik…

I also have a factory location is Essex.DM me for details

We are in need of locations in greater London throughout May.

We will be eternally thankful if you any of you can help us make our new feature film ‪#‎ForeverTommorow‬, which fo…

Today I saw two posts on the Filmmaking list.

First, expenses only Gaffer on a Music Video for Warner Music, citing budget is too small. We all do expenses only/low pay music …

Nice to see the advert for a gaffer has been reposted as a paid job. Although as a proper promo for a company like Warner Music, they should be paying £300 for a gaffer for the d…

Hi all,

I'm budgeting a feature production that'll include upto 3 weeks in Montreal, and will need a local unit out there. We're not going to get into workers comp and payroll a…

Looking for a number of locations for a forthcoming zombie horror film with a twist! The film will be a portfolio film for MA students from the Central School of Speech & Dram…

As I recall, The Bridge Cafe in Park Royal is where they shoot The Apprentice 'losers' meetings, so they might be up for film units. It's just around the corner from LH2, so you …

Anyone suggest a good lapel mike (I believe they are called lavaliers?) for use for filming with a DSLR (a GH4) or have any for sale?

Btw you'll also need some phantom adapters to bind these to anything that can record the sound. Also costly.

Hello shooters

I'm looking for a spare bed preferably near the centre of Cannes. I'd settle for a bit of floor, or even the cupboard under the stairs.

I'm a London-based writer …

I have a spare bed in a twin room in a private villa with pool and 20 min walk from center. 13th to leave on 17th. all for just £450 . Email me at ben_itsnojoke@yahoo.com

First of all, this does not refer to single person camera operation but to the world I inhabit; the world of the camera crew: Camera Operator, 1st AC (Focus Puller), 2nd AC (Clapp…

Yeah, we do have that military style. I do tend to ask the DP if he/she is OK with me talking to the camera op. On non-union shows, it's a bit more lax.

I've written a short that can been filmed in my house in two days and I'm looking at a budget of £1000.

I have it storyboarded and I have a good idea of the look I want to go for…

I produced and directed my own short on a 3 day shoot with 5 locations. It was a nightmare, and I have 30 years of experience. If I could have afforded a producer, I would have go…

Hi Shooters!

This forum has been very helpful to me in the past so I was wanting a quick word of advice from anybody who has worked with actors under 16. My upcoming film has one…

An interesting point Paddy. I think it underlines the fact these regional 'by-laws' are not in fact Law. Actual Law does not vary from one region of England and Wales to another, …

I have been taking a brief look at the history of money and the arts, so I'm sure some of the academics on here will know more than I do.

But, it appears that there have been a f…

I would like to use a piece of music that would cost an outrageous amount of money to use....more than the budget of the short film.

BUT I understand it is possible to use …

Jak,
We would be happy to help you with your music needs. We have a great selection of music that you can afford.

Regards,
Chris Cardell
MusicRevolution.com

Hi all
I've got several feature scripts I'm keen to get feedback and input on- can anyone recommend any forums, groups, services, festivals, competitions etc, that would be a good…

Hi, you don't say where you live but there's a ScriptUP North workshop in Leeds Central Library this Sun 19th at midday. This is free, it's in Yorkshire! email me but I suspect y…

Looking to use space for front room of a houses in the area of south-west london, likes of wandsworth, tooting, wimbledon, clapham junction, battersea areas. please can u be in to…

Hi all
So, I'm in the inception stages of quite a complicated series, with several key characters, plot lines and story tangents, and could really do with some advice about the be…

Thanks all, really useful. Absolutely understand the need for clear characters and a series 'Bible'.
I think the challenge for me, based on your comments, is this- there's storyli…

Okay, this is my first real post on SP and I've got a few questions here for anyone who can help...and hope they make sense!

1) When you are offered work for composing a soundtra…

Thanks for the excellent and helpful replies!

I have done some soundtracks for local theatre groups over the years and am hoping to be doing some film work later this year. I wan…

Someone is going to transfer 80GB of footage from cards and has asked me to supply an external hard drive, formatted for Mac. I only have a Windows PC so will I be able to open th…

I really recommend getting a program called macdrive. (http://www.mediafour.com/software/macdrive/) This has got me out of several near death experiences. You can install it on PC…

Alright guys.

Calm down! It's an exciting topic I know.

For anyone who occasionally rents gear for paid work or short film stuff - say a day's hire on a mid-price camera - what …

It's worth looking into - with such short hires for such low values, you'll be running into minimum premiums doing it one at a time. The Essex guys might be able to suggest an an…

Just received final coverage from L.A. for a contracted sci-fi film. The film is surveillance heavy, and there's quite a bit of watching characters on monitors/screens. The analy…

What is important is that the screenplay fulfils its purpose, which is both to help the reader understand what is happening and help the production team understand what they need …

Hi all,

Seeking some advice where in the UK or otherwise I could screen a short (30 minute) action film- Watch Over Me (2014).

The film has already done quite well, having won B…

I use Twitter. I search for "short film screenings" "film submissions" etc etc. You'll find these events are trying to advertise the screenings and sell tickets so send them an em…

Hi Can someone send me a release form template for for kids (i.e. parents guardian's to sign) that involves photos and video please?

please send to blossom films@me.com

thanks i…

Anything cookie cutter for agreements/options/profits/clearance etc etc etc... is cutting corners. They needs to be done professionally or you're asking for trouble. There are som…