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Ok so I've been teaching TV/film making for a few years. I'm after fresh ideas for a project that will last a 12, 1 hour lessons.
Already covered shots films, comic sketches, gree…

Have you used the students to shoot and create their own film? Nothing like hands-on experience.
Write-develop-rehearse-shoot-edit will take up plenty of time.
It's how I shot thi…

Hi Shooters,

I'm looking for an empty floor in an office space, or an empty building/space of any description for a low budget music video shoot in London.

Any suggestions would…

I really need help to kickstart my carrier. I'm taking a gap year to gain experience in acting especially in movies because this is something I've always dreamed of. If any recomm…

As well as all the usual actory things (auditions, beseeching agents) I'd suggest networking like mad, esp where producer, directors, crew and writers might be found. The easiest …

Here's a list of production apps I thought you guys might find of interest.

http://staffmeup.com/news/filmmaker_apps_you_need/

Anything missing that you can't do without?

YIKES! For that kind of money, you could hire a human. Don't they know that mid-range films don't exist anymore?

First off I'm not looking for music, nor am I particularly musical beyond a bit of basic piano. Asking for a guy who's writing some music for a short I'm working on and he's very …

Hi

I signed up a few weeks ago (originally used this site many years ago) looking for Stills photography work in the UK, however there have been several posting but NEVER anythin…

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The Age of Stupid wass the first film I knew of that used equity crowdfunding. Now there's Salty. Both are in the UK. And now, thanks to a law change in New Zealand, producer Robi…

House or flat (Birmingham) required for 20 to 21 Sep 9am-6pm, will pay for use.

Hello Shooters,

Can someone please explain how it works when filming member of the public (i.e. on a street) for documentary and the issue of release forms / permissions?

I've r…

Thanks so much for all of the detailed feedback! I can't tell you how much this has helped.

Hello Shooters,

I've submitted my film to a number of festivals and have just heard back from a small(er) film festival in the UK that would like to accept my film, which I'm del…

We are shooting a low budget feature for 5 weeks (end of September and through October)...and we have an important scene in a hospital. We have exhausted every avenue... does anyo…

These guys are good: http://filmmedical.co.uk/ - not sure about their rates for renting the hospital room though.

Does anyone know of a woodland location I can use on the 15th/16th/17th Sept to make a short comedy film? I need thick woodland so that only trees/foliage will be visible in the …

Does it have to be Surrey? There are good locations I know in East Sussex. Often very quite too. Battle woods, near Battle is great for example.

I am working at home in Ladbroke Grove on paid projects but need a separate workspace. Ideally up to £200 a month.

http://www.rentadesk.co.uk/pricing/ - Check the locations. They are probably 20 min drive away from you.

If that's no good, then this is your best bet - http://bit.ly/1oPn0e1

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I'm a Music producer and also offer film production services as part of the music production I do for artists. (So I shoot, edit, grade etc)..I shot my last video on a Sony FS700 …

A Desk Space is available to share with two others.

One is a Film Writer/Producer and one runs an online TV Channel.

The location is in vibrant artistic studio spaces. Nearest …

Ditto - how much is it? and d'you have pictures and more info about the space it's situated in? Sounds good! Many thanks Jane

China is now widely expected to overtake the United States and become the world’s largest film market in a few years.According to the latest industry figures, China’s national box…

Dear all,
The co-production treaty between UK and China.
http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/announcements/uk-china-sign-film-co-production-treatyA landmark film co-produc…

Hello Shooters,

I want to hold a cast & crew screening for my short film SKINSHIP (http://bit.ly/1qXvLb0). Does anybody have any price friendly recommendations?

Thanks,

N…

We just had a cast & crew screening for our film @ the Genesis in Whitechapel. http://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/privatehire.php

Prices will generally depend on the time of day …

I've written a feature-length film, that I also act in as well, and have spoken to an executive that works for the company I'd like to produce it, but I want to appear professiona…

It's so closed a community now I think their only way is to marry their offspring.

Hello!

I'm a self shooting artist filmmaker currently based in Brighton. I'm filming something this weekend which means a lot to me but I have no lighting equipment.

I've looked…

Hi Sophie - I assume you've tried Andy at Promotion Hire?

Dear Shooters,

Can anyone recommend an accountant familiar with the issues facing writers? So far I have done all my accounting myself - dealing with odd bits of screenwriting in…

Thanks again to everyone who has responded, and especially to Alistair, as I still prefer someone local.
Further proof of the value of Shooting People.

Stephen

I held a VR screening of my film this week. The format opens up an interesting future for filmmakers to get their film seen.

Write-up of my experience here:

http://fnord-films…

You can currently use the RiftMax theatre software in 2d mode on your monitor however you do not get the stereoscopic 3d and obviously do not feel like you are 'there'. Oculus is …

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…