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Obviously a lot of cinema is gender specific, or targeted at various audiences. I know Transformers is meant for children, most rom-coms are targeted at women, and most 'action' …

I love the conundrums that used to appear on the covers of a 60s boys' comic, like this one: http://bit.ly/PA3ngm Well, can you figure out the solution? Quite obvious really...

I…

Wow, thank you for the answers. Now I will know exactly what to do when I find myself in those exact situations! ;-)

Hi Shooters
3 Cannes newbies looking to share low budget accommodation with any other industry people.
2 will be there on Saturday 17th and the third on Monday 19th.

Looking for …

I know a similar question has been asked before in 2012, but I'm looking for more up to date advice.

I've made several short films where we've hired in equipment, or have begged …

550D vs 5D is a couple of grand difference. 5D is the top of the range, full-size sensor, 550D is in the value range, smaller sensor. Both work similarly, both record 44Mbps. 5…

Hey All,

We've nearly completed a documentary, and am looking into the best way to sell it/distribute it (any ideas?)

A few websites say we should get insurance to protect ourse…

If your buyer is serious then they will either decide they don't need it or they'll offer you a price that makes it worth buying.

Obviously I have no idea what your docu is about…

Hi Shooters

I am budgeting to shoot a micro budget feature and need a person to record sound on location any price guidance appreciated. Thanks Liza

Andrew thanks for this information. def I am in the lower end of the micro budget bracket. You are right and sound is taking a high percentage of the budget. Really appreciate …

Does anyone need any music composing for their project? I have done music for about 10 years (college, uni, bands, studios) I've had placements in advert and films so have a bit o…

Hi Kam, I've emailed you.
John

sent an application off and not sure whether it's sent as had no confirmation message, nor can I view my previous applications.

thanks v much! :)

Hello

I in the process of work in two extensively long screenplays 150+ was wondering what rate £ per page was or a recommended amount to charge as fee. say £2 each so 2 150 page…

Thanks all the contributions, both are true story based concepts the producer know what they want and was impress by my profile. people were asking about length @ the micro budge…

I’m looking for a 16mm camera and kit for hire or possibly for purchase.

Ideally we’re looking for:
- Camera with PL mount.
- X2/3 magazines.
- Batteries and charger.
- Lenses…

Does it have to be 16mm? You couldn't shoot with (say) a Blackmagic and FilmConvert it?

I'm only asking since I rent my camera gear and DIT it free of charge :)

I've got a Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm coming in the mail for my Blackmagic and I'd like to make sure it's running the latest firmware - there's a beer (or a coffee or whatever your f…

Great! If no one else closer chips in I'll get in touch once I have the lens - thank you!

Andy.

Hello fellow shooters,
hope you all had a great easter! We are looking for a 3/4 bedroom END TERRACE HOUSE in north London for the short film 'Shadow Man'. Our shoot dates are 6…

I'd love to hear from any SPer who has this software and get opinions as to its value as a tool. Cheers - Franz

Hi Shooters,

I'd like to invest in a Rode mic for our DSLR. I've done quite a bit of research and the advice from the experts (makers of the Rode) suggests paying the extra and g…

I've just re-read everyone's great advice again, and as Paddy says, you need to get near the action - yep, I do. And thinking about what you're all saying and Roland's last line: …

Just wondering about the finer point of the DCP process and where it best fits in the post piple having been to the GFM with Chris jones - HD DVD / H.264 uncompressed 10 bit pipe …

If for some reason you need to create a DCP, Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve can do it (even the free, Lite version) if you purchase a package from easyDCP: http://www.easydcp.com/pr…

Hello,

We need a studio of at least 8x8m, preferably 10x10m that is soundproofed for a 4 day hire on May 12-15 (one day set build, three day shoot).

If anyone has any details of…

yoyo mark. you can try camber well studios they are good & its low budget packages. Bicky henriques.

looking for more help from producers on a coffee shop TV drama - owing to other writing commitments its on ice but hoping to aim for sept shoot got art directors interested. synop…

We are looking for two locations for our short film.

1 a kebab shop
2 a disused flat

We would need to film in each for 2 days. We have some budget (not a lot) for these.

If yo…

Hi Rob
l have a 2 bed flat in barons ct we do live there though. We are guardians for the property it is shabby in places there is no sitting room a large bedroom 16 x 14 a smalle…

A couple of days ago I posted this:

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I'm nothing to do with the Amazon-owned company ACX.com, but what they do is provide a means for narrators to link up wit…

9.88 Films is a micro-short form film-making challenge that Channel 4 launched in partnership with Creative Scotland.

Glasgow is host city for this year’s Commonwealth Games, a…

Hi Ian,

I hope you're well.

My film HUNGER has disappeared from your site.
Please can you let me know what's happened?

http://www.9point88.com/?x=us-en_ninepoint88brand2_639_

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I am producing a short film, Lessons in Lifesaving, for Nick Cohen (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1037428). The film has been 90% completed and accepted by Shorts International but …

Hi Lee

Sorry I only just got this - shoot was yesterday but I will keep your details for future reference

Many thanks
Annabel

I've been trying to pitch a short film into the script pitch, but it's giving me a weird screen afterwards saying "Failed." It looks like one of those broken pages.

Is the scrip…

HI Vasco,

I'm not sure if there is a problem with this - we'll definitely look into it though - could you please email details of the problems you had to helpdesk@shootingpeople.…

This summer I will be shooting a short film in South Korea.

It's a short horror set in Seoul (backstreets). Also has one scene in a rural house.

Has anyone any advise about shoo…

Brian email me at gktime@aol.com and i I will help you. Don't have time to write all the info right now ... but you can share it with shooters later. Hardly anyone speaks English …

Everyone one loves a good 48 hour, 28 day, 10 second or whatever film competition. Lovely little challenges. And it's nice when someone else organises the logistics for you and a…

I entered this, in London, a few years ago. I had to join a waiting list as they restrict the entry to first come first served. I got one of the only 90 places and got our film sc…

STUDENT HALLS TYPE ACCOMODATION WITH BLUE CARPET IN HALLWAY IN LONDON. HAVE SMALL FEE.