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Hello all,
What top three pieces of advice would you give to first-time directors?

I ask because I see a lot of the same technical stuff in books and classes, but then I…

Hi James,
the most important thing is research, knowing your story, knowing your characters, knowing the reasons why John likes apples and Amy is terrified of dogs. So you're neve…

Hi all,

So basically, I sent my script and concept to Channel 4 and BBCs writers room in the past 9 months. I have just found out that netflix have announced the same idea and c…

Save up some money together or seek funding to make a short proof of concept film. That's the best advice I think you're gonna get...

I'm thinking about submitting a feature film to EIFF and wondering if any Shooters have been to the festival and whether the festival has a habit of showcasing ultra-low budget fe…

@johnnie thanks. I was thinking of sending in a viewing copy with a stereo dub as we're still short of funds for 5.1.

I have a true-life feature-length screenplay about a 17th Century heiress who inherits Mayfair, Pimlico and Belgravia and nearly loses it.
I have been trying to get the script to …

I apologise you are a lot more experienced than your original post suggests. I have sent you a private message

Hi Everyone

As a long-standing SP member I would like to voice my concern at the direction the site has taken, in particular the elitist metro-centric approach which betrays its …

Richard hi
Thanks for this. Kevin also bought this up and since he did, we've been been looking at this in detail.There have been high numbers of people uploading films with passw…

My team and I are looking to collaborate with artists and/or graphic designers to help promote our new short film. We're going to run a crowdfunding campaign, to fund the film's f…

Hi Sophie, if you're looking for an artist/graphic designer for a specific project, the best place to post would be Production > Get People. You can post about the role under '…

Hi fellow shooters. We are filming a super low budget project and one of our spaces has fallen through for this week.

I'm on the scrounge for either a largeish garden space or in…

Hi all,

Just wanted to share with you a short article I've written on problems that can happen on set with regards to audio. Sound is such an important thing to record yet it can…

That brilliant. Just goes to show the importance of actively listening to your environment. Great to hear you spotted it early.

Sometimes, if in doubt, simply recording a few min…

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…