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Original Post from Sergio Falchi
A 2nd short film or a super low budget feature? what's better to kickstart a directing career?

Dear all, a few months ago I wrote produced and directed my very first short film ever. All in one "session/from sunset to sunrise" with a microbudget and a super reduced cast and…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Lee Morgan
Directing Duo looking for projects/collaborators! Any projects that need Directors?

Hi there. We're a Self-Shooting Directing Duo with immense filmmaking experience looking to grow our network and opportunities whilst expanding our ever varied portfolio of work.

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Olena Kucherova
Most recent response from jane foster
Looking for a screenwriters.

My name is Olena, I have a great ideas for a shorts and future films. Need a professional screenwriter to collaborate in structure and writing scripts.
Looking for enthusiastic fr…

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

Hi Olena,

I'm a professional screenwriter, I've got several projects in development. Your project sounds good, and I Think I can help you as you seem to recognise how much of a …

Original Post from Melissa Blackburn
How best to advertise our modern slavery short film competition?

Any suggestions for filmmaker forums; film schools; universities?
What works best for people?

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Are releases/permission for filming the general public at a trade show in Germany needed?

Hello everyone! I wonder if anyone can help provide advice on releases/permissions?

I'm going to be shooting some corporate content at a trade show next week in Germany. Normall…

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

Very often at such an event you will find displayed - maybe printed on entry tickets "by entering here you are giving permission to being filmed". We get that at the BAFTAs and s…

Original Post from Ottilie Wilford
Most recent response from Darren Roberts
i have made a short film, how do I know what festivals to submit to?

It is a drama about two sisters, naturalistic and I suppose a european/art house feel to it, I have absolutely no idea how to decide which festivals to apply to, any advice would …

1 response, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Try https://filmfreeway.com/ it has listings of short film festivals all over the world, tells you all about them and what they look for and even has reviews from people who've en…

Original Post from Frederick Nevison
I am a Sound Designer/ Mixer looking for work!

Hey,

I am a Sound Designer & post production sound mixer looking for work. Full details and CV on my website www.freddienevison.com. Get in touch if you have an interesting p…

7 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Rehan Wasti
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Legalities for filming at Charity Public Event (as a Free Volunteer)

Greets.

I run a small free film club in London - where I teach newcomers how to make movies + collaborate with artistic people on various projects. Everyone involved sign waivers…

5 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

As long as the author is OK with it, I'm pretty confident you'll be just fine.

Original Post from Christoph Warrack
Anyone at Midnight Sun Film Fest in Finland this week? DM me on christoph@opencinema.net

I'm in Helsinki helping colleagues prepare the launch of Open Cinema Finland later this year. We're flying to Sodankyla tomorrow and will be there until the end of the festival. B…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Dan James
Screening our Wine Documentary 9th June

Hi, we are screening the premiere of our wine documentary film next Friday 9th June at Curzon Bloomsbury at 4pm.

50% discount with promo code: ShootingPeeps and ticket includes a…

8 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from NASER SHILLOVA
Would you like to be part of an upcoming film festival

Hello Shooters,

We are looking to expand our team for an upcoming film festival.

In particular we are looking for a projectionist and someone good with fund raising.

There ar…

8 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from SONJA NASH
Most recent response from Peter Bernard
CANNES ACCOMMODATION WANTED

Hi - am looking for a double room (ensuite ideally) close to the Palais as I don;t want to have to hire a car.
Needed for duration of Cannes Festival.
Anyone got anything to rent …

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

hello looking for single room in cannes from friday 19th May-monday 29th may.Low budget 50-60 per night.
simply needs to be clean safe with wifi.

Original Post from Phil Rochester
Most recent response from Jane Sanger
What is the best festival to enter and not be disqualified from BAFTA?

I have just completed my self funded low budget feature film 'Ask the Cheat' starring Nick Moran ('Lock Stock', 'Harry Potter'), Martin Trenaman ('The Inbetweeners) and Nicole Far…

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

I was not aware entering any festival disqualifies you, rather acceptance at only certain ones qualify you for consideration like Cambridge, BIFA and Raindance. A full list avail…

Original Post from John Wate
Cannes - best ways to connect?

Hi there,

I have read some helpful blogs and stories on the Cannes experience and thought I give it a go myself this year after hearing some encouraging talk from producers. I wa…

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

Thanks guys! That's all good info. - actually some other members had also pointed out that I don't need a marche badge - just the normal accreditation - I guess I simply overlooke…

Original Post from John Osiko
OFFERED: Bed going in Cannes for whole festival period.

£650 all in for whole festival. Bed to yourself no need to share! You'll be sharing a flat in La Suquet (the beautiful old part of town right by the castle) with two friendly prod…

8 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Correct order for titles(credits)for a short film

Dear All,

I'd like to know what is the general rule(if there is a strict one) for the tiels(credits) ant the end of a film( a short).

The Film Title is not in the beginning and …

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

Yes Allan, I basically organize all(or almost all) and pay for catering and expendables...the crew helped me for free..I wrote and direct the film, and also be the head of art dep…

Original Post from SONJA NASH
Most recent response from Adrian Thurston
Cannes: Accommodation needed

Hey Shooters

I'm looking for accommodation for the Cannes festival as have been let down last minute on a booking.

Need a double room preferably ensuite from : May 15th > 27t…

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

Antibes is not far away, is much cheaper and more available than Cannes, it's by the coast and is more beautiful ;)

Original Post from Stuart Wright
Most recent response from SONJA NASH
Cannes - need a room?

Accommodation in Cannes for festival in shared flat. From 12-21st.

Flatmate dropped out due to family crisis.


Available now.

10 mins to Palais. By the beach at one end of Cr…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Stuart - do you have a room in Cannes this year?

Original Post from sabina jay
Cannes Producers Network

Hello I will be attending Cannes this year. I have not been for a while and it seems to have changed considerably over the last few years. I was wondering if any other producers…

8 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Pantelis Hapeshis
Looking for Production designer/head of props and set decor for sci fi 48hour challenge

Hey guys

I am looking for an art director to come on board as we are entering the Sci Fi London Festival's 48hour challenge. There is a couple of award winning crew members inclu…

8 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Falchi
How to safely and politely secure rights for a self funded short?

I am finishing the principal photography of my first short film. almost a zero budget one but with a dedicated small crew of professionals. I am the producer"De facto" and the wri…

25 responses, most recent 8 years, 4 months ago.

Wozy I am totally with you. This time things went in this way...The next one, I Will certainly go within paper and law, hopefully with a micro/low budget but with a budget, so tha…

Original Post from Jack Stanton
If anybody is interested - London Industry Meet up

Networking/Drinks for Agents, Producers, Writers, Directors, Actors and more to connect with new people and source work/opportunities, pitch ideas and/or just have a great evening…

8 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Vicki Kisner
Hi there my short film SHEILA is up for Film of the Month. Please check it out and vote for it! htt…

Sheila is about a maid working in present day Johannesburg when her relationship with her controlling boss is put to the test. SHEILA, set and shot in Johannesburg where I was bor…

8 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Zoe Cunningham
In Berlin on 11 Feb?

My multiple-award-winning short film Symptoms (https://www.symptomsfilm.com/) has its German Premiere at Muse restaurant in Berlin on 11 Feb. There is no charge (except to buy foo…

6 responses, most recent 8 years, 5 months ago.

Thanks Nathalie!!

Original Post from Ryan Enever
Most recent response from Annabel Allison
Where in London can I screen my short film on a tight budget?

We have just finished filming on our short promotional film Fighting Wild, and are now in full swing post production, looking to complete beginning of February 2017. Filming went …

6 responses, most recent 8 years, 5 months ago.

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