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Original Post from George Brian Glennon
University classroom location in central London?

I'm going to be needing a modern university classroom location, and the hall outside the classroom. Preferably around central London

It has to look like a modern top university …

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

We have a substantial budget for a professional proof of concept short. Much more so than a normal short film. We certainly wouldn't be attempting to shoot during the school wee…

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
House location needed for 1 day london shoot? Small token fee

House wanted for one days filming in London. House to include a lounge, kitchen/diner or dining room, upstairs landing with 2 bedrooms or 1 bedroom and a bathroom .

No budget dr…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Antonio D'angelo
How to find free filming locations for student film?

I am in the process of looking for two locations for my final year short film but I'm struggling to find a luxurious looking living room to film in for 6 hours for free (the main …

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

Never considered that Ray but definitely an option! Thank you! I'd say it'd have to be quite minimal and modern Yen! John would live in a modern looking home but he isn't one who …

Original Post from Gonçalo Caseiro
Partnership in Brighton

Hello my Friends.

Next month, January 2018 I'm going to move to Brighton.
I'm a music composer, and I would be very pleased in starting a partnership/friendship with new peop…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Lorraine Ogadinma Stodel
Are there are Naija filmmakers who would like to collaborate to make some great films and TV for Ni…

Hey guys and gals!

My people, well done oh!

I was born and lived in Nigeria (P-H and ABA) for 18 years before coming to the UK. (English dad, Igbo mom).

I have written several …

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Olena Kucherova
UK Collaborative Team to start

I believe, many beginners in filmmaking have a dilemma how to start first short and maybe even future film. From one side seems it's an easy part, but from another, require a lot …

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

Hi, Kasper.
You can come tomorrow for a meeting of collaborators, on Thursday, 7th of the December 2017, from 19:00 to 21:00 in Ickenham, Glebe Road, UB10 8PD. We will meet up in …

Original Post from Tony Franks
Screening rooms in Los Angeles?

I’m looking for contacts at LA screening rooms. I just wondered any Shooters can share some places/names/phone/email details?

Anything you can share would be hugely appreciated.

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

That's great Dan - many thanks.

I do have a contact at Raleigh but I'm still looking for names, phone numbers and email addresses for other venues - there's lots of gaps when I …

Original Post from Sean McConville
Are there any experienced/trained production designers on here?

I am making a low-budget feature film and seeking advice re the pros and cons of building a set versus finding a real location. As a filmmaker I'm aware of the creative pros re sh…

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

Yep, Berlin's less expensive for sure. Thanks for your thoughts, Paddy. Sean

Original Post from Alexandre Guedes de Sousa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Location in London - PAID - LOW BUDGET - ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Location in London - PAID

Hi, my name is Alex and I am currently finishing my MA in Film through the development of a London-based web-series. I am on an extremely tight budget …

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

Marlom is spot on with this, BTW ;-). Nothing in London is free because everyone keeps asking for freebies, but get out into the sticks and there are some real deals to do.

Original Post from Emre Sen
Looking for a house in London (or close) with a grand piano (can be baby grand) to shoot a party sc…

My movie starts with a party scene of approximately 20 minutes. I have a digital piano at my house and I want this scene to be charming. So I aim for a house with a grand piano in…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Brian M Franklin
Office location needed for short film shoot Nov 25th/26th (London)

We are looking for an office location in London on 25th and 26th November (Saturday and Sunday) to shoot our new short film 'The Pitch'. This can not be an open plan space but an …

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Alfie Webb
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Woodland location needed in South East London for a night shoot

We're currently looking for a woodland location, we need to be able to film at said location overnight, we have a low budget and not much leeway. The shoot date will be the 24th o…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Try Epping Forest - they may do you a special rate if you really are Ravensbourne and can show educational benefit

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Can anyone recommend a room for hire that might pass as a music rehearsal room in a grand old unive…

I'd be filming a violinist for half a day. Would like to use a hazer. London area, preferably SE London.

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

Cheers, Paddy. I did take a look at the RCM website a few days back and saw that they have construction work going on and on that account they not allowing some activities, such a…

Original Post from Mark Jepson
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a location - an old study

Hi, I'm looking for an old study with bookshelves filled with books, wood panelling, wooden floors etc. One room for one day: Sunday 5th November 2017. Within 50-70 miles of centr…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

You could try https://www.electrichouse.com/house/library, little bit of dressing and you're there.

Original Post from Jane Sanger
Most recent response from Mark Jepson
Beautiful Country House Location for hire - 45mins from London in Kent

Beautiful country house with art deco interior in some parts, modern in other parts, wood paneled, old fireplaces, large grounds, woods, barns, swimming pool, a myriad of location…

20 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

H Jane, would be interested to take a look if it's still available (I notice you posted this 2 years ago!) mpjepson@hotmail.com

Original Post from Jason Chua
Most recent response from Emre Sen
Shooting an underwater scene: Low-budget location

Hi all,

For my upcoming short film, I am looking to shoot a particular scene underwater ideally in a pool (as I require the slight vastness, clarity of the water, and ability to …

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Hello Jason,

Did you find a place to shoot underwater eventually?

Thanks

Emre

Original Post from Ben Robins
Looking for a bedroom and stairway in a flat/house in London!

Hi all - shooting a short in London 16th and 17th November and I'm looking for two locations, a stairway and a bedroom. Doesn't need to look pretty or even really have any furnitu…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Luke Brough
Parks or forest with water access?

I'm looking for any kind of green space (parks, forests, fields, etc.) that has a garden hose hookup for a DIY rain machine. Does anyone know of such a place around London for che…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Great idea Mark, I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Original Post from Q-ell Betton
Anyone interested in making a really short film?

I've got a script, editing software, and some film kit - Lumix G7, G6, - what I need are collaborators for this - https://youtu.be/48b76LB4hwM - Film Riot's one-minute film compe…

7 years, 10 months ago
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a derelict/barren location within M25 or not too far away . There is a budget.

We look for:
A derelict or barren place with mostly stone walls and floors with rough textures. High ceilings. Atmospheric. Corridors or doorways that you can look through and whi…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Try the location agencies - "abandoned" places can be surprisingly expensive to shoot in as there's no utilities, you have to unboard windows, insurance can be expensive, you need…

Original Post from Rory Cameron Ka Chan Yeung
Most recent response from andy porter
Can anyone recommend a industrial feeling location in Liverpool, Chester, or the West Midlands?

Hi,

I'm looking to shoot a steampunk short in the Liverpool/Chester, with a few friends, and was wondering if anyone might happen to know any good places to look for industrial/c…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Rory, if you are looking for interiors there are some big, interesting warehouse spaces in Liverpool on locations web sites, Chester is not great for industrial spaces (we know…

Original Post from Gerard Gray
Most recent response from Gemma Paul
Can anyone recommend a small studio space for a 7min short in the Dorset and Bedford regions?

Been let down by location. Looking for a new studio space or dark quiet place appropriate for filming a 7min short in either the Dorset or Bedfordshire regions? Set is purely a de…

8 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

I may have access to something on Portland. My dad owns a business park there and we have a lot of spare rooms. They would need to be dressed though. We may have a spare desk or t…

Original Post from Michael Brand
Does anyone have a large apartment to hire for filming over a couple of weeks in October in Cheshir…

We are seeking an apartment in Cheshire that we can use for filming our feature. The entire film will be shot in the apartment and the dates will be 9th October to 22nd October 20…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Brilliant. Cheers Richard. Will give it a try:)

Original Post from Shem Haye
Most recent response from Ainy Jaffri Rahman
Talent for new web series

I am looking for keen and creative individuals within the film industry to collaborate with and create an exciting new web series… screenwriters, actors, cameramen, etc.

It woul…

20 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Hi, I'm an actress, done lots of TV work and two feature films with worldwide cinema releases. Pls do keep me in the loop. You can just google Ainy Jaffri for my imdb, wiki etc. L…

Original Post from Darren Roberts
Does anyone have access to an office location in London for shooting on the 16th of September?

Hello

I have a short film shoot planned for the 16th of September and we need a location that is set dressed to look like an office or even a working office that's not used at w…

7 years, 12 months ago
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