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Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Actress looking for scripts from screenwriters to build self-taped monologues.

Dear Screenwriters,

I am an actress looking for original new scripts, dramatic or comedic pieces, to build monologue scenes for self tapes.

If any of you would like to share th…

7 responses, most recent 4 years, 9 months ago.

Thank you very much Andi!

Original Post from Anthony Z James
Most recent response from John Lubran
Whats your opinion about the mobile film look?

This was shot on iPhone8 with Moondog Labs anamorphic lens - what's your opinion about this look?

https://youtu.be/2fIXsM4Sk10

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 10 months ago.

It looks good, but so far I've only seen it on a small screen.

The bigger the screen the more critical quality becomes. It's when 4K is aspired to that the difference between mob…

Original Post from Tom Phanes
Most recent response from Samuel Windle
Filming in Tier 2 lockdown

Hello,
since London has entered Tier 2 lock-down, with the recent resurgence in number of infections,
I am unsure about how this exactly impacts film production.
After browsing th…

3 responses, most recent 4 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Tom,

I agree, I read through the entire Film London Covid Filming pages yesterday and the information is very vague. I'm intending to set-up a short and keeping the cast and c…

Original Post from Walter Cabell
First Look at 'Do you believe in Fairies?' teaser

just in case you misse and feel nostalgic for those simpler, filthier times when cha cha heels, a wig and a poodle was all it took to leave a skid mark in film history. https://ww…

4 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Tim Bourque
Most recent response from Peter Storey
Getting a documentary off the ground

Hi

I’ve been flirting with making a documentary for some time, I just never had an idea that was strong enough. I think I have one now. But so much has changed in the world of do…

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 10 months ago.

You might enjoy the interview I did the other day with Yemi Bamiro and Will Thorne ahead of the LFF screening of their documentary One Man And His Shoes. We helped them fundraise …

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Info on vintage truck suppliers

Hello from Richard- I need to ask again as I have typed into google etc looking for Reenactment groups of world war2 in London to no avail. As previously explained it could be eas…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 10 months ago.

If it is a WWII vehicle you are interested in, simply google "wwII vehicles for hire uk" and you'll get loads of hits. I assume you are willing to pay for hire? As you don't need …

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from John Lubran
Vehicle Truck-needed to film in. Help.

Hello from Richard-I need for a Truck to film in as a location for a short. The location would be in London.
The truck would remain static for the shoot. Please help or recommen…

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 10 months ago.

I'm imagining that you're looking for something that's more like a truck than a van ? Many modern light commercial vehicles are more like scaled up cars than trucks.

Obviously m…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Most recent response from John Lubran
12 cinematography tips you learn as a beginner filmmaker

Cinematography is an amazing thing, you use it to paint pictures, tell your story it's a craft in its own sense. It's about creating your own image, creating shots and lighting to…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 10 months ago.

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Original Post from Ed Willey
I made, and finished, my first short!

Am new to the community, and after embarking on this with zero experience, but knowing I wanted to make *something*, I finally finished and released my first short film!

There’s …

15 responses, most recent 4 years, 10 months ago.

That's a very kind comparison!! Thanks for watching!

Original Post from richard kelly
Truck hire for a Short.

Hello, I am looking for a World war2 Truck, even any army truck for a planned short film, please
help recommend even private owners. Even a basic truck that people in the army mig…

4 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Most recent response from John Lubran
How to become a film director

Becoming a film director is one of the most popular roles when it comes to asking any newcomers. It is a cool job, to be honest, but it's not the most straightforward path to beco…

3 responses, most recent 4 years, 11 months ago.

One ought not take ones own case to be a generality.

Now then young wippersnapper. The routes taken by people who have achieved professional, technical and artistic viability an…

Original Post from Vasily-f .
Most recent response from Jamie Kennerley
How do I set out on finding work either as B Cameraman or B DOP on a feature film?

Hi shooters

I am a London based filmmaker and I have experience on low budget short film productions but never worked for a feature film.

My knowledge is on camera and lighting …

6 responses, most recent 4 years, 11 months ago.

@Vasily-f .
Good stuff Vasily! You're on the right track man.
:-)

Original Post from Vanya Tomova
Most recent response from Vasiliki Antonopoulou
Colourist looking for projects

Hello Shooting People,

My name is Vanya Tomova. I am a colourist based in London and I am able to work remotely on a professional grading suite. I'm just finishing a full length …

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Vanya,

Hope you are well. I am currently in development stage of a short I have written and will be directing.

The narrative progresses in different settings, and colouring i…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
How to create a Hologram in Premiere Pro (A beginners Guide)

Here we look at how you can create a Hologram in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Adobe Premiere Pro is a great post production tool for filmmakers alike. In this video, we go through the st…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Vasily-f .
How do I set out on finding work either as B Cameraman or B DOP on a feature film?

Hi shooters

I am a London based filmmaker and I have experience on low budget short film productions but never worked for a feature film.

My knowledge is on camera and lighting …

3 responses, most recent 4 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Mark

first of all, I am so sorry for my late response.

Your advice is very much appreciated and after while trying to find where I start with this, I tend to believe that ne…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Character Development Resource (Free Worksheet)

Character development is an integral part of the screenwriting process. It helps you create a three-dimensional character and dig deep into their roots. What makes them tick? What…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
The keyframe animations every filmmaker should learn

Keyframes are integral to every video editor if they are looking to improve and make the best video content imaginable. In today's article we will look into the keyframe animation…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
How to reduce background noise in premiere pro (A beginners guide)

If you've ever had to edit audio in your filmmaking career, you'll know the burden of receiving the sound recording and the first thing you hear is unwanted background noise creep…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
The top 12 cinematography tips you MUST know as a filmmaker

Cinematography is an amazing thing, you use it to paint pictures, tell your story it's a craft in its own sense. It's about creating your own image, creating shots and lighting to…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from james cassidy
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
are we allowed to film?

due to the ever changing covid crisis, are we in a position to shoot a film?
if you have a low or no budget film how do you get around the quarantine issues. also the social dista…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 11 months ago.

Hi James, British Film Commission published guidelines for filming during Covid-19 http://britishfilmcommission.org.uk/guidance/regarding-covid-19-coronavirus/ which you might fin…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Top tips when entering into a screenwriting contest

Screenwriting contests are a great way to get your work noticed and are excellent tools to improve your screenwriting ability. Here we discuss a few tips on how to get the best ou…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Character Development Resource (Free Worksheet)

Character development is an integral part of the screenwriting process. It helps you create a three-dimensional character and dig deep into their roots. What makes them tick? What…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
How to render and export in After Effects (A beginners Guide)

In this guide, we will look at how you can render and export your After Effects projects with relative ease. When starting out on After Effects it can be a difficult teething peri…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Jon (Jack) Gritton
Agent for promoting published books for TV/Film

Hi all, I've a good friend who has quite a few house published books on historical non-fiction. The other day she said she'd really like to see them produced as TV or film, but h…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Chiara Coperchini
Most recent response from Nina Yndis
Colourist looking for any kind of project to grade for free

Hello everyone!
My name is Chiara and I'm a freelance colourist based in Italy.
I have experience in working remotely, and I'm looking for any kind of project to grade for free …

5 responses, most recent 4 years, 11 months ago.

Hello - I've emailed you :)

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