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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…

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 …

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…

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…

I'm looking to shoot only a couple of shots within an hour inside a cinema auditorium on 14th March... Daytime so obviously not peak for cinemas. Skeleton crew, in London... Does …

Jo, I can't recommend a specific venue, but would a screening room be suitable for your shoot?

I've added a few new London venues to my web site, http://screeningroommap.com/lo…

I'm shooting microbudget feature and need help casting a few roles. how does it work with a casting agency? how do they charge and how is the fee determined? please share any insi…

If you have any more questions about this and need a second opinion from another Casting Director, then do get in touch: me@shakyradowlingcasting.com.

We are looking for a club location for one day for our short film "Steak Knife" to be shot next months fromMarch 8th - 10th. We are flexible time-wise and do have a bit of a budge…

The Jazz Cafe in Camden would be well worth a look as it has good balcony space, couldn't comment on hire costs though.

Raindance is launching our video on demand service on Monday - and you can have a sneak preview here: www.raindancereleasing.com

The reason this new service is so important to us…

Hi first of all sorry for this kind of generic boring question but I have to by a new camera for a work and I am a bit lost.

I am a web developer but I love to film so every time…

If you want to be a self shooter you need mroe options than what a DSLR has to offer, you need to be able to plug in mic's for example. Parfocal lens for zooming is always handy t…

If you shoot on an AVCHD camcorder (mts mt2s files) and edit the footage (eg. in cyberlink powerdirector or lightworks free) is there a way you can then convert the files to a fil…

My pleasure :-)

It's for a short film/trailer for a potential online interactive drama.

Just to add - location ideally London, and flexible timewise but need day and evening/night shooting. AF

And with a dining table close to a big window. Someones grandparents house, relatives etc. .I will credit your help in the film and also invitations to the premiere. Thank you.

A rundown, grimy space anywhere in London that could act as a lived in apartment.
We looking to shoot in this location for 5 consecutive days.

Currently working in freelance production in Rio de Janeiro with good local knowledge and fluent Portuguese and Spanish. Looking to gain work as a fixer. Also shoot and edit film.…

Hi All

I am a DoP with a profile on SP for a number of years. I have sourced numerous crew and found projects to shoot through SP.

I have been asked to shoot a short film which…

I just saw 'Her' - which is perfect :)

I'm looking for an extremely important film prop: A *sexy* coffee machine, something like the one shown below - preferably with curves, a pressure gauge and levers to pull. Kinda …

I wondered if anyone could help with finding a good place in London who might repair two smallish problems I have .

One is a battery for a Canon A1 which needs a contact repairin…

Hi Tim,

I've had a good experience (and fair pricing) from Fixation, which is near Vauxhall

http://www.fixationuk.com

When 18 year old Daniel refuses his call up to the Israeli Army, he’s court martialled and sent to prison where for the first time he discovers there is hope for political unity.

It's "set" in Israel, but you don't mention if you are actually SHOOTING in Israel. Do you live in Israel or the U.K.? You also don't mention if you already have money. There's a …

Hi Shooters! I'm looking to get some ADR recorded for my short. I'm London based and on a budget so trying to avoid the expensive Soho outfits. Anyone have any advice? Much apprec…

Don't be afraid to call those "expensive Soho outfits." You never know. It's because they are expensive and do big pictures that they might be in a position to give you a great de…

I'm reviewing a contract I'm about to sign with a NYC casting director. Is it standard for a casting director to ask for a set fee AND "1% of one hundred percent of 'net receipts…

Unless they're getting you 'names', that sounds like a big number and a PITA to administer.

I am being asked by potential investors if I can give examples of SEIS funded UK features that have made profits. I need names of the Movies (nothing else). If possible have any m…

What you've all said about the markets (AFM, Cannes, etc) are true. But over the years, I've had friends that have made super low budget credit card movies where they went to dist…

I own a sony FS-700 and a friend has asked if I would buy a Arri Amira with him. To do this I would have to sell my FS-700. I'm split between doing this or upgrading my my FS-700 …

A very fair comment from Sandy about the cost effectiveness of renting versus owning . However the business and operational models of shooters are not at all the same. There can b…

I am currently producing my graduation film for Kingston University, which is set in a retirement home. I've approached several retirement homes but, understandably, they are rel…

Look outside not inside London, everyone in London is being hit up by student filmmakers every year.

How about somewhere like an off-season Pontin's room? It'll look old and dow…

Described as “a mobile studio in your pocket", more and more filmmakers are turning to their smartphones to make films that are affordable. Not only can you buy made-for-use equip…

@shirley day

Thank you very much Shirley :)

Hello fellow shooters,

I am currently making a short film, which involves recreating news clips, i.e A news anchorman, sat at a desk, with headlines and backgrounds, just like y…

Thank you so much for your help. I should be doing the visual effects in After effects.

Is there a way to get people to view a first cut to comment on structure and narrative? I'm working alone on a project and need some feedback.

Good for you, Sophie. If you direct and edit, there is no way to remain objective. Post it on Vimeo and I'll take a look if you'd like.