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I'm having a lot of fun writing at the moment for one particular actor.

I've long wanted to write a web series, for the simple reason that it's something I could then shoot. My p…

We are shooting our film in the second week of August in the north west, preferably in the Manchester area and looking to use an Apartment. Nothing to modern.
The film is set in a…

Hi everyone, 

I am Daisy, a MA student at Central Saint Martins.
I graduated from Beijing Film Academy, majored in film theory and screen play writing. I have been working as a f…

Daisy, last call for Daisy if you want to talk to our publicist about the film we're halfway through!

I am a Writer\Director looking to shoot a couple of shorts over the summer period. My approach for these project is to write parts for specific actors and create a collaborattive…

Hi Roger

I am interested in collaborating.

Best wishes
Hayley
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guys i am looking at an address in east london where we could film the london skyline in a beautiful shot , any options are very very appreciated! :) cheers
dana

Hi, the rooftop garden in Dalston might be good for you

I've got a idea for a 40 minute sci-fi short that I'm bouncing around in my head at the moment - in order to get it moving I need the (unpaid) input of a child psychologist - they…

Terrific - thanks Rhys - I'll send her an email with a short summary of the film/concept. Looking forward to her thoughts on it!

Regards,

Andrew.

I have some video footage that has aquired some dust marks, I do not have the ability to remove them, can anyone help. The total amount of footage is 2.7 gig @ 1080, just two spot…

There is a plug-in that does exactly this in FCP http://www.chv-plugins.com/cms/Fx-Script/Repair-collection/Dead-Pixel.php Also AfterEffects has a built-in wire-removal plug-in a…

I'm thinking of making a web based sitcom, and based on the guidance document on the ATVOD website at http://www.atvod.co.uk/uploads/files/Guidance_on_who_needs_to_notify_Ed_4.0_F…

You need to be aware only regulations of YouTube, DailyMotion or whomever you use as a platform and what they deem acceptable.

The UK Web Series Creators Group on LinkedIN might …

Dear shooting people people,

We are coming to the close of our new feature documentary called The Creeping Garden which is on the subject of slime moulds, and have secured a rath…

thankyou all very much for the tips and taking the time to write a response.
I will be writing back to all of you, or the guys you recommend this week to get a few more details et…

I work with a lot of short and indie film makers to run screenings of their features. They generally use Quicktime or Bluray but sometimes DCP. My day-job is with a digital cinema…

I think you're confusing the centre channel with a domestic sub-woofer.

The centre channel in a cinema is used to locate screen centred sounds, not to add bass. Sitting to one s…

Hello,

I'm looking for a 2-3 bedroom flat in Brighton for a 5 day shoot in late August.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Daniel

I am looking for a good actor showcase where plenty of agents attend. I have done three now and hardly any agents or casting directors etc have attended it. I am sure there are so…

Talent Inc, a US showcase company now does events in the UK. Contact Dorinda Duncan at RBAPA. I was extremely impressed by the agents who showed up.

Would be great to hear from anyone who is willing to share their filming experience in this country. Early days, but I may be filming later this year as part of a short documentar…

Thanks very much to all who have responded - I will be in touch soon individually... Rehana

Guys,

We are looking for a house or a cabin in the woods to film in and around at the end of July/begging of August… We have a tiny budget, but would be willing to pay something…

we just shot a short horror film "The Rite of Rosemary" in a wonderful cabin in Sussex, deep in the woods! You will find pics on the film's Facebook page, and you can make contact…

Dear all,

We are looking for a location - a living room and a kitchen - for our short film 'Yellow Sock'.

The shooting days are end of July (2 days). Very small crew.

A small …

Hello Shooters,

I have been tearing my hair out trying to find an answer to this with no joy. My research so far has left me at a stand still.

I have applied to an apprentices…

I brought Hands-on Manual for Cinematographers David Samuelson, The Five C's of Cinematography, The Camera Assistant's Manual and some others.

Hello All!

I am looking for a Nursing Home location for our short film 'Home' shooting in Mid- August.

We have a fee put aside for it, but are struggling to find anywhere, and…

Currently using a Sony HDR-FX1000.

"If you want lowlight sensitivity and for an indie feature, I wouldn't sniff anywhere close to a Blackmagic or XF305"

As Louis posted above, the Blackmagic Cinema and Pocket Came…

We are looking to film a small student film scene in a hotel reception in london
any leads will be very appreciated
it is urgent and we are running out of time

film dates: 18 t…

thank you soo much for that
we did manage to get a hotel at the end
cheers great tip

Advertisement for crew in any bulletins on main forum requires specific figure as lump sum or hourly to be inserted as payment . This is the main reason which the editor gives fo…

I'm looking for a male actor 20-30. I'm look for a specific look - someone who can solely rely on physical acting to convey two different characters. I must have seen every male o…

Spotlight it has better actors. Many of them wont even entertain Starnow or CCP. 90% of UK castings are done via Spotlight.

I love the camera department, and they are fairly central to making movies, but sometimes they let themselves down a little. If you're in production, keep a watchful eye on lens …

I agree with your first sentence. However, what you say at the end happens more than just rarely. I've had to spend way too much time being a mediator between directors, produce…

Private viewing only, and I wish to take the video down in a couple of weeks.

Vimeo seems OK for copyright music in private vids if you are a Paying member

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/flagged-on-vimeo-vimeo-updates-copyright-match-policy/

A certain radio presenter (whose name may not be PC to mention) lost his job by playing an old record which was made before PC came into vogue. Despite the fact that the N word wa…

I don't understand why there is any need to use the word unless you have written a racist character.

It is offensive. It is not a word that needs to be used, why are people getti…

Dear fellow filmmakers,

We are doing a short film funded by Ideastap for which we need a rooftop location on top of a tall building (approx. 10 storeys high) in Greater London o…