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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 …

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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…

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We are looking for an outdated lounge in or around central London to use as an old mans living room, for a short film early next month.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

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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.…

I have 2 feature length scripts before me and they are both darned good! Which one stands the best chance of making it to the wide screen in a cinema near you?

The Musical Romp …

Thanks Paddy. The last time I needed to use old recordings the copyright on a recording was for 50 years. Since I know you know your stuff, I went and looked it up. It is now 70 y…

Hi everyone

RE: sound equipment

I'm a beginner in filmmaking.
I've just bought my first camera, which is a Canon 600D DSLR, with a 50mm lens.
I'm looking for external sound eq…

Thanks everyone who took the time to offer up their advice.

I will check out all the links and, as well, research each product that has been mentioned.

I've exhausted most of my options including some useful suggestions by fellow shooters (thank you to those!) but most train companies are either charging too much or disliking the…

Have you tried the knowledge
http://www.theknowledgeonline.com/know-how/post/Shooting-in-London#About%20The%20Code%20of%20Practice
lots of info here, this is the code of proactic…

Its for a 3 day shoot end of May/ start of June with a cast and crew of about 14. Theres a small fee available. Ideal location would be Brixton / Streatham but anything South Lond…

Try asking the great team at UKFilmLocation.com. They'll have something.

Dear Shooters,

I am looking for cheap/affordable studio hire in London for a band photo shoot. Will only need if for half a day. Your recommendations are welcome and please emai…

I've updated my worldwide women's film festival list. Would love to know of more, or if I have any errors! http://wellywoodwoman.blogspot.co.nz/p/womens-film-festivals-around-worl…

Hello shooters!

We are looking for one location for a short film. An apartment or flat that is large enough to fit a small crew and lighting set up in, for this reason open plan …

We are shooting a short film and need some help! We are looking for an office location.

Needs to look as though it could be the office of a regional manager of a large company. …

Gabriel.

I think I've got a good suggestion to 'Office location'. Derbeyshire Hourse St Chad's Sreet London
WC1H 8AG - have conference rooms I don't know if they would allow you …

Last September my brother and I finished the first draft of a script for a film called “Nina Forever”. We started shooting that film on the 25th March. For a while I tried to give…

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I know funding is a question that comes up a lot on here, everyone needs cash to make things!
I have searched quite a lot, as I am sure everyone has, but can't find any …

If you go to www.flicku.me You can start an Indiegogo campaign through that site and get partnership benefits. They will help promote the campaign as well

Yes, you read it right, how do you find a creative partner?

Lennon and McCartney, The Righteous Brothers, Quentin Tarantula and Andrez Sekula, Queen Elizabeth II and Francis Wals…

I am in the same dilemma at the moment, I think of ideas lots but how to develop them on my own; I rack my brains with frustration. I feel I need creative collaborations to develo…

Does anyone know any good fixers/journalists in New York and Mississippi who might be interested in some work finding case studies for a feature documentary?

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