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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.

I performed two surveys on almost 1,300 TV and film employers to find out what's the best advice for new entrants into our industries.

The results are rather long and can be fou…

Great post, and I agree with most of the responses to the survey. Tenacity also goes a long way - if I'm crewing a feature I'm going to be looking to get department heads in firs…

We're looking for a flat or house ideally located within no longer than an hour drive from London. It is for a one day film shoot with a crew cast of 14 on a weekend in October. I…

I'm looking for an earpiece option to use for my 'actors' on set in front of camera. The requirement is for lines to be fed to them remotely but I'm looking for a solution that is…

Thanks Janis - I'd looked at that in passing, but was worried about the quality. Good to know that you've used it and recommend it. I may give it a try as a test.

We are shooting a short film in early October and looking for a rundown/dated house or flat as our leading (old) ladys' residence. Ideally with as much clutter & 'nick knacks'…

Hi Tim,

I think I might live in the place you're looking for!

If you email me I can send you pictures and info if you like it we can discuss the rate etc.

Cheers, Greg

gregmc…

Looking for a period cottage (writer's retreat sort of thing) with access to woods and a stream if possible - can offer up to £500 a week depending on size and location of propert…

I've sent you a pm for a place that assuming you want it as a writing Garrett will be great, but not be suitable as a location, really.

Hi Shooters

I am looking for a Council Estate with access to Roof and elevator
High-rise building should be 6 stories or more higher. roof it should have a small roof cabin/roo…

I'm actually for the exact same location Mariom, let me know if you have any luck

Interesting article in New Yorker magazine about the lack of movies for people, well, my age.

Here's a tidbit:

Over the weekend, Mark Harris, the author of two instant-classic m…

Absolutely, Ellin. American action films do extremely well overseas. Studios are bending over backwards to meet China's story limitations to try and break into that huge market.

What is your experience of using Kindle or other eBook readers for reading screenplays?

In particular, how does the formatting hold up when importing PDFs?
Any other general comm…

I use iBooks on my iPad to read screenplays. I do it all the time. It's my default preferred way to read any screenplay PDF.
If the script has been exported via Final draft as a P…

I am looking for a rehearsal space in London for 2 actors for a number of 4 hour sessions. Please email paolo99@icloud.com with any suggestions.

http://www.bloomsburyfilmstudio.co.uk
Is our video studio right behind Russell Square Station so very central. We can give you rehearsal room rates when the studio is not booked o…

Guvnor Media ltd are launching a new channel in their already successful online TV company. The new TV channel will showcase independent filmmakers and films including interviews …

Hi all! - It seems it was/is the popular thing to be an actor first then be a director. So, how does one go from directing to acting? (Personal question) - Thanks!

Cont.. Could, I suppose, become actors, but not without learning a great deal. (Sorry - not easy on an iPhone...)

A friend of mine has just taken delivery of silly amounts of gear - he runs a film department.

The observation is that the "top name" British companies tended to pack stuff in c…

In documentaries you can't always say hold it, I'll go get the lighting equipment, or the cinematographer. It would would be something like telling someone who wants to attack you…

Peter, thanks. I missed the forest for the trees!