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Hi, I've got my short "The view from the window" into the Metrage/Short Film Corner at Cannes. Does anyone have any tips on getting the most out of this investment? Before, during…

My friend Sophie got into the Short Film Corner this year and wrote me a guest blog about her experiences: http://neiloseman.com/?p=3616

A Poetic ghostly love story. Would need a few days to film. Very small crew. Have £100 budget for location. Shoot dates from now until 10th Sept.

hello everyone.

I am going to rent an apartment for filming-one of those rent per night ones.

Quick Q
Do I need the owner/agent to sign a release form for the property even thou…

Probably not from the side of image rights, but good idea in terms of who insures what, who is responsible for what, who pays leccy, cleaners, etc

Multiple skills required. Just saw this today in the "employment" section:

Editor
this role will require some one who has edited film dramas before and will also need you to be …

Everything you mention for a composer is in the same wheelhouse. At least it makes sense. In fact, a composer that also does sound design can be a great benefit to the film as a w…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23482520

Some members may remember that an actress was threatening that she and some implausibly large (and probably fictitious) number of othe…

This issue comes around regularly here. Let’s just get one thing quite clear though; Employment tribunals are not Courts of Law, they, together with most County Courts, some highe…

I need to get a couple of short films transferred to HDCAM for a screening. Can anyone suggest somewhere I can get this done without paying an arm and a leg? I've been quoted £450…

Thanks for these latest suggestions. I'll certainly check them out.

I'm probably being dumb but I don't see how to post my screenplay competition achievements on my shooters profile. I've done very well so far this year in these competitions and a…

Thanks Xenia - I had trying using that section previously but couldn't figure it out. I returned to it as you suggested and now my screenwriting achievements are there to be read.…

I'm after various shots of game footage from different games.

Plug the game video feed into a PVR? Snaffle some from youtube?

If it's going to be published, go to the game studio and ask for permission/clips/samples?

I am looking to go the AD route in films as a career, but am having real trouble finding 3rd AD work on features, any advice at all, would be greatly appreciated.

Work as a runner and get in with some 1AD's and badger them for work?

Back in the 60s I read a book about a film producer's assistant in London who experimented with subliminal film whilst his boss was away in the US. Does anyone remember it? Would…

Thanks. I'll google that but mine was a full length novel, not a short story, and as I know Blow Up really well cannot see a similarity.

It may have been an australian low budget but basically its a couple of guys who have a blind grandfather or dying or something and they pretend to take him around the world whil…

Hi Shooters,

Just wanted to ask if anyone is using Production Base to find work as a freelance crew member and whether it has been useful for you. Do you think it's worth the sub…

I'm looking for help optioning a book and agreeing the subsequent contracts. It would be great to get a recommendation for a trustworthy, helpful lawyer that someone has experienc…

There's an entertainment lawyer in Florida (US) who does a lot of optioning books and subsequent contracts, if you're interested in an American lawyer. Ned McLeod, email: entlwr@…

Just wondering about methods of finding long term employment with companies possibilly south of London or SE london or West sussex as would like to sustain my cine career - work o…

Hi John,
Long term emplyment in this industry will depend on your skills and grade. If you are a director, even though you may be successful and make money, don't expect security …

I was just wondering if anyone has heard of anything about a Shooting People app for iPhone & Android.
If there was one before that got removed or if there has never been one…

Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for the quick response! I really appreciate it. :)
It was just a casual question to be honest, I already do use the web version on my phones browser, and I d…

Currently reading lots about TV format I just wondered any thoughts about best strategies for deconstructing and understanding good structure plot deployment and writing in terms …

I'm assuming the article posted here, via Raindance, and online here: (http://www.indiewire.com/article/17-reasons-why-chicks-actually-make-better-directors) in which director Jil…

I don't think it is a joke, but it's definitely tongue in cheek. She recognises that for a lot of women they are still a little insecure about the fact there arnt many female dire…

I'm looking to get a superwide wide angle lens for my DSLR kit (like, 10-12mm or so), but for the same kind of money I could buy a GoPro 3. Obviously the lens on the GoPro will b…

I've got one, bought in a flurry of excitement last year (Hero 2). There's no doubt that even after the expense of buying all the backs/mounts it's a great little camera, but I'd …

We're planning to film some reconstruction scenes for a documentary, and need quite a few extras for some crowd scenes. The filming will be in a pub in London. Inevitably we have …

I am an actress and would be interested in working with you. If you feel I would be suitable please contact me at d.cockle@hotmail.co.uk and my showreel can be seen at www.domeni…

I have a shoot coming up on the RED EPIC where we'll be shooting at 300FPS. We're based in Bristol.

I've looked into lighting for high speed and have found some good information.…

Thanks for the replies guys.

Shortly after writing this I contacted Visuals whom have forwarded my query to 180. Hopefully they'll have something suitable!

Thanks,

Tim

Searching for advice and possible recommendations for a fundraiser to help with applications. I've been mentoring and training disadvantaged young people in film/media production …

Dear Shooters, Our short film made last year for a modest budget has screened at several festivals worldwide and been screened on SHORTSHD in USA and Europe. It was recently subm…

I do hope that you will still be offering the discounted tickets to the offer film makers on the program.

I've been collecting data on 10,000 film festivals and have published the results at http://stephenfollows.com/film-festivals-pt1-the-truths-behind-film-festivals/

The main findi…

It seems from its website that the Grierson awards are part funded by Shell, which is accused of pollution and collusion with crime in Nigeria. Is this still the case? I ask b…

Our industry uses kit which, weight for weight is some of the most environmentally damaging in terms of eco impact during production. Maybe we shouldn't make films...

If you want…

Hiya,

as I do spend a lot of time in Germany with other London/ LA/ NY veterans, I have been thinking about starting an official North German outlet for the Shooters in the Pub e…

Cheers, Bill. Yes, having a cooperative Pub to collaborate with helps. Luckily, there are quite a few in town. As I will be in the UK in early September, I will probably get start…