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I run a filmmaking community in London and we are looking for professional directors with industry experience in Film and TV to run directing workshops for us.

What would be the…

Hello Mandana,
I'm an award-winning drama director who has worked mainly in short films. Currently I have two feature film projects in development with producers.
Previously I ha…

I just saw the post about the competition which has a deadline of Monday. I don't have the connections to make a film, but I had an idea if anyone was interested. It will turn in…

Like the community spirit Paddy. As I said, only an idea. Bottom line a cinema like the Curzon shouldn't be erased. Here goes.

The idea in a nutshell:

An ageing man sits on a st…

I am an actor/writer/photographer looking to work with a wide range of crew for film projects. I graduated from the Liverpool Institute of performing Arts in 2012 but since 2009 h…

Hi Ryan - I recently posted on these pages a request for any actors (like myself) who love script reading. I also write a bit and was dismayed how otherwise intelligent people (l…

In America, there's a company called North By Northwest Entertainment that produce music videos, short films, adverts and feature films. They offer a complete "all in 1" package o…

Digital it shall be.

We're doing a short film in an art gallery next Saturday (1st August) and I'd like to project video on a wall.

Does anyone have a projector I could rent/borrow - the type I can p…

Thanks David. Appreciate your offer - sounds good and will let you know if there's anything in future. However, we have now sorted out a screen for this shoot.

What's the council like about this? I've heard that Westminster are not sympathetic.

The general rule of thumb in Central London is that its fine until you put sticks down, as then you become an obstruction.
So if you are planning on going hand held with a couple…

The script is called Cinephiles and Caffeinated Drinks, it's a comedy about the employees of a video store and is told in vignettes. The script is 22 pages and has a minimal cast …

Someone recently posted about looking for a short film to direct, you might wish to contact them!

This is a general question I wanted to throw out there to anyone with experience or just common-sense advice:

I've had to do something like this on a small scale before, where I …

I agree with both Paddy and Wozy (as usual) but the only other thing I'd throw in is that if you simply need a reportage style, that's one thing, and will be done by default by an…

I've just moved to Brighton and looking for like minded shooters to shoot the breeze, read and critique each others work, drink beer and talk movies etc
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Thanks, Tony.

Thanks Kelie, Franz, Simon and Justin for the welcome. I hope to see most of you at the next meet. Sorry I didn't reply individually but I couldn't see a way to do it. @Franz - I'…

Relocated here from NYC, and feeling a bit rootless. I joined SP as I love and support independent film and its ethos, and I am particularly fond of the short film format.

I'm w…

Hello and many, many thanks to everyone who responded here, and via the message system.

I am incredibly grateful and overwhelmed by the generosity of the many talented people who…

Hi guys,

I asked this question a while ago and if you were interested then i hope you still are and are available...I'm hoping other artists are wanting to help each other out b…

Hi Lianne,
I'm an actress and would be interested in being involved.
I'm currently able to do 19th, 22nd, 23rd.
Speak soon,
Az

Looking for short films in production that need comopsition for free. This is to expand my portfolio.

Visit my site www.jameseastope.com to see osme of my work. Theres more to be…

Hi James,
I saw this today - think it's theatre music but experience & paid .. So check it out - and good luck :)
http://m.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailyj…

Hi all
I'm keen for some feedback on our live-streaming experiment, where the audience gets the chance to change the play.
I believe this to be an experiment in film, theatre and …

Hi, I'd like to know as a screenwriter, is it worth advertising for cast and crew to join a crowdfunding campaign?

I figure the best new ways to get a feature made is through cro…

Hi Matthew,

I agree with Dan, CROWD funding needs a crowd before you start and Paddy's point about knowing how much you need and how to ask for it is crucial to your success. I…

Hi,

Does anyone have any narrative based short film/s that they want to showcase at my monthly film event? We are booked for June so we are now looking for films for July and Aug…

Hi

I have a short film (8 mins, sci-fi thriller) which has just finished it's festival run and available for short film screenings. Email me if you'd like to check out a screene…

Does anyone in London have a fog/smoke machine I could borrow for a shoot on Friday 22nd?

Thanks!

Sam

Depending on the effect you want, probably want either a stadium hazer or gas powered smoke gun. The hazer is electric and runs continuously ideal if not too much wind. Smoke gu…

I wanted to write something brutally honest that had something to say. I wrote it as if nobody would read it, as a result I've got a 10 minute script with a life of its own.
It's…

I think there's a longgggg queue for this request :)

Perhaps the forum isn't the best place. Why not try the Bulletins? And maybe highlight specifically why your short script has…

Is it ok to use headphones that are a different make to the camcorder? (they do connect, but I just want clarification). For example: Alesis AHP 1 Headphones with Panasonic DVC …

Should be fine if they're both mini jacks - you may only get sound in one ear though if the source is mono and headphones stereo

Hello Shooters,

I've been approached by an arts magazine who are interested in commissioning me to direct and film a series of short films on artists and their lives.

The magazi…

Thanks a lot Paddy, that was really helpful!

I would like to find a silent film maker to collaborate with. Anyone who could possibly be interested plea message me.

Hi Dom. I'm currently making a silent feature film: http://www.londonsymphfilm.com. There are a few other silent filmmakers out there too - for instance, http://www.writtenindust.…

Hey guys,

This may be a long shot but I am in desperate need of updating my showreel. (Aren't we all!)

I've looked into various companies and have used them myself before but …

Hi Lianne,
I've probably missed the boat on this one but I'm definitely up for getting involved if you haven't already got it sorted? I'm a trained actress who needs to build a ne…

At the end of the shoot of our latest short, I've been asked how long the final film will be. How could I possibly know? I know I'd look at the material and see how it can work. T…

Anatoly, good to hear from you! Welcome here.

3 hours?? They present that in 2 installments?

Yes in the editing, in particular in a non-predefined, or nonlinear, order (like the…

2-3 spaces available in shared apartment during Cannes Film Festival, May 12th to 21st.
10 minute walking distance to Palais.
Cost per Person € 412,-- for full period, this is the…

Hi Jamie
Sorry, buy I'm afraid it's booked up now.
Best wishes
Phil

We are in need of locations in greater London throughout May.

We will be eternally thankful if you any of you can help us make our new feature film ‪#‎ForeverTommorow‬, which fo…

I have some experience self-shooting for TV companies but would like to develop my skill with the camera informally so am willing to help out with small projects if needed.

Hi George - I too am looking to build up my portfolio and have some ideas for ads, videos, short films/docs which I'd love to get your help on. Please email me on cindy@thisiscind…