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Original Post from Antonio Ribeiro
Most recent response from John Parker
Does anyone have footage of the 1970s Punk scene in London/UK?

I am making a documentary about British Blues man Billy Jenkins and would need some of this material. Thank you.

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

you can get Captain Zip at captainzip2000@yahoo.co.uk, 020 8221 1622, Phil's got some great stuff, John

Original Post from Ian Richardson
Most recent response from Frank Anthony Polito
Self publishing: the brutal realities

The frequent discussions that arise on the topic of self-publishing interest me because I, too, have ventured into that field. (See http://godstriangle.com/ plug! plug!). My book …

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

After publishing 3 books (2 "award-winning" novels and a novella) with a
traditional publisher, I took an idea I had for an original screenplay and
adapted it into a novel, with…

Can anyone suggest the best category to enter my video in when applying to festivals - it seems to …

The video is a short music video with a 'spitting image' style puppet of Donald Trump singing Bohemian Rhapsody and was made to highlight the issues surrounding the harassment of …

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

Thank you, I will have a look at the free festivals, so far all have been quite expensive to enter - I've been entering via the online entries in withoutabox, so haven't needed to…

Original Post from david kirali
Can anyone tell me where to pitch a script for a really controversial animated film?

I have written a fairly hot script for a graphic novel for teens and up which I would like to tie in with a film if possible.

1 response, most recent 12 years, 2 months ago.

Barefoot Gen

Original Post from Steve Atkins
Most recent response from Stephanie Walton
Looking for an article about how Pixar is preparing children for trials of life much like brother g…

I am in the process of doing research for my dissertation, and i need to find an article i saw on this bulletin ages ago about Pixar's stories being very dark much like the brothe…

1 response, most recent 12 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Steve,
Have you looked in the bulletin archive? If you can remember what the article or a word/phrase from the post search here: https://shootingpeople.org/bulletin/search

Original Post from Christopher Lang
Most recent response from John Baker
Final cut studio or final cut studio 2 ?

Hi, I want to buy final cut pro. People have warned me off version X. Am I right in thinking final cut studio comes with fcp7 and final cut studio 2 is version fcp6? I'm confu…

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

Why not consider lightworks? It has a long history for feature films but used to be very expensive. The new company are charging only £40 for the pro version. Pulp Fiction and th…

Original Post from Stephen Potts
Most recent response from Corinne Foster
Beautiful and Damned

All the fuss about the new Great Gatsby has set me off on another Scott Fitzgerald spree, only this time I’m not reading his novels and stories, watching the films based on them,…

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

I'm sure all of us strive for success and although everyone would define it for themselves differently I suspect that recognition for their talent would be at the heart of it, whe…

Can anyone recommend a script consultancy service that they've used and trust?

I'm looking to get some professional feedback for my first screenplay, and would like to go with someone who has a good reputation within the industry. Thanks!

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

Thanks for all your advice guys, it's very much appreciated, you've all been very kind. Thanks again!

SP User
What other job opportunity websites are there besides this one?

I only ask as I want make sure I get as much exposure as possible.

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

First three in ascending levels of usefulness:

FilmCrewPro has some paid work, but requires a subscription to apply and most of the jobs are also posted on Mandy
Mandy.com has a …

Original Post from Adam Rolston
Can anyone recommend a place for cheap camera lens hire? Specifically, Cooke Panchros.

Or if anyone has cooke panchro lens that they want to hire out let me know

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

Try Shoot Blue, good guys.

http://www.shootblue.tv/products/panchro-prime-lens-set-t2.8

Original Post from Matt Jamie
Dullsville question about YOUTUBE embedding - how do I get a video to embed with the option to play…

e.g. my current film of the month entry (https://shootingpeople.org/watch/112116/fading-colours) doesn't have a full screen option. But this one does https://shootingpeople.org/w…

12 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Ian Endfield
Most recent response from A D Cooper
Voiceover(ing)

Hello Again to all of you!!

This may sound like the beginnings of every aspiring albeit delusional voiceover artist's career, but I have been told many many times down the years …

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

Hi Ian
As someone who has commissioned voiceovers for hundreds of radio commercials,finding the right voice is time consuming. Usually you'll listen to maybe 20-30 seconds, if it'…

Original Post from Marc Paydon
Best external drive to back-up footage - 1TB or 2TB?

Is it Verbatim, Lacie or Freecom?

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

I will give you a long answer we need more info to be precise, I have experience of several, I am currently using a USB 2.0 Verbatim (1.5TB) to backup to on my P.C. but having to …

Original Post from Khurum Khan
In Film of the Month, is it necessary to have my name as director in the film credits?

Hey,

So in film of the month competition is it necessary to have my name as director in the film credits?
As the credit on my film states being directed by my production company,…

12 years, 2 months ago
Most recent response from Peter Butler
This may seem silly, but how do I enter a film in the monthly competition?

When I click on the ENTER link, it just takes me to my list of films but does not give an option to choose which one I want to enter in the competition....Thanks in advance!

1 response, most recent 12 years, 2 months ago.

As far as I know any film you add to your profile automatically gets added unless you tick a box to say you don't want to have it take part in the competition. So I'm guessing th…

Original Post from Tom Bott
Need a loction - does any one know any housing estate council flats in north or east london? There …

tombott@btconnect.com

12 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Marc Paydon
Best & most relaible external drive to back-up footage - 1TB or 2TB?

Is Lacie, Verbatim or Freecom

12 years, 2 months ago
Where can i find locations for my project?

I have a screenplay written, with only two real locations. I'm just unsure where to find them. I need a barber's shop, and an appartment/hallway.

12 years, 2 months ago
How would I go about getting representation as an actor. I am just starting out and looking to get …

Thanks

12 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Olly Ginelli
Most recent response from Ned Hussain
What do you all think of my website? It launched today www.NostroModo.net

Please follow us at @NostroModo1
Facebook www.Facebook.com/NostroModoMovies

1 response, most recent 12 years, 2 months ago.

Hey mate i need a website, which host are you using? cheers

Original Post from Dennis Mabry
Most recent response from Spike Jefferson
Can anyone recommend a good transcription service (individual or company)?

I am assisting on the edit of a documentary film and we have several hours of interviews to transcribe. Thank you.

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

Have you got the voiceover sorted yet? Just wondering....
Spike Jefferson 07900 358 940

Original Post from Fernando Boto
Most recent response from Nathaniel Hill
Looking for footage.

HI

I am looking for 8mm / 16 mm amateur (or video) travel home made films (preferably in boats, cargo ships, etc). Any year will be considerer but preferably from 1920s to 1980…

1 response, most recent 12 years, 3 months ago.

Can you give me a bit more info. I was looking for some images of a person on a boat throughout his life and found someone with an amazing history. All commercial work not trave…

Original Post from Dana Trometer
Most recent response from Andrew Rowe
Can you help in info on Chad/Africa Filming ?

I need information on filming in the Republic Of Chad ! Anyone can help with fixers' contact? any useful info that can help in filming is very highly appreciated!
please contact m…

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

Give a lot of thought to the power supply. Frequent power cuts can play havoc with batteries that are recharging and power spikes can kill gear altogether, so think about surge pr…

Original Post from cindy shaw
I would like to go to a film event and show a trailer for my feature length film and possibly do a …

The film is a supernatural thriller (horror) and it was shot entirely on location in London for a no/lo budget, so I thought this may be of interest to people.

12 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Ross Leeson
Most recent response from Mark Alexander Todd
I am having real problems getting my short film (2 minutes) through Post-Production. Would someone…

I shot my film in March. I slowly ended up editing it. My friend is an amazing Motion Graphics Artist and he said he would start work mid June, so I didn't bother with Virgin Med…

1 response, most recent 12 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Ross, I sent over an answer to your gmail, but in case cyberspace ate it let me know a little more about your project and I see if we can help. We have a full HD shooting setup…

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