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So I've just finished a 6-episode arc of my web-series and it's gone well but not exceptionally. I'm happy with the product and happy with the reception, but it hasn't smashed thr…

We all have difficulty navigating the murky water of music use in film. Here is a hard one.

I want my cast to sing some well known songs. One actor will sing the main melody and …

For those generally interested in this topic (original composition/copyright infringement/licensing), there's an article published by PRS here - 'Inspiration or Infringement' (22 …

Hi all! We just released the full trailer for our short film The Cruelty of Beauty.
'Sarah Fall is an upcoming model, she's gained some fame and fanbase but not enough to earn a …

I live in Tooting and I'm a beginner to screenwriting. I'm looking for a group of likeminded people that I can discuss all the essential functions that make a good screenplay, nov…

Hey,

This is great, I've been researching a bit on reading groups and we need around 8 people, we need to set agendas and meet every 2 - 4 weeks to discuss. We need to set certai…

Hey, I saw a picture of the moon on the front page - it easy very striking

Does anyone know how much newspapers pay for front page photography?

Has anyone had any pictures publi…

I see. £368 is pretty good deal for The Times! Thanks Richard and Joe

To launch the brand new Film of the Month, renowned documentarian Sean McAllister is judging the top 3 films. From his early work, ‘Working For The Enemy’ (1997) and ‘The Minders’…

right here!

I'm the organiser for In-Cahoots Film Night and I'm looking for a short selection of short films 20 mins and under and made after 2013 to showcase for our October 27th Film Night …

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant at Fox?

I currently work in development a…

I like making short films and I like to shoot on film.
After spending a few years writing and animating I'm now back prepping a live-action 16mm short but the further we get down…

Cutting on film: I certainly miss my upright moviolas. I prefer cutting on film, but I certainly couldn't argue that it's faster than digital. The problem with digital is that it'…

A family friend, who's quite bright and very keen, wants to learn more. He already shoots, but would benefit from an environment where there's some continual feedback. He'd be tra…

Hi Joe,

London Film Academy here, an international film school based in Fulham. We have numerous courses available ranging from weekends to MA courses in all aspects of filmmakin…

Hi! I am going to shoot a documentary which talks about UK and Hong Kong and I am here to look for British who is willing to be my interviewee.I will need your sharing about exper…

hi Irene, I would be interested. I have been to Hong Kong several times over the years. First was in 1983.
Nigel

For the last couple of years I've been hosting the Britflicks podcast. As my natural bias is towards the horror genre I've built a useful archive of over 60 podcasts that talk to …

Hi all,

I've been puzzled by Genero.tv, who keep sending me briefs for potential videos or commercials. What I don't understand is, why would an artist brief out a video, to be m…

No, Ivo, the previous posters are correct. You make the video - if the artist likes it they buy it. It becomes their video. Or, as has been suggested, you "win the prize money".…

I'm just looking for experience in the medium from a camera/lighting perspective.

You're quite welcome!

After recently graduating from Falmouth University, im starting to look for jobs as part of a camera team. What is the best way to sell myself to people for work? Im Reading based…

I know, John! Those commercial budgets are insane! Here in America, and perhaps it's the same in the U.K., ad agencies are paid a percentage of the budget (cost plus contracts I t…

I've done the job before and know what it involves, but what makes a really GOOD scripty? It's the role I'd like to do regularly until I'm at a point where I can consistently work…

Nope. Not once. Even in the early non-union days with impossible work hours, there were lots of mistakes, but none were a miss-slate. The only one I can remember didn't have a sla…

Hello Shooters. I'm looking to get hold of scripts for films that are in production or are in cinemas now. Ideally productions that have a reasonably high profile. Can anyone reco…

The BBC has a script library for dramas if that is of interest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts

I am looking for anyone who is able to speak thorough French to translate two scripts from English into French in order for me to add French subtitles onto my Film for submission …

One of my actresses is French and is interested. Are they in Final Draft? Please send to franz@imperialfilmproductions.com
Thanks, Franz

Hi All,

I am a film student with a passion for documentary filmmaking. Having made one before, I am more driven to get involved in professional productions so I was wondering ho…

Hey Elizabeth et al,

Bit of promotion here but also relevant. We've got a documentary screening of our low budget film on gun crime in the USA '2nd Amendment' at Genesis Cinema o…

Starting next week and kind of panicking!
Please, any tips, or thoughts or recommendations would be so helpful! Even just advice about filmmaking courses at uni or anywhere in Ma…

You should hook up with the guys at Filmonik (links below) which is THE low-budget filmmaking collective in Manchester. You'll learn more from 6 months of making shorts and attend…

Hi
What was the result of September 2014 shooting people Film of the month?
is there some issue?
Can you tell what the issue is?
Were the films too good?
Were the films too bad?
…

No budget but could stretch to a small fee. SW London or Surrey preferred. Only need it for an hour or two! Rough edit of comedy pilot can be provided (minus these shots we nee…

As the title suggests I'd like to hook up with likeminded people on possible Fictional or Factual projects.

I've directed a few TV/Cinema ads and spend my days creating Brand fil…

07776182174 & @dwalshey on Twitter

I'm shooting a micro short film in a beautiful location by the sea next week. It has no budget and is just me, a camera and a friend. The script is solid and I know what we're sho…

Thank you so much, that's incredibly kind and helpful.

I was looking at SP's kickstarted page and it doesn't look they've curated any recent projects.

Hi Anthony,

Yes we do, please email help@shootingpeople.org with your project and a little but about it and we will take a look. We're always looking to support what members are …