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I’m obsessed with Vimeo stats, for me they are the digital equivalent of crack. When we’ve released a new film out into the online world, I’m clicking refresh repeatedly and if so…

Festival presence and a good set of laurels on your poster frame definitely help it to be seen. Plus the programmers of that festival are normally happy to promote it online. And …

Are there any resources which list all documentary festivals, together with submission criteria and deadlines? I tried filmfestival.com and that was no help.

I am looking for a …

Yes, indiewire is always a great source of film news. You might also find the cineuropa page for upcoming festivals also useful http://cineuropa.org/p.aspx?t=agenda&l=en&t…

https://t.co/HJ4TLRQ9Sr New short film from FUBAR Director. For this project i used Modo/Z brush for modelling and then Modo exclusively for animating, Texturing and rendering. Le…

Absolutely stunning work guys. Nice.

Wozy
@wozyW

Have 500 + cast auditioning from london/G london also recuiting crew from london too. would be very grateful as budget is tight for extra costs. aim for october start just save on…

I'm hoping to go to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the first time this year and was just wanting any general info / tips anyone can give e.g. how many days will I need at the f…

We are needing an authentic office space to film in, so that we can mock up some office scenes, meeting room scenes etc. Does anyone know of anything in the London area that is ch…

Theatre Delicatessen is currently resident at the old BBC Headquarters on Marlybone High St. Massive office block, slightly dilapidated but perfectly good for filming, rehearsals …

I would appreciate any advice from anyone as to the best Camera Head attachment to use for precise smooth movement for stop motion animation, with marked movement. I have a 50D ca…

Hi, thanks so much for your advice, I did not even think of wireless remote so just been looking online. I have been looking at manual pan and tilt precision heads like Manfrotto …

Hi shooters.

I'm trying to hunt down some locations for a short drama shooting from the 8th-12th of June. What I'm looking for is 2 bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom.
One of…

Would be interested to hear from more members -- including people who rarely post here or even haven't posted here before:

If you are experiencing a productive year please tell u…

I came back to the industry this year after a self imposed ‘holiday’ of about five years. Before this break, I had written two feature scripts and about 30+ short scripts.

My fil…

I would appreciate any advice from anyone as to the best Camera Head attachment to use for precise smooth movement for stop motion animation, with marked movement. I have a 50D ca…

I would appreciate any advice from anyone as to the best Camera Head attachment to use for precise smooth movement for stop motion animation, with marked movement. I have a 50D ca…

I can't imagine writing a business plan without some kind of team behind it. I am in the final hours of a crowdfunding campaign with a small team behind it, and I think we would …

Oh Vasco…Filmmaking is only successful if you plan, plan, plan and not going off half cocked before your project is really ready. It’s asking for trouble. The same is true for the…

Dear Shooters

After several months of pre-production my 4th feature as writer/director, the non-traditional 'horror' film 'BONOBO' goes into production June 5-27, shooting on the…

Hello,

I require a studio space on Friday 3rd May in London, preferably in the morning for a shoot featuring a presenter's piece to camera. Ideally the space will have suitable …

Sorry Evelyn.
There is a typo on the previous email. It's www.fantasiastudios.co.uk

Saw your request on Shooting people. We have small studio that may be ideal for your shoot. P…

Hello.

I am shooting a very low-budget short film on 6th May. Someone has kindly lent me a Sony EX3 but not the memory cards. I am looking to borrow them just for the day (idea…

Are you London or what? I have some could lend but how much storage. I use sxs in EX1

Legendre Sud Immobilier - Cannes Beach Appartements is the accommodation. I need to fill 2 spots from Thursday 16th to Monday 20th.

The price for everyone depends on the people …

Hi,

1 spot is still available. Correct, if you came it would be £161 in total per person for the full 4 nights. I will message you the details.

Best,
Georgina

Specifically I want to know is if I make something about Star-Trek, can I say wear a starfleet logo teeshirt, reference character names and is there a way I can include a still of…

Geek ;)

Not sure of any FAQs but can tell you that you can do what you suggest, as long as you never show anyone and don't use it for any purpose to promote yourself or business …

I've completed my screenplay for a short film but I can't help feeling that my dialogue feels a bit wooden (you can tell it came from one person). Is there a website, good book or…

I don't have any exact go to books but I always write with people I know in mind and hear their voice in my head as I type. This might not be necessarily who you get to cast in th…

I would appreciate any advice from anyone as to the best Camera Head attachment to use for precise smooth movement for stop motion animation, with marked movement. I have a 50D ca…

I’m writing a screenplay, I’m doing a spoof in the style of a Open University programme about undergraduate student films, and how many of the cover similar themes

The type of th…

So, to sum up all of the above, student films are full of sh*t... Go make it anyway, it's a learning experience. Just don't expect anyone to watch it.

I shot some footage last week and used my canon XF100 in the CINE.F Picture Style as was looking to convert the footage back
with a more punchy quality as i had with Cine Style p…

Thank you for everyone help on this subject your knowledge has been inavailable

I'm a freelance editor working on Final Cut Pro. I will be seeking for a permanent job in the industry soon and I would like to broaden my knowledge on NLE software and learn some…

Forget FCP. FCP is dead. Go for Avid for pro-long form projects, corporates and low budget productions would use Premiere. One gets what one pays for. All the best
Marco
www.pixel…

Dear shooters.

I need to do a blue ray of my film ( about 62 min long), for submit to a Festival.

I would like to know if anyone knows here in London where I can do this and …

Hi Fernando,
We charge £75+VAT (£90) per mastering to Bluray from file, this includes disc and Amaray case. This is a straight bluray (no menu) We are based in shoreditch, walking…

Hi All,

I am a self-shooting director/editor mostly working on self-initiated and branded interview & documentary formats as part of online series'.

We are very new, but are…

The Z7 is a pretty good bit of kit for just about any application short of EBU/BBC Broadcast HD but even for this one can plug in an out board recorder capable of up to 200mbs tha…

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what's a good camera under £250 TO BUY for shooting short films? I've been looking at the Sony Handycam CX190, Nikon D3100 Digital SLR and the JVC GC-XA1…

I'd say Lee nailed it. Here ya go to get you on your way: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Movies-With-Your-iPhone/dp/1907579893/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366816021&sr=8-1&amp…