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Original Post from Aiden Brady
I’m looking for lighting for a short film night shoot on the 15th- 20th August.

Hi,
I’m looking for lighting for a short film night shoot on the 15th- 20th August. There’s no budget as such, but needs must and so I’ll try and raise what is needed. I’m happy f…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Hey, thanks for getting back. Some reason I didn’t know I’d received your message. I’ve had to move the shoot to August 13 - 20th. Might you possibly interested?

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Are you a Producer with crowdfunding experience looking for a Sci-Fi black comedy to sink your teet…

Are you a London-based producer looking for a project you can really sink your teeth into?


Do you like sci-fi and have an absurd/ dark sense of humour?


I'm a writer / director…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Sure - already did that as well - Thanks

Original Post from Matteo Valentini
Most recent response from George Brian Glennon
Music Copyright request

Hello everybody,

Does anybody know how to ask for permission to use copyrighted songs in your short?
We have the budget to pay, we just don’t know where and who to ask basically.…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Find the music publisher for the song, which should be easy enough. Go to the publishers website and get the phone number, then call the sync department of that publisher and hav…

Original Post from Gareth Molan
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
For sale: VR / 360 Go Pro camera kit, Freedom 360 camera rigs and multiple accessories

£2,000. Great condition.

Full Virtual Reality/360 camera kit and accessories:

6 x Go ProHero 4 with batteries
11 x SanDisk 32GB Micro SD cards with pouch
2 x Go Pro spare batte…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Bump. I played around with VR filming myself. If you fancy it this is a good "try for not too much money" bundle.

Personally, I think we need an 8 fold increase in viewer resolut…

Original Post from Ertu Muslu
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Looking for a London based producer for a short film

Hi Guys, I am a writer/director and looking for a producer to collaborate for the BFI short film fund application. Ideally, someone with funding experience but would like to hear …

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Ertu,
you can list the job as expenses only and mention you are able to offer payment once funding is secured - we don't allow for jobs based on deferred payment to be listed …

Original Post from Steven Deighan
Looking for horror filmmakers in Lanarkshire area...

Hi guys! Super-new to this website!

I'm a published horror writer from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, and I'd like to work with some of you indie movie guys! There's a lot going…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Natasha Sofla
Looking for a composer?

I'm a versatile composer seeking projects for use in my final portfolio for my masters degree. I have experience in writing for short films/animations, trailers, and video games a…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Andy Sowerby
This Friday (today): Green Filmmaking & Cinema + screening of ‘Aquarela’

I'm going to this. It's free. As filmmakers we can all consider how to be more 'green' in both our productions and storytelling. See you there?

"This London Climate Action Week w…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Correction: its Friday (today!!!)

Original Post from Jayne Slater
Most recent response from Amberli Hartwell
location ideas for a reception

Hi,

I am currently scouting out potential locations that I could make into a therapy clinics reception room. To be accurate to how they look, I need somewhere with about 10 chai…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

HI Jayne,
Before I became an actress I was a therapist and used to own a centre - so I know this world well. Where are you based? There is a stunning one in a country house near m…

Original Post from Shona Charlton
How do you find an agent/representation as a Director?

Do you need to have reached a certain level or point in your career before contacting any? And where on Earth do you find them?

FYI- I’m looking for rep as a Director in Film/TV…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Richard Harrison
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Film & TV Accountant

Hi there,

Does anyone know a really good Film and TV accountant based outside of London they'd recommend? I am looking for someone to take on may self-employed and company accoun…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

I'll PM you

Original Post from Frances Barclay Walker
Most recent response from davina brown
U.K. Locations filming available (Walkers Locations)

Hi, I am an actress, but my main bread and butter job to pay the bills is running a product placement biz offering free products for film and print www.generatepr.co.uk and we hav…

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

That's OK. I just wondered why you didn't respond.

Original Post from Gary Stevens
Professional Camera Stabilizer and Levitator for Sale

Hi Folks, I am selling an Hague Levitator Camera Stabilizer, used only once and still virtually brand new normal price around £270, yours for £160, however buyer must arrange for …

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from davina brown
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
The Old Truman Brewery

Hi there Has anyone filmed recently at The Old Truman Brewery and had to pay for a security guard to follow you around? Seems a bit weird.

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

It's their house, their rules I'm afraid. "Already onsite security" whose responsibility will be divided across the site. Someone dedicated to keeping you safe (not obstructing …

Original Post from Zbigniew Siwek
Pitching competition

Hi All, for anyone who would like to pitch their film during the next Cine Circle Event get in touch at info@cinecircle.co.uk for more info!

There will be a great panel of film c…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Dean McGinnes
Any projects out there needing a composer?

If you got any fun projects coming up that you need a composer on. Drop me a message.

have a browse of my website where you can listen to some of my music and has all the inform…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Dean McGinnes
My music in your film. You know you want it.

Great now I got your attention ;)

If you got any fun projects coming up that you need a composer on. Drop me a message.

have a browse of my website where you can listen to som…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Aimie Willemse
Most recent response from Dean McGinnes
Doppelparents Scottish Horror Short

Hello fellow horror fans!

Please give our Scottish horror short "Doppelparents" FB page a wee read and like to stay up to date. We've got gore, doppelgangers and family drama co…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Hey fellow Scot! :)

ohh sounds good! If you need a composer let me know!

have a browse of my music at - www.deanmcginnes.com

Original Post from Dom Lee
South West based and looking to meet filmmakers and actors...?

Hi everyone,

I'm a filmmaker based in the South West and have just launched this mailing list specifically for filmmakers and actors in the region. I hope it'll be a way to share…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Dom Lee
South West Film - Mailing list for Filmmakers & Actors

I've set up a mailing list for filmmakers and actors based in the South West. The hope is that it'll be a place to share the latest work from local filmmakers, actors showreels an…

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from John Stephenson
D.I.Y film school in Bristol

I’m setting up a D.I.Y. film school in Bristol this autumn. The idea is simple: the participants will act as a film crew, making 4 short films in a year.

There is a longer descr…

9 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Justin - thank you for reaching out, we'll definitely keep you in mind!

Original Post from Zan Barberton
Most recent response from Sally Newsom
Casting parents with babies

Hi,

I need to cast a series of younger parents with babies for an educational film. I'm new to casting - how do I go about it? Can anyone advise me as to how much time to allocat…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Above all, it's about time and patience as Yen said, partly so you can get to know the mums - if the mums are more relaxed, the babies will be too. Schedule a staggered casting so…

Original Post from Graham Atkins-Hughes
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
subtitles for short film

Hi

I need to get my short film 'A Stitch in Time' Subtitled in Spanish, does anyone know any companies who could do this for me? Also what work will I need to do in advance of su…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Graham, what I've used previously for commercial videos was https://www.rev.com to get timecoded captions and have sent these directly to translators, who output it in the same…

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from kuljit chuhan
Do I need a permission to film in the underpass?

I might need to film in the underpass as well for my short film. Does anyone know if I do need a permission to film there?

Also, I want to hire a still photographer with expense…

23 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Thanks again John, again useful to know.

Original Post from Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk
Anybody know of a theatre Location?

Hi there
I wondered if anyone could recommend a theatre location for an interview. It’s s personal project and has some (small) budget.
Ideally in or around London, but willing t…

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 12 months ago.

Thanks David! I’ll have a look

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