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Original Post from Hendrik Elstein
Can anyone recommend a doctor's office for hire as a location?

Looking for a simple, natural office for a surgeon to consult their patients. Not flash, more like a classic NHS type of place. Not expecting it for free, but preferably as low co…

10 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Seeking expert in Matchmover

Hey Team,

I'm seeking an expert in Matchmover. Looking for some advice on Coordinate Systems.

Best

Wozy

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Adriano - loved your work on falling :)

I'm looking for a specific question or two on Autodesk's Matchmover and setting up a Coordinate System specifically.

If you're able to…

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
"How to Reveal Your Character’s Backstory Wound" Oh Yawn.

The title of this caught my eye
http://www.scriptmag.com/features/how-to-reveal-your-characters-backstory-wound

I've been growing increasingly tired of this approach to adding 'd…

26 responses, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Editor, Marlom. Don't forget a great editor.

Original Post from Andy Sowerby
Looking for a no/low budget empty studio location to use for dance shoot.

I'm directing/producing a short music/dance/performance film for a US band and I am looking for a location to shoot the dance performance in London.

Looking for either a blank wh…

10 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Henriette-Mercedes Spiering
Most recent response from Ben Rider
Film location needed in South East London!


Hi everyone,

We are a small independent film production team preparing to shoot the short film ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ in South East London.

We are looking for a flat for 1 day’s f…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Tomo, any luck with two bedrooms? On the hunt for a location too! Best, Ben

Original Post from Sam Minett
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Writer for character driven short looking for producer and collaborators

I wanted to write something brutally honest that had something to say. I wrote it as if nobody would read it, as a result I've got a 10 minute script with a life of its own.
It's…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

I think there's a longgggg queue for this request :)

Perhaps the forum isn't the best place. Why not try the Bulletins? And maybe highlight specifically why your short script has…

Original Post from kuljit chuhan
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
How best to work with a PR professional on a low budget project?

I have used PR people a number of times and often felt the results did not reflect the fee we paid. I am about to go again but I wonder what others think, whether even a DIY appr…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

It would be helpful to elaborate on why you felt the results didn't reflect the fee. Did you have an agreement with them spelling out in plain English what was required? Did they …

Original Post from Andrew Morgan
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Ads like these bug me...

"I am looking for a writer. Easy-going hard worker and very talented. I would prefer that he studied screenwriting on MA but it's not a must. I have a science-fiction thriller sho…

11 responses, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Passion is something you can buy ;-) Alas, most of the reality of getting a film made is trade roles - not 'creative' ones.

This makes it very hard for them to get excited abo…

Original Post from Richard Woodburn
Most recent response from Lachlan Ward
The Gumtree effect.

There numerous posts on the production TAB where people often advertise for crew or individuals, Actors, Directors, editors, colourists, etc,etc. To do this we all pay a subscript…

23 responses, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Will SP be expanding and refining the roles? They currently aren't up to a truly useful standard.

Grips and electrics being under the same heading for instance. And being able to…

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…

10 years, 1 month 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…

10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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 10 years, 1 month 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…

10 years, 2 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…

10 years, 2 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 10 years, 2 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 10 years, 2 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…

10 years, 2 months ago
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