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I'm about to embark on my first Film Festival run. Any crucial tips or pointers that are a must?
It's a short horror film that I have poured a lot of my blood, sweat, tears and bank account into. SO i want it to do as well as possible. It looks great, shot on a set that we bu…
3 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.
Do your homework. Aim high but expect a better response from festivals that focus on your genre. Start with British, you have a better chance of networking here - and making that …
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Does anyone have completed short films for monthly, london based film club
Hi,
Does anyone have any narrative based short film/s that they want to showcase at my monthly film event? We are booked for June so we are now looking for films for July and Aug…
4 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.
Hi
I have a short film (8 mins, sci-fi thriller) which has just finished it's festival run and available for short film screenings. Email me if you'd like to check out a screene…
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I'm looking for camera advice on shooting a music festival
Hi guys,
I've recently started freelancing so I am still learning a lot but I've been tasked with DP'ing a four man team for a pretty big music festival for a client in July. It'…
15 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.
The ideal set up would be technically demanding and therefore not cheap. Low budget alternatives however can be sufficient enough to provide that commensurate experience.
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Anyone looking for accommodation at Sheffield Doc Fest?
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I made a hotel booking for the Sheffield Doc Fest (from 5th to 9th June) and am now unable to go. Unfortunately it is non-refundable so I am not able to cancel it without los…
3 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.
Hi - Can you let me know which hotel it is? Ruth 07714201723 Thanks
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how to increase uptake for a 48 hour film challenge
We run Shortfilm48 (http://shortfilm48.com/)
Which is a 48 hour film challenge in its third year. We have now opened it up to accept submissions online, and therefore hopefully…
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.
Hi Paddy,
Thank you for your answer.. I appreciate you comments. based on the entrants from the last two years of running this comp, the majority of our entrants are young, or …
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Looking for a London screening facility for a horror short
I'm looking for a venue in London to screen my 9 minute horror short.
Up to 3 showings,
only a small capacity 30-50.
Ideally somewhere with a bit of character.
Self funded pr…
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.
The Horse Hospital is great, atmospheric underground venue of the right capacity, near Russell Square. www.thehorsehospital.com
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Sheffield Doc Fest Videotheque
Unfortunately my film was refused into Sheffield Docfest, but has been offered a place in the videotheque where 'delegates can watch for up to 90 days.' Has anyone any experience …
10 years, 3 months ago
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OFFERED Cannes Accommodation for whole of festival
2-3 spaces available in shared apartment during Cannes Film Festival, May 12th to 21st. 10 minute walking distance to Palais. Cost per Person € 412,-- for full period, this is the…
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 3 months ago.
Hi Jamie Sorry, buy I'm afraid it's booked up now. Best wishes Phil
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What qualifies as "commercial" use re stock footage?
I understand the basics i.e. using stock footage in an advertisement, or in a film that brings in money, either to the filmmaker/producers or to the tv network it's broadcasted on…
3 responses, most recent 10 years, 3 months ago.
I'm sorry I'm so late in replying - thanks for your comments! They've been very helpful.
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Anyone recommend a Montreal-based production company?
Hi all,
I'm budgeting a feature production that'll include upto 3 weeks in Montreal, and will need a local unit out there. We're not going to get into workers comp and payroll a…
10 years, 3 months ago
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WANTED Cannes accommodation in the thick of it
Hello shooters
I'm looking for a spare bed preferably near the centre of Cannes. I'd settle for a bit of floor, or even the cupboard under the stairs.
I'm a London-based writer …
1 response, most recent 10 years, 3 months ago.
I have a spare bed in a twin room in a private villa with pool and 20 min walk from center. 13th to leave on 17th. all for just £450 . Email me at ben_itsnojoke@yahoo.com
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What are the best channels for getting a short screened in the UK and Internationally?
Hi all,
Seeking some advice where in the UK or otherwise I could screen a short (30 minute) action film- Watch Over Me (2014).
The film has already done quite well, having won B…
1 response, most recent 10 years, 3 months ago.
I use Twitter. I search for "short film screenings" "film submissions" etc etc. You'll find these events are trying to advertise the screenings and sell tickets so send them an em…
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Make the next great TV drama, sitcom, digital series or unscripted format. Win guaranteed TV develo…
The Independent Pilot Competition (IPC) is the NYTVF’s flagship, annual initiative, accepting independently-produced, original television pilots and series, short films, and short…
10 years, 3 months ago
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Sheffield Doc Fest pass - is there a Shooting People discount?
Seem to have missed the Early Bird date by a day, grrrrr
1 response, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.
Hi Susi,
Yes there is, SP are offering £199+VAT down from £299. We have a limited number left - to claim the discount, email anna@shootingpeople.org and she will get this sorted …
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Uploaded short film publicly on Vimeo but submitted it to Festivals - should I make private and wai…
I had to upload my short film online for a competition but now the competition is over I have submitted the same film to a couple of UK festivals.
The Festivals didn't stipulate…
5 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.
Following this I've also set a couple of my film to unlisted / password-protected, but I'm not sure it adds up: you give all you can to make a film and you need it to enable your …
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Cannes 2015 best time to go.
Hello Shooters, I'm going out to Cannes this year but don't want to spend the entire two weeks out there. Will be pitching a few projects with a small team at the Marche Du Film a…
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.
Hello Venus,
Been once before in 2010. Didn't get much out of it then.
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Withoutabox vs filmfreeway? Discuss...
I've just started using Filmfreeway as well as Withoutabox. Is it me, or is Filmfreeway miles better in every way?
6 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.
I came across this article the other day, which gives you some history behind Withoutabox and their patent for a festival submission database/software. (Stephen Follows does some …
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How do we get folk to watch our completed film and rate it for Film of the Month?
Is there anywhere on here where it can be advocated or promoted?
2 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.
And don't forget that only SP members can vote... So no point going out to a wider community who follow you if they can't log in...
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Good morning all, does anyone know if one sheet's (film poster) are at all useful with film festiva…
For a short 25 minute film.
Or is it just enough to have the thumbnail for IMDb.. or should I go all out with the one sheet? And make a thumbnail IMDb poster from that?
Any thou…
3 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.
Thanks Paddy, I appreciate the reply and info.
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Kickstarter Vs Indiegogo: Choosing a Crowdfunding Platform
Hello Shooters!
Hope you're all well... :)
I'm debating between Kickstarter and Indiegogo on how to fund my short film.
I'd like to ask you how do I go about choosing which is…
15 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Hi Shooters,
I got some great correspondence from you all, thank you so much!
Alexandra!!!
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What to do with a finished fictional short film?
Hello all,
I've just finished my first fictional short (http://garrettandgarrett.co.uk/last-contact/) and am looking for advice about how best to set it out in the world.
So far…
7 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.
Thank you Kays and Maria,
Film markets are not something I know anything about so thanks for highlighting that, I'll look into it more.
Great advice from everyone, very much ap…
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Cast and crew screening venue
Hi! I know this question has been asked on this forum before but wanted to see if there are any other suggestions. We have finished our short film and would love to do a screening…
10 years, 6 months ago
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Are any shooters going to Sundance 2015?
London Pictures Limited again plans on going to the first week of Sundance 2015 and we would be happy to meet any fellow Shooters at the Filmmakers Lodge during that time. If you …
10 years, 6 months ago
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looking for crew in Switzerland
Does anyone have any advice for finding a local runner, PA or camera assistant in or near Davos in Switzerland?
They could possibly be from Zurich but that's over an hour away by…
10 years, 6 months ago
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Need to set up a limited company for development funding, I was thinking of buying a limited compan…
A funding body is requiring me to form a company for accessing a developemnt fund. I need to form a limited company. Has anyone any experience in doing this?
11 responses, most recent 10 years, 7 months ago.
If you can't cope with setting up a company yourself directly with companies house, you won't be able to cope with making a film. It's easy and costs £15 - use the default Article…
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