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	Looking for a house or flat in birmingham for 2 day shoot (9am-6pm) will pay for use. Please contac… House or flat (Birmingham) required for 20 to 21 Sep 9am-6pm, will pay for use. 11 years, 2 months ago
	Release forms for filming members of the public? 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… 10 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. Thanks so much for all of the detailed feedback! I can't tell you how much this has helped.
	How to handle multiple festival entries, hedging and premiere status? 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… 11 years, 2 months ago
	We need a hospital room and corridor for a 2 days. We have £400 to pay/spend. Any help or ideas?! 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… 7 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. These guys are good: http://filmmedical.co.uk/ - not sure about their rates for renting the hospital room though.
	Woodland location needed in Surrey 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 … 3 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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 would like to post about getting studio or desk space in central london. I am a freelance directo… I am working at home in Ladbroke Grove on paid projects but need a separate workspace. Ideally up to £200 a month. 1 response, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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 …
	Any Sony FS700 owners who would like to hire out your camera from time to time? 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 … 11 years, 2 months ago
	Are you looking for a desk space in trendy Notting hill, London W2 area? 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 … 2 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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
	Have you ever think of developing/financing your film internationally? 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… 20 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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…
	Screening ideas in London?? 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… 5 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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 …
	Hi Everyone! Does Anybody Know How To Get In Contact With A Great Literary And Acting Agent? Thank! 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… 1 response, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. It's so closed a community now I think their only way is to marry their offspring.
	Borrow lights in Brighton 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… 1 response, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. Hi Sophie - I assume you've tried Andy at Promotion Hire?
	Recommendations for accountants 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… 8 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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 the world's first VR screening of my sci-fi short this week 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… 7 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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 …
	Council Flat Location Looking for a council flat to film in. willing to pay a rate, two days filming. London or herts is best. get in touch. 11 years, 2 months ago
	How many BFI funding applications are successful? 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… 1 response, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. Thanks for doing that Stephen - looking forward to having a look at the results!
	Crowdfunding and other institution resources to get my film going 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… 4 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. Also, don't overlook the 'opportunities' section of this site
	Call for animtors to share studio in East London 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… 11 years, 2 months ago
	Location scouting: Grandmothers living room 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 … 11 years, 2 months ago
	London location search: Lobby, to double as entrance to corporate office building- 2 days filming 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). … 5 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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…
	Is it a good idea to turn a short film into a feature, with a tiny budget? 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… 16 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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…
	Animation Production scheduling and panning software? 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 … 9 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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…
	networking for camera people and cinematographers 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… 2 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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.
	Editing in Lightworks 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. 8 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. 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
	Converting dpx files back into a workable format for FCP10? 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… 2 responses, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago. Thanks for the reply Adriano. Best, Judson.