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Original Post from Kevin Boyd
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
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…

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
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…

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…

Original Post from Dale Beaumont-Brown
Most recent response from Chris Roe
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…

Original Post from Maria Ann Hylton MSc, MA.
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

Original Post from Jamie Cropley
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!

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
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…

Original Post from Marina Uzcategui
Most recent response from Ben Bate
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.

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Ben Blaine
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…

Original Post from Holly Wilkinson
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
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?

Original Post from Stuart Wright
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
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

Original Post from Sam Seal
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
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...

Original Post from Nick Hilton
Most recent response from Nat Nollid
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 …

Original Post from Chelsey Burdon
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
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.

Original Post from Karel Bata
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

Original Post from Alpesh Gor
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 …

Original Post from Kelie Petterssen
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
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…

Original Post from Marcus Ebanks
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
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…

Original Post from Morts Lindholm
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
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
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

Original Post from Alex Richardson
Most recent response from John Lubran
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…

Original Post from Rachel Kosminsky
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

Original Post from Rhys Holland
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
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 …

Most recent response from Priscilla Gray
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.

Most recent response from Tony Franks
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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