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Looking for a council flat to film in. willing to pay a rate, two days filming. London or herts is best. get in touch.

I have managed to get the BFI to release data on the past three years' worth of grant applications. I've broken down the results here http://stephenfollows.com/how-many-bfi-fundi…

Thanks for doing that Stephen - looking forward to having a look at the results!

Hi Shooters,

Is there any website or forum, listing found support institutions such as British Council or crowdfounding pages such as kickstarter or indiegogo?

Regards

Alexandr…

Also, don't overlook the 'opportunities' section of this site

Hello! We are 2 animators/illustrators looking to share a space in east London with other 3/4 freelance animators to create a place of inspiration, discussion, exchange of techniq…

Hi, We are a student production looking for an interior that resembles a grandmothers living room. Present Time. Its a 3 minute short being shot on the 22nd of september. We need …

Hi! Our team is searching for a location for the new horror short we're making. You can see previous examples of our work here (vimeo.com/63572559) and here (vimeo.com/30232482).
…

Yep, you're right, missed out some crucial details:
How many crew?- 6
How many actors, background artists?- 2 actors, no extras.
Camera?- Small DSLR, tripod.
Dollies? Jibs?- No.
S…

Hi, Everyone.

I directed a short film called 'Hired Guns' using one location with four actors.

Hired Guns is about two hit men hired to retrieve a missing brief case. We jump in…

Jan - You sir have the right attitude.
“If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten. ” - Anthony Robbins

Peter - "Just you and a couple of mates prob…

Can anyone suggest any good animation based production scheduling/planning software that will give me the ability to allocate jobs and show me if I have the capacity to take on a …

I have actually discovered that if i use the cleaning rota template in fast track schedule and populate it with my specific tasks and resources, it does everything that i need it…

I would be interested to organise a cinematography event where ACs Operators, DOPs as 2nd unit crews incl editors could meet and network to find more work. Writers tend to do wel…

I would be keen do something like this. As a new trainee, I am always keen to meet others in my position and find contacts who might be able to give me work.

Are there any editors that use Lightworks? Particularly with source footage in AVCHD? Just wondering (a) how you find Lightworks and (b) what your workflow is.

Contact Lightworks support team on +44 (0)20 7183 2255 or via ticket or forum at

http://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=106&Itemid=222

Hi Shooters,

Can anyone advise me how to convert dpx files back into a good workable file, back into final cut pro 10?

We had some vfx done on a film and we're experiencing some…

Thanks for the reply Adriano.

Best,

Judson.

We are looking to a full crew in the Midlands area. We start filming on the 12th September for 8 weekends. Copy and expenses. Please email: info@halogenentertainment.net

Hey Paddy

Thanks for the message. This is our third feature film. We made two last year and one of them has already been accepted in The Coventry Film Festival garnering an award…

I received an A7S file which I need to transcode. It is currently in an H264 codec, aspect ratio 1920 x 1080, and 60fps. I need to convert it to Pro res to bring into FCP 7, with …

I asked this question quite a few years ago and got an answer, but forgot to write it down, so apologies to the people that answered me...

But I was searching for a short film, t…

By that I mean goings on in a town, in the open air, the more dramatic and bizarre the better, to be used as background for a film which takes place during a street theatre festiv…

I'm about to sell a sell a Sony DSR 1800P DVCAM deck on eBay.

It's big n heavy, like this one http://www.promotionhire.com/vtrs/sd/sony-dsr-1800p

Any one able to recommend a cou…

Hi Karel

Not sure what they're like delivering delicate things but I use 'My Hermes' courier service for books I sell. Great thing about them is their webpage allows you to calcu…

I'm making a sci-fi short film set on a spaceship. At the moment we're not having much luck using the regular sources (screen agencies and locality) to hunt a good location and we…

Appreciate you all taking the time to get back.

Dry Dock subs and boats were my first thought and we've looked at a few. The cheapest comes in at 1.5K a day, which adds up fast …

Got a timely and original idea for a new film festival that could actually benefit indie filmmakers. Had some interest from potential sponsors, now trying to build a small team to…

This festival idea sounds great. The only concern I'd have is that plagiarism and theft is best undertaken whilst the victim is still at an early stage of project development. I'm…

I need a warehouse around 20 meters or there about, maybe a bit less.
It has to be in London.

I don't know how much cash you have but you could try locations agencies. Another idea might be to find a hangar at a local small airport and do a deal for them to de-hangar the …

Alleyway need for 50's noire/spy thriller short film. I mustn't look modern, it must have a grimy and gritty look so it resembles the kind of place where Cold War spy's would meet…

Hi guys, thanks for your great replies. Really appreciate them! I've forwarded them on to the film's director (I'm writing/producing on this one), but if anyone has any more sugge…

'It’s always about you' intends to draw your attention to addiction, regret and projection. The film shows the impact of a single moment when a chosen reaction changes the dynamic…

Watch what you ask for! Can you put a link? I'm desperately lazy.

Hi, we're making a short film and would like to get some bees or could be wasps, involved, does anyone have an stock footage? Thanks Shirley

Hi Shirley,
I Know a director who's also a beekeeper so he might. If you email me what you're looking for to annesophie.marie@gmail.com I can forward this to him.
Very Best,
A-S

Hi all, I'm developing an app to help people develop their screenwriting and storytelling, in a simple, powerful, intuitive, and visual way. The app is intended to work well for c…

So, the developers and I are agreed that it should be a 'web app' (ie, cross-compatible and web-based) rather than based on specific platforms. We've got a sensible quote together…

Does anyone recommend a NY-based DVD & Blu-ray mastering/duplication house? Someplace affordable but good. Thanks!

Hi all

I run a small acting group (4 members) where we are currently working on a play with a view to perform it later this year (this will be a free showcase of the work). It's …

I'm London based and I'd be interested in coming along. I am out of the country until Sept 17th though, if this isn't a problem then please let me know.