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I'm about to sign with a US Payroll Service for my first low budget feature. How does one check out a company like this to make sure they're in good standing? I'm about to post a …

Couldn't agree more with Paddy about the PM. He needs a production office (hotel room) and not be staying on someone's couch. Keep in mind, that a good PM that works a lot can get…

I have a number of tungsten lights that I bought used (Arri fresnels & redheads) and some other electrical gear I would like to get safety checked. Can anyone recommend somewh…

Common pricing is £10/item min 4 items, so you may be better off agreeing a fixed price deal with an electrician.

You can also try local charity shops that sell electrical stuff …

Are there any active Shooters on Merseyside, Liverpool, Wirral, West Cheshire area.

Hi Ste.
I'm based in Hertfordshire right now mostly taking care of my folks who are both 92. However its inevitable that they will not live forever. We are all from the Wirral and…

Hi there,

We are in need of a location to shoot our short film. It will be shot in 4K on the Canon 1DC.
You will receive a producer credit (as well as a copy of the film, and an …

Hello, My name is Lisa Roy, I'm a trained Actress however I'd love to get into Film Production, pre, during and post. I don't have any technical experience, but I do have experien…

I agree with Dan about shorts. Shooting a feature (and editing one) forces you to be organized and plan.

I'm in the UK, and have no objection to actresses working in other roles…

So, we've written bits about our experience. It's not whinging, this is about warning people.

Yes, I complain about the cheap b*****s on this site who will pay 30 pounds for a m…

@vasco de sousa
I meant break in. There are other typos. So what, I wrote it for free. Pay peanuts, get monkey work.

Hi - I'm looking for a digital prosumer camera, equivalent to Canon A10, that records onto either sd/compact flash cards only to hire.

I'm London based and fully insured for hire…

Dear colleagues, I am not so sure this network reaches many people in Brazil, but I am developing a documentary here and I am looking for production companies. The documentary wil…

Marta's email - krioka@yahoo.com

Hi all,

I am interested in both buying a 'Hackintosh' computer for video editing [fyi http://nofilmschool.com/build-a-hackintosh] as well as re-outfitting an older MacBook Pro I…

Just type 'Hakintosh' in EBay and it will come up with loads of customizable, new machines for sale.

We need to shoot a short clip of a product. We would need lights, ideally a jib and a 5D-type camera. Any ideas?

Thanks so much!

The Studio Map: Do check out the London options at www.thestudiomap.com

More than impressed by the NSC descript of the DOp's role/s and wondered if people had any production advice. on how to seek out situations where this is applicable in this countr…

Hi Fellow shooters,

I’m sorry to rant and rave, am I the only filmmaker, fed up with seeing our female pop stars presented as suedette pop tarts? Who are the filmmakers coming up…

So you thought you made it up. Fancy that.Yeah, it has roots.

I really am in need of a location. The script has been written and i now need to secure a location.

It is for the Bloody Cuts "Who's There?" Competition and the budget has been l…

I have four movie scripts at the go at the moment and I always wanted to make movies either writing or other, I live in the North east of England and I'm looking for any projects …

Do you think there is enough good training in Film and TV?
What courses have you gone on and were they any good?

What would you like to see or want from training?

I've not really had any formal training apart from the odd short course. The course I would heartily recommend is THINK-SHOOT-DISTRIBUTE at the London Film Festival. It's not ab…

Hi,

I come from a background of television research (and some film). I have wanted to develop ideas of mine for a while but work has always got in the way. I am changing that no…

Hi Will. We should get together over a cup of tea. Not long ago I posted a similar query. We may be able to do something together. I run a post production outfit and have access t…

I'm making a short film the week before Christmas and the script calls for a revolver. I need something that looks realistic and works pretty much like the real thing (except for…

Thanks guys. Sorry I didn't reply earlier, Jeremiah - somehow managed to miss the message - I'll send you a message. And thank you for the info, Dan. I guess I'd been reading out-…

any general hints and tips on good screenplay analysis .e.g. recently rewatched the Outlaw Josey Wales and picking the redemmention theme reenforce by the cross motif or the chara…

Correction: You can crash them into the world. But, you need to describe what you're saying clearly. Perhaps I meant to say clearly rather than slowly, I don't know.

Instead o…

I am making a five-minute dance film. I want to use royalty-free music for it. Do you have any suggestions/advice for how I should go about finding some? E.g., good Web sites to v…

I agree with Jeremy Deacon that Audio Network is a pretty good site. http://audionetwork.com
I have no idea what he means by Universal. Maybe that's a site I missed.
Stockmusic.c…

Hi shooters

I am trying to get some reasonable quotes for sound equipment hire for a micro budget feature.
Can anyone recommend a company to me?

Thanks for your help

Sonja

Hi Sonja

Please visit our website
www.evergreenmediaeurope.com

for sound kits, lighting, Jib/Cren or 4K RED Digital Camera kits at very low prices.

10% discount for Shooting …

Hi shooters,

Based on your experience, could you advise on the best way to find work as a production assistant/researcher in documentaries?

Cheers
Caroline

Hi Sam,
Thanks so much for taking the time to get back to me!
l have an account with 4Talent, but l've never received newsletters about their talent days..
You're right it's abou…

Moving back to London been away for 12 years living in Dublin, Ireland. Getting reacquainted with the London filmmaking scene. I am looking for an editor who specializes in the sh…

I am looking for autocue hire for one day in central London. I have never used autocue before but need it for this direct to camera talking head piece. I have found a few places…

Thanks all - loads of options here much appreciated. Liza

Hi,

Has anyone submitted to London International Documentary Film festival, or does anyone work for this festival? They took my submission fee in early August advertising a Nove…

If you want a wall of shame, create one. A wordpress blog site will do - anything that pops up on Google searches should help people doing their Due Dilligence spot a dodgy festiv…

So we have been calling around trying to find a Library for a film shoot. All seem to either say no or only allowing us film for a lot of money. Has anyone ever filmed in a small …

Presumably everyone else is working on the production for free and free rental etc?