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need advise and your skill/ability on and about stunt performing - as in running/jumping stairs - corridors - vehicle use jump/diving out of. Basic actions really - …

I would question the value of your insurance if you're going to perform unsupervised stunts of any kind - they will likely not pay out. Insurers like to see that you're risk asse…

Seeking 2x locations for a self-funded independent short film. 1x interior that can pass for a 1940s dining room/kitchen and a cottage/house (exterior only) set isolated in the co…

Hi Richard, We have a farm location (no longer a working farm) that might be suitable? I've filmed here and friends have also used it. It's a quiet, rural location, and we welcome…

I have some legal issue here, I think. I had signed an exclusive agreement for 1 year with an acting agency about a month ago. But since then, they never contact me about possible…

Thank you very much for your help. I have asked them following your advice. And we are now agreed that we go our separate ways. What a relief.

Kind regards,
Buppha

Dear Shooters & Shooting People Admin team.

I have noticed that I am not receiving my Bulletins the past 3 weeks. I have checked my Bulletins area and it has been signed up, …

I've sent you a private message

It seems to me that there are relatively few options for funding shorts in the UK, and those that do offer it are naturally inundated. It is made more challenging when one's mater…

Hi Clive, do check out the list of funding opportunities on the site, both open and ongoing. https://shootingpeople.org/funding/ongoing Best of luck! Molly

Hello Shooters,

In the 2017 Camden Fringe I directed Paul Bridger's stageplay 'Homeless Comforts'. Fast forward nearly 2 years and in March/April I flipped a 40m film adaptation…

I would like to know the crew rates for short films. I found rates for features/tv/etc on Production Base and BECTU but nothing as it relates to shorts. Any info greatly welcomed.…

They're by negotiation, use low budget features as a guide for role bands and make sure everyone gets more than minimum wage :)

I am planning a short film (non commercial) with a low budget.

I am looking for an informal or local cafe anywhere in London e.g. Greater London.

The shoot will be for one day -…

Hello, thank you so much. That is very useful.

Sahera

We have found a quote we would like to use at the beginning of one of my films, we have done some research and found a journalist that used the quote in an article, he said he has…

Howabout using dictionary definitions of a word? Don't have anything in mind; purely out of interest

Hi there Shooters!

Basically, looking to get set-up with a good camera/sound kit suitable for vlogging/short film making that is sub £600. The general aim is to make some 'train…

As we don't use consumer kit much these days, I've been out of touch. Just googled 4k consumer video cameras and pleased to see that there's several on offer under £600. Also quit…

Am looking for two stop frame animators to deliver a community flip book animation workshop with me at the end of June in central London. Budget available. Plan to run more in dep…

Hi Sandra, The best place to find collaborators is by posting into Production > Get People. https://shootingpeople.org/production/people This will then be listed on the jobs bo…

Hey all

I'm after a producer with a lot of experience in making short films and features. I have a script that I want to submit to the BFI Network scheme. I have a strong team al…

Thanks Molly I tried it last time, I shall have another go. Cheers.

We have filmed a dance festival, the dancers brought along their own music to dance to, some of the music is quite well known, other songs are from different communities and it wo…

Thanks for all the answers, the short film we are making is basically to help the dance festival, it has no real commercial value, the problem is we filmed the whole festival whic…

Afternoon folks, hope you're all enjoying a restful Bank Holiday!

I'm part of Lionstooth Films, an emerging film company in South London - we are holding a #screening of our rece…

Here's my latest project: Remembrance, a short sci-fi film in which the subject of a memory experiment finds herself reliving one day in her past, with potentially lethal conseque…

Hi John, Ray, Bob and Declan - thank you for your comments. Much appreciated.

Dear Shooters.

I would really appreciate some constructive feedback for my short film ''Little Green Street''.

Thank you very much all of you in advance!

Kindest regards,

Alex…

Tom, Sergio and Ivo, thank you very much for your comments!! :)

Need to purchase asap.

Thanks in advance,

N

How do I get Netflix, Amazon, studios, and the like to read myscript and produce my film? Do you have to be a professional writer or have a long credit and an excellent track reco…

Buppha - hate to depress you but like the lottery you have more chance of being struck by lightning twice.

Sound goes hand in hand with Film/Animation. So if theirs any short film/s out their in need of Help dont be affraid to get in contact with me - Jess

Hi Jess, the best place to find work/collaboration opportunities is Production > Get Work where Shooters actively post about their current projects.
Thanks, Dorothy

As the US Justice Department warns Academy over proposed Oscar rule changes Threatening Netflix and other streaming services for the Oscars could raise antitrust concerns and viol…

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"Fresh off the record-obliterating opening weekend of “Avengers: Endgame,” directors Joe and Anthony Russo waded …

Does anyone know of good internships in film production companies in London? Or part time positions?

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Sara Putt Associates require an office intern that will support in the day to day running of the office and help coordinate our production research.

We are the …

Hey guys Cine Circle Filmmaking Festival is holding a screenplay competition this summer that I wanted to share with you. The main prize includes:
£1000 worth of film equipment hi…

We're shooting for 13 days with a cast and crew of 14, in London, and need a caterer to provide simple tasty meals to fuel our day. Recommendations are really important and we're …

Looking for a male model for a shoot on tuesday the 30th April at battersea London,
Lunch and travel paid for . Is part of a final year project at the Royal Collage of Art.
Photos…

Does anyone know of internships or part time positions in production companies in London?