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I'm based in Manchester but trying to find a producer from London as my film is shooting in London.

Filmandtvpro.com - you will get dozens of applicants, you need to really sort through who has experience and who is chancing it! What are you paying? That'll make the difference.

Hi,

I'm looking to buy my own equipment for filming. Having recently graduated I now have no access to equipment and feel lost without something to film with!

I'd like to film d…

I'd go Sony A7S. Impressive dynamic range and the sharpest video out of a stills camera I've seen by a long shot, even in HD mode--in 4K it gives around 1500 lines (a friend just …

Anyone interested in a short focus group meeting aimed at people who go to cinema chains? They're interested in why, and what they could do better to bring more of an audience to …

Hi.

I'm close to finishing an initial cut of my first micro budget self funded feature length film.

It's a spooky drama, specifically written to have an absence of gore and ex…

Thanks all for your insight. Appreciate it so much , Its been very helpful. I think I can extract some good direction from everyone here.
Best wishes

Thanks.

There is also a legal reason for keeping shit separate. Let's say Paramount is going to back your film. They give money to the corporation: "DavidsFilm". That way, when you burn d…

Hey all,

I am working on a new documentary about sex education and censorship in the UK.

Am wondering how I would go about pitching this to a TV channel? I don't want to email a…

Thank you all so much for your continued answers! All really helpful!

Hello everyone on shooting people. I'm Bicky Henriques. I'm a young independent freelance filmmaker.
I am currently in the process of setting up my own independent Film/TV enterta…

When someone says in public that they want you to produce something for them, they are planning their credibility at stake. For some people, that may not be a big deal anyway, bu…

Hi Shooters,

I've been given 3 Beta cam professional Sony DXC - M3A TV cameras with portable video recorders. All have a TV zoom/marco lens. One has a Canon lens 9.5-143.

They …

Hi Susi & Andy,

Thanks very much for your tips. Susi, I haven't seen 'Computer Chess,' how fascinating. I will definitely take a look at that. It just goes to show how people…

Just wondering about best methods for showreel

1) 3mins
2) best work first?
3) graded and sound balanced correctly?
4) h.264 best @ 192 (PCM)
5) upload file (gb?) to utuble / v…

Well as Deva says, it's a work in progress. And here's where I am thus far. All comments welcome. https://vimeo.com/98055663

thanks
James

Hi there,


I'm a freelance filmmaker from Diss (Norfolk), I'm currently looking for work on any short films that are being produced in the area, my CV is limited for film, I main…

I am looking for an acting agent to support me with my career. Can anyone recommended anyone in the London/ Brighton area? I am 15 years old, soon to be 16.

Also the Mark Jermin Management are looking for actors, 16-25 years old with Tv and Film experience preferably London based or there abouts. They're only looking for applicants to…

Just wondering about how you can get written recommendations from fellow cinematography professionals you have worked with, as social proof while the production material is still …

Did you ask them and they failed to realise what you were asking? But if it's been 18 months, I think you can def chase them.

Hi all,

does anyone have experience regarding structuring completion funds and other film investments into the profit share? My new film is 3-quarters financed, shot and in post,…

Hey all,

I'm currently making a documentary 'Raised On Porn' (www.raisedonporn.com)

The film explores sex education and pornography in the UK, and we are needing access to a sch…

Agree with the above - you had some good answers last week and we can't tell if you did anything with them! You'll need to be under someone's wing for this, whether an individual …

yoyo shooting people. Its me Bicky henriques. I'm in the process of setting up my own independent international film/TV Production company. i'm at the near end of completing my bu…

Hi,

Just looked at your site.

Few notes.

1) The pics on the front page make it seem hobby, not business.

Actually the whole site reads like a hobby.

2) Text in NEWS should no…

This year I completed my first short. I have realised that whilst I know what I like to see in a short I don't know what the judges at festivals are looking for.... are there gol…

I very rarely see a short that works. The reason that TV channels are not full of shorts (they are perfect for between the ads) is that it's such a difficult form to make work fro…

I ran across an interesting TED talk today about female characters in film. You can watch it here:

http://www.ted.com/talks/colin_stokes_how_movies_teach_manhood.html

Colin Stok…

I recently subjected my films to the Bechdel Test. Here are the results: http://neiloseman.com/?p=5133 Despite making a conscious attempt to alternate the gender of my lead charac…

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Upon strong interest within the territory, I'm looking to protect my screenplays and treatments in China (on top of the usual "western" protection). In order to get that f…

Good to hear!

I've optioned a novel which now needs adapted into a screenplay. I obviously want someone with experience specific to the genre and with a successful background. Where is the best…

Hi Everyone,

Apologies for the slow response. I think my notifications must be turned off as I've managed to miss all this. Thanks for all the thoughts. I'm now talking to some w…

So my trial of Final Draft 9 has expired. My verdict: marginally faster than its predecessor, and that's about it. The FD people have literally done the bare minimum updating ther…

I keep hearing about Slugline http://slugline.co

I don't know much about it, except that several people whose opinion I respect have been mentioning it as the great savior of sc…

Hi,

I'd love to know if there is anyone here interested in translating classical music into film, in working for operas and orchestras to visualize their sounds or document their…

Hi All

My new short film is playing at the film market in Palm Springs this month, i have been given a pass for the festival but dont know if it will be worth the expense. Can an…

Thank you everyone for your comments. I have booked my flights and I'm off. Thanks Pierre and Daniel for sharing your experiences and giving me some great advice. We feel we have …

For paid work on an exciting new commission, starting very soon - any suggestions would be brilliant. Thanks, Sarah

Hi, my relative Brendan Campbell is in Jo'burg, the facebook for his company is https://www.facebook.com/handdrawnhouse. From what I have seen he is very talented.

Regards,
Kate

I am looking for filmakers, directors and possibly other actors/comediens/writers to collaborate in an exciting new sketch show for Youtube and future sit-com trailer.

Hi Hayley-Marie

I'm a director/choreographer who returned to acting in September 2013 and I live in St Leonards on Sea :-) I'd be interested to hear more :-)

Good to read about…

Hello

wondering about find more documentary work having look at the amazing Arri almira I know the approach and disciple is much different. would be interested to work with mor…

That's a huge question John because there's no simple answer. I imagine that people would say that a passion for the art, skill born of practice and great timing count for a lot.…