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Hope you're all safe and well. The pandemic has, like many filmmakers, made me more driven and determined to really go for it when it's possible to do so once again. One of …

Hi Lee, I'm a filmmaker based in England and Budapest. Hoping to get back to Budapest by May. I'd like to meet you. Terri - drop me a line on terri@fussenfilms.com if you feel l…

I've been trying for a long time now to upload my comedy short and other things onto my amazon prime direct account. There seems to be a lot of code and other things that are bey…

Hi Nima SUCCESS!!! Yay! I submitted two short films. One was just a test for the captions. The other, Zombie Cafe, had a few focus issues...but mainly with the zombies and it…

I know this is a community for filmmakers, but I am a screenwriter with some TV projects in development taking A LONG TIME due to obvious things... and I think a fiction podcast c…

Hi Alwyne, sorry should have been clearer! I'm not expecting this person to be an audio producer. But ideally they would be responsible for funding applications / opportunities / …

After someone who has some expert knowledge in UK criminal prosecution. Been working on a new drama script that will include some prison sentences for various crimes and would lik…

That link's really helpful

Thanks Alwyne

I've found that working with actors is simple if you just use the right language and mix things up every now and then. Here are six techniques I use when I'm stuck on a scene that…

I'm putting together some ideas for some film projects. I have an animator and a few ideas, but need some powerful visuals. Anyone know any good illustrators or concept visualiser…

Hi all,
Social presence has increasingly great impact on getting casted for bigger projects or having projects commissioned. I have been looking for a producer or business orien…

That's quite a big ask Dita. Our Moving Vision entity operates on at least two proverbial planets. We are a production company mainly factual, current affairs, information and com…

Any information on required papers/insurance in order to film, as well as for my actor to legally cross the border from Cardiff to Somerset, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks s…

Thanks everyone for your comments, very much appreciated.

I'm looking for medieval and fantasy recommendations - you know the sort of thing. Swords and sorcery. Most of the shorts I'm finding online are fan films or cosplay/larp sketches…

Thanks! There's some footage of our fight choreography in this update if that sort of thing interests you, let me know what you think! : - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pal…

Hello, I am writer and filmmaker and lately music producer. I have mix bag of projects I am working on and looking for talented animators to work with. I would like to combine kit…

Hi Patrick, the best place to find collaborators is by posting into the Production- https://shootingpeople.org/production/
The role will then be listed in the jobs board and post…

Hi guys!

I run a podcast company and this time last year was looking for a 2/3 desk office space. And then covid hit, and the whole business plan changed for a year.

This is sli…

I couldn't get in to the Francis Lee event last night as the message from zoom said it was full - was it recorded? Thanks

Hi Thea, I'm sorry that the zoom filled up so fast. We'll be looking at ways we can expand the capacity next time :) The event was also being live streamed to our facebook page an…

Dear Shooters,

Could you please take a moment to watch and give me some feedback for my Video Reel?

https://vimeo.com/498666824

All the camera work, sound and editing are done …

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Looking for a lift as a setting for a short film for next Saturday. Doesn't need to be anything special, just big enough to fit 3/4 people and look like it could be in an office b…

I made my first feature-length film (a thriller called "Bad is Bad") for $6k, but despite its tiny budget it went on to get over 7M views online, and earn back it's budget many ti…

Wow thanks for sharing, I didn't know any other examples of no-budget films getting into the millions on Youtube. And despite being different genres our view count and subscriber …

Hey Everyone,

I'm looking to see what kind of filmmaking apps you can get for free.

If anyone has any suggestions please do let me know!
:)

I only know about free apps for iOS devices. These are what I recommend: For filming, the camera app that comes with the phone; for editing, iMovie or VN; for titles, Vont; for au…

Looking for passionate and friendly people to work with particularly creating films of the macabre and unusual

Hey Sam, I am an actor and producer. I am currently studying Arts Management and Finance, so If you would like to take the project further and found fundraising for it I would lov…

I currently have a 2011 Macbook Pro which is too old for any FCP versions. I'm taking a filmmaking class and shooting low-budget shorts on a Panasonic g85 (4K mirrorless). I'm n…

You should also be able to find training material for Davinci Resolve directly from Blackmagic’s website. It’s quite in depth stuff. But it’s all free!

I'm working on a short script written by a fantastic Brazilian screenwriter, about two young Queer men caught up in the UK immigration system. Myself and the writer are looking to…

I know Brazilian producers in London. Email me and I’ll send you their deets. Michaelastorm@hotmail.com

RebCat Creations Ltd. is a new creative arts company staging original stories and producing customised workshops to address unique circumstances and needs. We use the medium of st…

Hi Catherine, the best place to post about the role is Production > Get Cast. Listings added there get included in the daily bulletins helping you reach members directly.
Best…

Hey guys,
Anyone guide me on what should I do if I have a script and storyboard ready for my first animation short film.

Hi max, I’m an animator. My Instagram handle is jwtcreative - drop me a message I’m interested :)

Dear members,

My first short film "I'm Not My Body" (Duration 25') is available on Amazon Video Prime in the UK, US, Germany and Japan.
I appreciate it if you watch it and leave …

Thanks Johnny

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the community so thought I'd share something to get involved, here's a summary video of what I learn submitting for over 2 years to Film Festivals.

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seen the movie. nice work! congrats.

I was wondering if there is a way to access to UK low budget movies from abroad as an editor.

Looking to collaborate with any Actors and Actresses that are based in and around the West Midlands. As we hopefully ease out of lockdown in the coming weeks/months i’m interested…

Hi there,

I would be interested in this. I am based in the West Midlands.