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Original Post from Ross Harrison
Offsite media backup suggestions?

Does anyone have suggestions for offsite video backup?

I have around 15 TB I need to create second backups of, in a separate location to my office.

Do individuals / companies …

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

very slow reply here, but cheers for the input Paddy.

Original Post from Euroscript Screenwriters
What's going wrong with the Screenwriters' bulletin?

What's going wrong with the Screenwriters' bulletin? No apparent editions on the 10th or 11th? Is there a problem we should know about? Or is it my browser?

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Connor H
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9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Calling all Screenwriters, Do you need help with your script or treatment?

Hi Guys,

Most of you have probably seen my previous posts, but here it is again to kick off the new year....

...

I currently work in development and spend a lot of time with pr…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Elise Wouters
Most recent response from Joel Wilson
Help me find a good short film script editor?

Hi everyone,

I'm currently in the middle of finishing the second draft of my short film - around 8 pages of narrative drama.

So - at this stage I'm after an experienced script …

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

Hi Elise,

I'd be happy to give you written feedback at no cost - it won't be incredibly detailed but I'll set time aside for it.

I'm a director and writer myself - I've spent ma…

Original Post from Artur Trull
Looking to collaborate on a script/short film

Hey guys,

I'm a film maker based in Scotland and i'm just looking for some like minded people to work on a short film with. I've been making shorts for years and have had some mi…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Artur Trull
Looking to collaborate with someone on a short film

Hey guys,

I'm a film maker based in Scotland and i'm just looking for some like minded people to work on a short film with. I've been making shorts for years and have had some mi…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Owain Astles
Most recent response from Alève Mine
How to shoot a scene as if it's in the treetops?

I've written a short film script and am beginning to submit it to commissions. In one scene, the two main characters begin to climb up a tall tree in the forest; we then cut to th…

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

with foregoing vertigo therapy!

Original Post from Ian Boisvert
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Can you help us secure permission from Canals & Rivers Trust?

Urgent Help Sought for filming near London Canals

Does any one have permission getting permission from the Canals & River Trust for filming on a canal towpath and allow one a…

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

Issues I can think off right off - Health and Safety.

Assuming all sorted re proper stunt person, safety in place etc the big thing that will worry them is Area Control.
Passing…

Original Post from richard kelly
promo film to raise funds

Hello from Richard,i need someone to create a promo film for my pg on Venture giant as i am trying to raise funds for a project,it would be my first feature no production company …

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Christopher Montengo
Looking for an enclosed or underground room to film in london (with a window) e.g. basement, garage…

This is for a new student short film I'm producing, about internet hackers.

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

Hey Tessa,
Unfortunately we don't have a budget for location's yet. It's a micro-budget student film I'm producing.

Original Post from Marcus Ebanks
Most recent response from Jennifer Maybour
Working as a runner

Hi all!

I was just wondering how important it is when looking for a running job whether you can drive or not. I was about to be offered a running job at a production company, th…

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

If your wanting to work on drama productions, especially films it really is essential that you learn to drive as they are so often out on location.

My first feature film I couldn…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Jennifer Maybour
Looking for help from Production Runners!!!

Hello All,

I'm looking to speak to some runners about their experiences getting into the industry and challenges they have faced finding work on set.

If any runners out there …

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

Hi Ross,

Take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with hints and tips on how to progress your career, I think it could really help you.

It talks abou…

Original Post from Jennifer Maybour
Do you want to become a runner on feature films but can't break in?

For anyone out there trying to break into running for films and TV but struggling to get that big break, take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with …

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Harry King
Any advice on short war movie I made for a college project? How could it be improved? what do you l…

White Griffins: Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6_N16cNVp0
Anti War: Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lYOgoC-7b0

These are two short films that I made as p…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Alex Walters
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Would anyone be willing to give me some feed back on a short film i created about an apocalypse?

A post-apocalyptic warrior searching for food in the woods.

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

Aside from the title, what makes the scene an apocalyptic landscape? The hero is clean, has modern stuff in good condition, walks out to a tended field. What is he shooting at? …

Original Post from Moss Davis
New to Shooting People!

Hi,

As the title suggests Im new to shooting people, I've just moved back down south (Bristol ish) from Manchester and am looking to network and collaborate with like-minded peop…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Kate Holderness
Best way to get involved as an actor on British indies?

Hi all!

I'm new to SP, just signed up today...I feel like a newborn. Bless me.

I'm really looking to get involved in some good quality indie productions this year, features/shor…

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

Hi Paulina,

Thanks so much for your lovely reply. So sorry to hear about your recent sad news and glad you're getting back into the game. Wishing you lots of luck and love.

No I…

Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Kays Alatrakchi
An idiot with an idea… What now?

Hello all,

I know a lot of you have or will have that million dollar epiphany. Mine struck me at toward the end of 2015 and I’ve been itching to "JUST DO IT” ever since. However …

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

As Peter said, an idea is not that important...it's all in the execution. As a matter of fact, the sooner you stop being secretive with your idea, the sooner you will begin to gai…

Original Post from Edward
Cinematographer needed for a great London film.

Hello friends

My name is Edward, 33 from London. I am a director, writer, actor. I am very passionate about films, great films and film-making. I am completely determined to brea…

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

Great, thanks for the advice, really appreciate it.
Best regards

Edward

Original Post from Luke Newell
3rd year Post Production student looking for editing/grading work for my final portfolio

Hi,

I'm in my final year of the BA Editing and Post Production course at Ravensbourne in London and looking for some editing and/or grading work on a few projects to enhance my f…

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

Hi Andy

I'm definitely interested in working with you on a few projects, send me an email and we can discuss the details.

Thanks,
Luke

Original Post from Georgia Lepore
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
An italian actress/director/writer in London could be of any use for someone?

Hello, I'm in London for a course in direction at the CSSD.

I'm an experienced actress and director in theatre, tv and and most of all in ADR which in Italy is very requested.
Yo…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Hi. Do visit my www.imperialfilmproductions.com and see Summer Night, Winter Moon on the home page. There is also a short treatment in Italian. I'm at franz@imperialfilmproduction…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking to speak to Producers

Hi all!

I'm currently doing some research on the UK film industry for a passion project. I got some great responses about runners on here recently and am now looking for more inf…

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

I appreciate your further explanation Ross but I have to stand by my post in response to the context and structure of your original request. I think it more helpful to be blunt to…

Original Post from Stephen M. Hunt
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
What are the pitfalls of pitching a short script face-to-face to producers?

"US Navy Cine-Kodak" is the most successful short screenplay I've ever entered into screenwriting competitions - its won first place in 7 since last October!

The script is set in…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Go for the big picture and keep it short. If they want detail, they'll ask for it. Remember the 'elevator pitch' - get it tight.

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Development

Hi Guys,

Most of you have probably seen my previous posts, but here it is again to kick off the new year....

...

I currently work in development and spend a lot of time with pr…

9 years, 6 months ago
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