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How can we drown a dog?
Hi all
I'm working on a new short in which one of the key scenes/shots is of a dog drowning in a lake or a bog.
Has anyone got any suggestions or experience of how to do this on c…
12 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.
Wow! Thanks everyone - all of these are great! (and by all means keep them coming).
I'll admit when reading the script, this scene was my biggest concern, and you've all raised so…
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Films for classical music - is anyone making them?
Hi,
I'd love to know if there is anyone here interested in translating classical music into film, in working for operas and orchestras to visualize their sounds or document their…
11 years, 3 months ago
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Any Shooters in Rye, Hastings, Ashford? Professional experienced actress/writer looking for collabo…
I am looking for filmakers, directors and possibly other actors/comediens/writers to collaborate in an exciting new sketch show for Youtube and future sit-com trailer.
2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.
Hi Hayley-Marie
I'm a director/choreographer who returned to acting in September 2013 and I live in St Leonards on Sea :-) I'd be interested to hear more :-)
Good to read about…
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Could someone give me some constructive criticism of my short film?
Here is a link to my latest short film which I wrote, directed, edited and produced:
https://shootingpeople.org/watch/121681/isabel-s-last-day
Would really appreciate some constr…
2 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.
Hi Jonathan
I'd like to echo everything said above. I definitely agree the powerful opening shot is lovely and that there is a lot of great observation going on. Beautiful locati…
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Want an intro to acting, or to develop your skills?
I signed up for Bristol Old Vic's Classical Acting course, but got a new job so can't make it. Did another course there last year - it's a full on, challenging week that leaves yo…
1 response, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.
Hey Mark,
I'm interested in this – still available?
Frank
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Anyone thinking of applying to NFTS next year?
Hello, I'd like to know if any Shooter will be applying for NFTS next year, for commencement in 2016?
11 years, 4 months ago
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hi, i m a Ma choreography student at Trinity Laban london. I m looking for a collaborator who can h…
I am a choreographer studying at Trinity Laban, looking for someone who can help me shooting my dance and editing. this is for my final project. thanks
2 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.
Anish,
I would be happy as along as I can fit it in my schedule TL happens to my cinematography training ground. Travel to Greenwich quite frequently. I'm aMSC alumnus. I do agre…
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How to Get Andy Warhol Like transitions in my films
Hiya I am in the planning stages of my next film, and I'm just piecing together some reference material to help me to achieve the look I want. Andy Warhol's film I a Man, has insp…
11 years, 4 months ago
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Looking for the price of an animation studio
Looking to hire an animation studio in London or near by.
Anybody know how much it will cost?
6 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.
I am a freelance animator working in various mediums and it would be interesting to hear more details about your project. It depends on the type of animation work primarily - and …
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Anyone got any short film scripts they are looking for funding for?
Hey,
Michael Quinn here, I'm a London based Irish producer.
My home town of Limerick in Ireland, is currently Irelands national Capital of Culture. As part of this they are look…
5 responses, most recent 11 years, 5 months ago.
what about a finished feature? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/misirlou/misirlou-sail-campaign
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Anyone got any short film scripts they are looking for funding for?
Hey,
Michael Quinn here, I'm a London based Irish producer.
My home town of Limerick in Ireland, is currently Irelands national Capital of Culture. As part of this they are look…
11 years, 5 months ago
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Looking for a studio May 12-15 in the London area.
Hello,
We need a studio of at least 8x8m, preferably 10x10m that is soundproofed for a 4 day hire on May 12-15 (one day set build, three day shoot).
If anyone has any details of…
2 responses, most recent 11 years, 5 months ago.
yoyo mark. you can try camber well studios they are good & its low budget packages. Bicky henriques.
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Cannes accommodation needed!!
Hello good shooters!
A quick question has anyone who is going to Cannes got some accommodation space that two friendly producers/directors can chip in?!
Would love to hear bac…
1 response, most recent 11 years, 5 months ago.
Several places available. What are you dates in Cannes?
filmpartners@andbut.co.uk
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How would a Director go about finding a Producer for a web series?
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…
6 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
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…
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Are there any networking events in London specifically for screenwriters and directors to meet?
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…
12 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
@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…
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Great directing Commentary tracks.
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…
10 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
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://…
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Any advice on what rig to use with a Canon 5D mk II?
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…
1 response, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
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…
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Does anyone require a cameraman or editor anywhere in the UK?
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…
11 years, 6 months ago
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Film directing online
Any recommendations for an online course on directing?
1 response, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
What aspect of directing? For example, I used to teach a seminar on camera placement for emotional impact. That's just one small aspect of it (but I feel an important one). There'…
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directing children
I'm a first time director. I have a pretty scary scene with a 10 year girl. She finds her mother dead on the floor. The mother is face down on the floor, no blood or anything gros…
9 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Wow. thanks everyone. I've been freaked out for weeks about this and now I know exactly what I'm going to do! Thank you! I love the more is less idea and I have to say that wasn't…
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Licensing Stock Footage?
Hello All,
Hoping everyone has had a fruitful beginning to 2014 so far.
I am currently shooting an interview series for a Boxing channel and we have been given exclusive access …
3 responses, most recent 11 years, 7 months ago.
It can never hurt to get everything released. Agencies will need to be confident they're not getting into a world of hurt by taking you on, and having a huge pile of paper will h…
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Location Search: A retirement home!
I am currently producing my graduation film for Kingston University, which is set in a retirement home. I've approached several retirement homes but, understandably, they are rel…
1 response, most recent 11 years, 7 months ago.
Look outside not inside London, everyone in London is being hit up by student filmmakers every year.
How about somewhere like an off-season Pontin's room? It'll look old and dow…
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I'm looking for advice on creating a photograph-based documentary. Any experience, anecdotes, links…
I have access to a fascinating family's archive of photographs. It spans five generations and consists of at least 11 crates of photographic material; mostly still images but als…
14 responses, most recent 11 years, 7 months ago.
Thank you Walter and Ashley for the film recommendations; I will look for both of them online.
Cheers, Tony
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Hey Music Video directors - do you set, or are you you planning to set budget levels below which yo…
We're writing a feature about this - the more input the better - do let us know.
Many thanks,
Caroline
ps, opinions interesting but real-life practise is what we're looking for …
7 responses, most recent 11 years, 8 months ago.
And then £5k...
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Thoughts on 600d for film?
I'm torn between the 600 and the 6d - better price and packages for the 600d and the footage does look fantastic, I believe the 60d and 600 are the same but with different casings…
6 responses, most recent 11 years, 8 months ago.
I realise my answer above is riddled with contradictions :-). Basically the extra bells and whistles on the 60 d will be useful, but the footage will look the same if you're compa…
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