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Original Post from nanc cohen
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
what should i expect to pay

for sound mix for low budget 90 min various sound sources, cassette tapes, voice over, mostly camera with separate mic

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

It depends on the quality of sound coming in, really.

It sounds to me like a documentary. It also sounds like you probably couldn't afford the top sound people, unless they're d…

Original Post from pavan balagam
vfx co- production

Hello All
we are a vfx boutique based in south east london.
tzntvfx.co.uk

we are getting into film production in the near future as well.
we are looking to co-produce vfx sequenc…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

thank Helen :).

Original Post from Alève Mine
BAFTA doesn't react to #MeToo request. What to do next?

With the impulse from a discussion on here I had emailed BAFTA about an actors' agent with whom I had experienced a #MeToo problem, as you may or may not recall. Well, they did no…

19 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks.

Original Post from robert  jackson
Documentary filmmaker wanted for a joint venture

I would like to get into documentary making and I'm looking for experienced filmmakers who are interested in an ongoing partnership.

The deal: I pay all the costs involved with …

7 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
I'm looking for work experience

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!

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

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…

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Any good places to rent my camera/lenses?

any trusted or good reviews? thanks

7 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

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?

Original Post from Suleiman Yusuf
What should i budget for actors for a music video shoot?

Hi Shooters,

Looking for rough estimates or recommendations for actors fees, I am trying to budget for a music video shoot.

Thanks

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Renee,

Thank you for your response, so sorry for the late reply, I was travelling around the time and completely forgot.

Regards,
Suleiman

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Looking for work experience!

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!

7 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from mark brocking
Are you a creative looking for a work space in Soho, London?

Work space available in old Soho mews office building that houses animators, illustrators, film directors/producers and other artistic types bang in the middle of Soho just off D'…

7 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Assistant Producer looking to network with UK Genre Feature Film Producers

Assistant Producer looking to network with UK Feature Film Producers in Horror, Comedy and Thriller genres with £200,000 up to £800,000 budgets.

The object is to enter into disc…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Good answer. I will try this.

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Vinca .
You don't need a website

Last time I checked, Tarantino and Nolan didn't even have social media accounts. Fans made them for them. Nolans scripts were available on a fan page. Nolan said in an intervie…

9 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

True but sometimes 'under construction' is preferable to an old fashioned/uncreative website from someone that is telling you they want you to invest in their next great project.…

Original Post from Alan
Most recent response from Helen Jack
This is a shout out to any member in the Western Isles of Scotland. Please get in touch for opport…

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…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

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…

Original Post from Matt Burgass
Most recent response from Vinca .
Director sought for unsigned band video. Budget to be discussed.

Unsigned London band wishes to shoot video for independent single release in September. If you're interested, could you quote a figure for the budget. We have no wish to exploit s…

13 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Matt,
Are you still looking to make the video/find a director? If so I might have a solution. First it would be good to hear/see any material from your band. Also good to know…

Original Post from Tim Benjamin
Most recent response from Susi Arnott
Can anyone recommend a top-notch film directing course?

I am looking for an excellent, top-notch film direction course - but as I'd be a mature / working "student", ideally one which lasts weeks rather than an MA style course that runs…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

https://nfts.co.uk/our-courses/short-courses/drama#directors_series√

Original Post from Martin Cannon
Writer/director seeks South Wales/Bristol based producer.

I'm a Writer/director based in Cardiff, South Wales. I'm looking for a producer with some experience to collaborate on a new short film - preferably based in South Wales/Bristol. …

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Hey Helen,

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to put the post in "Production" > "Get People".

Hopefully I'll find some collaborators for the project.

Thanks again,
Martin.

Original Post from richard kelly
info on film funding-film investors websites.

Hello from Richard-please reply on the following, can you please tell me of effective websites, where I can get film investors or film investment-I once used crowdfunder.co.uk I c…

7 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Barry Ryerson
Most recent response from Justin Wildridge
Anyone here from the South West?

I'm based in East Devon and would love to connect with anyone else from the South West UK. Anyone here from Bristol / Exeter / Dorchester / Plymouth/ Cornwall?

11 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Everyone,

I'm based in Bath, working as a professional composer. Always interested to collaborate and discuss creative possibilities.

www.justinwildridge.com

Original Post from Jenny Collins
Most recent response from Sahera Khan
Can anyone recommend a BSL Interpreter agency in the North West?

I'm looking for an Interpreter for a half days shoot. The film to be interpreted will be no more than 8 minutes in duration, and is a historical documentary with several speakers.…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Hello I would suggesting if you can able contact British Deaf Association. Hope it does helpful. Sahera

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Director looking for potential teammates for a real company and a series of projects. Let's talk ab…

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…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Charles Normsaskul
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Looking for a location in a park/forest/field in or around London for a shoot at night. Any general…

Hey everyone,

I was quite impressed by the great response and advice I got from my previous question to the shooting people community about shooting in restaurants, so here I am …

1 response, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

I used to live near Stanmore Country Park. It's big and quiet, even in daytime.

Original Post from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Most recent response from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
I need a NY contact please

I’m making this film www.MargeryBooth.com who eventually died in NY so I need a buddy to tie up some loose ends over there. If interested I’m at franz@imperialfilmproductions.com…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Did you find anybody?

I do have some people in what's left in the 1% eviscerated NY Indie world. They would work cheap, but not for free.

Let me know. Shiva

Original Post from Charles Normsaskul
Advice for shooting in a restaurant?

I'm producing a 10 minute short next month an am just thinking about any contracts/ permissions I need to get beforehand. As well as wondering about all the things I haven't yet c…

7 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Hey guys, sorry for the late response to all the great advice. I was actually able to read and take on board all the above but because we had some last minute issues with casting …

Original Post from Dee Hackett
Nottinghamshire-based writer/director looking for collaborators in East Midlands.

Hi,

I'm a Notts-based writer/director looking for fellow east midlanders to collaborate on short film ideas/productions.

I have a couple of shorts I am planning to shoot over th…

7 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Antony Spina
After someone who would be interested in financing a short film.

Hi all, I'm after someone who would be interested in financing a short film. What's the best way to go about this?
Thanks all.

7 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
What is high budget?

I was just about to pitch a script, and I took a look at what other people were pitching. It seems anything over 500k is considered high budget? That's the budget for the entire…

15 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Okay. So, I had one thing about how high big budget is. I'm bumping this up because I want to pitch something in script pitch, but I really don't want to commit to a budget. (Y…

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