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We're looking for a London screening venue for a couple of Q&A event screenings of our feature CONCRETE PLANS - our UK cinema release was scheduled for Nov in advance of its r…

Hey Will, Did you manage to select and choose a screening venue? Let me know if you want to talk over options. One venue that did spring to mind - Close Up (https://screeningroomm…

Considering shooting there but very aware it's a tourist destination. Any tips massively welcome!

I lost a tripod... the tide moves in really fast!

Hi Film Community,

Last year I released an album that was meant to be a soundtrack but not for a specific film, however I really think some of the tracks (if not every track) cou…

Any Scottish filmmakers here that would like help with funding for a short film production?

Wozy

Happy to EP the right project after funding and through production and post, but a local producer would be the best approach as I'm not Scotland based.

We're preparing the shoot of our thriller The Flip Side with a 100% women cast & crew. We're looking to shoot 2- 3 days in a theater/concert place or school with a stage an…

Hey Rosalie, my partner is General Manager of a place that might fit your needs, will drop you a message with her contact details.

Hello I am enquiring as to the cheapest cost for safe hotel stay in Africa-to clarify I mean that can could double for the Congo in south Africa or any other filming friendly area…

I have filmed in South Africa and I found it difficult to find affordable film crew, but that is just me because I work on a very tight budget and I don't need drone operators etc…

I'm looking for a camera crane/jib 20ft+ for a night shot - Liverpool. (Or drone)
Need the crane/drone for an establishing shot of a housing estate/ house.
Can pay expenses. Not g…

Hello SP community,

So after a few pandemic related setbacks, I am proud to finally announce the release of my debut feature documentary, Micropubs - The New Local.

Co-created…

Hey Joe, thanks for the lovely words - that would be amazing if you'd be happy to share our doc with the London Documentary Network! That's so nice of you. I've just followed you …

Looking for an old-fashioned kitchen / living room (preferably with texture / wallpaper) for some filming over a couple of days in early September. If anyone has any friends / acq…

The film is set in the early 90s but has been lived in for around 20 years so it can be a blend of 70s-90s.

You can see reference photos here:

Location https://app.milanote.com…

I found a great site for both ACTORS and SCREENWRITERS to join on Facebook. On Sunday I had my first Table Read - for a TV pilot. It was a valuable and fun experience. There may b…

I'm interested to hear peoples reasons why they make shorts and not features.

I guess there would be for a number of valid reasons like: lack of confidence, lack of experience, i…

@Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Yes, features can be long and arduous. If say, I've worked with a new 2nd AC on a couple of shorts and that 2nd AC has not much experience, I'd probably bring …

I’m asking this purely because I have no experience of being on an actual film set apart from minor work on some silent films during a short course at the London film academy. I w…

Simple answer - Runner.

Apply to lots of production jobs and offer to be a runner. This way you'll build up some solid experience of being on a set and start to get a solid under…

The words 'Visual Effects' (VFX) can be confusing to many filmmakers. Well, maybe not confusing, but many more misunderstood, with a little confusion rolled in.

For a lot of peop…

And different coloured blast lines... :o

Hi

I am a filmmaker starting out and looking to produce a showreel. Can you offer any advice for what things you look for in a good showreel?

Many thanks

Michael

Depends how early in your starting out you are. Have you made any sort of film that you feel good is good enough to represent an example of your ability?

For many, if not most of…

I would like to know a blog about movie. Hopefully, I can learn something from it and maybe buy it if it is really good

Hi, I run a YouTube channel delving into how movies and TV shows are made and why; you might enjoy it: https://www.youtube.com/robertmacfarlanedirector

Production or post-production?

And why is this?

A few aspects that come to my mind, may include:

Production
Not enough of the right crew
Lack of an experienced crew
Not enough …

It must be remembered and considered that even a film with good funding, a top cast and crew, will also face any number of unexpected challenges, in production and/or post-product…

It's an hour-long pilot episode but I would only send out a scene or two. If anyone is interested, I would love some feedback.

Thank-you in advance :)

Hello, I'm Spike. You can send the script to me if you like. I' happy to read the whole thing.
Regards,
Spike spikej69@hotmail.com

I'm looking to connect with any freelancers or company's that use Foundry's Nuke.

Wozy

In Shooting People, I see a lot of writer's pitches saying : budget < £100k or something. And who is supposed to fund this budget? Those writers or film maker?

I am sorry for…

Out of interest, Yuki, what experience do you have in the industry so far? Are you just starting out?

Hello from Richard- I need to know if it is possible to make my film script as a low-budget feature and if on a low-budget it is easier to fund it on Kickstarter, where I have n…

I'd be happy to run a free webinar to provide an overview to budgeting if there was enough interest...

Anyone agree? I'm only asking because I'm paying to be here and I'm not convinced it's going to be worth it.

Even when it’s "Tickbox XXVIIII: The Big Takeover"? When “money” monopolises everything it can be blamed for doing so because it’s not a fact of life it’s a cultural and political…

Anybody out in SP Land totally, totally over box tick movies?
A friend has been writing a supernatural crime drama and sending the script out for coverage. I was surprised how mul…

I think that it's fair to say that the world and the 'market' in the current 2020's is so very different from that of the 1930's, 1940's, 1980's etc. of those films you mention.
…

Hi ShootingPeeps

I recently released 'Clive' online, bypassed all the festivals this time round and oddly it seemed to pick up some traction with Online platforms showcasing it …

There are many, many reasons why you may want or need to utilise VFX on your film. From corrective tasks, like removal of boom poles or cables for example, to adding specific requ…

I have tried to look for a producer to collaborate with. I have found some. They ask me for my script to read it first. After I have sent them my script, I never hear from them ag…

Hi Andrew, I totally understand you. I think many screenwriters do face the same issue. It's quite common.