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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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago
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Film directing online
Any recommendations for an online course on directing?
1 response, most recent 11 years, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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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Co-directing & credit
In 2011 I paid a first time director $200 to direct the first 12 pages of my full length screenplay with the idea that we would use this edited footage to help raise financing for…
5 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Yeah, Dan, it was a surprise especially considering I've none the guy for 30 years. But as someone said it best, it is what it is. 2nd unit director it is if I can't raise the mon…
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Is it realistic to direct & act in my debut short film as a writer-producer? (I am an experienc…
Hello Shooters. I have a question regarding a short film that I wrote and will play the lead role in. I am primarily an actor, have been acting in independent films for 7 years,…
9 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Ah, it's the old advice from the world of golf. (In case you didn't know this, it's the most profound source of philosophy we have.)
"If you think you can, or you think you can'…
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Not a question, but a really helpful directing app
Don't know if SP will let me tell you about this app, because it's basically an ad. But I don't get paid from Per, so I should be safe, right?
There's an amazing shot planning ap…
6 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks so much. I've just started using this now. It really is excellent and affordable.
For some reason my storyboard pics aren't showing up in the shot list, when I export it a…
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Shooting in a bar, what do i need to know?
Alright, half of my ultra low budget feature film takes place in a functioning bar/grill. I have access to the place for shooting for a week. One of my characters is a bar tender …
6 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks, Dan. Will do.
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How do you edit dialogue? You know you're doing it wrong.
Tried to post this before, but I guess it didn't make it for some reason.
I wanted to let you guys know about these great little lessons on Youtube by a professional dialogue edi…
11 years, 6 months ago
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Can I use a close up of a famous record company's label in my short drama film? Can I also use a c…
I'm currently editing a short drama film in which a character cleans an old '78 record (from 1949) with a cloth, in close up, and we see the name of the (famous) record company on…
5 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Agreed Dan
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Independent Television Funding
Hello All,
Hoping you all are having an enjoyable start to the festive period!
I am an independent producer/director who has an agreement in principle to air one of my own comp…
7 responses, most recent 11 years, 7 months ago.
Find out who you need to approach and if they're sponsoring anything at the moment. No point sending a deal to The wrong person. Sometimes they will love the show but not have bud…
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