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Original Post from Veronika Casarova
Unit Stills Photographer At Your Service

My name is Veronika and I am unit stills photographer looking for new projects. I am based in London and I've got over three years experience on film sets and studios and I would…

2 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Betty Denville
Most recent response from Walter Miclo
Desperate to direct, but no experience?

Hi

Genres include:

I am desperate to direct a short film.

I have 20+ years in the industry as an actor/artist/illustrator/buyer

But where to start when you want to dir…

10 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

I couldn't agree more with Alwyne when he says, "But why not start making little films on your own while you are aiming for something bigger?" But you likely think you need a guid…

Original Post from Darren Brade
Cannes 2022 UK Pavilion Industry Panels Online to Watch

This year's Cannes 2022 UK Pavilion Industry Panels are now available online for everyone to watch at the link below.

I thought I'd post the link here for those who couldn't ma…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Maria Millan
Trailer LGBT doc on Queer Parenting

Hello FilmMakers.

I am so excited to share the trailer of my first feature film documentary! I made this film while being trapped in Venezuela during the lockdown. It's about Q…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Jenny Lee
Most recent response from Güni Koçak
Our Call for Submissions is now open - 20% SP discount

Our Call for Submissions for the 16th I Will Tell international Film Festival is now open. We would so love to have you and your films at the festival that we're giving SPers an a…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Jenny, how do you get the discount?

Original Post from simon Matthews
Most recent response from Oren Shafir
New Comedy Short Film Premiere - Would Love to hear what you think

My Latest, likely last, Short Film 'Behind The Mask' is now premiering on Director Notes after hitting the festival circuit.

https://directorsnotes.com/2021/12/02/simon-k-matthew…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 7 months ago.

Funny.

Original Post from Steve Deery
Screening films in a virtual Cinema, and why it works

We recently hosted two film festivals in a virtual cinema. On the first day more people attend the screenings in The Star Cinema on Decentraland as avatars than attended the physi…

8 responses, most recent 3 years, 7 months ago.

Kieran, Here is a link to the cinema: https://play.decentraland.org/?position=11%2C101&realm=fenrir-amber There is also a link to the main platform to look around the space. …

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Recommended festival, and what made it great

I have been to some great film festivals and a lot of lousy ones. I will not mention the lousy ones, but just say that if they market to filmmakers more than audiences, avoid the…

7 responses, most recent 3 years, 9 months ago.

@Tony Franks I would really recommend going to one as an audience member (even a bad festival). Interview some of the filmmakers, I bet they would love to be in your blog. (I fin…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
iFilmThings x Final Draft Screenwriting Contest. Free Screenwriting Competition - [$250 Software t…

iFilmThings x Final Draft Screenwriting Contest.

The 2021 Screenwriting Contest is now open.

We are happy to release our micro script contest for 2021. This year it’s pretty mu…

1 response, most recent 4 years ago.

http://ifilmthings.com/screenwriting-contest/

Original Post from harriet barbir
Most recent response from Valon JAKUPAJ
short film

Hi there, a short film I wrote is in competition at BMC outdoors festival and all films are on Youtube. As the competition is based on viewing figures I would be grateful if you c…

6 responses, most recent 4 years ago.

beautiful and poetic. it would of looked fantastic if it was shot on Super8.

Original Post from simon Matthews
'Clive' Comedy Short Now available on airlines!

Hi ShootingPeeps

I recently released 'Clive' online, bypassed all the festivals this time round and oddly it seemed to pick up some traction with Online platforms showcasing it …

4 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Darren Brade
Cannes 2021 - UK Travel for this years festival post BREXIT

I'm planning on travelling to Cannes 2021 from the UK for this July's festival and wanted to start a discussion to find out how others are planning their trip.

When in Cannes I w…

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 2 months ago.

Now the new headache is the requirement to self-isolate for UK travellers to France!

Original Post from Kent L
How I finally got into Film Fests (my festival strategy/organization)

After many years of getting rejected from film festivals, I finally had a successful festival run with a short film, and wanted to break down what I did differently and share that…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Sue Carpenter
GlobalGirl Media Film Festival 18-22 Mar

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to let you know (as a doc maker and trustee of GlobalGirl Media UK www.globalgirlmediauk.org) that we're holding our first GlobalGirl Media Film Festival,…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Lexy Anderson
Most recent response from Roberto Sommella
I spent all my savings on Film Festivals and learned...

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the community so thought I'd share something to get involved, here's a summary video of what I learn submitting for over 2 years to Film Festivals.

htt…

13 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

seen the movie. nice work! congrats.

Original Post from Joshua Bransgrove
Please help me win this festival :)

Hello everyone :)

My short film "Organs of Business" is currently in for a chance of winning the Audiences Choice Award! at the UK Offline Web Festival. We are in the lead at the…

4 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
We reviewed 100's of Free Transitions in Premiere Pro, here's what we found.

We reviewed 100's of Free Transitions in Premiere Pro, here's what we found.

https://ifilmthings.com/free-transitions-in-premiere-pro/

4 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Matteo Valentini
Raindance 2020

This is it! Raindance 2020 is over!

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Matteo Valentini
Most recent response from Johnny Maya
#Raindance2020

Hey it’s Raindance Film Festival 2020!!

1 response, most recent 4 years, 8 months ago.

Congrats to all the team for #Stardust.
Fantastic work!!! Congrats on the well deserved awards xx

Original Post from Johnny Maya
RAINDANCE 2020

Has we approach the end of another fantastic year at Raindance. I think it would be great to create a discussion thread talking about everyone´s favourite films.

What were your …

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE FESTIVAL PASS

CreativeCoalition2020 9th to the 11th of November

Following the announcement of increased lockdown measures from this week, there has never been a more important time to bring th…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Elliot Grove
Raindance Film Festival 2020

Dear Independent Filmmakers,

Raindance 2020 is just around the corner!
Only 16 days left until we kick-off our 28th edition, and this year it will be entirely online!

Get our fe…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Sue Carpenter
GlobalGirl Film Festival - submissions deadline 1 Nov

Hi all

I'm the trustee of GlobalGirl Media UK, the UK charity that empowers young women through digital media training, and we're hosting our first-ever film festival. We're open…

4 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
How to create a Hologram in Premiere Pro (A beginners Guide)

Here we look at how you can create a Hologram in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Adobe Premiere Pro is a great post production tool for filmmakers alike. In this video, we go through the st…

4 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Character Development Resource (Free Worksheet)

Character development is an integral part of the screenwriting process. It helps you create a three-dimensional character and dig deep into their roots. What makes them tick? What…

4 years, 10 months ago
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