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How many shorts did you make before your first feature film?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
F. 5+

And, what was the approx. budget level of your first feature film?

G. <£10,000
H.…

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Do you have a commercial mindset, plus a commercial development slate and access to key talent contacts, but lack the funding to move forward?

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I'm sure that this question will evoke many subjective answers and I'm sure that there isn't any singularly correct answer.

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Hi guys,

I haven’t got started with the script yet and am yet to come up with a concept for the short film as it’s the first one I have ever done.

In terms of experience I have …

I have to ask why you're writing if you have nothing to say?
Are you doing it as a technical exercise just to see if you can write a shorter script, or is there a story you want t…

When you decide to make a film, and for now let's narrow this topic to features only, and start getting the ball rolling; writing or acquiring a script in some way, starting tenta…

I have written my first feature film screenplay, which I get a feeling is a good script since it's original and inspired by a true story. Then I plan to make the film myself, dire…

Buppha

The only way you'll learn is to engage with the people that have taken the time to answer your questions. My time on SP is provided for free. But in my professional life, …

Let me show you what you can make in 6 days with 3 actors in one location and with a mere £10k budget (all in).
Our first feature film 'The Passenger' was shot entirely on GoPro 6…

Yes, John. Indeed. Very misleading to say, "...a truly 'no budget' feature..." and then say, "...with a mere £10k budget...".

Any budding producers who what can help with a bafta funding application for kids urban fantasy tv series.
Thanks
Dave

In fairness I'm looking for the same thing :)

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