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Waltham Forest has won the bid to be named London's first Borough of Culture in 2019, by drawing heavily on the borough's creative heritage.
As part of the cultural events planned…

Hi Dominic,

I'm a filmmaker and visual artist based in Walthamstow. I'd be happy to hear about your upcoming project.

Here are examples of my work:

https://the-dots.com/users/y…

Do you have Amazon Prime? Cast your vote for my short and I'll quid pro quo!!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07JCBX9NW/ref=atv_wtlp_wtl_0

Hi all

I’m applying for funding for my first short film and looking for Producers, Camera crew and sound guys to help out as a potential passion project. If I get funding of cour…

Hi Navid,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can d…

Hello SP community,

This is really a general shout out to those people who want to just get out there and create something and have some time to do so.

I’m looking to connect …

Hi Matt,

Love your enthusiasm and thinking on this. Myself and my fellow filmmaking reach out in a similar fashion to like-minded individuals a couple times a year.

We're a dire…

I'm shooting a short that is aiming for a Gothic post-Hammer Horror/Guillarmo Del Toro style of look. I'm sure 16mm would look great, but would like some help understanding all th…

The Varicams do have more features and their upper base ISO (having dual ISO sensors) is 5000 compared to the EVA1's upper base ISO as being 2500. So a whole stop faster. The Va…

I am looking for a camera person in North Wales for a one day shoot.

Hi Anthony,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can…

Hi - advice on kit please!!!

I've been running a Panasonic AF-AG100. I'm really happy with the ergonomics of this camera, which I use for mostly charity and corporate filmmaking,…

I am a writer-directorwho is interested in expressing my unconventional ideas and narratives through filmmaking. I am not here make commercial 'movies' as a product to be passivel…

I am really looking for people who are not afraid to push the boundaries. I have scripts ready to be made, I just need passionate people who don't want to just make typical, genre…

I’m a hobbyist holiday videographer that wants to up production value to include some simple (60 - 120fps looking) slow-motion shots. I’m shooting on an entry level DSLR (Canon D1…

For half speed slow motion shoot 720/50p and conform it to 25 (in premiere just drop into a 25p timeline and change speed to 50%, not sure about Da Vinci but there are a few tutor…

Link to my work
https://vimeo.com/user6079938

Hey Zik,

Great showreel, very film noir and dark which I like - check the films on my vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user6211583

I am looking to collaborate with wit ha DP for my next…

We're renting the brunt of our gear/kit from the established rental houses in London. Always have had great service and a negotiated down price.

However some times it makes sens…

I've been both renting from and lending on Fat Lama since last year and have found it superb.

We urgently need a funny, sunlight & flower-filled video (with little bits of animation if poss) for our awareness-raising bee song!

PLEASE READ THE SLIGHTLY LONG-WINDED WRI…

I would love to know from which companies Shooters hire or buy their motion cameras. I am endeavouring to build a comprehensive list of UK camera suppliers, which ultimately I wou…

HireACamera - for my film & stills equipment.
I have also used S&O Media.

If Anyone wants to rent a BMPC4k, batteries, SSDs etc, (and are based in London and the South East of England)-

Please check my link https://fatlama.com/rentals/haslemere/hire-bl…

Dear All,

While I am exploring the way to estabilish a company and building a team for different projects with a focus on short films with a budget(not amateurish) I'd be more t…

Hi Vasco;

London is simply the european hub for talent and the bridge between europe and U.S.

This is why I am interested in London and by now I've met a lot of interesting peo…

I am looking for a new picture for my own publicity and want something similar to this below. I want to have myself in the picture with my vide camera and tripod etc to then have …

Sergio, you said you wanted the picture for your publicity. With your camera. So, to me it would look like false publicity.

People who saw the picture would assume you could …

A quiet tatty home location wanted in poor decorative state, maybe paint peeling off the wall or worse, for about four days filming in the Autumn. Possible involvement in the micr…

Hi, I have been working as a videographer and looking for work experience in relevant fields. Anyone here work in a company or have any projects I can assist with?

Kind regards!
…

One of my regular ACs got his break when a film was being shot in his home town when he was 18. He just went up to them and asked if he could help out as a volunteer. Which he d…

any trusted or good reviews? thanks

Maybe you can clarify your question Sergio; are you looking to rent gear for yourself, or are you looking to rent your gear out to other filmmakers?

Hi, I have been working as a videographer and looking for work experience in relevant fields. Anyone here work in a company or have any projects I can assist with?

Kind regards!
…

Filmaker with own equipment on Barra:

Canon XLH - 1 HD and Manfrotto legs
Blackmagic 4K Video Assist Digital Recorder
Rode Mic / boom etc
Jib
Tracks
Drone

1) Has a small not fo…

Hi Alan,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can do…

Hi - I'm working with a team that are very keen to film an interview on a moving rickshaw. I'm trying to get my head around how this could be possible and wondered if anyone had e…

I’d use two Gopros and radio mikes monitored from another vehicle.

Hi,

I'm a photographer/video producer working on my first documentary, Turning Points, aimed at youth, about how people get themselves out of downward spirals of behaviour such …

Hi Philip and Keith..

thx both for your interest and apologies for slight delay in response...

In answer to questions, it's a doc to the extent of it being non-fiction and in …

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a company, service, or individual that can do a simple PAT test on my basic shooting equipment and provide relevant documentation, stickers etc in the Lo…

Dear all, I am a writer and director with an awarded short upon my belt, very well reviewed by a NFTS head teacher and the Sundance film festival winner for shorts Jim Cummings am…

Hi Helen , thank you for your help. However I am not specifically looking for people to join just a defined project by now, but more as networking moment for a potential team to w…