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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…

6 years, 4 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…

6 years, 4 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…

6 years, 4 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 6 years, 4 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…

6 years, 4 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…

6 years, 4 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 6 years, 4 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 6 years, 4 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 6 years, 4 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 6 years, 4 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 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thanks David! I’ll have a look

Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Music Video Play List - Audio Issue

Hi Shooters,

Hope you're well this afternoon.

Apologies for the strange question but really wanted to pick an editor's brain here as I'm a bit new to the editing process.

My fi…

8 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thank you Tim. I'm guessing that is why some songs are louder than others because they have been mastered differently (some songs have been ripped from a mixture of old and re-mas…

Original Post from Martin Stocks
Most recent response from Dave Ainley
Short thriller film feedback

Hi all,
My short thriller Toll Booth is now publicly available after its festival run. It was fortunate to pick up some awards and was nominated at Leeds Int. Film Fest.
I would l…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

But, the good thing was. It makes me want to write a horror film now

Original Post from Paul Howard
Most recent response from Mark Stevenson
Location needed - Low budget - 2 or 3 bedroom house - 20th & 21st July

Hi All
I am looking for a location for a short film shoot. I need a 2 or three bedroom house.

Dates 20th & 21st July. We have a budget of £200-£250 for the right location in…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hello.

If you can send me an email with the details I can forward it to someone in Hither Green (SE London), who is just about to start renting her house for locations, so may w…

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Any film reviewers/blockers who would want to review my short film?

Dear Shooters.

I have written, directed and produced a 5 minute short comedy, ''Little Green Street'', inspired by Charlie Chaplin's world-famous screen persona, ''The Little Tra…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

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Original Post from Gracie Porter
Short film night

Hey Shooters! I've just set up a short film night first one this month and just calling any film-makers wanting to be involved! Need shorts under 5mins and any one willing to help…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hey John, yes sorry should have been clearer. Yes it is in London. Hope you can make it or spread the word to any London friends! Thank you!

Original Post from Amberli Hartwell
Womens Dying Wish Is To Act - Can You Help?

HI Shooters, I am putting out an appeal for a woman on twitter who I don't know but she says she doesn't have long to live and basically long story short all she ever wanted to do…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Hardy thsnks so much for your reply - that is fantastic news let me get back to you - I didn’t want to say anything to her until I saw if others were on board at least in princ…

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
How much would you pay for the camera kit fee?

I am making a low-budget horror short. I'm just wondering, if I had to pay for the camera kit fee how much would it be?

It can be difficult to find a DOP/Cameraman without payin…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

When someone comes to me with a low budget project, how much I will charge for my kit will depend on who the director is. Do I know him/her? What is their track record? Is it w…

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Looking for producer to collab with to apply for BFI Film Fund

I am Buppha. I have written a feature-length drama screenplay, which is based on a true story. I want to take a scene from it and make a short film out of it. I need to apply for …

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Ok, thanks.

Original Post from Kays Alatrakchi
Sci Fi Music Video

Hello All, just wanted to share a music video that I just completed. The idea came from imagining a future where machines administer a type of Turing test to humans as opposed to …

10 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

HA! True all over the world I suspect!

Original Post from Moira Rowan
Most recent response from Terry Keeley
Promoting a feature length film

We are in the process of making a feature length film, and I would like to find a promoter to select film festivals for us and also help us eventually sell the film, how do I go a…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Moira, for us at IP-UP we would need to review and see if we like it and believe it has a market.

Original Post from Gabriella Lafor
Does anybody know any crew based in Southern America?

Looking for a drone camera operator based in French Guiana or any surrounding areas, to shoot this/next week for a Factual Entertainment broadcast programme, for Discovery Science…

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Richard Harrison
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
STORYBOARD ARTIST

Hi there, I'm looking for a London based, story board artist to help with the opening scene of my second feature film, HANDFUL OF THIEVES.

I've already drawn a rudimentary plan o…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Richard, the best place to find collaborators is by posting into Production > Get People. https://shootingpeople.org/production/people That way the role with be listed in ou…

Original Post from Richard Harrison
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
SPANISH Film Student or SPANISH Film Assistant

Hi there,

I'm looking for a London based, Spanish film student or a Spanish girl or guy who is passionate about film, living in London who would be interested in helping us corr…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Richard, the best place to find collaborators is by posting into Production > Get People. https://shootingpeople.org/production/people That way the role with be listed in ou…

Original Post from Al Carretta
Nightpiece Film Festival 2019 - Early Selections Trailer

Hello Shooters,

The 2019 Nightpiece Film Festival Early Selections trailer arrived mid-week as the Edinburgh Fringe programme launched. You can check it out here:

https://www.yo…

6 years, 5 months ago