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Hi,
Any idea what's the best gears or kits available in the market for mobile filmmaking ...

I am looking for keen and creative individuals within the film industry to collaborate with and create an exciting new web series… screenwriters, actors, cameramen, etc.

It woul…

Hi, I'm an actress, done lots of TV work and two feature films with worldwide cinema releases. Pls do keep me in the loop. You can just google Ainy Jaffri for my imdb, wiki etc. L…

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service? I've been offering these services for a few months now on Shooting People and…

Hi Sherice,

I could need some help.
Would be great to talk to you about couple of projects I'm working on.

Best,

Al

It is a drama about two sisters, naturalistic and I suppose a european/art house feel to it, I have absolutely no idea how to decide which festivals to apply to, any advice would …

Try https://filmfreeway.com/ it has listings of short film festivals all over the world, tells you all about them and what they look for and even has reviews from people who've en…

Hello

I'm going to be shooting a self funded short film in Barking, East London soon and I need various office equipment, phones, keyboards, monitors, a printer or two (non of wh…

Thanks for the suggestions.

Hi Guys,

So I'm quite a new colourist who was trained on Da Vinci Resolve a year ago, I've so far been using it to do colour grades on some simple promos and music videos.

I'm l…

Hi - looking to grade 3 x 5 minute docs on education for the EU. One day next week or the week after. Would be great to talk.; I've just released my first feature, Panic, 4 stars …

Looking for psychological horror short film/s to complete a Portmanteau Indie feature.

For your reference I have attached a Vimeo link to an eight minute psychological horror fil…

Last call out for completed Horror shorts. Please forward viewing links asap. No scripts please, just completed horror shorts that have in place all necessary clearances please. S…

Is it just me or other writers and writer/directors struggle to write TV bibles? I wrote 7 eps (all of the eps) 400 + pages but I am not able to distill the synopses (I did OK wit…

I think bibles are important. I have just been offered possible funding of several million for a tv series and asked for a bible. Thank you for the link for templates Alice. Also …

I was offered a freelancer job and need to negotiate my day rate for producing online video content for a big organisation.
Any advice on standard video producer rates in London …

Yep, as Paddy suggests; something between zero and £10,000 and even more. Once worked with a guy who made commercials with budgets of over one million pounds per minute. His day r…

Dear all, I am not into cinematography but I am asking this for a friend who is looking for a advice and opinion about this HWMART 50 w LED fresnel light kit:



https://www.amazo…

Thank you Alwyne! I'll report your advice to my friend....I suppose he had chosen this kit especially for price , but if not OK, it'll be better to ask for a replacement, or simp…

Hi there!

I know this is a bit of an odd question, and maybe belongs more on a PR/marketing forum than here, but I am curious about your experiences.

At the moment I am working …

Thanks for your replies.

Yes, Matt, that's a very good point. The issue with us is that we've been doing a whole lot of freelancing, where sure, you get the credit, but those are…

Hey guys,

This has been mentioned before on SP - but from my search it seems that many of the posts are a bit outdated. I'm editing and grading a personal project, and would love…

If you're still looking check out 01Zero-One, in Hopkins St. Soho, great space with friendly team, screening rooms, green screen / TV studio. We (Mutiny Media) are based there!

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Hi,

I've just bought a Sony FS5 and Odyssey 7Q+. Great piece of kit. Loving it.

Now I want to take it to Malaysia and need insurance. Anybody got suggestions?

Cheers!

Used Hiscox. Thanks Paddy!

Hi Shooters,

I am in post production for my latest short film and haven't really worked with VFX before.

A few Colourists I have worked with recommended I start grading the fil…

Grade last thing you do.

Dear all,

I have a short film I am currently submitting at festivals of various levels both in Italy and EU and also worldwide.

I am not able in post production and the editor …

The relative merits of Celtx vs StudioBinder vs Setkick vs Lightspeed vs others. Recommendations for a relatively low budget feature much appreciated.

That's funny, and the feeling I get when using their software (at least Final Draft, which has become awful). So I guess my best bet (on a budget) is Celtx.

Would anyone kindly please recommend me to a Directors Agent/cy

Attached is a Vimeo link to an eight minute psychological horror film entitled "Afraid of the Dark" (one of six th…

Morning,
Well apart from Paddy's comments I've had no other replies on this thread now in over three weeks so
for any interested Shooters I found this helpful advice on a website …

Hi, working on a docu drama and the US production co are keen on shooting at a location in Portugal. One of the few countries I've never worked in so I have no idea of what facili…

Unfortunately, haven't a clue. Got my start working in Europe on a location scouting trip there a looooong time ago. But found it to be my favourite country in the world. And ju…

We have a relationship with a fund that will finance films 30/70 - the film fund like to read the synopsis, the cast, the budget and see the five years forecast. They need to see …

Hi Lawrence, I have a thriller feature film called THE FREEZE with strong female protagonists that's being developed with Franky Films in Montreal as a CAN/UK co-pro. I'll PM you…

Hello All,

I am a newly undergraduate finishing my course with a First Class Honours. I graduate in July 2017.

I am in a position where I am talented and have a lot of skill. N…

Someone said something about a bunch of 'middle-aged white men' attacking a young black woman. That's kind of ageist. What does it matter that they're middle-aged and white? Seems…

It would be great to better understand if there are specific initiatives, activities or campaigns underway which you've heard of or direct experiences you've had in relation to th…

Thanks Shobina for following up.

Hello,

I'm looking to share an office space with other filmmakers or freelancers within the Surrey area. Ideally wanted to be somewhere close to Guildford, Farnham, Godalming or …

I just attended Sheffield Doc/Fest and there was a lot of talk of "getting your foot in the door" and "just pick up a camera and shoot something" I thought it would be really help…

Great idea Reality Check! I'm starting up and have been using my photography camera (Canon 5D) but would love to try others...

A previous post prompted me to ask if any film makers would kindly share info as there is non publicly available.

Would you be willing to say your films budget, genre and what VO…

Hi Jane,

Drop me a message on Facebook, I know we have each other on there.

Happy to chat there in more detail.

Best,

Ben

Hi, I'm new to shooting People, I've uploaded some of my Screenplays to my profile in "my films" but can't seem to open them. Can anyone help me out please?

Cool thanks