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Hi,
I'm making a documentary and have some micro cassettes, (labelled MC60) but no way to play them, or make them digital. Does anyone have a player for these types of cassettes t…

That's meant to say Ebay.

I am seeking for a production company to collaborate in the making of my film. I am in the process to apply for a short film commission from BSL Zone. Budget between 5 to 10k. Th…

The scripts most often picked up and made in the industry in general, are horrors and thrillers. This is because they are fairly inexpensive to make and have a built in fan base,…

It actually feels like period pieces and fantasies are what studios are looking for at the moment as they can potentially give big returns in terms of box office and/or award reco…

Hello,

I am looking for an open industrial-looking space for a riot/fight scene. We are trying to keep all locations within East London and mainly in the Newham area.

I'm lookin…

Hey Sam
I know a great space in Bermodsay. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking.
Best,
Sanda
sanda@slavaho.com

I'm looking for a spectacular kitchen to film one scene in with a celebrity?
Maximum of one day shooting. Can pay a fee!
No cooking - it's only as a back drop!!! Anyone have anyt…

I suggest you approach some kitchen showrooms who may be interested for a fee/publicity!

We ares making a feature length film, proceeds of which will go to young dancers in Cape Town for their schooling and touring cost, this film leads onto a short film we made which…

Thanks Dorothy will repost in the relevant section

I am a keen writer, film maker ( studied film) and also an actress trained at drama school.I am currently represented my The Centre Agency and also on SpotLight.Work has been quie…

Hi,

I just wanted to share with you lovely people this short article about "demo-itis". Every creative can be affected by it and it can cause stagnation in your work. The article…

Hi I have been working in the fashion industry for the past 10 years and I’m looking to get into costume, been talking to a few people and they have mentioned working as a stand b…

Hi
My friend is a festival director of a Dance Festival to be held in Camden 26/27 of October she creates the costumes for her dance groups I could ask if she needs any help if t…

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can find a poor man's low budget film budget template that I can download or get access to?

Thank you,
Lawrence

Great, thank you for all your help.

Hi everyone,

Just letting you lovely people know that I have a new website. I offer audio post-production services, so audio repair, dialogue editing, sound design, music, and re…

I wanted to use some film footage from the news channel SABC in South Africa on a dance group I have filmed in Cape Town, while they were very helpful and located the footage whic…

You are the producer, you pay the licence fee.

That said, all fees are a negotiation and if you find the right person and they like your plan, they might be reduced/waived. Or no…

I am looking to screen my film in a cinema and I've heard that they usually ask for a dcp. Can someone tell me a little bit more about this process and how much it costs?

If you're willing to do some work and also find a theater that will screen your short to QC it, you can do most of the work yourself. I used OpenDCP to create the DCP, using stil…

Thank you to all who have donated so far to help with production costs of our film "Condemned through time". We still need your help in covering costs, and a little goes a long w…

Hi all.

I'm a reporter for Broadcast Mag, the business publication that serves the TV sector.

I have recently had it pointed out to me that there are growing frustrations with …

Hey all
Nice to meet you.

Just a quick one; I know there are many 'lets starts a group' groups, but just in case this one hasn't been touched on or it kickstarts it...

I would l…

Hi Graham,

Thanks for suggesting the meetup!

I'm up for this if more people are! I'm based in Woking/Guildford area so hopefully that's not too far for you or anyone else.

Ma…

Had a debate with a Young DP who believes that he is entitled to a copy of the rushes of any film he shoots. Is there an argument to support this when it's not included in the DP'…

Thanks for the replies. I think this mentality comes from self-shooting director-producers working in music videos and internet commercials. They deliver a finished product to the…

I keep seeing job ads with "NMW Bectu standard" and I am aghast.
Here is a link to BECTUs rate card in order for everyone to see the recommended BECTU rates: https://www.bectu.or…

What everyone here is saying is that every project is unique. Nobody is forced to work on a project that doesn't suit their requirements. What's really being discussed is that cra…

Hi everyone: how's it going,

Alex here,
I'm an experienced and versatile audio producer, with a professional studio based in London.
in the past I've collaborated with recordin…

Hi, thanks for taking the time to read this.
In may I swapped my freelance status for a full time position making online videos for a company. I had a written contract.
In May t…

+1.

Even simply agree a time and place for delivery, and they bring the cash. I think it sounds like you'd want cash from this guy.

Hi everyone,

This is my first post, so sorry if this has been asked before! I'm a screenwriter and new-ish director, I'm looking to make some really, really low budget stuff thi…

Thanks so much for your advice everyone! Very useful, and your films are all great. Really excited to get started on something now, thanks for the inspiration!

I'm certain when I joined up to Shooting People I saw an offer for Final Draft. But I cannot see any section that includes Discounts. Can anyone direct me to the relevant area or …

Hi Graham,

Nothing like answering my own question but, as if by coincidence, I received an email from Final Draft offering me 30% off but then I saw that The London Screenwriters…

We are currently looking for a sound operator to join a crew of five for a documentary project in Calabria, Italy.

The documentary is about a dying ghost town in remote southern…

Hi Eva,
the best place to find a Sound Operator would be Production > Get People, roles posted there are included in the daily bulletins reaching members directly through thei…

Dysmorphia is a short film offering an artistic comment on body image among men through the lens of Body Dysmorphia.
Pressure for body perfection is on the rise for men of all age…

Hi William,
if you're looking for a Lighting Designer for your project, the best place to post would be Production > Get People, where shooters actively look for work - roles …

There are various prices options on show - the biggest is $200. I have seen one bad review about them and fairly good one. By increasing the number of views to your campaign the…

Thank you Peter - I think you're right! I just wish it would work.....