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We're making a film for the Chevrolet Mofilm contest and are in need of a Chevy Trax, Sonic, Cruze, or Spark.

We're going through dealerships looking for them but apparent…

Hello Shooters,

hope you are all well...

I am planning to submit my short film DID to a couple of UK Film Festivals, such as LSFF, BFI, Cork, Aesthetica and Leeds.

During my re…

Hi Shooters,

Does any of you have an experience submitting your film to any of the following festivals?

The Smalls Film Festival
Edinburgh Short Film Festival
Fingal Film Festi…

Hi all. I haven't been here in awhile, and if you don't know me, my job at shooting people is to piss people off. Some months ago, I did a post on why you shouldn't edit your own …

Not being Devil's advocate at all. Sincere question. You kind of won me over some months ago on 3D and its possibilities. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Anyone used the creative database file fx before?
is the site good?

Thanks Lauris.

But they have a video package with has all the commising people of each tv company, of production house....or record label etc.....

So they would be the right peo…

I am looking for a wordpress developer who knows what they are doing and is responsive and wants to be involved in a new project. Don't get excited, its not an open ended budget, …

Hi - I use a guy called Rob Hills, www.greenacorn-webdesign.co.uk He uses the Wordpress platform, coupled with the One address system. It has its limitations but has served me we…

Has anyone noticed that of the thirty odd thousand subscribers to these lists there's probably as few as a dozen reasonably qualified, through significant and actual experience, v…

@John Lubran Quite a few have been around long before the digital revolution. Perhaps that's why their internet profile is nothing like shooting people. Most give seminars and the…

This is our first time putting together 30 minutes of footage to send off for a funding application for post production for a feature doc. We are looking for advice on how best to…

Hi both, many thanks for advice!

Do you need catering for your film/ production?

We have just set up and new catering business with our production company STUDIO CLUB.
Now taking bookings for up coming projects …

I think that John is quite right in that most projects on SP are either low or no budget endeavours. Even at £5 per head, which is a nice price (depending upon what you get for th…

I am shooting a scene in a hospital where I need a defibrillator for when a doctor shocks a patient.

I am also shooting a ghost in the hospital corridor who is swinging a broken…

If you only need a hand now, couple of options - if you can connect and return I have a very finely detailed silicone one cast from life left over from being chopped off an arm in…

I made this for everyone else that does: https://youtu.be/yrVEkdS_pBI

I have been taking a brief look at the history of money and the arts, so I'm sure some of the academics on here will know more than I do.

But, it appears that there have been a f…

I would like to use a piece of music that would cost an outrageous amount of money to use....more than the budget of the short film.

BUT I understand it is possible to use …

Jak,
We would be happy to help you with your music needs. We have a great selection of music that you can afford.

Regards,
Chris Cardell
MusicRevolution.com

Hi all
I've got several feature scripts I'm keen to get feedback and input on- can anyone recommend any forums, groups, services, festivals, competitions etc, that would be a good…

Hi, you don't say where you live but there's a ScriptUP North workshop in Leeds Central Library this Sun 19th at midday. This is free, it's in Yorkshire! email me but I suspect y…

Hi all
So, I'm in the inception stages of quite a complicated series, with several key characters, plot lines and story tangents, and could really do with some advice about the be…

Thanks all, really useful. Absolutely understand the need for clear characters and a series 'Bible'.
I think the challenge for me, based on your comments, is this- there's storyli…

Hi all,

Seeking some advice where in the UK or otherwise I could screen a short (30 minute) action film- Watch Over Me (2014).

The film has already done quite well, having won B…

I use Twitter. I search for "short film screenings" "film submissions" etc etc. You'll find these events are trying to advertise the screenings and sell tickets so send them an em…

Hi all
I've got several feature scripts I'm keen to get feedback and input on- can anyone recommend any forums, groups, services, festivals, competitions etc, that would be a good…

PS http://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk/programme/?programme_id=1357710

Hi,
I'm looking for allies in the London area to collaborate on the production of a portmanteau style adult horror film. I intend to shoot several short films over the next year o…

hi there Ray,

I like the sound of these project, I am currently writing a feature that I intend to shoot as several short films, and would love to be apart of yours.

If you are…

I'm looking for indie feature films that have been done on a low budget, to see what is achievable.

Can anyone share their film and ideally a figure it was done for?

J

Another great achievement for virtually no budget Al. However the meaning of 'freebie' and 'fortuitous circumstance' might benefit from further definition. Clearly anyone who work…

We already have a cheapish Sigma DSLR zoom lens and I'm wondering whether renting a better cine prime might provide a more interesting final image.

We're using a Blackmagic Cinem…

Hi Robert
One consideration is what lighting/light levels you will have when shooting. On my feature film (Written In Dust) I was working with no additional light and shooting at …

Hello, i have made a few films for clients....mostly fashion (Producing)
Generally i shoot mainly stills photography.

In the stills world, we have something called a "Test" or TF…

Hi Tomo, TFP works because of a fairly well balanced set of needs in the photographer/model relationship - in film it's more complicated. Yours is a straight meeting of creatives…

Is There a Shooting People in the Pub in Derby? If you know, could you send me the link etc please.

Thanks for your time.

Cheers,

Steven.

Hi Kelie,

Thanks for the return email, but I'm not really interested in setting up a SITP in Derby.

Thanks for your time.

Kind Regards,

Steven.

I am currently looking for a personable autocue operator with their own kit who would be available for hire for one day (likely to be a Sunday) at a London location, working with …

Hiya, I'm based out in Bath but have a DSLR-suitable reflective glass autocue system. I've trained half a dozen operators and readers in the past. If it's any help, PM me ;-)

I would like to use a well known classical piece of music for the trailer for my short film. My overall plan with the film is festivals and then if possible VOD - or sell wherever…

There are two kinds of music rights. There are the rights to the score, and the rights to the recording.

A score can be public domain, while the recording to the same track is e…

Hi,
A camera operator has given me lots of footage (120GB) on a hard drive but he works on an Apple and I've got a PC. I can get audio but not visual when I run them on QuickTime …

Hi,

Try the free vlc player. You can download it here: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Hope that helps

Foley

This is also something which has come up on our contract regarding becoming her agent so same thing again, in that respect, really. I've read in some places that you can phone up …

Under 16's don't have NI. Anyone under 16 can have a tax liability and therefore a tax reference. You can register them for tax, and their gaurdian or agent would have a mandate t…