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Hello filmmakers!

I am Annika, London based MA student, doing a course in Film Distribution and Marketing and learning a lot about DIY distribution.

I would love to get a close…

Hi Annika, great idea with your distribution plan! I tried a few big distributors/agents but they seem rather very selective ie; DogWoof. My documentary sits with Human Rights, Hu…

Hey all,

I'm a green stills photographer and looking to volunteer on a couple shoots before I figure out how to charge.

I'm based in London and happy to travel whereever. Expens…

I've made a short documentary about Halloween in Derry/Northern Ireland, the opening sequence and end credits show a fireworks display with 'This Is Halloween' from Nightmare Befo…

Or you find another creative solution. Use the 1812 Overture for instance!

Does there exist a 100+ seater cinema in London that will offer short film screenings at a decent price?

I was also going to suggest Close Up Film Centre... I've not hired it as it's a little out my budget personally but I've seen films there and it's a great setup.

My feature film "FOLLOW THE LEADER" currently has an exciting cast and crew attached and we're looking into funding options. I'm currently in talks with various production and dis…

Hi Elliot - do you have a director or need other cast ?

Jo Southwell
southwelljo@gmail.com

Hi, We are a London based production team/ film makers seeking an experienced film producer to join us on our journey,

Our current film project we are trying to get off the groun…

This interesting article doesn't list scifi: http://americanfilmmarket.com/relative-popularity-genres-around-world/
How would the graph would look for scifi, would you say?

Dan, thank you for the insights. I'll have to look again into how to communicate my projects with that in mind...

Hi all,

Our next event is nearly here and we really want to showcase some of our members short films.

We will be showing two members short films (to be confirmed) on Wednesday 2…

I made a cannibalistic satire of reality TV but nobody seems to find it very amusing. I actually didn't make it to become a film maker but to be a writer. I couldn't find anybody …

I’m looking for a either a collaborative production consultant or co-producer (not looking for you to bring your own money to the project...really!) someone who in their free time…

Hi Ray,

This is the brief version, SP mobile site are my last attempt!

Maybe use one or more of your existing films to create some kind of following before crowd funding - it's…

Hi Fellow-Filmmakers!

I am a writer/director who is aiming to make at least 1 film and 1 TV Series per year - I tend to write quickly. To accomplish all of this I am still lookin…

There's an old thread which may be helpful for those wondering about producers...

https://shootingpeople.org/discuss/view/1fc0753c80fd3ad089ddca11

Do you want to make a movie for a "big screen"? The film must be stereoscopic to be attractive for a cinema theatre distribution.

My name is Vladimir Klimov. I am a specialist in…

Great stuff, I'll have a look at your films tomorrow :)

Hi,
My name is Ray Brady. I've written and directed eight indie features and have produced several more. Since I'm presently building web awareness for my next indie feature "Horr…

You can't take theatrical out of the big picture. A theatrical release will always mean more money once in ancillary markets. (BTW, studios don't own theater chains outright, and …

We have just launched a website that we may be very useful for everyone who is interested in distributing his film at film festivals.

We thought it might be interesting for your …

Hi Jaye
The user name is your email account
All the best,
FFD

"Dear Karel,

"Today we're thrilled to announce Amazon Video Direct, a new service that allows you to distribute your content directly to Amazon customers, including shorts, featu…

That's one way to keep out the riff-raff...

IF THIS IS IN THE WRONG CATEGORY THEN WE APOLOGISE!

A big hello from us at Cosme and Scott Casting.

Cosme & Scott is a Casting service founded and run by Ex Agents 'Jay Cosm…

We have a spare sofa bed in Cannes 10-12 minutes' walk from the Palais. It's available for the nights of 14th-19th inclusive (checkout on 20th). You can take it for the full wee…

This is a self funded observational documentary - broadcast favouring sensational material these days but the distribution map is ever expanding - anyone with experience or ideas …

Thanks Dan yes thats right was asking about getting distribution. Thanks reply, that makes sense. Yes we are 2/3rds way thru finishing a doc. I was thinking in order to get comple…

Hey everyone,

I posted up on here a while back looking for people to share their experiences in film on a blog I'm starting up.

I made my first post today and am looking for s…

Hi Everyone,

Luke Moody, Film and Distribution Manager for BRITDOC, the UK's grant-giving organisation for documentary filmmakers, is judging this month's Film of the Month comp…

Hi Luke,
We are in the process of documentary production highlighting the threatened Western Ghat Biodiversity, which also known as 'Amazon rain forest' of western India and SriL…

Hi All,

I'm starting a blog about the film industry and would love to hear the following stories from you shooters:

The worst shoots you've ever worked on.
How you got into the…

Dan, Paddy, thanks. There was nothing to worry about in my story to respond to the "How you got into the industry" question: here it is for you guys:

So, this singer songwriter i…

I'd love to see if there are any databases on film festivals around on the internet.

Thanks.

Matt.

PBS (US public broadcaster) maintains a list of its own:

http://www.pbs.org/pov/filmmakers/resources/film-festivals.php

I have made a short film (22 mins.) about boaters living on the canals in the UK and the threat of eviction that many are now facing.
I had initially imagined that after the initi…

Hi Sue
Im no expert at social media- I only joined Facebook a month ago, and I hate this part of making films! But I started promoting the film in relevant groups on FB, like vari…

Hello! This is Annika, a documentary student form University of York. At the moment I am working on producing a public film night in York with a twist; combining long cocktails wi…

If you actually have a choice between hiring an aggregator or signing with a small but reputable distributor which is best for an ultra low budget feature with no no known talent …

I think you're right, Dan. And I'm swimming in it! Thanks for good wished. I could use a few!