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Comedy writing is not an easy feat, it takes a lot of precision, expert craft, and creativity to capture your audience's attention and bring them to laughter. The key comedy writi…

Hi - I work full time but have plenty of time to spend on other activities. I have something on mind to make short film but I need experience, any help appreciated.

Hello, I wanted to get some advice on creating an editing showreel.

I am still very much at a junior/entry level position in the industry. I worked as an IO/Edit assistant last …

Hi Isabelle

I used to manage a team of editors in an agency and I would often be sent editor showreels. It's quite hard to put together an edit of edits, but everything Corry has…

In this video tutorial, our editor Philip will go through the basics of text effects in Adobe Premiere Pro. These can be used in your intro's, transitions, and more.

Full tutori…

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…

Werner Herzog once said that “academia is the death of cinema. Somebody who has been a boxer in Africa would be better trained as a filmmaker than if he had graduated from one of …

I think that if you want to write scripts, and get them made, most people would be better off working out how to write novels, get them properly commercially published, and then l…

Hello from Richard in London. I am looking for an army cargo truck, maybe a world war2 one but it does not have to be. This would be needed for a self-funded micro budget short.…

It's the kind of thing some paintball places may have dumped in the woods, so they're worth a try.

You might also try a model truck with forced perspective to give you a GV https…

Hey,

Hope you're all safe and well.

We're keen to getting back into the swing of things and have a little comedy short film we're hopefully shooting for a day in early September…

Hi Holly,

Wicked thanks for that, that's a great help. We'll check it out. Drop us a message to check-in, in case we forget, so if we do go ahead there we can give you and approp…

Hi,

I was wondering if it's possible to connect with like-minded creatives in order to build my experience as a Runner or a Production Assistant. I have previously studied Televi…

Hi Nosheen,

I am producing a short film 5th September and would benefit from the services of a production assistant to send out contracts agreements etc. Let me know if you're…

Hi Shooters,

Check out the latest NEW SHOOTS submissions.

We asked everyone who submitted to tell us what they’re looking for next, who they'd like to collaborate with, or a bi…

Making short film with an off-screen explosion halfway through story. On explosion, screen goes white and fades back into aftermath of dust-covered characters and rubble-strewn st…

I do vfx and I'd certainly take a look at it, get in touch if you like using the messaging on here. :)

Hi,

I wanted to get some advice on delivering M&E tracks for a foreign dub.

I’m working with a distributor who has put my film up on the main VOD platforms in the US, UK et…

Hi Alex,

Thanks for getting back to me. I'll take a look through the info on your blog.

Matt

I've advertised for a line producer in the expenses only jobs section but this might be ignored by an experienced person but could be good for someone who is an initiative taker a…

Hi Sam,
Thanks for replying - could we have a chat tomorrow sometime? When is a good moment? I'm in Budapest at the mo and a Skype call would be great!
Terri

The type of clause that; states the production will work to current Covid guidelines and adhere to social distancing, PPE and sanitation requirements and take all reassemble care,…

Hello everyone! Hope you're all safe and well.

My team and I are developing two horror features, both from award winning scripts that I penned and will be directing. We want to s…

Hi there,
I am an emerging director, working on my first short film Lungs, which was supposed to be shot in April this year, but understandably the production has been paused. I …

Hi Adrianna,

I'm a DP with experience shooting short-films. I will like to help you with your research and approach to cinematography for your short-film. It's important to have …

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We take a look into the commonly asked question "Am I too old to become an Actor?" and the potential barriers to entry. Is it possible to become a full-time actor? Yes. Is it easy…

Buster Merrifield was "Uncle Albert" not "Grandad", that was Lennard Pearce :-) What a legend Buster was though. "During the war..." Fantastic! Lucky you to have known him.

In an…

Dear Shooters,

Please watch my Acting Showreel and feel free to share your opinion and thoughts with me.

https://vimeo.com/425703130

I am open to a constructive feedback!

Than…

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Hi shooters

Could you please give me your feedback on my DOP reel? All feedback is welcome positive or not.

This film reel is based on my short film work in my first steps as a …

Some lovely work - though it feels more like a showreel for the actor, than for the director of photography! Others have asked for a wider range and I'd agree; think about who you…

Hi!

I have a music video that I think I'm about 90% there. I'm fairly happy with it, but also feel like that's me being my own biggest fan.

A little background on it:

- It's a …

Guys, thank you so much! This is definitely helpful. Probably things I was leaning towards, but needed someone else to say, too.

Thank you!

Hi all, hope all is going well! Would love some feedback and possible critique :)

Link:
www.instagram.com/tv/B24x0OQBQQh/...

Also I am looking to do more music videos if you kno…

Hi all, hope all is going well! Would love some feedback and possible critique :)

Link:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B24x0OQBQQh/

Also if you know anyone who needs any videos pr…

Art Lovers "Angels" needed, Mature Student seeking "Angel" for post grad theatre/film directing course, im hoping to raise course fees
can you help?
Amanda :)

I agree with Paddy, though he puts much more gracefully than I would. After 35 years in film and television, including some 26 years running short courses, especially for graduate…

I read some good things about it, but it would be nice to hear from some SP members who are on Cinando and what their experience has been.

How has your experience been on the sit…

It's principally an offshoot of the Cannes Market, so unless you're involved with the Cannes Market (ie have a film for sale, or buying one) it may be of limited value.