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Original Post from Maria Ann Hylton MSc, MA.
Where can I go to get DVD duplications for a short film at decent prices?

I have a short film and I need to get some copies done. The master copy is to be taking from my hard drive. Can anybody suggest where I can go to get duplications done at reasonab…

10 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Thanks for that Rob.

Original Post from Jack Janda
Cannes accommodation needed from 19th to 23rd of May, if anyone can help please get in touch ASAP.

Hi my name is jack janda and I am a producer and am in need of bed/ room in cannes from 19th to 23rd of May, hopefully within about 20mins from where all the action is. Please eit…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

What is the price and how close is it to the centre of cannes?
Thanks jack

Most recent response from Khurum Khan
Hey Folks, its last moment but any accommodation shares still available for Cannes? or anyone with …

Ridiculously easy going, laid back, amiable, tidy... London based Irish producer just looking for somewhere cheap to lay his head and call home for a week during Cannes. Any help …

1 response, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Micheal,
I have accommodation available in cannes let me know if your still looking,
thanks.

Original Post from John David Clay
Most recent response from Rick Mcleod
sustaining networks?

Just wonder about people's opinion about keep contact going between writer / Camera departments / Producers?

I'm attend alot of Chris Jones' events very informative very much bu…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Morning John, way back in 2008, I was coazed into setting up the Cumbria Film Alliance and it's nice to see it has grown over recent years. Although it is based in Cumbria, the ge…

Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Where to find a big room to shoot a video that could be used for a long time?

I am looking for a big room to use for shooting my video series about teaching GCSE Physics for YouTube.
It would be great if it is empty or so so that I can use the white backgr…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

What you're after is a studio/sound stage, basically. Rather than doing a 35 minute lesson at a time though, if you go into studio you do all your prep to shoot all day, so maybe…

Original Post from Jade Ali
Most recent response from Kays Alatrakchi
How to Get Andy Warhol Like transitions in my films

Hiya I am in the planning stages of my next film, and I'm just piecing together some reference material to help me to achieve the look I want. Andy Warhol's film I a Man, has insp…

8 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

You might want to check out Rampant Design, I think they have exactly what you need:

http://rampantdesigntools.com

Original Post from Nathaniel Hill
Most recent response from Jack Janda
Cheap Cannes Accommodation Offered


We have a studio that has just been renovated... too late to rent out fully for Cannes Film Festival. But it's now complete so I thought maybe some Shooters might make use of it…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Nat, could you please email the pictures to me at jack@jacuzzientertainment.com and give me your best price for the dates of 19th to 23rd of May. If you have any questions plea…

Original Post from Mark Playne
Cannes accommodation available

Hello!
A bed in a lovely flat a genuine 15 mins walk to front door of Palais.
Flat has a garden too.
We are doing a simple price share so its £488 for 13th to 24th inclusive. If y…

10 years, 8 months ago
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How to contract someone to do R&D for Doc Project?

Hi

I was approached by someone to see if we could develop an idea that they had for a doc. This person has the contacts and access. I would like to contract this person to do a…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

If the guy has the contacts you need, fold him into the project as a producer. Make it a joint venture, cut them in on the back end (if there's a chance of any worthwhile back en…

Original Post from Emma Lindow (nee Stickland)
Looking for accommodation in Cannes? Space available 14-16th & 19-22nd May.

Appartment 10 mins from the Croisette & 20 mins from the Palais.
Contact Nidhi: busydoctors@gmail.com
£50 per night

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Jack, please Contact Nidhi: busydoctors@gmail.com

Original Post from Parvez Zabier
Most recent response from Andrew Morgan
UK Tax Credit

Changes to the UK tax credit came into effect on 01st April....making it easier to qualify..

7 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

I didn't say you *couldn't* use it - the issue (as I was advised) is that at a certain point, the cost of arranging it (borrowing against the PTC) outweighs any potential positive…

Original Post from anish popli
Most recent response from John David Clay
hi, i m a Ma choreography student at Trinity Laban london. I m looking for a collaborator who can h…

I am a choreographer studying at Trinity Laban, looking for someone who can help me shooting my dance and editing. this is for my final project. thanks

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Anish,

I would be happy as along as I can fit it in my schedule TL happens to my cinematography training ground. Travel to Greenwich quite frequently. I'm aMSC alumnus. I do agre…

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Roland Denning
Anyone with major contacts in DVD or online distribution

Hello Shooters, in talks with a major UK company about shooting a series of corporate films. Great prospectus and team coming together, but would love to have expressions of inter…

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Do you need a distibutor?
To distribute online why not just use Vimeo Pro VOD where the producer takes 90% of income. DVDs are cheap to manufacture (less than a quid each includin…

Original Post from Wayne D'Cruz
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Recommend me a printer of A6 postcards (bulk order)

As above!
Thanks,
Matt

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Great, I'll give them a try sometime too. Keeping it local and doing business in person is always a lot nicer anyway!

Original Post from Mark Playne
Most recent response from Jack Janda
Doing the Cannes Cannes?- a cheap bed in lovely flat to rent

We have a free bed in our lovely apartment with garden in Cannes, 15 min from Palais entrance.
£475 from 13th to 23rd.
Send me a message for more details.

Cheers!


2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Hi mark I plan to be there from 19th to 23rd, could you please let me know what the rate would be from these dates.
Many thanks
Jack

Original Post from Black Swamp Films
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Looking for a church, chapel or crematorium to shoot in!

We're looking to shoot a funeral scene in a small church, chapel or crematorium. We'll need it for one day in June. We're not restricted by the type of building, age or religion s…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

A lot of country churches are very undersused, i.e. can be available, becuase the vicar covers several rural churches . This used to be my local, and I think was only used for se…

Original Post from Christopher Green
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Agents....I can't get one!

Hi Shooters
This isn't a woe is me appeal, although it might read like one! But I'm really struggling to get myself an agent despite doing all I can [I think] to get one. I have a…

11 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

@Christopher Green I don't think there's a client freeze, just an oversubscribed sector with everyone hoping to get seen. And it really isn't the panacea people hope, I've a frie…

Original Post from max thurlow
Most recent response from Michael Trott
Looking for a data centre to film in - or something that looks like one!

We're looking for something futuristic, high-tech space to shoot a few scenes for a documentary and have a reasonable budget but can't find anything half suitable. Can anyone help…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Data centres are high security places - at least we all hope they are. Only authorised people and of course the spies have access
If you need a big area full of computer looking g…

Original Post from Jade Ali
How to Get Andy Warhol Like transitions in my films

Hiya I am in the planning stages of my next film, and I'm just piecing together some reference material to help me to achieve the look I want. Andy Warhol's film I a Man, has insp…

10 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Wayne D'Cruz
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Recommend a cinema for four walling?

Can anyone recommend a cinema, ideally outside London which will allow me to four wall?
Thanks in advance!
Matt

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

We've also used the Curzon Soho for private screenings.

Original Post from Kate Parker
Camera Rucksack wanted

I am looking for a camera rucksack for an Aaton XTR camera, and accessories. Ice Film used to make them sold a few hundred, and I wondered if there were any around to hire, borrow…

10 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from George Morris
Most recent response from Jamie Kennerley
Cinematography Career Advice

Greetings Peeps

I'm a 1st year film student at Ravensbourne planning to specialise in Cinematography. I've got a bit of spark work experience under my belt from a few film shoots…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Hi George,

Sorry for the delay in chipping in here. Going the "lighting route" is less common here in the UK than it is in the US. There are some DoPs like James Friend who were …

Original Post from Peter Fraser
Filmmakers looking for desk space with access to a meeting / rehearsal room in central London durin…

I am producing a short with a US studio option starring David Bailie (Pirates of the Carribean) and Simon Armstrong (Game of Thrones) directed by US filmmaker Ayoub Qanir (see htt…

10 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Priya Giga
Most recent response from Tim iloobia
Looking for the price of an animation studio

Looking to hire an animation studio in London or near by.

Anybody know how much it will cost?

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

I am a freelance animator working in various mediums and it would be interesting to hear more details about your project. It depends on the type of animation work primarily - and …

Original Post from David Kitchen
Can anyone please advise how to Upload on to Reelport? Having a nightmare and many festivals only a…

I'm trying to upload my short film to Reelport, in order to submit to various festivals. I've filled out all the information, they then ask you to pay - all done, now I can't for …

10 years, 8 months ago
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