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Hello Shooters

I am planning to expand the amount of consulting work that I do and thought a good place to start might be to throw it open to an informal discussion.

Are there a…

Likewise!

Very experianced with making films / commercials etc. Now ive moved to a new city with new people i want to find and meet like minded creative people. Obvisouly thats harder when …

Hi Tom,
SP have a community in Edinburgh, their Facebook group can be find here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/340933236704/ where updates and events posted by members can be fo…

Hi all
I'm hoping to get a sense of what is a reasonable rate to charge a charity for filming (camera and directing) and editing work.

I've got a good sense of some commercial ra…

I personally take the view that if I do charity work for organisations I like I don't charge at all, except out of pocket expenses. If it's not a cause I'm bothered about I charge…

I'm making a short film called 'Coffee Hell' is which a man's beloved coffee machine breaks down and injures him.

I need someone to help me with practical effects for that scene,…

Thanks very much guys!

JD: That freeze spray looks perfect - exactly what I need. I think you've solved my problem!

I'm shooting this scene on Thursday, Feb 5th.

Hi,

I've got a question to ask about funding, and it's probably going to cost my relationship with the investors, but here goes.

An investor contacted my writing partner and I a…

I had something similar years ago where someone contacted me out of the blue who'd seen my script online and wanted to option it. I immediately thought this must be a scam. I goog…

Hello Shooters!

Hope you're all well :)

I'm looking to record the Original Soundtrack with my own pianist as the last step before completion of my short film.

I'd like to ask y…

Hello Shooters!

Thank you for your response to my question :)

I finally booked the studio I found and the recording went very well...

Kind regards,

Alexandra!!!

Hi. I'm a film-maker who hasn't made a film for a while and technology being what it is, I thought I'd ask the community to update me.

I am embarking on writing a script but I wa…

There's also the Movie Magic Screenwriter software, probably not as standard in the uk as final draft, but it allows all those breakdowns that then transfer easily into movie magi…

I was thinking to approach drama schools, but wanted to also ask here if anyone had any contacts / experience / advice about filming in the country?
Thank-you!

Thanks guys, much appreciated! Marlom - I don't think we're filming too far off the beaten track this time, but I had a look at some of your links - crazy! Thanks for taking the t…

Hello Shooters!

Hope you're all well... :)

I'm debating between Kickstarter and Indiegogo on how to fund my short film.

I'd like to ask you how do I go about choosing which is…

Hi Shooters,

I got some great correspondence from you all, thank you so much!

Alexandra!!!

Hi Shooters,

I had my film running in the film of the month comp, but discovered today it had vanished or been removed, does anyone know why this would happen and has it happened…

Hi Michael,

The date for the upload said the 21st of December.. but I'm sorry about that - what you can do is re-upload on the 1st of Feb and that would qualify it for running i…

London Pictures Limited again plans on going to the first week of Sundance 2015 and we would be happy to meet any fellow Shooters at the Filmmakers Lodge during that time. If you …

Sure Lee, while there we can be contacted via my twitter id on twitter.com/JC_Crissey Hope to see you there. All the best. JC

Does anyone have any advice for finding a local runner, PA or camera assistant in or near Davos in Switzerland?

They could possibly be from Zurich but that's over an hour away by…

It's for a BFI application, to add visual supporting info. Email me at patrick@newdivisionfilms.com for more details.

I'd recommend - http://www.biancaansems.com - PM me if you need her contact details.

I know this question may make most documentary directors cringe - but is there any benefit in giving the participant time to reflect on a few questions before the shooting?

I'm …

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts - This confirm my intuition.

People keep asking me when they can see my film in London...

"Black Car Home", a darkly comic tale of homelessness and asylum seeking, which I wrote and directed, is selected for…

One of my children are looking to audition for drama schools next year in hope of becoming an actor. With audition and course fees running so high nowadays, I'm wondering if any o…

The best route is auditions and perfecting your craft.

We know some very talented youngsters at the local secondary school. It's a normal secondary school, but they take time af…

I've been considering the difference between above and below the line, and thought about how it relates to one of our favourite debates here on shooting people.

We all moan about…

I like your thinking on this one :)

Happy New Year

Hi all,

I am still in quest of the best equipment to travel and shoot portraits videos with.
I like the idea to be light and efficient but great quality.
How crazy would it be …

Thanks for your opinions !

Triggerstreet and Zoetrope have stopped. I know of Done Deal Pro but they only read loglines and outines.

Are there any other websites that read amateur scripts for cheap or free…

As all eyes are on Sony and (here at least) the long-term impact The Interview debacle might have on theatrical distribution, it all seems to be happening just as Hollywood is rea…

Everything changes and nobody expects the unexpected. I've been around long enough to remember the early 1970s, when mainstream movies were generally flat and predictable and pred…

A funding body is requiring me to form a company for accessing a developemnt fund. I need to form a limited company. Has anyone any experience in doing this?

If you can't cope with setting up a company yourself directly with companies house, you won't be able to cope with making a film. It's easy and costs £15 - use the default Article…

How do I watch the film of the month entries? and how do i submit myself? ive been off here for a while but it used to be simple, when i click on film of the month i only get who …

Hi, to enter Film of the Month, you should upload your film at the beginning of each month between the 1-20. It will automatically appear on the leader board from then for round 1…

DSLR filmmakers - any thoughts on which camera to invest in for near enough cinema quality filmmaking?

Oh, and about the DSLRs vs BMPCC, I think it's hard to compare, for the reason dslrs are 35mm, BMPCC is 16mm. And depends if you use CINE lenses on each one as well, as opposed to…

Hi Everyone,

I am producing a music video in Slough and need a location

The band will be performing the song in a disused warehouse, or empty office space, or similar. Problem …

This isn't aimed at anyone in particular, but having seen a few adverts for 'young' directors or producers or DoPs on here recently, I thought I'd better put in a word on behalf o…

That's a very good point, and your experience with the actor underlines that. I'm not sure whether the weak spot in that relationship though was age, or just sheer unprofessional…