ASK & DISCUSS

I have just cut a short film on FCP6 with my editor but we needed to convert it to FCPX so that the DP could grade it. We downloaded the necessary Apple software and at first all…

We did use 7toX, Stephen, but it didn't work too well! I don't have a colorist, and now my DP has gone on holiday, so I am going to try to find someone else to help.

Looking for a quirky, hopefully colourful office location to shoot a short film in. Budget is small and wouldn't be able to afford the standard rates... we are willing to shoot ou…

My friends run the Hornsey Town Hall in Crouch Hill ... http://www.hthartscentre.co.uk Lots of scope there

Small film crew going out to Morocco need a C100 over 3 days next week. Anyone prepared to rent their's fairly cheaply? Will cover on our insurance. If you want to make me an offe…

We're filming a short about road safety aimed at young adults in the Kings Norton area.

We need a moped and a 'boy racer' car. The moped will be idling at the traffic lights, th…

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for your kind comment! Glad you found my book helpful. Would be great if you add a review on Amazon, that always helps people make up their mind whether to ge…

I'd be interested to hear who uses what and what they like or dislike about their chosen platform.

Me - I used Quantel Pablo for high end grades for about 3 years when I was at S…

At the higher end I'd say the majority of people are still using Baselight. But for the price you currently can't beat Resolve. I have a Resolve setup with a Sony PVM-A250 monitor…

I'm looking to shoot a short film in the next couple of weeks, I need a simple moderate size room, with a window and a door, the window needs to be barred with metal rods from the…

Hi all,

I am looking for a producer to make our first feature movie.

It would be a producer, but more than that it would be a partner in order that together, we can find out th…

I would say budget - what do you have, what do you have promised, and what 'is' the budget? Depending upon the level you need raising, will determine who you get to produce.

Also…

I'd be interested to hear who used or knows the CNC funding application in France as I need advices to submit a project.

Please feel free to share your experience.

Thanks a lot.…

We had a short film campaign up and now the site is down with no information.

yes , we have found the social media and general media very quiet, perhaps the reality of numbers of people using Sponsume was actually quite low. Still following up with the ban…

I've been commissioned to produce a short promotional video for a private school for kids with Autism.

Obviously, before shooting begins I know it's essential to have release fo…

Hi, I am DBS regd and a first aider. You can do a DBS yourself but its very long winded, its better by going through a company. I got mine through a company as I do classroom assi…

This is a lightly edited transcript of a conversation with an Academy member, such as:
"Jake Gyllenhaal [not getting nominated]? Come on. Why not talk about another black actor wh…

Particularly enlightening was the 'Shorts? Meh!' - it sums up the overwhelming indifference in the industry to short form films when the judges don't even bother to watch them, ev…

We are looking for technical-creative and acting talent in the Peterborough/East Midlands Region.

We are not casting for any production at this time, but merely seeking people wh…

Hi
I am looking for a Film Editor to help as on a promo for our Feature Film and hopefully to work with us in post production on our Film that is going to be shot in the next few …

Hello Michael.
I'd definitely be interested in doing some editing work for you.
I'm based on the Isle of Wight, I've done some promo editing before; here's a short film trailer I …

Every time I email Shooting People for help, I get no response.

Does anyone know how to contact them by phone?

Hi Kevin,

Sorry you are having trouble getting in touch with us - a few people are having this issue so we are looking at our systems now. Please forward your question to kelie@s…

Lets say for argument's sake I have a great script. A standalone animated short which ticks all the boxes and appeals to all ages. Its running time ranges from 7-30 minutes and ha…

Hi Beau, I see you are from the UK, in short, UK funding for animation is almost gone. This country is a joke when it comes to supporting up and coming talent. I too have tried to…

Saw these ages ago - early 90's late night C4 and both must have been considered classics. Both shorts 5-7mins ish?

1) Two men, a garden, a picket fence and a flower. I think the…

I'm putting this in Ask, but mods may want to move it to Discuss.

I wondered if Shooters could recommend documentaries that embraced unconventional methods to tell a story?

I'm …

Adam Curtis, of course! Anything he's made :-)

I am looking for a new head shot photographer. Can anybody recommend someone in the London area?

This actor is also a photographer: http://www.joncampling.com/ I saw a picture he made of another actor and it was good indeed.

Hello Shooters!

Hope you are all very well :)

I have recently completed the teaser trailer of my new short film. Where could be the best place to advertise it on Shooting People…

Hi Kelie,
thanks for your reply :)
I went into bulletins, but what do you mean when you say 'misc'? Could you please transfer me to that page? I haven't done this before...

Alex…

I'm planning a shoot there in June and wanted some advice on visas and risks. Thanks!

Thanks for the response Susi and Michael. I've filmed in Africa before so know roughly what it will be like, but have just heard a lot about tension in the media in the lead up to…

Hello, my name is Dale Beaumont-Brown and I am a documentary filmmaker.

I am about to enter into post-production on a feature-length documentary that I have been working on for 2…

Hi Dale,

Sounds like a great project and it would be great to be involved. I'm currently working on a feature documentary which will be fjnishing up soon. My showreel's on my web…

We are currently organising a shoot for a short film called Ghost Nets by Mark Bousfield which will be shot in Joss Bay, Thanet in Kent from 20th- 23rd March. We are looking for a…

Thanks for the tip off Jane I sent them an email yesterday so still waiting to hear back from them.

Kind Regards

Maria Ann Hylton

Looking for (VFX) Editor for a trailer and a Feature Film that it still in pre production

Hi Ben
Thank you for getting back to me. Yes, you can send me your details (email, tel) and I get back to you sometime next week to have a chat. My Email address is: michael_morp…

Hi,

Having vast knowledge of scriptwriting, currently studying for a computer science degree and being a qualified Private Investigator, I am very good at researching and collati…

Thanks again!

I started out as a DJ before I ever got into film composition, so Ive always had a soft spot for electronic music. While Ive come to love and enjoy working in traditional styles o…

Indeed, I remember Gone Girl having a lovely soundtrack (without remembering any themes in particular, which as was pointed out above is great)!

While I think that traditional da…