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How to get a response from ShootingPeople support team
Every time I email Shooting People for help, I get no response.
Does anyone know how to contact them by phone?
1 response, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.
Hi Kevin,
Sorry you are having trouble getting in touch with us - a few people are having this issue so we are looking at our systems now. Please forward your question to kelie@s…
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Where is best to advertise the teaser trailer of my film on Shooting People?
Hello Shooters!
Hope you are all very well :)
I have recently completed the teaser trailer of my new short film. Where could be the best place to advertise it on Shooting People…
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Hi Kelie, thanks for your reply :) I went into bulletins, but what do you mean when you say 'misc'? Could you please transfer me to that page? I haven't done this before...
Alex…
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Does anyone have any experience shooting small scale docs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
I'm planning a shoot there in June and wanted some advice on visas and risks. Thanks!
3 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks for the response Susi and Michael. I've filmed in Africa before so know roughly what it will be like, but have just heard a lot about tension in the media in the lead up to…
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How do I find a composer for my feature-doc about Cannabis?
Hello, my name is Dale Beaumont-Brown and I am a documentary filmmaker.
I am about to enter into post-production on a feature-length documentary that I have been working on for 2…
14 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Hi Dale,
Sounds like a great project and it would be great to be involved. I'm currently working on a feature documentary which will be fjnishing up soon. My showreel's on my web…
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Looking for a VW Van to hire
We are currently organising a shoot for a short film called Ghost Nets by Mark Bousfield which will be shot in Joss Bay, Thanet in Kent from 20th- 23rd March. We are looking for a…
4 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks for the tip off Jane I sent them an email yesterday so still waiting to hear back from them.
Kind Regards
Maria Ann Hylton
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Researcher jobs - How would I go about them?
Hi,
Having vast knowledge of scriptwriting, currently studying for a computer science degree and being a qualified Private Investigator, I am very good at researching and collati…
4 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks again!
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Cover a copyright for my film!
Hello Shooters!!!
Hope everyone is doing very well... :)
I am currently working on the completion of my new short film. Does any of you know what actions I need to take in order…
10 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
In my opinion, don't cut corners on copyright registration... It's twenty bucks for christ's sake! You spend many months writing the darn thing, crafting it, protecting it, develo…
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Can anyone recommend a camera rental for a SonyF7?
Recently I have a client who have request oned day job with the SONYF7. I check the rentals others recommends in South London, I´m searching for NW London. Thank you for all the…
4 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Hi. I'm a freelancer who hires out my fs7. I can definitely help out too. Get in touch if your interested.
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Use of copyright music for Kickstarter campaign
Hello, anyone know legal obligations round using copyright music in crowdfunding promos. Want to use one song, is it particularly expensive?
5 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Reach out! The joy of Kickstarter is the way it enables us to connect with strangers. When my brother and I used it to raise money for our film "Nina Forever" we took the opportun…
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Filmmaker currently looking for work in Birmingham and West Midlands
Hello Guys,
I'm a filmmaker in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and i am currently looking for work in the area. Whether that be short term, or long term, i'm also interested in…
1 response, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Get a great showreel together. Build a local network. Knock on doors in the area where your target employers at located. Move to London?
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Best of British 2014
I spoke to two prolific film critics/cineastes about their favourite British films of 2014 for the Britflicks podcasts.
Stuart Barr: https://soundcloud.com/stuart-wright-3/britfl…
5 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
@Stuart Wright Hi Stuart, I will filter the conversation into the bulletin if it hasn't been done so already.
Thanks,
Kelie
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How do we get folk to watch our completed film and rate it for Film of the Month?
Is there anywhere on here where it can be advocated or promoted?
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
And don't forget that only SP members can vote... So no point going out to a wider community who follow you if they can't log in...
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Questions about setting up a production company...
Hi everyone –
I'm currently putting together plans to start a small production company. I had a LTD prodco a couple of years ago for a specific project, but, after that, shut it …
6 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Hi, I was told a few years ago there is demand for such videos by a guy with contacts on a biz course but due to other work never pursued it. I am interested in collaborating and …
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Can I feature a band playing a cover version of a song?
Hi Shooters! I was hoping somebody may be able to shed some light on this for me.
My next short film features a band and there is one scene where the guitarist and bassist are p…
13 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Bit - typo for BOT , sry.
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Some Cameras Used By Sundance 2015 Filmmakers & Why They Chose Them
This is interesting. Nice to see 16mm hanging in there!
http://nofilmschool.com/2015/01/cameras-filmmakers-2015-sundance-film-festival
13 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
I knew video would take over one day, but I learned pretty quickly on film shoots to keep my opinions to myself! :-o
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How much is "expenses"?
Guys,
There are many Production posts on here which mostly are for genuine reasons. But how much should a camera person, an editor or runner for example expect per day? An editor…
8 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Hi Paddy, thank you for your reply.
A flat fee I think is probably the best idea.
And after all of the above, all being well, I'm hoping to be in my producer shoes again very …
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Best/Worst films 2014?
Has 2014 been a good year for film? What are your favourites? And what made you go 'God that was awful...'
22 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Under The Skin, Locke, Pride were my best of British films in 2014 ... Elsewhere I fookin loved Alleluia by Fabrice Du Welz - showed at Frightfest in August, but I don't think Stu…
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Finding work in New York City
Hi all!
I live in London, and I graduate from university in a few months time, summertime really, and I was quite interested in possibly looking to find work in New York City, f…
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Maybe some work in the industry over here first. Build up your real world knowledge and experience. I know the scene in NY for filmmakers and its not for the faint of heart. You'l…
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Anyone got experience with shooting short 'outdoorsy' films?
Hi there,
First post here on SP so please bear with me until I find my feet..
I am an industry qualified photo-journalist who's been working with magazines/newspapers throughou…
10 years, 6 months ago
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How much does public liability insurance on a short film normally cost?
I
3 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Also see this from 6 months ago: https://shootingpeople.org/discuss/view/dee993fc083cf56b0ab0f699
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First teaser trailer for a microbudget British feature
Hello! We're currently in post-production on the main edit for a microbudget feature DON'T. STOP. RUNNING and recently released our first teaser. If you get a moment, have a peek …
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
It does looks well shot; and presented. It's only a very short teaser Patrick; how much of the story can one reveal in such? I though it provided a reasonable amount of insight to…
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How much is my lack of experience working against me?
I studied offline editing at high school and university, I even moved to London to pursue it as a career. But life happens and bills need to be paid so after 5 years I've finally …
7 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
These guys do networking events in London, if you're going the freelance route: https://www.facebook.com/Creative.Media.Collective.London
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How do you start out as a feature film director?
So there are loads of resources on the Internet, loads of books and articles and trust me I've read a lot of them! It seems a ridiculous question to ask but I finished a film prod…
6 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Vanessa is right. Find out where actors are coming from: Strasberg (the shrink who screwed up Marilyn), Stanislavsky or Meisner. Get into improvisation. The director also chooses …
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Advice on finding extras willing to work for a few hours for free?
I need 30-40 extras for a house party shoot for a short film, but we haven't got the budget to pay any more than food expenses. It'll probably be around 3 hours of filming in Lond…
7 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
You could also try City Lit drama department and drama schools - might be happy to get the experience of working on a film set.
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Where do you screen your short film in London with a tiny budget?
Where do you screen your short film in London with a tiny budget?
5 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
My web site Screening Room Map lists the venue options, at www.screeningroommap.com If there's enough support, especially from Shooters, I'm planning on adding a 'budget' option…
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