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I'm looking to rent a directors monitor ideally with a portable battery for a short film I'm producing between 12-15th April. It would need to be a London pick up as thats where …

I'm producing a film for a client. it's based in a clothes shop. The shop will look cool and fairly sparse, but we still need that sense of multiples of product on the shelves, ie…

Whoops! Them NOT They... Not always easy typing quickly on an iPhone!

Hi has anyone got some advice on crowdfunding?.
I can across a site called Indiegogo sounds easy enough to use.
I want to raise the funding to be able to get my first two scripts …

Check out the "Discuss" link "Can anyone make money making indie movies." There's some discussion of different funding models in the U.K.

If I'm not able to attend the whole festival 14-25 May due to accommodation costs what would you recommend are the best five or six days to attend?

ps, any accommodation suggesti…

Daily rates for accommodation in Cannes are such that it is much more cost effective to stay for the whole time and share an apartment than to go for just a few days -- if you can…

currently a few scripts and was wondering what a good rate to charge and 'expenses doesn't really cover reading say a 105 age screenplay.

Any Thoughts about this would be gratefu…

How good is the reader? I'd offer between NOTHING and my sister, depending on whether the reader was someone with no provenance, or George Clooney. (In the latter case my sister w…

I would like to get work in editing and reading scripts for others but I am unsure how to go about this. I have been working in film for years but I am unsure how to get involved …

I've been looking for you! Have a look at www.fullystaffedmedia.com. We are accepting submissions from screenwriters as part of BFI and Skill Set training programs. With your b…

yoyo filmmakers. im bicky henriques. im a new young independent freelance filmmaker. i only just joined shooting people so not all my credits & profile are fully complete just…

Hi Bicky, and welcome.

Keep your eye on the bulletins for possible work and collaboration, that's where gigs tend to get posted. These forums tend to be slower paced discussio…

Hello,

Do you know where l could find free archive footage of various ports?


Many thanks,
Caroline

I'm a director looking for screenwriters with 5-15 minute shorts ideas.

On a recent Raindance screenwriting course, nobody knew of any monthly events in London where the sole pu…

@Cath, Agreed, thanks. I have scheduled bulletins for the near future. p.s. shooting people is awesome – thank you!

@Angela. Great, I look forward to the next Euroscript event ne…

I submitted my film to Zero Film Festival (as it was a self made film) http://www.dayfilm.com/ad
and after payment you had to email laura to submit film.
Email came back "Emails R…

Just to add... Never pay money unless the festival offers to show your film!!!

Hi all,

I just watch the incredibly bad "47 Ronin" (the new Reeves version). Let's forget the fact that there's a white guy in the story or that is was a box office bomb. What I'…

@Dan Selakovich

Hey Dan,

There is definitely a lesson to be learned somewhere in that mess! ;0)

Purely speculative of course but likewise I doubt there was a big pitch etc. He …

Can anyone offer any advice on the best way to go about getting permission to film a funeral scene?
The shoot is based in Leeds and we require a Graveyard / Cemetery / Crematoriu…

You do need to ask the local County council - in case they come along and shut you down ! In London every borough has a film office so i am sure Leeds do! Of course ask the vica e…

I have just hired a co-producer for my ultra low budget feature. I tried to do it all myself but just can't so brought in a young woman with some film experience but not as a prod…

Wait, you just hired her? I'm a little confused about the question if she's already hired.

If she's not a producer in real life, what IS she? As usual, I have to agree with Padd…

One of our fellow members was asking about directing classes on the web. I was trying to think of educational commentary tracks on DVDs. Do any of you guys know of any amazing com…

The Girl with the Dragoon Tattoo is meant to have quite a few, though I think you have to get the American versions. Looks like a few of the extras are on YouTube too - https://…

Have been shooting 4K on a Canon 1DC and have dead pixels. How can I go about removing them in Final cut.

Any software suggestions would be great.

Thanks

Take a look at this article. While for HD not 4K, should do the work.
http://www.prestonkanak.com/2011/09/28/how-to-fix-dead-pixels/

I am a smallish female director so looking to buy something that is lightweight, portable and with the ability to add a follow focus. Has anyone tried the Gini Rigs? Or does any…

Have had nothing but good experience with Gini, but you have to buy through eBay. I also like Swedish Chameleon's gear, but it's pricey.

Steer away from RedRock, it's a little o…

It seems like there are hardly any jobs for my age range around London or the South-East. Yes, I have paid membership but I'm starting to worry it may have gone to waste as I am o…

Purchase The Actors yearbook! It has everything in there - all agants and when they're books are open etc best buy for me every couple of years.

I produced a production that is ideal for broadcast on cable. The cast includes a few well known television actors, one of whom is a recently deceased Emmy winner.
Any tips on h…

It may be helpful for you to chat with a few potential sponsors too - if you can offer the networks a *free* programme they might just bite your hand off...

I've been struggling along in the industry for a number of years now. I'm deeply passionate about films and film making in general and have been lucky enough to work on some amazi…

Or maybe post a link to to one? There are lots of US ones online, but I cannot find a UK version.

Hi Martin, have you looked at the docs listed in the SP Production Resources?
https://shootingpeople.org/resources

There's a Writer's Agreement under 'Contracts - Paid' that migh…

Lens adaptors Sony HRV Z5.

Is it possible to get a lens adaptor screw fit one end for a sony HVRz5....which would digital NIKON SLR lenses on the other end?

Has anyone ever don…

I know its a unclear question!

two productions completed (no reels yet) wondering how to develop scripts (stage32.com) when working a very loose schedule - no productions yet. ju…

I have two screenplays ready to be looked at just lokking for maybe someone to be up for making them.. I see alot of movies out there coming up like "werewolf cop" come on hehe...…

I agree with Paddy. That was a pretty terrible pitch, Shawn. You need to treat your own work seriously for people to take it seriously. Take Paddy's advice. Even if "script pitch"…

I am looking for a maximum of two hours to film a micro short in a office based area that can be shown to look like a police station.

I don't want prison cells, just an office en…

Hello fellow shooters,

I have just completed a new film in collaboration with Artist Mark Lyken. Our film, Mirror Lands, explores different people's relationships to 'place' on …

Wow, immensely helpful, thank you very much to you all. Sarah, no I haven't yet, but I will get in touch with them. Thanks.