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I am a freelance filmmaker, editor, cameraperson looking to get in touch with other groups, people, events in the documentary or journalist field in Madrid. Does anyone have any s…

Thanks so much Magda! And sorry for the late response.

Many thanks,

Eleanor

Hi,
I would like to know if there is a correct or smart way to find and reach out to local Retired or Pro Screenwriters in my home town? (Croydon and South East London)

I'm hopi…

There may be an evening course some of them teach, at the local college or university. These can be subsidized, and even free if you're out of work or on a low income.

Our loc…

Hi guys,

I've recently developed a script for a short film and I'm currently being at the stage before shooting! Because I have lack of experience on how to use a camera on a pro…

There's more to making a movie than using a camera. It might be an idea to look for runner jobs, to see how the whole thing is run. I was observing productions when I was offere…

I have a short film written, and just really want to use a proper movie camera.

Almost afraid to say this but...

With no experience in film, it would be very silly to go out and buy a film camera! Why? Because its bloody expensive! Not only the film and proc…

I was reading this article: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Script Coverage Service at http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service

It got m…

What you seek are notes, not comments! Reading a screenplay is not an easy process for the uninitiated. Most people read novels! Not scripts. And when they are presented with a pi…

Hi everybody

I am in the latter stages of producing a micro / very low budget feature. I have some private investment in place, but in order to protect them and the film, I'm loo…

Is your budget over £100k? And do you have a bondable Line Producer?

I'm currently doing post on my new short, and need To add several screenshots - some close-up, some wider. I was going to use the screen-capture program Camtasia, but does anyone …

sorry should have included the web address -
http://www.ambrosiasw.com/

I'm looking for somewhere that's at least close to central London where I can stage networking events. It needs to be near a tube, be able to take at least 30, be private, allow u…

Hi Karel,
I know a few places that are pretty good. One place I have been to was Jewel Bar. They have two rooms upstairs (one with a projector) and they have chairs. You can somet…

Hello,

looking for conceptional / logistic assistance to realise this very tragic episode of WW2 have had mass reponse via CCP most of whom understand the intention behind it ow…

Am looking for some free/cheap apps/software to help storyboard...any ideas?

Sorry! I have only used Movie Magic before, but its not free:

https://secure.sargent-disc.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=85&osCsid=f6bc5288b97931b81f54dbdb698a9069

Lighthouse (BFI) and FilmLondon are closed. I'm a first time producer looking for £6000-8000 for a short.

I have a kickstarted page - so that's covered.

Can anyone suggest?

Funding is such a bug bear and it hampers creativity most of the time. For a short film, the bigger the budget the harder it is to raise the money.

DON'T DO IT unless you are in…

Hi there,

I'm looking at submitting material for screenwriting competitions, and need someone to go over stuff I've written. I've seen £120 for 50-120 pages, so don't know if th…

I work with a great script editor - Ellin Stein - who also teaches script writing at Goldsmiths.

Website: http://www.solidscripts.co.uk/

Mention me if you get in contact with h…

Hello,


I'm looking for hire companies/individuals based in the UK that hire kit for underwater filmmaking. Ideally I would like to hire an HD camcorder with underwater housing …

Many thanks for all of your replies to my query, they are very much appreciated and have been very useful!

David - I'm a big fan of Trunks! I saw it at the Van d'Or Awards a few…

Hi,

I want to create a Blu-ray disc which has my movie as well as several extra features. I’m using an iMac with Compressor 4 to encode the files. Compressor seems to be able to …

Hi there,
I'm looking to rent a sniper rifle prop and pistol for a few hours for the 14th April in london if anyone could let me know. I'll supply the film webs…

Thanks too howard, ill do the film work inside so dont worry :)

As documentary filmmakers, it’s so often the case that charities and other organisations are interested in the issues that our films raise. Whether you’re making a campaigning fil…

Just a few further thoughts from me regarding working with charities - and in particular working on projects for charities.
I've been fortunate to have worked with a number of ch…

Hi all,

Last minute decision to go to Cannes for around the first week (15th-21st May). Trying to see if there is any centrally located accommodation available this late in the d…

Hello!
Sorry, can't offer Cannes but I'm trying to get the word out there that we have rooms around London, Bucks & Surrey - anything from one night upwards. Forgive me not an…

Looking for someone experienced in film promotion, festivals and screenings to get involved in short film?

Thats amazing. Can you send me your email address and ill tell you more?

Dear Shooters,

We are looking for an outdated lounge in or around central London to use as an old mans living room, for a short film early next month. Preferably a lounge with a …

Hi All,

Looking into running a short film course in the midlands (Coventry / Warks area) this summer. Has anyone attended or know of one that is already running, midlands wide? M…

The form seems to have become even more awkward. I am unable to skip sections such as Talent/Craft/Post. The form asks for at least one name - fine - I can do that but then I get …

For my upcoming short film I'm looking for a study/office in a residential house to shoot at on the 17th of April for a 10/hour shoot. I'd like to find an old-fashionned office wi…

Hi - try Wilton's Music Hall - they have a fantastic space for hire that is an old study.

Good luck
Chris

Someone has already asked this question but there was no reply. Please, does someone out there know of one- preferably free to download but good?

BBC Sound fx library - http://www.canford.co.uk/BBC-SOUND-EFFECTS-LIBRARY

Had extensive casting response while have not pinned the screenplay don't as the visual complexities are challenging to finetune. some cast are busier than other but support for t…

Hi John, can you reframe the question? I'm not sure I really understand what it is you're after

This is a short, mock TV ad I directed for part of my degree.

Looking for feedback, positive and negative!

Called Canon Assassin and only 30 seconds long.

https://www.facebook.…

Hey Daniel,

Gianpiero here, actor. Took a look at your mock ad, interesting creative choice. I really like how you positioned the bodies for the "kill shots" and the transitions.…