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I have a feature length US based thriller about a gay female CIA assassin who is forced to go on the run from her employers. My agent is trying to hawk some of my British based sc…

This November we are hosting a premiere to show our four short films this year for our actors, family and friends. This event is to express our gratitude to the local talent that …

I have been asked to quote for a web cast next Monday, 1st Nov in central London
Do you have the available equipment and expertise for this job?

Ideally they want 3 cameras, not …

Thanks for the idea Paddy

Organising a large event for next Spring and would like to invite as many of the major TV channels/companies, events teams etc as possible.
Does anybody know if there is a list w…

Just watched the last half-hour of Suffragette on the big screen, the director has opted for hand-held wobble shots, including some seated talking-head prison cell scenes. It's a…

Yep, Sue. Thankfully this shaky-cam trend is ending, at least on bigger budget films. The young filmmakers still love it, though. I used to teach a seminar called "Finding the Rig…

I am wondering if anyone would be willing to teach me Avid? I have the software at home but am completely clueless about it and am not learning much from online tutorials. I need …

I think this course is for what you need Emmalie to make the transition.

https://sohoeditors.com/training/avid/avid-media-composer/the-media-composer-for-final-cut-pro-7-editors-…

Hello Shooters...

I could do with some advice. I've just directed my third 'thing' (this one being a music video) which you can see here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkqkRH…

Very much appreciate the time you've taken to watch and think about it, Gustavo.

It definitely could've done with a bit more development and everything else you say. Unfortunatel…

I'm aware this is showing my ignorance on the subject, but I honestly have no idea where to go next.

I've written a feature film script, that I'm finally happy with at this stag…

Dan, as I tried to clarify with Wozy: I'm just trying to help. You/us AND Slated. I don't have any stakes in this. Which brings us to: why did I ever try?

This is a very busy we…

Hi,
I am looking for a German to English translator to translate/transcribe about 30-45 minutes of footage. It is paid work, amount to be agreed according to level of experience. …

Lots of offers of help here but if anyone is stuck for translations I used a website called Unbabel, quite reasonably priced and very quick.

I am looking to support myself solely through work as a cinematographer. I am not represented by anyone, and I feel as though this is important to do so. Does anyone know of an ag…

Like Scott says, just keep on shooting and shooting! Might be with befriending a rental house and asking if you can come in and test/play with a few bits of kit in return for... …

Hello all,

I'm looking for a poster artist that can produce a digital poster and website header to begin with, and also have the option of printing it if I need to.

I have the H…

Same here. info@alevemine.com

Who's needs cover and what type of insurance?
Checking all crew members, which insurance should they have.
Do I just need Liability insurance?

I've been spending too long looking at free courses. So, to save the rest of you time in deciding which one might be right for you, I've reviewed four of the best I've found.

An…

I've looked at the Business of Film course, and there are some useful things in it, especially for the newbie.

I think part of the problem is that a lot of it is unclear, and i…

Hi there,

I need some advice about shooting a feature film.

I'm an actor and I've written a script that I will shoot in India next year ( 4 week shoot), it's a self funded small…

This isn't specific to India, but I did the same thing in the UK and in Denmark with the same size crew as you're planning, it was actually simpler than I had thought because les…

Hi,
I'm establishing a charity that focuses on video production. I'm looking for a freelance web-designer. Anyone got someone they can recommend? It would be paid work to help de…

Thanks Marlom, that's very helpful info for me to go away and research a bit deeper. Many thanks, Johnny

Our film 'After the Jungle', directed by Shooter Hazel Chandler, about a Sierra Leonean ex-child soldier trying to rebuild his life through music - has just been broadcast on BBC …

Hi there,

Here is a link to a film I made:
https://vimeo.com/99725037
password: brownbag

I wrote, directed and editing the film. (I'm an editor by trade and sometimes direct) (P…

Ha! Thanks Dan.

Since my post about DPs went so well... (Sarcasm!).

I have a suggestion for our ShootingPeople Masters:

In these days of digital, young editors don't have much an opportunity to…

@Dan Selakovich thanks, we'll have to look into that.

Hi there! I was wondering if any of you had experience in cleaning or fixing their Canon lenses in London, and if they can recommend a reliable (and possibly cheap) company. Thank…

Absolutely, Fixation are the best choice in London for anything to do with Canon equipment. Price will be fair but not cheap

I have been working as a filmmaker for a few years on various projects with varying budgets. I have worked as DoP/Director on a few low budget films, as well as camera op on a lot…

Hi all,

I'm currently slowing down on my current job and looking for shorts or music videos to cut and help out with post production.

I'm an experienced assistant editor / VFX e…

Hey Ben. Good to hear. I may pop in when in soho next for a chat.
Best

Woz

Hello All,

I posted a question yesterday about actors singing songs unaccompanied. Thank you everyone who replied.

Following on from this, I was wondering if I could have actors…

To begin with, I should declare my interest as a composer, and to acknowledge that it's almost impossible not to be influenced by everything you've heard and liked. But this come…

Hi filmmakers,
we're a very young film score studio in LA, currently looking for Film and Trailer music projects. We've been wondering, what are the best way for directors and pr…

I need to some Hammer style smoke (clinging to the floor) in a small outdoor area for a couple of nights. Hopefully I can avoid dry ice these days. Needs to run for about 3 hours …

I'll look into that. Cheers!

I have two events booked on October 24th and my partner and I are sharing the shoots. We have two cameras and kits, but I don't have a second Z-finder or enough batteries. I was w…