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Original Post from Kevin Yeboah
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Editing Facilities

Hey everyone


My macbook pro has come to the end of it's life and i'm struggling to get it back to par :(

Does anyone know of any facilities that has an editing suite facilities…

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

I just did some very quick googling and the cheapest place I could find for you that actually stated their prices online comes in at £100 per day, dropping to £71 per day if you b…

Original Post from Tristan Nelson
Most recent response from Zrouge  Alexander
Director looking for a Producer

Hello hello!

Looking for a Producer to collaborate on some short films/ideas. Trying to build up a portfolio and tackle some lower budget projects before attempting some more of …

1 response, most recent 3 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Tristan,

I'd be interested in collaborating on some ideas. What are projects are you working on at the moment?

Thanks,
Zrouge.

Original Post from Steve Deery
Screening films in a virtual Cinema, and why it works

We recently hosted two film festivals in a virtual cinema. On the first day more people attend the screenings in The Star Cinema on Decentraland as avatars than attended the physi…

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

Kieran, Here is a link to the cinema: https://play.decentraland.org/?position=11%2C101&realm=fenrir-amber There is also a link to the main platform to look around the space. …

Original Post from Andrew Fisher
Most recent response from Angela Peters
Best ways to put out a casting call??

Hi,

I'm looking to cast for my first feature and was wondering if people could recommend the best way to look for actors based around London please?

I've put out a casting call …

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

Hi Andrew,

I hope I can add to the already extensive and brilliant suggestions you've received.

As a working actor, these would be additional things you should consider for the…

Original Post from Daniel Patrick-Murrell
Free global distribution for your film.

Hi and thank you in advance for showing interest in this opportunity.

I’m an award winning multi-genre music composer, in the application process of setting a new world record f…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Jack Henry Greene
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Producer backed out of paying me after shoot ended

I’ll try to keep this short but I came onto a shoot as a cinematographer that paid by the hour as opposed to a flat rate. Several minutes after showing up I was abruptly switched …

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

It's true that I've met more shits, delusionals and crooks in film than any other industry. If you can show you agreed a fee for you to turn up and do a job, and that you turned …

Original Post from Erin S
Do you know anyone who was born on 27th April 1982?! This is for a documentary about women turning …

I'm producing an exciting & pioneering documentary film about turning 40 & looking for PEOPLE WHO WERE BORN 27 APRIL 1982 to take part.

The film is being directed by exp…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from John Lubran
Camera Tech talk thread for anyone to contribute to

Ongoing camera discussion thread covering i.e. new camera and lens models, features pro and cons, planned releases and camera accessories, gimbals, fast cards, monitors, etc

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

The bigger the screen the greater the qualitative difference between 4k,8k and 12k. Even a 52" broadcast monitor won't reveal enough.

Original Post from James McCann
Cabins in north Wales, please?

Hi there,
Does anyone have a cabin I can use for filming next Jan in north Wales or somewhere relatively close?

We are a micro-budget feature set in a cabin, and unfortunatel…

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Peter Chipping
Most recent response from John Harden
Pitch Deck examples?

Hi All

I've been asked to submit a pitch deck - just wondered if anyone had one that they were happy with that I could see as an example?

Best wishes.

P

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

Hi Peter, here are links to a few:

STRINGER (unsold 1 hr drama) https://spark.adobe.com/page/tci0ZoHPfQj1P/
ADVENTURE TIME / BLOOP BLOOP (two animated series, one sold & pr…

Original Post from Anish Kaul
Most recent response from Dindu Skip
Casting Call: Any actors available?

Hi all,

I require 3 Actors for a low/no budget short film. I am also open to anyone who may be interested in helping with filming/production.

Norwich based / 1 evening of filmin…

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

Hi I’ve just seen your post ( bit late ) I’ll be interested if your still looking? I’m London based . Could you seen me more details please - dindu1938@gmail.com - thanks

Original Post from Erin S
Most recent response from Nick Cheel
Looking for a female fluent French speaker to act as translator from French to English

I'm making a documentary and I am looking for someone to verbally translate from French to English on a couple Zoom calls on 8th and 9th December!

This will be PAID. This should…

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

Hi Erin,
Wld they have to be present in person ? I know s/o francophone maternelle who might be interested if possible remotely/zoomly (what is docu subject matter ?) ...
Nick

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Producers and executive producers?

Hi There. I am a writer and director with a little production company and I will be in London from 7 to 21 December to set up papers and logistics to be there again by late Januar…

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Yvonne Hays
Most recent response from El Moumane
Actress/producer looking for passionate and creative co-producers, directors, script writers & …

Hi all,

Would anyone be interested in collaborating with me for short films, feature length films and documentaries.

I’m an actress/producer looking for directors, co-producers…

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

Hello Yvonne,

Did you get people to collaborate with you? I am a small independent production producer looking for people to work on a pilot. I am recruiting a scriptwriter for m…

Original Post from Marlom Tander
Sound design in A24 movies, and in general

Brilliant, or what :-) It might just be me, but I love good sound design. And there is usually something in recent A24 movies that makes me go "YES!"

Question is, do most people …

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Ndukwe Onuoha
Hi guys, any director here with supernatural film creds looking at collaborating on a short?

I've just written a short film featuring Igbo (Nigeria) mythical figures. Right now, I'm looking for someone who might be interested in having a chat about directing it.

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

Thanks for all your responses, guys.

We're now talking with someone.

Original Post from Bruce Middlemiss
Most recent response from Simon Brooke
Any London / South East productions wanting experienced photographer for production stills. Will be…

HI

I am an experienced photographer with corporate and event experience ( as well as a wedding and portrait background).

I am looking to spread my wings in to stills photograph…

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

Hi Bruce,

I'm directing a short in Feb/March, would be fantastic to have someone shooting production stills. Would love to talk more. Drop me an email at simonhbrooke@gmail.com a…

Original Post from Christine Cowin
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Any reasonably priced Soho / Central London screening room recommendations?

Hi, we're looking to host an interim screening for a feature doc in central London / Soho, ideal date 14th December. Any suggestions gratefully received!

We have some budget.

Th…

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

Do check out Close-Up - https://screeningroommap.com/london/listing/close-up-cinema/ - and use the search boxes on https://screeningroommap.com/london/listings/ to hunt for more s…

Original Post from Kanayo Omo
Director / Filmaker looking for PM & Social Media champion to join our team

Hi Shooters,

I’m a film maker / Director working with several UK artists on 5 short films. We are looking for a passionate and available production manager and a social media en…

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Lara Shardlow
Unit stills & BTS photographer available in December!

Hi, I'm a unit stills photographer and I have a lot of availability in December and wondered if anyone shooting in December needed one? Stills photography is great for publicity o…

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Alève Mine
Most recent response from John Lubran
Documentary producers out there: how to communicate this?

There is a rather complex governance / risk management / systems sustainability issue that needs to be viscerally understood by specific audiences. If you are a documentary produc…

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

Good to hear from you too. Will do.

Original Post from Adam Clements
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Insurance Recommendations

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for insurance providers for freelance filmmakers?

I need to renew so looking for some good quotes.

I'll want to cover filming equ…

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

I use Hiscox Business for my company, and if you ever need feature production insurance, contact Paul Hillier at Integro (the most connected man in the business!)

Original Post from David Roberts
Any recommendations for script coverage services?

Anyone recommend or can give me a view on their experience using a script coverage service? Is there a great deal of variation between services? Anyone find one particular service…

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

Cheers Bob, that’s a good suggestion.

Original Post from Daniel Lane
Most recent response from Alexis Garcia
Low budget feature crew

Sorry if I have put this in the wrong place!

I’m planning to shoot a low budget feature that I have written, I have January and February off work and will be looking for crew (e…

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

Hi Daniel,
My name is Alexis. I'm a composer and sound designer. I would like to get involved in the project so I was wondering what is the film's genre?
If you are interested che…

Original Post from Kate Molins
Most recent response from Meliz Houssein
Cinematographer/Camera Op looking to collaborate on documentaries

Hi everyone!

I've been working as a camera assistant, operator and occasional cinematographer in the industry for 10 years in the commercial, feature film and TV world, however I…

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

Hi Kate,

I'm currently looking for a DOP for a short film I'm directing, would this be of interest?

The film is psychological drama.

Let me know.

Mel

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