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Original Post from Robin Brooks
Do Any Screenwriters Want to Enter This?

We have a new and exciting challenge that you guys might be interested in...

THE SHOWREEL WRITERS CHALLENGE
London Short Film's Project Four

On Wednesday 24th of August, …

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Anna Höwing
Anyone in need of an 2nd AC?

Hello!

I have posted here before regarding me offering my services to help out on sets. This still stands but as of now I am only interested in helping out in the camera departme…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Graham Bradshaw
Renting Ronin

Does anyone want to rent my Dji ronin and readyrig GS

It's a brilliant piece of kit
I hire it out or you could hire with me as tech or hire with me as operator


If so please con…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Karen Turner
Most recent response from Stuart Price
I am looking for crew in Devon!

Hi guys,

I am a Writer/Director living in Devon. I have recently been chosen as one of the fifteen finalists in the BAFTA Rocliffe Drama Script Call 2016 for my script THE LONG …

1 response, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Karen, Just seen your message... where are you based? I live in the South Hams and shot two shorts n the last 12 months with local crew. Stuart

Original Post from Jane Sanger
Does anyone know a Bulgarian DOP or gaffer ?

I am looking for a Bulgarian DOP who speaks English for a short film, part filmed in Bulgaria late September. I wonder if any other shooters know of anyone or an agency that I c…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Leonie Zorzi
Most recent response from Matt Turner
2nd AC needed

Hi everyone,

Blue Fox Productions is currently in preproduction for an online ad promoting a new mobile app. The ad will be shot on Wednesday the 24th of August in East London. …

1 response, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Leonie,

You might want to post into the production part of the site about this, as thats where roles go. Hopefully, you'll get a better response there. (Though, one way to get…

Original Post from Paolo Fosso
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Cinematography course

My sister-in-law wants to study cinematography. She is already a good photographer, but never applied her skill to movies. What kind of course would you suggest her to attend? She…

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Depends where she is but the crossover from stills to movies is easily taught to someone who already knows stills if they have a knowledge of film speeds, lighting and lensing etc…

Original Post from Kate Holderness
Most recent response from Tony Oldham
I have a Canon EOS 1200d - Can I make a film??

Hi guys,

Quick random question. I've had a brand new Canon EOS 1200d camera in a cupboard for a couple of years. I won it in a photo competition...i tend to use my trusty iPhone …

39 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Yes, & the standard kit lens is sufficient. It teaches you to be more creative as I've shot an entire feature on a D600. If you care about sound, you must must record that sep…

Original Post from Richard Kovacs
Most recent response from Simon Mercer
cinematography short course

I've just aquired my first low budget kit (DSLR and sound equip) to start making movies and I want to learn how to use it. I'm looking for a short cinematography course to get me …

11 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

NoFilmSchool put together a really good DSLR guide (The DSLR Cinematography Guide). There's so much out there, I've found this to be the best all-round 'bible' covering all the …

Original Post from Louisa Warren
Most recent response from Nathaniel Francis
Does anyone own a Black Magic or similar that they would be willing to hire out?

We are filming a feature from the 18th to the 29th September and are looking for a Black Magic or similar so we can do a multicam and Unit A and B set up to save time.

We are wo…

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Louisa

We are an independent production company with a black magic cinema camera, if you'd like to discuss prices etc then please send us an email at: info@morduepictures.com…

Original Post from Robin Brooks
Looking For Showreels and Short Films

Hi all,

Our next event is nearly here and we really want to showcase some of our members short films.

We will be showing two members short films (to be confirmed) on Wednesday 2…

8 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Simret Cheema-Innis
Looking for a Storyboard Artist for a Sci-Fi Horror Erotic Short

Hi All,

I'm currently looking for a storyboard artist to board a short film which I'm hoping to shoot later this year.

It's high concept and requires a graphic mind!

If intere…

9 years ago
Original Post from Matt Dede
Tax Consultant and accountant....

Hi everyone,

We are new to this website and came across it when we attended a Shooting People function a few weeks back in Hackney.

We are a young and vibrant specialist tax fir…

1 response, most recent 9 years ago.

Thank you to those who have been in touch and I'm glad we were able to assist in some way and thank you to those who have decided to sign up as clients - pleasure meeting you. As …

Original Post from Anthony Sabanskis
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
As anybody got any aerial footage of Droylsden, M

I am looking for some HD aerial footage of droylsden, Manchester. It's for use in an independently made long form documentary, about an independent film-maker.
There's no budget,…

9 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

Oh my god! Flying down a high street will almost certainly get your equipment confiscated by the police and I doubt your insurance company would cover you.

I qualified as a dron…

Original Post from Matt Kerins
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking to buy an Alexa Classic for around 10k. Worth it?

In the current camera market I'd just like to know if it's worth it. Would I get custom for hiring it out? Just wanna know people's thoughts.

Cheers.

8 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

If it's any help, as this thread has risen again, I can hire an Alexa XT shooting kit with open gate licence for about £650/day on a 2 day week. That's some stiff competition rig…

Original Post from Alexandra Tincu
Filmmaking Apprentice seeking Bristol Projects - Production Companies/ Independent Filmmakers

Hello all!

I'm an early career filmmaker, looking to improve my filming and editing skills as much as possible. I worked with Sony HDV cameras and DSLR's so far, and have experi…

9 years ago
Original Post from Joseph Davids
Looking for any assistance with extras, stunts, equipment, vfx experience for a short film - Bloom

Short Synopsis

The story is about a girl with a plant growing inside her body. She cannot get treatment, as she’s become a target of the police for her involvement in the student…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Victoria Blunt
Most recent response from Simret Cheema-Innis
Female Film Makers

Hi gang

I am looking to connect with LONDON BASED FEMALE FILM MAKERS; whether you specialise in camera handling, lighting, sound, composing, DOP, directors, any capacity. Get in…

35 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Victoria,

I'm a writer/director specialising in the horror genre.

You can check out my website here: www.wickergirl.com

And my twitter is Wickergirl666

Happy networking an…

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Seeking THE Producer/Collaborator

Hi Fellow-Filmmakers!

I am a writer/director who is aiming to make at least 1 film and 1 TV Series per year - I tend to write quickly. To accomplish all of this I am still lookin…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

There's an old thread which may be helpful for those wondering about producers...

https://shootingpeople.org/discuss/view/1fc0753c80fd3ad089ddca11

Original Post from Vladimir Klimov
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Needs anybody stereoscopic shooting and postproduction team (two person)? Expenses only. Contact me.

Do you want to make a movie for a "big screen"? The film must be stereoscopic to be attractive for a cinema theatre distribution.

My name is Vladimir Klimov. I am a specialist in…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Great stuff, I'll have a look at your films tomorrow :)

Original Post from Andrew Bradley
Anyone need steadicam? Call me:)

Hey, I am offering my steadicam services for any kind of project to help me build my showreel.

My rig is happy flying all the heavier film/digital cameras (alexa/red etc)

So ple…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Joseph. OK. I am available then. Tell me more. Who is your Dop and what kit are you going to be shooting on?

Original Post from Graham Bradshaw
Anyone interested in gimbal hire

Hi
I own and operate a dji ronin I also have an easyrig which supports the weight

I have competitive prices and experience with many camera builds including larger cameras using…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Adeline Royal
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Selling a second hand SD camcorder, canon XL1

Hi there, I am moving out of the country and I am planning to sell my old SD xl1, it will serve any filmaker willing to gain experience using a camcorder or anyone interested in u…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

For anyone who doesn't remember it, the XL1 was a great workhorse of its day, using Mini-DV tapes. It was used for Danny Boyle's '28 Days Later'. Time has moved on, the camera i…

Original Post from Bhavi Satkunarasa
Would anyone happen to own a phantom miro? Needed for a music video shoot.

Hi all,

I'm planning out a 4-day music video shoot during August and I'm in the process of choosing a camera. So far the phantom miro seems to be the ideal choice for what we wan…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from R P
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Anyone have / know where to get some vintage Cooke S2 lenses... on a budget?

I'm shooting a short comedy film on a Microbudget. We've managed to get a Red Dragon and I would love to be able to use it with some vintage S2 Cooke Panchro lenses - or something…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Cheap glass will be good. Too much resolution remember. It will help cut it down. Also, try putting nets (cut up stockings) over the lens. If its good enough for Kubrick...

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