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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.....

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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The In…

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…