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Hey there! I was wondering if anyone can help me navigate this.

I've edited a short video-art piece making use of some actuality footage from the Associated Press archive. Now,…

Does the watermarked version come with a license? If so then the answer's in the license, if not then well, you don't have a license. At least that's the legalistic answer. Whethe…

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to help out on some short films as a Unit Stills Photographer from December onwards. I am based in Yorkshire but can easily travel to surrounding area…

Hi, I am a writer director, I had my last short film screen at Aesthetica last year along with multiple festivals receiving it's BAFTA accreditation.

I'm back at Aesthetica th…

Hi Joe,

I’m a writer and director currently working on a short film. I am Interested in the VR aspect. Is it possible we can have a chat please?

Thanks
Faith

Hi everyone,

Is anyone going to the London Film Festival? It started today and runs until October the 16th.

https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp

It would be …

I’m at LFF throughout on an industry pass- nothing in the programme, just networking and watching lots of films! Excited to meet some fellow SP members there.

Hi everyone,

Will anyone be at the Encounters Film Festival in Bristol this week? Or have you got a film at the festival? It would be great to know if so and to set a meet up!
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Damn it Andy! I was sat next to you the entire time - haven't done public speaking since pre-pandemic so was quite nervy (hence being ... quiet)

Enough was killer and so deserv…

Hello.

I have a queer horror short film I would like to get made with the help of a producing partner who can help with sourcing funding and planning the shoot.

It's a one l…

Hey Liam!

Would be very keen on getting to know more about this.

For info on me and what I have done please have a look at my website www.annaaalfieri.co.uk and feel free to…

Hey, I've just got a really BAD review from a festival that turned my film down!
http://review.dcshorts.com/results/?e=JgpvFIGJdJ022sHz1ps09jHvM7fMHwAgtJLlbz309TQ=

"It's ridicul…

Love this thread. Yes sometimes reviews are unfair or simply rude, I've had ones that really hurt, what can you do. Make note and never shake the hand of that reviewer again. Ever…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hi Jenny, how do you get the discount?

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…

Funny.

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…

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. …

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…

@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…

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…

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

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…

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

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 …

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…

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

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…

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,…

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.

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seen the movie. nice work! congrats.

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…

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

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

This is it! Raindance 2020 is over!