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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

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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I'm looking for allies in the London area to collaborate on the production of a portmanteau style adult horror film. I intend to shoot several short films over the next year o…

hi there Ray,

I like the sound of these project, I am currently writing a feature that I intend to shoot as several short films, and would love to be apart of yours.

If you are…

Shorts or feature. Primer, Let The Right One In, Pans Labyrinth style or Gritty Sci Fi... Emotive, clever and unusual. Go on go on, say hello. B

Hi there Brian, I mostly write more grounded scripts but have been looking for an excuse to go down this road. If you are still looking please send me a message and we can talk ab…

Hi guys.

I'm in need of a particular location for an upcoming film, but so far all my efforts have proved fruitless.

Don't really want to go down this route, but was wondering i…

I've just set up a studio space in Southend, Essex if you're looking at hiring some space? Studio is 11x9ft.

James Esposito www.undergroundfilms.co.uk
07951 103 256

This is for my film about the Transvangarde movement, which was founded by American thinker and scientist John Polka Allen.

I would be grateful any archive material depicting ar…

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the place to post this kinda thing as im new here but here goes anyways.

I'm looking for comments on my showreel and what kind of style you think I h…

There are 4 tapes at an hour each so it won't take much time.

Ideally you should be based in the London, Surrey or Hampshire area.

In return I'll buy you some lunch and you woul…

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Thanks for your responses on this it has been much appreciated and helpful! Here's the background:

The current project I am filming at the moment is the music documentary…

I'm looking for indie feature films that have been done on a low budget, to see what is achievable.

Can anyone share their film and ideally a figure it was done for?

J

Another great achievement for virtually no budget Al. However the meaning of 'freebie' and 'fortuitous circumstance' might benefit from further definition. Clearly anyone who work…

hi, I am pursuing my MFA choreography from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and dance, london. I am looking for a collaborator who has knowledge of using the ISADORA softwar…

Hello,

I am looking for a plain room that could be used as a police interrogation/interview room for a short.

Has anyone used one in the past or know of somewhere similar that w…

Thanks Adrian, I'll have a look into that.

Hi I've recently been talking to a couple of big brands about providing 'content' for their facebook pages and websites. How much is this worth? Say I sold something pre-package…

Just stayed with an L.A. composer who lives in New York.

He was telling me about the current state of music content commpensation.

30,000,000 to 40,000,000 Spotify streams = USD…

Hi all, wondering if anyone can tell me how to tell if a Sony PMW-F3 tat I'm inn the verge of buying has the RGB 4.4.4 S-Log upgrade installed on it ? I can't see the camera, but…

Hi Jendra, just read your kind answers to my question, as I've been away for a few days visiting family with my daughter and Grandson. Thanks ever so much for taking the time to f…

The Independent Pilot Competition (IPC) is the NYTVF’s flagship, annual initiative, accepting independently-produced, original television pilots and series, short films, and short…

We already have a cheapish Sigma DSLR zoom lens and I'm wondering whether renting a better cine prime might provide a more interesting final image.

We're using a Blackmagic Cinem…

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One consideration is what lighting/light levels you will have when shooting. On my feature film (Written In Dust) I was working with no additional light and shooting at …

How much do you charge? Are you CAA approved? What about the urban, crowded area restrictions? Can you attach anything heavier than GoPro, ie: GH4 type cam? Does your drone come w…

Thanks Marlom - interesting article for India! But for DJI who released the Phantom 3 this week, it's making drone flying even easier and safer. Shame the licensing isn't getting …