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I've got a 6D MKii and need a Sound Blimp that will fit. Buy or hire recommendations would be great please.

Thanks

We've been contacting actors agents for a new project we're putting together. One of them who represents a fairly known ex soap actor has asked if we can put down a deposit to mov…

Just FWIW £500/day is well over EQM, unless your budget is well into 7 figures. I would be asking agents to quote a complete buyout for performance, travel time, holiday, all usa…

My filmmaking friend has given me his Glidecam system to sell (arm, sled, breakaway vest, Pelican cases + accessories).

It has also had some ⭐upgrades, but here is the breakdown:…

Bond Money to Burn
Ref: Link below
Pointless huge Carbon footprint an embarrassment to the whole movie industry. Sam Mendes Shame on You! Haven't you heard of CGI it's one of the …

Totally agree Ray- when I saw the explosion scene the first time I must say I thought it impressive and did wonder if it was CGI generated. That said, the fact I - and most people…

Hello Shooting People Family,

My FIRST feature film got it´s trailer released!!!!
Currently trying to sort distrubution.

We will be doing a test screening soon and in Octobe…

Oh and while I think of it...

International Festival of Cameramen "Golden Eye" 90% Off . Code: Golden90
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Hi,
Since time limited I'm posting here

COLLATERAL 102 festival comes from the support of different associations that love art with no boundaries or inhibitions.

COLLATERAL 102 …

Hi, I need to become familiar with a Canon C200, watching tutorials without the gear isn't as effective though!

Does anyone know of a kit hire place in London or the Midlands th…

Hi James,
You might try CVP - they have a beautiful new showroom that I've visited in London, the CVP Creative Experience. To quote from their web site: "The Fitzrovia townhouse…

Is getting selected by a film festival enough? Or is it merely the beginning of the promotional journey?

Hi Everyone

I returned to filmmaking two and half years ago and was lucky to have my first short 'Suicide Blonde' selected by festivals and in two cases win awards. Where possibl…

Hi SP community

My name is Lee and I’m a freelance colourist for short films, features, commercials and music videos.

Around once a year I like to put out a post like this to r…

Hi Shooters,

I have been working on a screenplay for a little while – the story of which is based 6000 years ago in Southern Britain. Finally the hard work has paid off and I hav…

Hi Chris,
thanks for posting about the project, it sounds really great!
The best place to found people to collaborate with would be Production > Get People where you can post …

I am shooting a short in London in April and need to cast an older (45-55) Irish man for one of the parts.

Everything else for the shoot is pretty much sorted except this. I've …

Hi Kev, check out International Actors London, the agency. Run by two Irish people and they used to have some Irish gents on their books of varying ages.

My short film all of 5 mins and 12 seconds has been accepted into a film festival in the States they have requested it be sent in a DCP format, anyone know where I can have this d…

No Problem, We are based in central London btw. Good luck with your film.

In the run-up to launching a crowdfunding campaign for my latest indie horror feature film called "Host", I've been heavily monitoring all my various social media accounts. Checki…

Hi Moira,
Many thanks for sharing your experiences and for taking the time to join this discussion, appreciated. Unfortunately, we do not have any well-known names attached to be …

Table is in form of a Question mark. I already have a sketch for the table and need a skilled carpenter to build it.

I may know someone. I’ll send them the information

Details:

- 3 Day short film shoot in a single studio location in London.
- Overall budget £10,000
- Equipment cost £2,500

Are we talking hundreds?

Any help or advice is greatly…

This is one I've used regularly for shorts. Last one was around the £100 mark for 30 day cover. Pretty straightforward https://www.astonlark.com/performance/

The other day I was discussing with my producer the actual amount of time, money and emotional investment required to get a film produced.
We came up with the following estimates,…

Hiya, if a film is completed and in a marketable genre, you might be able to find a sales agent - look for one which is working in a similar sector (eg for horror, where they only…

Hi

I'm a UK based Colourist working in broadcast, commercials, theatrical and indie film and short film. I wanted to reach out to any of you who may have projects reaching edit l…

We are flying to Calabria from 25th - 29th September to film a documentary about a ghost town that has been repopulated and revitalised with refugees from war torn countries such …

Hi Eva,

I would like to join you as Italian / English translator for your shoot in Italy from 25th to 29th September in Calabria to conduct interviews and then transcribe. I am n…

Hey Shooters!

I have a confession, I previously took an indefinite break from my writing as I became disillusioned with creating screenplays that never got produced. I applied fo…

Thanks for the advice everyone. In regards to building a social media following, that is pretty much a full time job these days unfortunately and most creative people would rather…

Hello!

I noticed a post on Shooting People about the new BFI Short Form Animation Funding scheme.

I'm a writer with a short heart-warming children's script called The Last Chris…

We are also looking to collaborate with animators. Producers, scripts, and voice talent available.
filmpartners@andbut.co.uk

The funding application deadine is 5 November.
https:…

Given the characters in the film wear generic clothing (no special costumes), how much is each set of clothing for each character expected to cost?

Still in development/budgeting…

Really open ended question. Custom tailored suits are a few grand each, or primark a few quid. Is your character a rich debonaire spy who dresses to impress, or a construction w…

Scheduled to launch on Indiegogo Sunday 18th August 2019.

Text from our campaign:

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Crowdfunding Campaign for ‘Money Talks’. Your contr…

Hi Screenwriters!

I'm looking for GOT/LOTR/Fantasy scenes because I want to film one for my showreel as I would like to be cast in these series.

Do you have any? Would you like …

Hi Ed,

Thanks for your email. This does sound interesting. Would you be able to render it into a screen play form. I am only looking for a very succinct scene i.e. 90 seconds. Lo…

Hi Everyone,

I'm creating a showreel to help me get professional acting work.

I'm looking for a rom/com meet cute scene to film and wondered if any writers have scenes they woul…