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How do I create the best CV for myself as an entry level Runner/Production Assistant? I know there are are various examples over the Internet, but what do UK Producers/Di…

I've written a book about writing a CV for TV, which goes through exactly how to write a CV and covering letter for the TV industry, as while Film and TV CVs follow similar format…

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I'm trying to figure out whether we should submit our film to the Shooting People film of the month competition, but am concerned that we'll scupper our chances of getting in…

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for taking the time to share those details, very very useful info. I think we're going to keep our film offline for the time being, until the two years festiva…

Hi,
I'm guessing the best way to break into filmmaking is through working on local short films, feature film & TV productions made around my home town of Croydon, altho…

Hello,

We are looking for a runner soon...
https://shootingpeople.org/castcrew/project/view/4661
Would love for you to apply! :)

Lorna

I am looking for a place to hold an audition of probably 2 days. As it is for a short film, we don't have a budget to rent the place, but hoping that someone kind has a place ((e.…

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Get a deal at a proper audition rooms such as http://www.spotlight.com/rooms/. The cast will be of a better caliber as they'll know your short is of a certain quality from th…

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I hope someone can help with this query. I'm saving up to buy a camera and my initial budget should be around £2,600 which I hope should be enough to get started as I can …

I have been shooting with a Panasonic AF100 and although I've been really pleased with it I'd agree with a lot of the negatives listed above (low light performance - though this r…

I need to have a background soundtrack of a blazing argument for my latest short 'Move'. Before exploring recording a row myself, I've checked a few online sound effect libraries,…

Hello fellow shooters!

I am a 21 year old filmmaker and have recently launched a campaign on the crowd-funding website 'indiegogo.com' with the hope to raise £500 for the short f…

Hi,
I've had a campaign asking for more money on a smaller platform, but we'd probably have been able to raise the 500 pounds by now. You can see it at the link below.

http://w…

1. Lincoln - Politically Correct?
2. Zero Dark Thirty - Politically Incorrect?
3. Argo - Part 2: Iranians are coming! (http://tinyurl.com/d3l5uvc)
4. Silver Linings Playbook - Ser…

Anyone notices that "Silver Linings Playbook" is the least talkabout among filmmakers but is the most "hyped" film this year? It's an OK/average film but gets all this "attentions…

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I'm shooting a one day short video piece on 11/2 - and i'm looking to feed about 15-20 people in less then a hundred pound, However I do want healthy and good food of high qua…

Ok a few questions if you can answer and I will get back to you.

Do you have anything in mind for the course? Chicken, lamb, or somethin specific for the veg meal etc
No pork I'…

I would like to submit my film to the Marbella Film Festival and razor reel Film Festival and I would like to know if anyone has any experience with these festivals or any info ab…

Reading the T&C's it seems to say that English films must be subtitled into Spanish.......
Is that true?
That has really put me off submitting mine...... A 70 min documentary!

The recent piece (http://nyti.ms/TNmUsc) in the New York Times about the making of Paul Shrader’s last film, The Canyons, is seen by some as the final nail in the coffin. The “ero…

They own the film and at £250k estimated production costs they'll also recoup easy enough and make all the profit ... with the porn star and Lindsay alone they'll find a big enoug…

I want to take advantage of the snow, and therefore have no time to request permission. We'll be discreet and quick, just four people tops, one camera hand held. Just don't want …

Thanks for your answers :-) I wanted to film in the snow but it vanished before i had a chance. i'll check out your suggestions and be ready next time though.

We would be shooting a short film using a DSLR, but we are looking for a monitor to be attached to it so that we can have a better viewing during shoot. It doesn't need to be high…

You could get a lilliput 7" from amazon for £100.00

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lilliput-668GL-On-camera-HD-Monitor/dp/B0050MVDV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359150769&sr=8-1

Hi All,

I was wondering if any of you Shooters would do me a favour and save my CS5.5 After Effects Composition/ Project as CS5 ?

My Motion Graphics artist has After Effects 6 y…

oh my e-mail is rtleeson@gmail.com

I have 100s of Sony Mini DV tapes from around 5 years ago, used from old jobs that will never resurface. So I need to get rid of them but wondered if they can be recycled or effec…

I still use them and willing to buy! franz@imperialfilmproductions.com

Hello Shooters,

Just after a bit of advice regarding aircraft noise and shooting a no budget short. Our story requires two characters to walk across open land and through “cree…

Hello Ross

Thanks for the advice. It makes good sense. I tend to detour and take the long route round when things start to sound technical (unless I had the time and money). But …

Hello All,

Firstly I hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas/Holiday Period so far and would like to wish everyone all the very best for the year to come. In addition, I would a…

There are patents, copyright, design and trademarks. Depending on why you mean by "concept", it may or may not be protectable by copyright. Many tv shows seem to share similar c…

I'm hoping to film a documentary there so anyone with experience of producing and filming there would be useful. Local contacts would be useful too for established crew. Will also…

Hey Brendan,

To add to this offering of help...!

I'm a cameraman, slowly but surely building a second life here in Brazil. I'm building a house in Paraty, in the state of Rio. I…

Looking for some decent indie film podcasts out there as most of those flagged up in the past now have tumbleweeds rolling through their RSS feeds. Any suggestions?

I listened to loads. The most helpful for me was Film Method by Cindy Freeman. Informative and intelligent - from the business of starting a film all the way though to distributio…

Hello Shooters,

We have recently acquired permission from a musician to use music from his album in our short documentary. The documentary will be available online and will also…

http://www.prsformusic.com/users/productionmusic/Documents/ProductionMusicRateCard2013.pdf

In practice I've cleared rights for FREE (ok, a credit) from friends for non commerci…

Hey all,

Have been doing a lot of research to find out the answer to this and trying it myself but seem to be getting no-where.

In March I want to travel to the US to make a doc…

Hi James, how about searching on line for places where you could buy a gun in America? There are gun shops all over especially where there is good hunting. That should get you ple…

Hi there,

Happy New Year to everyone, hopefully it'll be a good one!

I'm an editor with 15 years experience and I've just moved to London a couple of months ago. Most of my expe…

Thanks Virginia,

I appreciate that, I'll get in contact with them.

Peter

I am a director and screenwriting, seeking work in Edinburgh. I have recently moved from LA and am available to work as a crew member on movie/TV productions and alike.

Hey, this is a great Scotland Based website, not just jobs but other opportunities and training etc too. http://opportunities.creativescotland.com/

Hi, i am looking to get into the art of film making this coming year. I begin a short course on the subject in january.
I want to create a short film. It will be no longer than 5 …

Dal,

I empathise with your problem. I key thing I look is their track record - I'm in the process of organise my production as that one thing. I have had the experience of editi…

Greetings. And happy holidays to all you shooters out there.

We are seeking feedback on choosing a crowdfunding site. We are raising funding to complete post production on are f…

Hi John,

I have heard that http://www.indiegogo.com is worth a look, seeing as it lets you keep funds even if your 'wants' haven't been met.

Regards, H