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Hello,

I know that is a very large inquiry but I’m wondering if some of you might give me links or informations about other websites like Shooting People, not only for U.K. but f…

Hey guys, I have just completed a trailer for my short film, I was wondering if anyone knows any good websites I could post the link to for some exposure? Any help will be appreci…

didn't know about vhx.com... thanks guys, will defo check it out :)

Hello Shooters!!!

Hope everyone is doing very well... :)

I am currently working on the completion of my new short film. Does any of you know what actions I need to take in order…

In my opinion, don't cut corners on copyright registration... It's twenty bucks for christ's sake! You spend many months writing the darn thing, crafting it, protecting it, develo…

We had a campaign up on Sponsume and now the site is down and has been for more than a week. Is anyone else in this position?

SJ

In another discussion, I said that there were a million jobs related to the media and print industry in the UK, and so you don't have to work for free on some crappy horror film.
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The creative industry is over five percent of the UK GDP.

As for your fictitious post-house transaction, the same BS could be applied to the construction industry, gas extraction…

Recently I have a client who have request oned day job with the SONYF7.
I check the rentals others recommends in South London, I´m searching for NW London.
Thank you for all the…

Hi. I'm a freelancer who hires out my fs7. I can definitely help out too. Get in touch if your interested.

I'm trying to export a project from Final Cut Pro. I would like to export the Final Cut Project and all the connected footage from the capture scratch in one bundle. I know this i…

I have done this before from FCP7, so it is possible...! You need to export an XML file from FCP with a few settings clicked. The Export will not retain any filter/adjustment info…

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