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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 10 years, 4 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 10 years, 4 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 10 years, 5 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 10 years, 5 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 10 years, 5 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 10 years, 5 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 10 years, 5 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 10 years, 5 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 10 years, 5 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 10 years, 5 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…

10 years, 5 months ago
What about a global marketplace/rallying point for film creators?

Dear Film Maker,

My name is Leif, earlier working with Ikonoskop and Image System, aka Digital Vision, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Now I am representing a new web community with the p…

10 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Is anyone interested in building a collective of filmmakers in South East London?

In particularly Croydon, Beckenham, Wimbledon, Crystal Palace and Purley. I'm looking for people to make short films with. I'm a screenwriter looking for other screenwriters, dire…

18 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Thanks for all the responses. I've realized it is very hard to unite a group unless a project is actually being made. But feel free to post your details here, so others can get in…

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Jimi Odell
Looking for two screenwriters to collaborate with on a very special project

Hello shooters, I am a writer and director working a powerful feature project and I am looking for two very talented writers to assist me on developing my story to final draft sta…

5 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

You might want to take the word "professional" out of your pitch, as that suggests you want someone who relies on their craft to make a living.

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Feedback on our interactive live streaming experiment - Tuesday 2nd June 19.30pm

Hi all
I'm keen for some feedback on our live-streaming experiment, where the audience gets the chance to change the play.
I believe this to be an experiment in film, theatre and …

10 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Penelope Yeulet
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Looking for people who want to collaborate on some projects in (or near) Leamington Spa...writers, …

Just moved into the area,looking for some people who would like to collaborate on some projects. I am a writer (hoping to find a writing buddy!), would love to meet some like mind…

7 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Penny,

There is regular filmmaker networking on the 1st Monday of every month at the Mockingbird Theatre at the Custard factory, Birmingham. Its a 5 minute walk from Moor Str…

Original Post from Monica Y. Dee
Most recent response from Shona Charlton
The 'T' word - Trans topic

Any film makers with shorts who have addressed this topic in their films plse get in touch. Thanks.

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Hi,
I made a documentary on Transgenders in India called "Bobby and her friends", premiered in 2007 and has since been screened for policy groups in Washington as it dealt with i…

Original Post from Amie Williams
Most recent response from Ioana Constantinescu
Looking for interested professional women in media to work on new NGO empowering girls as citizen j…

GlobalGirl Media, www/globalgirlmedia.org is a global NGO that empowers girls, ages 14-22 to tell their own stories, and encourages young women from communities of color and margi…

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Amie, I've worked at The Video College in West London since 1995 doing very similar work and am very interested in the project. Please see: www.thevideocollege.co.uk. I shall e…

Original Post from Ben Mart
article on mad max fx

Hi Shooters

Heres a good article on the fx side of Mad Max from the fxguide esp over exposing the camera for day for night shots...

http://www.fxguide.com/featured/a-graphic-tal…

10 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Andrew Morgan
Interior room location with computer screens in London needed

I am someone looking for as a location in london,a room with say computer screens-monitors etc,that could double for
nats or the inside of air traffic control,please reccomend pos…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Richard, have you considered setting up a room yourself? Get some monitors, some office chairs, some headsets with mics - you'll need at least two, preferably three. Shoot up clos…

Original Post from Robert Law
Most recent response from Miren Patel
looking for a film crew to collaborate on a short film. Ideally based in south London. But not esse…

I have wrote a script which involves some fantastic actors. But the technical aspects are missing. i.e. film maker, sound, lighting etc.

12 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

I can offer my directing skills and maybe editing and vfx if necessary, I'm based in Lambeth near Kennington and Vauxhall station. :)

Original Post from Stacy Winson
Looking for people who wish to create some films in Gwynedd North Wales, anyone out there?

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone from gwynedd would like to meet up in a location go through some film ideas and hopefully produce a film together for Festival release. anyone …

10 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Patrick Myles
Most recent response from gustavo arteaga
I'm looking for an animator to do a simple stick figure animation over a 3minute Kickstarter Video.…

The Overcoat Kickstarter Stick Figure 3minute Animation
A short film adaptation of the Gogol short story, I'm looking for an animator to do a simple stick figure animation over a …

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Patrick. Is the stick-man to be composited over an already existing video? Is it to be lip-synched? When do you need this for? Do get in touch. If I can't help I may well know …

Original Post from Simon Stanford
Looking for a dining room to shoot in for a day

Hi all,

I am looking to shoot in June for one day and am In need of a dining room interior. Ideally something that could be dressed to look fancy, upper class.

Any help would be…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Thanks Richard,

Its slightly out of my budget, which is a huge shame.

Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
Problem updating my "Roles"

Hi guys,

I've just reactivated my profile & can't seem to change my Roles - I've changed it in account details but for some reason it won't change on my profile.

Any ideas w…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Annabel is this still an issue? Please could you send your query to help@shootingpeople.org if it is.

Best,

Kelie