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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.

HI all,

call me old fashioned but I can't stand reading articles on a screen. I've tried, I get through some but I lose interest too quickly plus have the added distraction of be…

Hi, I'm going to Ukraine and will be in variety of different places with my kit and footage. Can anyone please advice in case "armed military group with no insignia" wanted to con…

You need specialist cover. Normal travel insurance would not normally cover anyone doing anything (esp sports or business related) that they should know is more risky than normal …

Being a huge fan of films but also podcasts I wanted to have a discussion about peoples favourite film and filmmaking podcasts. I have a long list of podcasts that you may or may …

Have you tried Digital Cinema Cafe, The Coloristos Color cast, Slate and in particular the spoiler edition, The Bafta podcast, Barbican film podcast, the Film Talk, and for a litt…

Can you recommend a great script reader?

Thanks Nicholas!

Leon is integral to the storyline, but could be replaced by a film with the same message - the relationship between Natalie Portman's and Jean Reno's character. Just need to kno…

Yikes. From what I've heard, Luc Besson is really protective of his work. I would prepare myself for not getting permission at all at any cost. I'd start with Besson's company, Eu…

Hi Shooters,

I've been tasked with the job of sourcing footage/stills dating back to 1850 & wanted to find out what resources you could suggest.
What has been suggested thus …

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say thank you for your feedback.
I've followed up everyone's suggestions and wanted to respond with a list of the institutions I've been in communica…

I have a film credit on IMDB, and I also have a profile, yet I can't merge the two. So nobody will ever know it was me that did the work (that I'm really pleased to have done!)

I…

It seems IMDb does have a monopoly and it has become deeply entrenched in the minds of agents and producers. As to efficiency, perhaps Amazon, who now owns it, could crack a whip …