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Hello, anyone know legal obligations round using copyright music in crowdfunding promos. Want to use one song, is it particularly expensive?

Reach out! The joy of Kickstarter is the way it enables us to connect with strangers. When my brother and I used it to raise money for our film "Nina Forever" we took the opportun…

Looking around the site for expertise it runs from actors to all the various experts you need to make a film, but not particularly to promote one once it's made. I've made this t…

I work full time in marketing. I am a social media analyst specialising in Facebook but we can look at other channels. Please get in touch, message me on here or email me at info@…

It's not about being gay, being straight or being Rosa. It's about being true.
Please help us to reach out target and to make our project going around.

https://www.indiegogo.com/…

Hi Folks,

Finally got around to updating my showreel (it's only taken 2 years) please take a look and if you feel so inclined then pass some constructive feedback my way - funni…

Some superb images on the reel. Really stands out! If you ever need a voiceover I'd love to work with you.

Hello Guys,

I'm a filmmaker in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and i am currently looking for work in the area. Whether that be short term, or long term, i'm also interested in…

Get a great showreel together. Build a local network. Knock on doors in the area where your target employers at located. Move to London?

Hello everyone

I am a recent graduate from Lamda and i am looking to make a showreel,i would ideally like my showreel to be of very good quality (Picture/sound/lighting) i am not…

I can help you out Guy.
Send me a message and we can discus what I'm able to do.

Hello,

I’m just asking whether you know about a website or an organisation similar to this one:

http://www.radarmusicvideos.com/home/about-us

Thanks a lot for your attention.

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Thanks a lot for your responses. I'm asking because I find the Radar concept really interesting and I'm curious about other websites where you might send pitches and make music vi…

I spoke to two prolific film critics/cineastes about their favourite British films of 2014 for the Britflicks podcasts.

Stuart Barr: https://soundcloud.com/stuart-wright-3/britfl…

@Stuart Wright Hi Stuart, I will filter the conversation into the bulletin if it hasn't been done so already.

Thanks,

Kelie

Is there anywhere on here where it can be advocated or promoted?

And don't forget that only SP members can vote... So no point going out to a wider community who follow you if they can't log in...

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone had any insight into the MFA Documentary Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy or into the school in general…

Many thanks,
Fiamma

Hi everyone –

I'm currently putting together plans to start a small production company. I had a LTD prodco a couple of years ago for a specific project, but, after that, shut it …

Hi, I was told a few years ago there is demand for such videos by a guy with contacts on a biz course but due to other work never pursued it. I am interested in collaborating and …

What kind of ballpark numbers and deal can one expect? What is considered standard? Any serious tips or advices (other than hire a lawyer or read carefully your contract,please)?…

Just for context, 15-odd years ago, the Equinox strand was £60k/hr, 10-odd years ago, BBC2 regional peaktime was £25k for a 30' commission, European non-terrestrial was around £38…

For a short 25 minute film.

Or is it just enough to have the thumbnail for IMDb.. or should I go all out with the one sheet? And make a thumbnail IMDb poster from that?

Any thou…

Thanks Paddy, I appreciate the reply and info.

Hi Shooters!
I was hoping somebody may be able to shed some light on this for me.

My next short film features a band and there is one scene where the guitarist and bassist are p…

Bit - typo for BOT , sry.

Making a mix of interview and live performance video for a tribute band. Currently editing. Do I need to make some agreement with the rights holders of the original band? Some mem…

Just rewatched that horrible thing.

Anyways, the whole film budget. Gee.

We are looking for a cottage for four weeks in March/April for a feature film shoot (not accommodation). We have tried all the usual film sources and holiday letting agencies an…

I was going to buy the FS700. The image is nice, and (for the artsy stuff I often do) the killer capability is the high speed.

Then along comes the FS7...

So what will Canon do …

Anyone can voluntarily register for VAT. Just do it and claim it all back. Sure, quarterly returns are a pain, but at the end of the accounting year all your accounts done and mor…

This is interesting. Nice to see 16mm hanging in there!

http://nofilmschool.com/2015/01/cameras-filmmakers-2015-sundance-film-festival

I knew video would take over one day, but I learned pretty quickly on film shoots to keep my opinions to myself! :-o

Guys,

There are many Production posts on here which mostly are for genuine reasons. But how much should a camera person, an editor or runner for example expect per day? An editor…

Hi Paddy, thank you for your reply.

A flat fee I think is probably the best idea.

And after all of the above, all being well, I'm hoping to be in my producer shoes again very …

Only 20 seconds of footage needed..

Non-specific footage.. could be of central or more suburban.

Most considered. For use in a narrative short film context. (non-commercial)

Th…

Hi Paddy, Yeah tried the stock agencies.. no good there, not for what I need. But the heli telly companies and B roll is a good idea. I tried one yesterday for their 'A' role but …

Has 2014 been a good year for film? What are your favourites? And what made you go 'God that was awful...'

Under The Skin, Locke, Pride were my best of British films in 2014 ... Elsewhere I fookin loved Alleluia by Fabrice Du Welz - showed at Frightfest in August, but I don't think Stu…

Hi all!

I live in London, and I graduate from university in a few months time, summertime really, and I was quite interested in possibly looking to find work in New York City, f…

Maybe some work in the industry over here first. Build up your real world knowledge and experience. I know the scene in NY for filmmakers and its not for the faint of heart. You'l…

I'm currently working on a script about people who work in a video store, and have set myself the challenge of basing the story purely in one location.

I was wondering what oth…

Dear Jonathan,

Advice is always problematic because every writer and their work are unique, so are their methods that work. I would simply say write intuitively. That is to say w…

Time to buy one.

I need something lightweight and portable - I can hire something bigger if needed. I'm quite happy with a bit of DIY, but it still needs to function like a pro …

oops, I spelled it wrong, guess I have drones on the brain lately.
It's Edelkrone, but the link was correct.

I wanted to know in the case that there is no written contract if a person has the right to stay with the footage and not let the camera person keep it as well. In this case it w…

The answer to your question is maybe, not an absolute. If you as camera op has staged the scene, or noticed a pleasing arrangement of things in the wild, then all rights would be…