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Hi there,
I've just arrived in London and have a possible doccie job coming in.
I expect a high volume of footage to cut a 30min film which will take a minimum of 14 days - dates …

Thanks Greg!
I've dropped him a line.
A

Hi,

The British Council have pleasantly awarded a grant for me to go to this festival in order to support my film, but with the additional expenses always incurred (and time take…

Hi Ash,

Great! Congrats!
When are you going? I am from Sao Paulo, never been to the festival but if you need any help with location , finding a place to stay, or anything like th…

what would be a good starting rate for 8hrs / 10hrs working days 80 -£ 100 / 100-120? + expenses good idea to sign contract with these conditions within? based in Sussex I might c…

As a runner? Qualified gaffer? Grip? Soundie? Producer? Employed, self-employed, as a contracting limited company?

Someone might make you an offer for a role, you take it or lea…

I'm writing a horror anthology series aiming to have six half hour episodes I already have the stories in place and some episodes finished and am currently working on developing s…

That's the difference between US and UK commercial half hours which, the last time we had to cut one, was 26 minutes. I've noticed that some of the low budget satellite channels i…

Just wandering if there are any colleagues or centre that people would recommend for S16 training I'm mostly trained on the HD systems but want to hve technical ability to switch …

Thanks

am locarted in West Sussex south of Gatwick UK. I was wondering if there were any specially 16/s16/s35mm courses that were available owing very mininmal hands on with say …

I am looking for a studio space to construct an apartment. Sound proofing and light rigging is not necessary, however complete light control is as we will be shooting both day and…

type 'Spoke Studios' into facebook. A great 10,000 ft studio in Old Street for £180 a day.

Hi Shooters.
Firstly I wanted to introduce myself and say hello. Although I've attended one of the excellent panel discussions in the past this is my first time signing up with th…

It sounds like Perry is talking about the Film Industry, with a capital F and I, rather than the no budget / shorts scene. Although it maintains a largely separate existance, the …

I went to see A Field In England on Monday at the Hackney Picturehouse. Quite frankly I thought it was amazing. It was a period piece about the civil war in Britain. It was black …

I thought it was a really touching film and still feel like I'm bobbing up and down in its wake. There's something very special about it.

It's a strong film that pulls the expos…

Hello everybody!

I've had the chance to work on TV/Film productions from many countries, in the costume department: Mad Dogs (UK), Cloud Atlas (US-GER), Kenzhe (KZ-RS), Jappeloup…

That's very true Paddy that's why it's important to design projects to comply with legislative frameworks.
The legal responsibilities of a company director are very much the same …

I'm doing a green screen shoot next week that uses a bar setting. It's often a good idea to have as much as possible actually there on set, rather than create or shoot it separate…

Sorry - had to mention that I saw Django Unchained and was much amused by the modern pressurised beer pump that was prominently used in one scene!

Just started looking for an agent, and was wondering if anyone had advice on what's the best route in terms of applying and getting an agent as a writer/director?
Have just finish…

I wouldn’t spend too much time trying to find an agent if I was you. It’s not the silver lining people think and the ones worth having won’t even give you the time of day until yo…

Hello

I have a problem. I recently filmed a short.

I stupidly made a terrible mistake and shot an actor in a t-shirt with a popular brand logo printed on his sleeve. Now the log…

Shahid, I really wouldn't bother. If the corporation is not ok with it, they won't sue you right away. They'll send you a letter telling you to take it out. Odds are, they won't c…

If you didn't catch Mike Figgis's article on The Guardian this weekend - 'Why British film is all kitsch 'n' sink' it's a really good read, if a tad melancholic. http://bit.ly/10a…

There's good interview with Mike Figgis which you can hear on our show here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01bgw8y - also includes Joshua Oppenheimer talking about how he came …

Hi,

I'm looking for a 50mm manual prime lens for my GH2. I currently have 2 manual primes;
> SLR Magic 12mm F1.6
> Voigtlander 25mm f0.95

I bought my first two lenses bas…

Thanks to both Aaron and Lucas - you've given me some great options to think about

Hi fellow filmmakers,

When searching through festivals and competitions on WithoutABox, I find myself swerving the ones that ask for press kits. Obviously, this is foolish of me …

I think that would be a massive help, thanks!
The last thing I would want to do is waste all of the talent that went into making something because I didn't put in the effort to m…

Hello Guys

Wanted to ask if anyone knows the best way to get votes and comments on SP competition, I've made a short comedy film link below.

"The last hit"
https://shootingpeopl…

Not consumer press like ClashMusic etc - but which trade/industry press?

Have trade/industry features made a difference for you, eg being featured in Creative Review got you a lo…

Hi - Black Book - do you mean here? http://www.blackbook.com/cid_home.php

just wondering about best networking method and discuss projects and tech issues as a way of work closer with them as DOP / Cinematographer - Arri's standards are great as they ar…

Steven Spielberg thinks the huge budgets of Hollywood films will result in an implosion of Hollywood. It couldn't happen soon enough for me. Here's the article: http://www.hollywo…

Paddy, that's not entirely accurate. For example, box office gross is the amount of ticket sales. Period. It was nothing what-so-ever to do with taxes, petrol, wages, etc. Industr…

Hi,
Hi, I'm trying to start a discussion about how to get into Filmmaking with virtually no money. Right now, I cannot even afford to go to all of the seminars, talks, present…

Hi Matthew,

I’m afraid I don’t have any clear answers to your question because I too am looking for a way to produce short films with no resources. However, I do have experience…

Has anyone used both and can tell the difference?
Any other good options for the lense (Red)?
Regards,
Alexandra!!!

Just to chime in here, I'd say make sure you get the best lenses you can - it's really a lot about the glass you have. If you're using it for filming definitely get the Mark III …

Please let me know you're thoughts and how to approach a talent agent.

Cheers, Alfie

Thank you everyone for your answers, really interesting to hear different perspectives.

I did consult with a lawyer about my contract, but I just want shooters advice on this (or on what you personally would think is "fair"):

The only film funders (let's call them F…

Sounds like you need to sit down with professionals, ask your lawyers for advice re structuring the agreement so crowd funded revenue raised etc doesn't go to funders. Impossible …

Is a permit needed for a night shoot in an alley in London??

I found a narrow alley in London ec3. I don’t want to run and gun it.
I want to take my time and shoot it properly.
…

Oops. Sorry wrong entry.

Hi all,

I would like to start drafting a proposal for the production of a web series. It is my first time budgeting for a series. However, I would like to make sure it is budgete…

I'd say, 20k for a very minimal show (like something cheap on Channel Five at midnight), up to millions for a popular show. For webisodes, it'll be less. For an international te…