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Original Post from Peter Butler
1980's style deco house needed for 3 day shoot in mid August.

Hi everyone,

we're looking for a house we can rent for 3 days from the 16th to 18th of August. we have a budget of up to £300. The deco throughout needs to be 1980's so floral wa…

12 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Patrick Myles
Anyone got any second hand lenses and other kit for a Canon650D they're interested in selling?

Hi, just bought a Canon650D for stills and test shooting, but a bit broke at the moment, so looking to kit it out asap for as cheaply as possible. Especially interested in, in no …

12 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Brett Snelgrove
Most recent response from Elaine Hallam
I'm looking for modestly priced actor rehearsal space and also a voice recording studio somewhere i…

I am a producer of the animated web series NewEdenseries.com and on the hunt for a voice recording studio to record some voice actors.

We are also looking into rehearsal spaces …

1 response, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

I can recommend a Thames Ditton(just outside Kingston) small studio run by John Mc Guinn,a mature Voice Over Artist and producer. Voices@john-mcguinn.co.uk
May I also ask about Fe…

Hotel to shoot at?

Hi! We are looking for a hotel to shoot a part of a short mocumentary which we plan to submit to festivals. We need to use the lobby, the kitchen and one of the hotel rooms. We pl…

2 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

Thanks for the answer.

Original Post from Fat Rat Films
We want to go viral – online distribution as it happens

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…

16 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Nick Rosen
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Advice for best festivals to enter in next 3 months

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 …

3 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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…

Original Post from john sellings
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Check out short film 'Project Kronos' with Modo 601/701 work on the Human 2.0 section at the end.

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…

1 response, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

Absolutely stunning work guys. Nice.

Wozy
@wozyW

Original Post from John David Clay
audition /production space available in SE london / near west sussex to act as base over production…

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…

12 years, 5 months ago
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Tips on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013

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…

12 years, 5 months ago
Most recent response from greg danka
Can anyone recommend an office space to be used to film in, that is cheap and in London?

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…

2 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Anastacia Tohill
Best Camera head attachment for Stop Motion Animation and tripod

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…

2 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Chelsey Burdon
4 rooms needed over 5 day shoot. Preferably one house/flat. London. Suggestions?

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…

12 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from AndBut Films
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
How You Can Become a More Productive Screenwriter

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…

2 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Anastacia Tohill
Best Stop Motion Animation Camera Head attachement and tripod equipment to buy

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…

12 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Anastacia Tohill
Advice for good Camera Head/Tripod to use for Stop Motion Animation

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…

12 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Which comes first, cast, funding, or crew?

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 …

4 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Mark Withers
BONOBO - Funding, help?

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…

12 years, 5 months ago
Most recent response from Mukesh Gadhvi
Require studio space for a shoot on Friday 3rd May

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 …

2 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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…

Most recent response from Eric Jukes
Does anyone know where I could track down some XD CAM SxS Cards??

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…

2 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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

Original Post from Georgina Higgins
Cannes Accommodation - 16th til 20th availability.

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 …

2 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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

Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Can anyone recommend a UK FAQ about the use of trademarks and copyrighted images in film?

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…

1 response, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Bensalem Mitchell
Most recent response from Kate Herron
Can anyone offer advice or a path to go in developing believable dialogue for a screenplay?

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…

18 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Anastacia Tohill
Advice for best Camera Head/Tripod to use with 50D Stop Motion for smooth precise position - equipm…

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…

12 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from John Perkins
Most recent response from Gerry Byron
Ideas for my comedy screenplay needed subject - student films

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…

20 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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.

Original Post from Ben Meadows
Does anyone have any tips on Color Grading using a Canon XF100

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…

4 responses, most recent 12 years, 5 months ago.

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