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At what stage we should involve? Rates? Recommendation for UK based...?

I used Brighton based ACUMEN when I was offered an option contract a few years back. They specialize in media law https://www.acumenbusinesslaw.co.uk/services/media-and-enternainm…

Mentoring

I've been asked a number of times now if I would mentor filmmakers on their journey to make their first feature. As I've always been happy to support new filmmakers, th…

This wasn't an elitist offer to people who I'll cherry pick and choose from. My offer is open to all. Every filmmaker is at a different stage in their career and have different go…

Hi Shooters
I wonder if anyone out there can offer advice or help me with a problem?
Seven weeks ago I uploaded my short film 'Rellik' to SP but the film is still not available to…

Hi Kevin,

Just a quick reply to part of this - as, as you say, theres a few problems to address beyond this.

Film upload, where you are having the issue, is now separate to Film…

I'm about to start my first campaign to raise funds for a couple of short horror films and like many other campaigns I've seen, for my top tiers I'm including either an Associate …

It's usually popular on kickstarter so worth trying.

I'm shooting a teaser trailer for an upcoming short and have a prop required that's quite simple in design so I'm wondering if anyone can help - I can't attach images unfortunatel…

To replicate something like that (well, actually to improve on it) I'd modify a cheap set of plastic headphones (like the Sennheiser HD201's) and possibly add some simple LED ligh…

This should be a question I should be able to answer myself, in that, am I that enamoured with her project that I want to go through it all again? But there is other reasons. Allo…

Hi, You definitely need a different DOP. My son is pretty handy - as you can see from this film shot in China over one night with minimal equipment and no crew. https://vimeo.com…

Hi there,

I have been in touch with the BBFC but they are slow to respond.
Is there a legal requirement to include a warning about flash photography at the start of a film?
My fe…

Thanks John and Paddy,
I have heard back from the BBFC, there are no legal requirements to include a warning but it is considered best practice to do so. There is not specific wo…

Hi Shooters

Mordue pictures my company is currently producing a feature documentary called Mad World all about mental illness's place in todays society. We have some fantastic in…

Was recommended the C100 however I came across the A6500 which offers 4k/built in image stabilization and HD 120fps.

I do mainly music videos but starting to do more weddings, wh…

External hard drives appear to have gone caput. Any recommendations for data recovery in London?

Hardly local, but well thought of http://www.cheadledatarecovery.co.uk/

Hello, I have a great office to share at Shep. 325/month. Would suit one person.

That might be of interest James, could you send me more information please? matt@tap-media.com

Hi all, first and formost thank you for reading.

I currently am seeking passionate individuals that would like to come on board and help me make my first feature film. Please dro…

Hi Tristram (et al)
Glad you are getting on with making the film. I have just read the entire log, and I'm sure that , although it has been a bit heavy at time, you realise that …

I'm directing a music video and i need to get contracts to send it to the label and close the production boring part...
Does somebody know where I can find a good site where to do…

If you DL a contract wording it's likely to be worth what you paid for it.

Start from the basics.

You will make the video, and in return you get......what? And they will get....…

Which camera do you recommend for my friend for a feature film who has £15k budget? Used Arri Alexa Classic/Plus or used Red Epic-X or new Red Scarlet-W 5K?

Thanks for the feedback Mark. I appreciate the value of what your are saying. I suppose the long and short of it for me is the fact that the biggest issue I have with the film ind…

I'm thinking about doing a month's course on filmmaking to see which particular skill I'm most comfortable in. So far I've found out about the London Film Academy and Central Fil…

Don't know about the Central but I know the London Film Academy will give you access to Club Panico which is where I started out along time ago and in a galaxy far away. Many of …

Hi! Quite simply as it says in the question. I am filming a documentary and I am wondering if there are any laws against the filming of facades of public buildings. Thank you for …

Thank you John, very clear and thorough!

Hello

I am in the process of creating an investor proposal. I was wondering if anyone had a template for a low budget feature that could be used as a guide ? I would also like …

Hi Shobina,

I have done a number of these documents over the past few years both for SEIS and EIS or just SEIS alone. I often work in conjunction with accountant Philip Gambrill …

I can pay a small fee and it should only take a couple of hours. Any french film makers out there who would be interested? Or is there a source of information on film translators …

Hi All,

Thank you all for all your great suggestions. I followed up one and got a great translation from Oriane Cattiaux. I can highly recommend her if others of you require a tr…

Hello folks,

I am a freelance sound designer and film composer.
I have been working and finding new gigs on my own for 4 years now and I'm starting to feel the need to be able to…

Maybe anyone knows any company who needs one?
Will really appreciate it. Thanks
London
5 years of experience, couple awards.
My work - https://www.klimkazakov.com/
Lara Croft Sho…

You are really good! Just thought I'd say. :)

Can any suggest a good camera insurance company to go with? I'm self employed.

Thank you

I wondered whether there might be any chance in getting the rights to songs made by a few smallish indie bands for a short I had made. I have no budget so would have to somehow co…

If the same band came up to you and asked if you could do a music video for free and they'll credit you at the end how would you feel. Muso's know the struggle a bit like filmmake…

My 22 year old son shoots and edits some lovely creative video with Sony F7S and Canon kit. He's a real catch - any career advice for this kind of shooting would be really appreci…

I am looking for other creatives to work with in order to create my own web series. I am ideally looking for those within the film world that are keen to create new content. They …

Hi Robert, I am interested in collaborate with you too. I am actor and I write too. Have you got a defined project or do you want to develop one from scratch?

Hi, I'm looking for a production manager + cameraman.

It's for an MA/ artists film, shooting in April. Expenses + a little more paid.

It's based on interior scenes in the 'Sudet…

Hi Sophie, let us know if you still need anyone in Czech Republic - we are production company based in Prague and we can help you with anything you need :) just let me know at jak…