ASK & DISCUSS

Ask questions, discuss topics and share your expertise with the community.

RECENT ACTIVITY

Original Post from Hamish Nichols
Most recent response from Bruce M. Foster
I would like to budget a short film, but don't know how - have script... Can anyone point me in the…

This is a film set in a city which will require some location work and some stufio work. I have made two short films on a no-budget basis before and am now stepping up a level. Th…

5 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

Remember one word: contingency.

Original Post from ben richards
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Please can you tell me of any cheap london conference rooms, or theaters for a seminar I need to ar…

Looking for a room for about 100 people seated for 2 or 3 hours to listen to speaker presentation

Would love to either have a bar in the building or maybe can arrange own table o…

1 response, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

A lot of pubs have function rooms that might suit, and if so would usually be free if you can promise both good numbers and decent thirst :-)

If you need a more formal environmen…

Original Post from afonso marcondes
Most recent response from Drew Mclean
Music Licensing

Can anyone recommend a music licensing agency with innovative works where the price is right? Preferably ones that you have used in past.

8 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

Why not give Scottish classical composer Stuart Mitchell a try. His works are regularly played on Classic FM and he has a library of original music ready to license. Currently sco…

Original Post from adrian tanner
Black Magic 4k - little short test...

vimeo.com/88117998
Testing the BMPC4K Blackmagic Production Camera. Shot in Prores 4k.
As you can see - no crew lights or sound or any of the expensive add ons that people recomme…

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Claudette FLINT
Most recent response from Ned Hussain
What do you think of this short?

http://madame.lefigaro.fr/societe/video-choquante-dun-homme-opprime-fait-buzz-angleterre-110214-717702

I found this article in the Figaro where they say that this short film "Opp…

18 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

"In reality, and in Islam, the rights and responsibilities of a woman are equal to those of man, but they are not necessarily identical with them. Equality and sameness are two ve…

Original Post from Hardy Saleh
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
What is the best way to go about casting babies for a short film?

Hello!

So I need a cast of babies for a 30 second short for the sofa.com competition, 1 minimum, 3 or 4 ideally...

Are there specific agencies or websites?
What are typical rate…

1 response, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

Babies change fast. You def need to know how old a baby you need. If over 6 months, local nurseries might be worth a shout - they might be willing to put a note out to their "retu…

Original Post from Tim iloobia
Looking for RED camera Hire asap

I have some friends coming over from Taiwan in March and they are shooting an advert on the 10th and 11th March and need to hire the following kit.
If anyone has any suggestions a…

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Ian Endfield
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Licensing Stock Footage?

Hello All,

Hoping everyone has had a fruitful beginning to 2014 so far.

I am currently shooting an interview series for a Boxing channel and we have been given exclusive access …

3 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

It can never hurt to get everything released. Agencies will need to be confident they're not getting into a world of hurt by taking you on, and having a huge pile of paper will h…

Original Post from Nick Goundry
Most recent response from Yaya Leone
Should TV dramas wrap up all their storylines in the season finale? Or is it ok to leave us hanging?

I recently watched Orange is the New Black and last year there was House of Cards, both on Netflix and both great dramas. But the quality's not my focus here. Both shows ended wit…

7 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

I saw an interview with David Lynch about Mulholland Drive a few years ago where he said that what if a book is being written by a great writer which is his finest work - a true m…

Original Post from Louise McConnell
How do you find out if a novel has been optioned?

I have found a novel that I think would make a great film and would like to know if there are any websites/ film bodies that would have any information on whether it has been opti…

6 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

Thank you everyone so much for your brilliant advice. It might take me a little while to work my way through your answers, but I'll get back to you all in the next couple of days.…

Original Post from Black Swamp Films
Coffin required for short film

We are looking for a coffin for a short film shooting in March in the London area. Ideally it should look authentic but be a lot lighter than the real thing. We would need it for …

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Tim iloobia
RED camera hire query

I have some friends coming over from Taiwan in March and they are shooting an advert on the 10th and 11th March and need to hire the following kit.
If anyone has any suggestions a…

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Nicholas Hughes
I'm looking for a quarry to do some filming in, does anyone know of anywhere suitable in SE England…

Looking for a quarry to film in, one day on a weekend in April/May. Mustn't be on a flightpath. Any recommendations please contact Nick at ubercommando@gmail.com

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from D. James Newton
Looking for a location - warehouse in London

I'm looking for a warehouse in London for a 2 day shoot for a short film. Very little budget but a classy film. Suggestions or offers anyone? At this point we can be flexible on d…

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Gerard Gray
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Animation copyright/ownership

Hi.

I'm looking to have some animation done for a micro-budget project. An illustrator I've used before is drawing the character, which an animator will then animate. The illustr…

1 response, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

It's complicated. The character copyright may be her own, but the animation may vest some moral rights for the animator, but all based on your script...

Get it clear now and off…

Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a screenwriting tutor / script coach

I am a producer, currently looking for a private screenwriting tutor for a director. He has experience writing and directing shorts, and is ready to write his first feature. He wo…

1 response, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

I may know just the chap, I'll PM you.

Original Post from Kate Parker
Most recent response from Dennis Goldberg
Taking 16mm film through Ben Gurion airport Tel Aviv as hand luggage: Any advice?

I need to take 15 x 400ft rolls of 16mm film through security at Ben Gurion airport, Tel Aviv. There are no suppliers in Tel Aviv, and Kodak say it will be OK as hand luggage, but…

5 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

Contact the airline. They will aid you in every way to get the film safely to your destination.
Dennis

Original Post from Chris W
Defining Royalty Free Music

As a music supervisor and owner of a label that offers really high quality production music (both PRS registered royalty-free content) I often get asked 'What IS royalty-free musi…

11 years, 4 months ago
Any shooters who have a Canon 7D for sale?

I am on the lookout for a DSLR Canon camera so if anyone has one they wanna sell, please let me know.

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Tim iloobia
looking for RED EPIC hire 10th and 11th Mar.

I have some friends coming over from Taiwan in March and they are shooting an advert on the 10th and 11th March and need to hire the following kit.
If anyone has any suggestions …

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Sedi Ghadiri
Any suggestions for a hospital room as shooting location?

I am urgently looking for a hospital room to shoot a scene for a short film next week. The budget is supertight and the project doesn't have a commercial purpose, so ideally a pla…

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Dan Selakovich
You're a filmmaker, so why are you stealing movies?

I saw a youtube video recently that was produced by PBS (more or less the American BBC). It argues that piracy made "Game of Thrones" a success. You can watch it here:

http://ww…

118 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

Corp. vids have always been low paid. At least around here. Commercials, on the other hand, are extremely well paid here (except for actors, who get screwed out of their royalties…

Original Post from Kate Parker
What is the best way to ship/post film stock?

I am looking at options to get 15 x 400ft rolls of shot and undeveloped film from Tel Aviv to UK. If I wanted to avoid the airport, and can't find a lab to process it, shipping/po…

11 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Ethan Chapples
If I am filming on an iPhone, is it best to use another device to record sound?

Apologies for the lack of knowledge. I am an actor and I am trying to get some showreel footage ASAP and to be honest I don't have time to wait around for people to film and wait …

7 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.

5 days into this thread, I'm curious to know... do you have your footage yet? And if so, is it what you need? Will it stand up when viewed side by side with others going for the s…

Original Post from Shawn Miley
short movie screenplays anyone.

Hi I have written a short horror screenplay and I'm working on part 2/3, just wondering how would I go about letting someone my screenplay and maybe having it made?.
If anyone cou…

11 years, 4 months ago
Only members can post or respond to topics.

LOGIN

Not a member yet?

JOIN NOW

FIND OUT MORE