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Hello all,

I am finishing the post-production for a film of mine that I've just received completion funding for - it is a film that I've directed and produced, but I am now appro…

Thank you both for replying. I've discussed this with him and it seems that his input, while helpful, will be quite minimal, so I will credit him, but not with a co-producer's cre…

What is the ruling on burrowing a dialogue from a golden oldie over 60 years ago old.
Is it plagiarism??

If yes then what about doing my own spin on it, is that ok??

I'm writing…

Probably best- US law does have a 'fair use' exception but as of now the law in the UK doesn't. It has been slated for change but hasn't been passed yet. In the end, the copyright…

I don’t consider myself a social commentator, I’ve always felt that my comprehensive education and working class background didn’t afford me the luxury of judging society’s flaws.…

Hi Mark, I enjoyed your work. I personally think this is exactly what the democratisation of film making is all about. Telling stories from differing perspectives gives us all the…

Really ideally one within central London. The main character works within a central London control room. I have previously contacted Westminster council and each time I have had …

Hi Andy,

Was that a PR department within that specific store that you went to, or was it a PR dept. for all of Tesco? Just wondering :)

Nash

As someone who reads Shooting People regularly, especially the Film Bulletin, it is quite fascinating how many people are trying to get no-to-low budget features films made. From …

Hmm, your diagnosis of the ills of the music industry is flawed Tom. It's a mistake to conflate the impacts of digital technology.

Yes it is easier than ever for someone in thei…

As an indie filmmaker I wish I could just create and not have to always find the money. On the bright side of life we just got IFP fiscally sponsored. Downside still having troubl…

Hello Daniel,
1st. Just email info@HoldonLog.com your email address and request to be removed. It's that simple. The form has been updated over 5 times now and if you are on the l…

Hi all,

I am looking for billboards advertising 'The Sun' and 'The Times' newspapers for a documentary - have you see any recently in London? If so, where?

Many thanks,
Caroline

Hi there,

I'm looking for a shop window with multiple TV screens on display - do you know where l could find one in London?

Thanks,
Caroline

Hello there,

Any other ideas for shop window with multiple TV screens on display?

My new idea, a template for those that are looking for help on mandy, shooting people etc. :
"Hi, I’m trying to make a ___________ . It is a self-funded project and therefore I do…

If it's a template then all the boiler plate text been the gaps is superfluous. It reads like a personal appeal, which is all right and good for a personal appeal, but as a wide…

Hi All,

I have a Sony-Z7 kit that I am looking to hire out for some extra cash and I am wondering what would be a reasonable non rental-house rate to rent it out for?

The kit in…

Hello Ian
I am looking to hire a Z5 or Z7 kit for three weeks. Did you decide on a rate? Hazel.chandler@btinternet.com

If possible, I would like to ask you a few detailed questions on the postal service, the rules and regulations behind a few things, and the correct procedures that are taken in di…

Try this blog - http://roymayall.wordpress.com/ .

it's just an idea right now but...

I'm just about to move to Crystal Palace in SE London, and I'm going to have a big garden, so I'm considering building a photographic/greenscre…

Hi Christian, I've launched a directory of film and TV studios, The Studio Map. The web site is www.thestudiomap.com I'm happy to chat about possible pros and cons; feel free to …

Dear Shooters

I recently contacted the SP Team as I am currently working on creating Captions for my productions on YouTube and I was wondering if SP would ever create this funct…

Dear Daniel

Thanks so much for your generosity to me regarding my request to SP, it would prove an invaluable add on if it does get Shooters approval.

I personally am enjoying …

Just been to the EIS and SEIS funding day at Regent Colleage Iand it got me thinking about ways of getting paid currently work as operator / DOP for very little or no pay. Is it i…

There’s statute legislation in place, some of it even Lawful, concerning minimum wage and contract. But at the end of the day, unless you get employed within a structure where tho…

Hello

I am looking to buy a jib/dolly system. Can anyone recommend a value for money system?

My visual style is very much like the golden oldies.

I have rented dollies in the…

Hi Shahid, I wrote the book (literally) on building your own equipment. People have used my systems successfully all over the world. If you want to try your hand at building your …

Hi all

I'm trying to find a location for an element in a music video and I need what seem like endless corridors, preferably with motion sensitive lighting in London. I have trie…

Creative filmmaking often requires cheating, so a couple of thoughts for you-

Motion activated lights will drive you bonkers if they stay lit for say 20 mins after seeing movemen…

Don't get me wrong I understand that funds are often tight, and I value collaboration and profit sharing, but more and more you see people advertising on Shooters for unpaid comme…

"Any unpaid work is illegal".

I'm sorry but this is complete bunk.

The National Minimum Wage does not apply to charities or voluntary groups - they are specifically exempted u…

I apologise to the current organisers of Shooters in the Pub in London before I start, please take my comments as suggestion for improvement rather than critism, because I can ima…

Hahaha. Stephanie, I think you missed Paddy's point ;)

Hi everyone,

We're looking for a house to use for our short film. As usual we're on a mirco budget so can't afford a location specifically rented out for films.

We decided we'd…

Thanks Jane. That's a great idea.

Hi all! I have a 30 minutes long documentary, I have been advised to shortened to around 10 minutes for festivals, as apparently festivals do not normally work with 30 minutes doc…

HI Dominic, thanks. I did a cut, 26 minutes. I think it works much better, but 10 I find it really difficult because although the narrative is quite reflexive, is just the intervi…

The farmhouse would need to be available for the whole duration of the prep and shoot: July 8th - August 3rd

Try calling Tim at www.UKFilmLocation.com / 0844 669 5245. He should be able to help.

So as you have hopefully heard my brother and I are currently using Kickstarter to fund a final crucial scene in our debut feature film Nina Forever. If you want to pledge to us y…

I gave weeks ago Ben, was happy to when I saw a link on twitter and loved it. (And I haven't a pot to pee in most weeks) So I think David's right, and I doubt most were ignoring y…

I know this is a strange question, but I need loads of bug for a music promo.

I know I could head to the woods and dig up loads but there must be somewhere that sells them. I als…

Thanks for you reply guys. Think I have found some, will post the video once it's done :)

Being a mixed race actor, I've had to learn the hard way that the typecasting machine can be pretty brutal.

I've had auditions where the casting director (despite having seen my…

Hi Xenia,

This is exactly the same thing I've been feeling and a lot of others in the same mixed asian/ white boat. I feel neither white enough to play typical English roles, yet…

Making a documentary feature soon, and will be talking to members of the public and asking the opinions of 'experts' in the field. Would like to ask experienced documentary filmm…