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First of all, I'm a female who is working in the film industry. I want to know (try not to be bias) but how does a woman effect the film industry?

What impact does her perspectiv…

That's really interesting, Nicholas. 99 percent of my career was working uncredited fixing films in trouble, or working with a bond company take-over. I would direct additional sc…

Hi guys,

I'm studying original music composition for film/tv and I'm looking to source video footage for my end of year project.

Are there any film makers out there who might b…

This brief might be of interest. http://www.ideastap.com/Opportunities/Brief/SOUND-VISION-090414#Overview

Hey guys - I could not find any clear answers for this, so here is my question.

I am a Writer/Director looking for someone to produce a web series for me/with me. I have produced…

I'd say for a web series, crowdfunding is pretty much the only model that will turn up any money. Grants are few and far between (unless you know different...in which case do tel…

Hello Shooters,

I just completed my short stop motion animation film and am finding the task of submitting to festivals around the world to be nothing less than gargantuan! Pleas…

Hi Neelu,
I'm sure others will have more comprehensive answers but assuming you're UK based a great start is to use the British Council shorts support scheme list of key festivals…

Hey all!

I'm about 50% of the way through my treatment and EPK for my new documentary Raised On Porn.

Despite this I am still not 100% sure if I am doing it correctly, if i'm mi…

Hi James,
I'd be happy to take a look! Shoot me a direct message and we'll email?
Ivo

yoyo filmmakers. im bicky henriques. im a new young independent freelance filmmaker. i only just joined shooting people so not all my credits & profile are fully complete just…

Hi Bicky, and welcome.

Keep your eye on the bulletins for possible work and collaboration, that's where gigs tend to get posted. These forums tend to be slower paced discussio…

I'm a director looking for screenwriters with 5-15 minute shorts ideas.

On a recent Raindance screenwriting course, nobody knew of any monthly events in London where the sole pu…

@Cath, Agreed, thanks. I have scheduled bulletins for the near future. p.s. shooting people is awesome – thank you!

@Angela. Great, I look forward to the next Euroscript event ne…

Hi all,

I just watch the incredibly bad "47 Ronin" (the new Reeves version). Let's forget the fact that there's a white guy in the story or that is was a box office bomb. What I'…

@Dan Selakovich

Hey Dan,

There is definitely a lesson to be learned somewhere in that mess! ;0)

Purely speculative of course but likewise I doubt there was a big pitch etc. He …

Can anyone offer any advice on the best way to go about getting permission to film a funeral scene?
The shoot is based in Leeds and we require a Graveyard / Cemetery / Crematoriu…

You do need to ask the local County council - in case they come along and shut you down ! In London every borough has a film office so i am sure Leeds do! Of course ask the vica e…

One of our fellow members was asking about directing classes on the web. I was trying to think of educational commentary tracks on DVDs. Do any of you guys know of any amazing com…

The Girl with the Dragoon Tattoo is meant to have quite a few, though I think you have to get the American versions. Looks like a few of the extras are on YouTube too - https://…

Have been shooting 4K on a Canon 1DC and have dead pixels. How can I go about removing them in Final cut.

Any software suggestions would be great.

Thanks

Take a look at this article. While for HD not 4K, should do the work.
http://www.prestonkanak.com/2011/09/28/how-to-fix-dead-pixels/

I am a smallish female director so looking to buy something that is lightweight, portable and with the ability to add a follow focus. Has anyone tried the Gini Rigs? Or does any…

Have had nothing but good experience with Gini, but you have to buy through eBay. I also like Swedish Chameleon's gear, but it's pricey.

Steer away from RedRock, it's a little o…

It seems like there are hardly any jobs for my age range around London or the South-East. Yes, I have paid membership but I'm starting to worry it may have gone to waste as I am o…

Purchase The Actors yearbook! It has everything in there - all agants and when they're books are open etc best buy for me every couple of years.

I've been struggling along in the industry for a number of years now. I'm deeply passionate about films and film making in general and have been lucky enough to work on some amazi…

I know its a unclear question!

two productions completed (no reels yet) wondering how to develop scripts (stage32.com) when working a very loose schedule - no productions yet. ju…

Being a huge fan of films but also podcasts I wanted to have a discussion about peoples favourite film and filmmaking podcasts. I have a long list of podcasts that you may or may …

Have you tried Digital Cinema Cafe, The Coloristos Color cast, Slate and in particular the spoiler edition, The Bafta podcast, Barbican film podcast, the Film Talk, and for a litt…

Leon is integral to the storyline, but could be replaced by a film with the same message - the relationship between Natalie Portman's and Jean Reno's character. Just need to kno…

Yikes. From what I've heard, Luc Besson is really protective of his work. I would prepare myself for not getting permission at all at any cost. I'd start with Besson's company, Eu…

I have a film credit on IMDB, and I also have a profile, yet I can't merge the two. So nobody will ever know it was me that did the work (that I'm really pleased to have done!)

I…

It seems IMDb does have a monopoly and it has become deeply entrenched in the minds of agents and producers. As to efficiency, perhaps Amazon, who now owns it, could crack a whip …

I am keen to see if any new screening rooms, preview theaters or private cinemas have opened in NY in, say, the last 12 months. I'm updating our directory, www.screeningroommap.c…

I am looking for a large field with long grass that reaches to at least knee level. Southern England.

When did you last see a field of long grass?

Modern farming methods either have livstock in the field eating the grass, or they grow it as ley, but that is harvested younger than…

Looking for footage from the tour de france in the late 80s, early 90s and wondering if anyone's looked into it before? Do the french broadcasters hold the rights to a lot of the …

I would be surprised if the rights aren't closely controlled by 1) the broadcasters and possibly 2) the production company (much like the Olympics).

I'd start by thinking what sc…

I'm embarking on a very DIY/indie film, a doc of my own creation, and I have a small nest fund to get a top notch BMPCC rig. I'm very excited to be in this position as I've been d…

I am just wondering if there was anyone members who would be willing to share their knowledge of the film industry with me, in relation to the current expansion of use of special …

Thanks Max, this is a great argument point and I agree with you when you state the obvious overuse of effects shows through for no reason is a problem, and this will be of great i…

Actress given copyright interest in film in which she acts. OK, she has good reason but the precedent this sets is going to make things interesting/difficult in the US until it's…

Let's face it, this will have no bearing whatsoever on the industry. You have to sign away your unborn child just to get a PA gig. And anyway, media conglomerates have the bigger …

Dear all,
I am seeking to obtain copyrights for photographs from the 1940s, specifically prior to 1948. I've been researching this for the past few months, and its proving to be q…

In New York, seek out Frank Driggs. Years ago, I
Worked in a popular photography lab that had an impressive list of clientele. Mr.Driggs has an extensive library.