ASK & DISCUSS

Hello, I'd like to know if any Shooter will be applying for NFTS next year, for commencement in 2016?

I run a London based documentary club and I'm looking for people with some experience in documentaries and/or factual filmmaking to lead a discussion or a short workshop on any re…

Hi Kaziah, I' vee been making docs, mostly for broadcast, for bout thirty years, and I've won a BAFTA and a Grierson nomination among other gongs. I could certainly talk to your p…

Hi,

I have a background in film making (both shooting and editing) and mathematics/computer science. I thought that a career in CGI/animation would be a good way to combine both …

Hi Elena,

I've been doing a VFX careers outreach programme (funded by Creative Skillset), called Skill Fusion. There is a skills shortage and the industry is particularly seekin…

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if it is possible to export sequences from PP alongside the raw footage to which the clips inside the sequence link up to? so if a clip is thirty sec…

I'm not 100% sure I'm interpreting your question correctly, but if you're trying to do a conform for a grade, you could export your project to the likes of Speedgrade or Resolve e…

Hi everyone, Is there anybody here working a film called the "The Riders" from the book of the same name that is in preproduction at the moment? If so, would you mind sending me…

I'm a producer of live events, have shot and edited two shorts and organised an international piano competition. The company I own has modest sums available to provide support to …

Hi Tim et al,

This thread appears in the 'documentary' board. Aren't you chaps specifically talking about drama? Are you in a position to support documentary projects Tim? I'm a …

Hi Shooters,
This is actually the title of a discussion we're having as part of The Great Escape convention this weekend, details below.
But I thought it might be an interesting d…

Here's the write up - it's a quick read and some excellent points made by panel members - would love to hear thoughts from shooters - what do you think about sexism in music video…

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…

Thanks for that Rob.

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…

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

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 …

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

http://rampantdesigntools.com

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Jack, please Contact Nidhi: busydoctors@gmail.com

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

As above!
Thanks,
Matt

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

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!

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

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…

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…

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…

@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…

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…

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…