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I am currently working on a low-budget music video for which I am looking for a 3D animator to collaborate with. The video requires some animation of 3D scanned heads floating in …

Hi Emily.
If you haven't found someone yet contact Francesca. She is a stop-motion student of mine at the Uni. She dose a lot of cut-out work both digitally and under the camera.…

Would love to know any thought in the link below; https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K1Lr1Lq47NqDxG8bhncoqva_vpOIyGkIB3z2UwhzJo4/edit?usp=sharing

I'm a London-based Writer…

Zero criticisms - this is really great. Sorry not super helpful, but good luck and I look forward to watching it when it's made.

Does anyone have any contacts for an editor who could make a teaser/trailer?
I can't face doing it myself.

I am an editor. Contact me hello@mariamillan.com

We're making a 15 mins short film, we need terraced houses with a small front yard, similar to those in Eastenders.

We're a low budget production (self-funded) but can pay a fee.

Hi Vasco,
We've tried a few location places, but that was via a search engine, didn't even cross my mind to check on this site, thank you for bringing it to my attention.
…

Hello there,
I've been an artist since I could hold a pencil, and have been told by clients, colleagues and passing admirers alike, that I'm a good one. I leave you to decide, whe…

Hi Pete - just DM'd you

As a way of learning and getting a crew together in order to create a film, I have been thinking about doing a part-time MA in filmmaking/directing at a London Uni or film school.…

Thank you all for taking the time to answer my question! Your answers have been extremely helpful and interesting to read-through.

I'm looking to make my mark as a music supervisor in the film world - I'm willing to do so for free to get my "teeth cut", so to speak, but I'm unsure where to start! I'm a regist…

I would recommend you talk to the Guild of Music Supervisors (https://www.guildofmusicsupervisors.co.uk/) They have masterclasses and resources that will help! The role of music …

Hi guys!
I hope you're doing well.

As an aspiring stills photographer I am looking for a short films / films / tv sets to build my portfolio.

Happy to join your team and do some…

Hi Shooters
Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive accountant please? Ideally with some experience of production expenses for self-employed people.
My previous accountant has s…

Can someone please link me to Wednesday, 20 April's online New Shoots: Visual Storytelling Masterclass? I attended the first hour and knew the two-hour event was recorded (via Zoo…

Hi Jim.

Thanks for getting back to me.

That’s great! I’ll check it out ASAP

I just got news that a few of the better film festivals had their identities stolen on film freeway.
https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/it/festivalul-astra-film-tinta-unui-atac-tip-furt-d…

I knew a filmmaker who made his first feature, and wanted some laurels for it. He set up his own soundslike festival (swapping "international" or "independent" for "internet" as …

Hello lovely fellow filmmakers! I'm Grace, a comedy Director from the North of England.

I am looking for somebody, preferably London based, to write comedy with.

I have an MA in writing for screen and stage, and have just finished my first short.

I have several i…

Would you recommend an MA in Filmmaking verses honing the skill of directing on your own (i.e. getting the camera out in your own time and shooting with friends etc)?

As a way of…

Hi, I'm making a documentary and need to film some sequences in Belgium and Holland. I'd rather take my own gear than have to hire locally (not least for logistical reasons).

I'…

I personally think it comes down to how much risk you are wiling to take. Should your items be siezed without a carnet then I doubt insurance will cover anything seeing as you've …

I have made a few microbudget films in the past, and watched hundreds (maybe thousands) of short films in festivals. I am the guy who stays around the ask questions, not as a fil…

Thanks Paddy and Terri.
I remember hearing about a microbudget Shakespeare film that was shot in the house of a Hollywood director (between superhero pictures). It was so microbu…

I am looking for a day hire of a DSLR camera kit. Either to pick up in central London or around Bristol, or Oxford. Thanks for any help. Could be a company or an individual with k…

You can hire my kit: www.flipfilms.co.uk or go through Fatlama.

Hi

I am in the final stretch of making a documentary about the career of Edie Raff, a female photojournalist who started her in the 1970's when it was male dominated industry. …

Hi Dominic,

I am an award winning film composer. Please checkout my website for sample clips, reviews, bio and IMDB link:

https-//www.barbarajweber.com

I am based in NYC, but…

I would like to connect with local filmmakers, before the next festival, maybe to have projects to pitch or whatever. Or just to chat, most of the expats here are IT people and m…

Looking for suggestions for any cafes/delis/bakeries to film a short over a single day.

You didn’t mention any location but if London, Jim’s Cafe in Chatsworth Road is a great location and used by various film companies and schools as a location. The cafe is closed M…

Hello everyone!

I hope this is the right section of the website. I am a Cinematographer and I'm looking to connect with directors and producers.
You can find my work at:

www.v…

Hi Vinnie,

I'm a director looking to expand my music video portfolio.


My site: www.baddayfilm.com

My email: info@baddayfilm.com


Do get in touch if you're looking to collabo…

Write to your MP to put pressure on the government to stop this idiotic sell off!

https://speakout.38degrees.org.uk/campaigns/channel4-speakout-april-2022?utm_campaign=speakout_c…

Interesting thread here - https://twitter.com/DWSandDavid/status/1519764219830353921?s=20&t=rN8ZuYS445J1ujRneaQK8w

Hi guys, I'm a director based in London. My producer and I are looking for a 15-20min short film script to apply for a fund, budget within 65K, the genre is not limited but prefer…

Hi Annlin, can I send you a treatment via email please? Thanks

Hello, i was wondering how you convince a production to shadow a script supervisor. My exerperince so far has been on sorts and two indie features later on this year and want to l…

What is your ultimate career goal? you realise that a script supervisor can in many cases be an entry level position (a lot of script supervisors have it as their first role.).
…

Hi,

I am looking to increase my overall knowledge of the film and TV industries both in the UK and more generally. I would be interested to get recommendations on what the best m…

Not sure if presenting is amongst the subjects you might want to explore, but if it is do take a look: www.presenterpromotions.co.uk Meanwhile goodluck with your quest, Colin.

I'm baffled about this new Netflix/Creative UK 'opportunity'.
[www.wearecreative.uk/support/film-tv/breakout]

It's looking for emerging filmmakers who've not made a feature, but…

Hi Teresa, how do you pitch to Film Four?