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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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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…

10 years, 6 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 10 years, 6 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 10 years, 6 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 10 years, 6 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 10 years, 6 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 10 years, 6 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…

10 years, 6 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…

10 years, 6 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 10 years, 6 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…

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
Why you Shouldn't use Shaky-cam

Hi all. I haven't been here in awhile, and if you don't know me, my job at shooting people is to piss people off. Some months ago, I did a post on why you shouldn't edit your own …

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

Not being Devil's advocate at all. Sincere question. You kind of won me over some months ago on 3D and its possibilities. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Original Post from Tomo Kembery
any one used file fx?

Anyone used the creative database file fx before?
is the site good?

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

Thanks Lauris.

But they have a video package with has all the commising people of each tv company, of production house....or record label etc.....

So they would be the right peo…

Original Post from Rhys Edwards
Sheffield Doc Fest Videotheque

Unfortunately my film was refused into Sheffield Docfest, but has been offered a place in the videotheque where 'delegates can watch for up to 90 days.' Has anyone any experience …

10 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Alex Reuben
Does anyone have production contacts in Budapest please?

Hi, I'm looking for a producer/production manager + lighting-camera & sound team please.

It's for an artists film, approx 1.5 days between 4-8th May 2015. Expenses + a littl…

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

Thanks Carolyn, I'll follow this up. Very much appreciated, Alex

Original Post from Alève Mine
To which extent is film duration defined upon production deal?

At the end of the shoot of our latest short, I've been asked how long the final film will be. How could I possibly know? I know I'd look at the material and see how it can work. T…

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

Anatoly, good to hear from you! Welcome here.

3 hours?? They present that in 2 installments?

Yes in the editing, in particular in a non-predefined, or nonlinear, order (like the…

Original Post from L. Brandon Krall
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
How to I specify New York only listings for events

Where does one set this parameter... new member less than 5 minutes_+* Thx

1 response, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.

Hi,

When you add an event, you can enter the address and location, this will then pin point it to the Map. When you search NYC events, the system will pick up on this information…

Original Post from Philip Moran
OFFERED Cannes Accommodation for whole of festival

2-3 spaces available in shared apartment during Cannes Film Festival, May 12th to 21st.
10 minute walking distance to Palais.
Cost per Person € 412,-- for full period, this is the…

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

Hi Jamie
Sorry, buy I'm afraid it's booked up now.
Best wishes
Phil

Original Post from jacqueline kirwan
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Screenwriting help

Hi Everyone,

I've just finished a second draft on my screenplay and keen to find out about screenwriting communities (good ones that will be welcoming to beginners), affordable …

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

Hi Jacqueline, I just wanted to double down on Sandy's (Alexander MacKendrick) book. He was my directing instructor when I attended California Institute of the Arts. Every week we…

Original Post from Khurum Khan
looking for a music band

Hi,

I'm looking for a music band, to feature one of their songs in my upcoming short film.
Anyone know any bands that might be interested?

thanks

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

Hi Simon,
It's a short french, black and white film (Shot on Red Epic). It's a story about the relationship of two sisters, one having a serve form of cerebral palsy and the young…

Original Post from Mark Owen
Most recent response from Grant Gilchrist
Does anybody know a good studio/flat location in or around London?

Hi guys,

Does anybody know a good studio/flat location in or around London?

Need to shoot a short film for a day sometime in May.

Basically just need a big floor space, i.e. l…

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

Try Airbnb they would have tonnes.

Original Post from Mark Owen
Would anyone like to be a Runner next week?

Hi guys.

Thought this might be the quickest way to post this, as it would be good to get names quickly ...

Would anybody like to be a Runner on a short film I'm doing next Tuesd…

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

Done that already. All good. Thanks Paddy.

Original Post from Presenter Promotions
Most recent response from Dan Smith
Can anyone recommend a good Wordpress developer they have used?

I am looking for a wordpress developer who knows what they are doing and is responsive and wants to be involved in a new project. Don't get excited, its not an open ended budget, …

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

Hi - I use a guy called Rob Hills, www.greenacorn-webdesign.co.uk He uses the Wordpress platform, coupled with the One address system. It has its limitations but has served me we…