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Original Post from Michele Vicenti
Any fiction / docu production during Christmas in London area?

Hi all,

I'm here in London area around Christmas with no particular plans, if there is anyone who plans to film anything cool (shorts, guerrilla filmmaking, docu, moku, reality s…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Ottilie Wilford
Most recent response from Stewart McKie
Does anyone have experience making their own film posters?

Just wondering if there is a template that helps to format the credits etc.

7 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Assuming you want to pay something for your poster and get someone else to do it then I have had some luck with Fiverr.com. I've used them for logos, posters and voiceovers. Get i…

Original Post from victoria muldoon
Funny Women Comedy Shorts Award Team

I would like to put a team together to make a short film for the funny women comedy shorts award.
http://funnywomen.com/awards/comedy-shorts-award/ I am based in East London.

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Keiron Ellis
When to audition acting talent?

I'm wanting to audition acting talent for a film trailer I'm making to (hopefully) raise film finance.
I'm curious about whether I should audition weekday, weekend or evening to …

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Thanks everyone, the consensus makes the right course of action nice and straight forward!

Original Post from Luke Brough
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Has anyone done the VR weekend course at Raindance?

I was thinking of taking this course in December: https://www.raindance.org/courses/hands-on-vr/

Has anyone else taken it? Is it worth the money?

Thanks,
Luke

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

To start, any cheap 360, because you need to learn how to shoot. Well, not so much shoot, as learn how the scene will look.

You need a couple actor volunteers to try stuff - and …

Original Post from Tom Lemmon
Most recent response from Josh Hughes
Looking for collaborators to create a documentary about the hilariously tragic world of "Multi-Leve…

I've got no experience in making films, but am really interested and want to give it a shot! I've been doing a lot of research on Multi-Level Marketing schemes (MLMs) ever since m…

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Tom, I'm a documentary filmmaker and cameraman. Sounds like an interesting potential film, I'm currently on the look out for new projects. Can you send me more details?

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Writer/Director Seeking UK (ideally London) Based Producer! YOU?

YOU: are a London based producer with at least two short films under your belt.
YOU: are you looking for a new collaborator/writer/director.
YOU: would like to make a new exciti…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Lotte Lewis
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
I am looking for (unpaid) experience/training in making films!

Hi I am looking to get experience in filmmaking - most training courses are too expensive - if anyone is making a film & would be happy for me to come along and learn from bei…

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

Lotte doesn't exist any more, not if you click on her name...

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Anyone got a pet / tame / trained crow in the London area?

I need some good, close-up, unobstructed footage of a crow perching and then taking-off. I can't find stock footage that fits the bill so must shoot some myself. Just don't have a…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Looking for a rundown transit van

Does anyone own, know someone who owns, or know where we could get, a rundown transit van (ideally yellow or white)? Looking to borrow one for a film shoot for 2-3 days in Decembe…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Tony Franks
Screening rooms in Los Angeles?

I’m looking for contacts at LA screening rooms. I just wondered any Shooters can share some places/names/phone/email details?

Anything you can share would be hugely appreciated.

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

That's great Dan - many thanks.

I do have a contact at Raleigh but I'm still looking for names, phone numbers and email addresses for other venues - there's lots of gaps when I …

Original Post from Sean McConville
Are there any experienced/trained production designers on here?

I am making a low-budget feature film and seeking advice re the pros and cons of building a set versus finding a real location. As a filmmaker I'm aware of the creative pros re sh…

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

Yep, Berlin's less expensive for sure. Thanks for your thoughts, Paddy. Sean

Original Post from Anita Hawser
Most recent response from Stefanie Williams
Drone filming

I am looking for a drone pilot to do some aerial shots for a documentary I am making set in Wales. Just wondering if anyone has worked with a commercial drone pilot they can recom…

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

The website address is www.aerialworx.co.uk

Original Post from Simret Cheema-Innis
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking for recommended social media/PR companies who can help with film campaigns?

Hi All,

I've just shot half of my Sci-Fi Horror short in Vietnam and now I'm looking to run a crowd fund so I can finish off my film.

I'm interested in working with a PR compan…

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

I'd just like to add Simret; I'm sure you'll crack this nut. It's all a kind of magic and you're a creative magician. The old saying "where there's a will there's a way " is true.

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
A 2nd short film or a super low budget feature? what's better to kickstart a directing career?

Dear all, a few months ago I wrote produced and directed my very first short film ever. All in one "session/from sunset to sunrise" with a microbudget and a super reduced cast and…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Alexandre Guedes de Sousa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Location in London - PAID - LOW BUDGET - ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Location in London - PAID

Hi, my name is Alex and I am currently finishing my MA in Film through the development of a London-based web-series. I am on an extremely tight budget …

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

Marlom is spot on with this, BTW ;-). Nothing in London is free because everyone keeps asking for freebies, but get out into the sticks and there are some real deals to do.

Original Post from Matt Turner
Most recent response from cath le couteur
What Got You Hooked On Filmmaking?

Hi SP,

We're relaunching our SP instagram channel, and want to do something a little differently. We want to use the platform to spotlight our community, but without just sharing…

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

Love the trainspotting one.. So true on Born Slippy...

Original Post from Jonathan Cross
My first crowdfunding campaign 'Red, Amber.'

Hey SP,

Long-time lurker, full-time deluded filmmaker here. I'm launching my first ever crowdfunding campaign and we have a pre-launch page up and running: https://secure.livetre…

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

Just wanted to thank everyone for the feedback, I've taken on all the suggestions and mulled them over. Hopefully the final result will prove satisfying to anyone who stops by, we…

Original Post from Anthony Lennon
Talented Costume, Armour & Props Designer & Maker Looking For Work/Commissions

Hi,

I am a talented costume, armour and props designer and maker who has been in the industry since 2013 running an online business AJL Armours & Cosplay. I am currently se…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Sean, I have sent you a email and personal message regarding your request.

Thanks,

Anthony J Lennon

Original Post from Phil Rochester
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Does anybody know of an Auditor for DCMS based in the north?

I have recently completed a feature that I am now seeking to obtain some tax back through the DCMS. The application is all filled in ready to go however now I require an Accountan…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

I've PM'd you :)

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Most recent response from Jorgina Elias
Calling for a producer as well as a creative team for a serious project. real good potential, no Jo…

So I am here on SP.

Italian writer and director looking for a potential producer and opportunity to get involved in interesting project almost for free thanks to a EU bursary th…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Hey Sergio,
I'm an editor from Barcelona living in London since March 2017.
I'm working as an assistant editor in Future Time Pictures currently on the behind the scenes for a m…

Original Post from Jakub Niewinski
Looking for a job/interesting projects opportunities in Bristol.

I've recently move to Bristol and looking job as editor. I have 6 years of experience in different internatonal tv shows. If you looking for a camera trainee, I'am all yours also.…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Laura Milheiro
Are you going to MIP COM?

Hi everyone.

I'm a producer from Portugal and next week I'm going to MIP COM, in Cannes. I was wondering if anyone is going.

I'm looking for a co-producer for my next short-film…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Alvin Burrell
What Graphics card to edit 4k 10bit videos in premier pro cc?

What Graphics card to edit 4k 24 fps 10bit videos in Premier Pro CC?

I have been looking at Quadro P2000 and GTX 1080 but not sure as I've heard that i need a quadro card to best…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

I have a GTX 1080 in My Hackintosh and it has always been a bit choppy. What I didn't was purchase a separate dedicated playback card from Blackmagic - a Deckling 4k Monitor. It w…

Original Post from Ben Robins
Looking for a bedroom and stairway in a flat/house in London!

Hi all - shooting a short in London 16th and 17th November and I'm looking for two locations, a stairway and a bedroom. Doesn't need to look pretty or even really have any furnitu…

7 years, 10 months ago
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