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Hi guys,

I'm studying original music composition for film/tv and I'm looking to source video footage for my end of year project.

Are there any film makers out there who might b…

This brief might be of interest. http://www.ideastap.com/Opportunities/Brief/SOUND-VISION-090414#Overview

Hey guys - I could not find any clear answers for this, so here is my question.

I am a Writer/Director looking for someone to produce a web series for me/with me. I have produced…

I'd say for a web series, crowdfunding is pretty much the only model that will turn up any money. Grants are few and far between (unless you know different...in which case do tel…

Hello Shooters,

I just completed my short stop motion animation film and am finding the task of submitting to festivals around the world to be nothing less than gargantuan! Pleas…

Hi Neelu,
I'm sure others will have more comprehensive answers but assuming you're UK based a great start is to use the British Council shorts support scheme list of key festivals…

Currently at the house are 3 guys - an actor (and myself, an actress, during the holidays, as I am currently training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School), a chef, and a propert…

Free for two weeks commencing 11th the April. I have basic all round acting experience, a keen cheerful outlook, will work for Haribo's!

Hey all!

I'm about 50% of the way through my treatment and EPK for my new documentary Raised On Porn.

Despite this I am still not 100% sure if I am doing it correctly, if i'm mi…

Hi James,
I'd be happy to take a look! Shoot me a direct message and we'll email?
Ivo

I keep seeing writers jobs on sites (not SP incidentally) that are listed under ‘fully paid’ but then when you read the description in turns out payment is on a deferred basis wh…

Yes, I was writing in the context of a WRITER WANTED post. The implication being that it's to work to someone else's brief.

For my own spec scripts I'm happy to invest stupid am…

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...