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Original Post from Edward Groves
What colour grading software is ideal for a novice?

I'm looking to build skills in colour grading in my own time and use Adobe Premiere software for editing.

I have heard daVinci is good and also know you can go about colour corre…

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

Thanks for everyones answers.
What i did was invest in a pc laptop and got that bad boy DV resolve running on it. Love it, lots to learn and using youtube videos to help me along.…

Original Post from Joseph Davids
Looking for any assistance with extras, stunts, equipment, vfx experience for a short film - Bloom

Short Synopsis

The story is about a girl with a plant growing inside her body. She cannot get treatment, as she’s become a target of the police for her involvement in the student…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
Photo shoot in Berlin

Hello,

Does anyone know if there's any restrictions around shooting photography for commercial purposes in Berlin? No people, no landmarks, just getting snaps to capture the esse…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Rebekah, Did you find out.. If do a a google search a few sites come up & looks like you need film permits inside & out? Sorry not sure how to link. Thanks Nathalie

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Seeking THE Producer/Collaborator

Hi Fellow-Filmmakers!

I am a writer/director who is aiming to make at least 1 film and 1 TV Series per year - I tend to write quickly. To accomplish all of this I am still lookin…

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

There's an old thread which may be helpful for those wondering about producers...

https://shootingpeople.org/discuss/view/1fc0753c80fd3ad089ddca11

Original Post from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Mosfilm

Has anyone shot in Russia? I'm trying to contact Mosfilm as they have WWII Berlin street sets on their back lot which I need for my www.MargeryBooth.com but I can't seem to be abl…

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

Until you guys left the EU, I might have suggested, you know, Berlin. But who knows how labor shakes out now.

I've not shot in Russia, but Croatia. Holy shit, those crews were sl…

Original Post from David Hughes
Most recent response from Ronnie Mackintosh
The value of The Blacklist

Does anyone have any experience of listing a script on The Blacklist? I have paid for hosting and single evaluations on two of my 'active' (unsold) scripts, and have had tremendou…

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

Hi David, I pitched a feature on Inktip and it's been optioned by a prod co in the States. I also pitched one to Amazon Studios (http.studios.amazon.com) and they've selected it …

Original Post from Edward Groves
Most recent response from Ken Yates
Are DIY greenscreens a waste of time?

I want to use a green screen for a music video using one actor and minimal movement.

Studios charge around £300 for half a day which I don't have money for.
I have seen muslin g…

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

I made this using just such a greenscreen bought off the internet for £50
https://shootingpeople.org/watch/125227/my-name-is-angel
I didn't have any lights at the time so I filmed…

Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Most recent response from Adrian Thurston
Production manager / Producer courses in London

Hi everyone

Recently I signed up for this course on Production Managing and Producing at the London Academy of Media Film and TV to find out that it has either gone out of busine…

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

The owner is a scam artist called Tony Parkin and he collects the money from Bali Indonesia so that he can't be arrested for this criminal acts and also a variety of other scams.

Original Post from Marlom Tander
Sole UK Theatrical Showing "Our Last Tango"

Friends of mine were so annoyed that this tango documentary didn't get a Uk distributor that they have arranged a showing at The Roses Theatre rosestheatre.org, Tewkesbury, 30th J…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Christina Muldoon
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
A Canadian producer/writer is looking for an Irish collaborator

Hey there everyone
I am a theatre trained actor/writer/producer from Canada who is looking to make the jump into film. I currently have a script written that Im very excited about…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Are you sure you'll get access to funding from both territories? Shorts funding is rare.

Original Post from Dej FM
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Imagine social apps were real? Can I get feedback on my latest project 'Real Social'

Hi guys I'd appreciate if you could check out my latest project 'Real Social'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL5OjttDtH0 I'd also appreciate all feedback good and bad. Thank you.

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

Hi,

Have you considered submitting this to Film of the Month? It runs every month, with different filmmakers attached to judge. Next one will open July 1st. You can submit there …

Original Post from Simas Anuzis
SHOOTING PEOPLE - Update website! :)

Is that only me missing small notification: ''Already applied''
Because I might forget which jobs I have applied and do not annoy job provider would like to apply number of times …

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

Great! Thanks for respond! ;)

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Attention all you indie filmmakers re distribution by on-line VOD

Hi,
My name is Ray Brady. I've written and directed eight indie features and have produced several more. Since I'm presently building web awareness for my next indie feature "Horr…

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

You can't take theatrical out of the big picture. A theatrical release will always mean more money once in ancillary markets. (BTW, studios don't own theater chains outright, and …

Original Post from Jenny Collins
Storage Solutions. For Filmmakers (you know you all worry about it!)

Can any one give an opinion on burning to Mdisk Bluray's over external drives or the cloud?

At present, I keep using external drives connected via a dock and replace when mirrore…

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

Fair play! but still!

Original Post from jo lewis
EEFF

I have a short screening at this year's EastEnd Film Festival in the Phantoms strand on 30th June 9pm Genesis Cinema Mile End. It is screening with some really wonderful shorts in…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Miroslav Koles
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Our band needs music video!

Hello everyone!

I'm 24 years old musician and I'm looking for right guys who will be able to shoot our debut music video. I have already some kind of imagination in my head so I'…

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

Just in case you don't know, I'll also add that you might want to post into the music video bulletins about this, as you'll hit the right audience that way.

https://shootingpeopl…

Original Post from Hubert Wolanski
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Any recommendations on promotion of short film fund-raising projects?

Hi,

Have anyone had experience with Kickstarter? Any recommendations on which websites / blogs to reach out best to promote your project (apart from social media stuff and forums…

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

Additionally, it might be worthwhile to note, for future reference, that we have a partnership with Kickstarter at SP.

If you let us know about projects ahead of launch, we might…

Original Post from Johnny Burns
Open plan flat location needed in London for one day shoot

Experienced production company, small and respectful crew, looking for an open plan flat for a one day shoot. The ideal location would also give us access to a communal corridor a…

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

Thanks guys - will look into that.

Original Post from Dej FM
Looking for another creative and passionate filmmaker to work with

I'm looking to collaborate with another creative and passionate filmmaker, I have shot a range of shorts and would find it beneficial if I had another likeminded person to work wi…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Adolf El Assal
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Looking to buy a Movie Magic Budgeting License

Hi,
I'm looking to buy a second-hand Movie Magic Budgeting license as I can't afford to buy the full one.
Any help is much appreciated.
All the best,
Ady

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

HA! That's true! Honestly, when MM first came out, it was an amazing thing. Now they are just leaning on that early reputation and don't seem to give a shit about even the most ob…

Original Post from Stuart Wright
Accommodation available in Cannes

Accommodation in Cannes for festival in shared flat. From 12-21st.

Flatmate dropped out due to family crisis.


Available now.

10 mins to Palais. By the beach at one end of Cr…

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Kola Munis
Most recent response from Jay Cosme
Dog For Hire?

Does anyone have an idea how much it might cost to hire a dog for a scene in my short film? Basically, dog watches two people on a park bench arguing over a package. Then it runs …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

We are Casting Directors. We may be able to help with this

Original Post from Jay Cosme
Are you looking for a Casting Director?

IF THIS IS IN THE WRONG CATEGORY THEN WE APOLOGISE!

A big hello from us at Cosme and Scott Casting.

Cosme & Scott is a Casting service founded and run by Ex Agents 'Jay Cosm…

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Brian Barnes
Need a bed in Cannes?

We have a spare sofa bed in Cannes 10-12 minutes' walk from the Palais. It's available for the nights of 14th-19th inclusive (checkout on 20th). You can take it for the full wee…

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from nena eskridge
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
how to get your feature film reivewed

I need a couple of reviews for my feature film. I'm about to launch my VOD release soon and need reviews to help with this process. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to g…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

Paddy you are always so helpful:) Can you post a link on here. Sure that will help. I'm happy to tweet it out.

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