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Has anyone submitted to London International Documentary Film festival, or does anyone work for this festival? They took my submission fee in early August advertising a Nove…

If you want a wall of shame, create one. A wordpress blog site will do - anything that pops up on Google searches should help people doing their Due Dilligence spot a dodgy festiv…

Has anyone used Snag Films to watch movies? And what did you think of it?
As far as selection and experience?

Thanks!
Leo

Small amount of films compared with Netflix and others but I've watched films and documentaries on it. Sometimes pauses, which might be my broadband connection.

I am organising a short-film screening event in East London for mid-November and would like to have a meetup with London-based film industry professionals in order to form a jury…

Hi Filippo,
You'd be best contacting people directly rather than asking people to volunteer.

Hi Shooters,
I'm British but in the States at the moment and I'm thinking of heading over to Santa Monica to slunk around the Lowe hotel whilst the American FiIm Market is on.

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Hi Heather,
IMHO, this is a conf about selling your project. All the right people are there and rready to deal. However, you must have a plan and a package and the energy to cut…

Hi All, does anyone have experience of showing your film here? Any tips about how to get something out of it would be great. Thanks everyone. Simon

Hello

I have a problem. I recently filmed a short.

I stupidly made a terrible mistake and shot an actor in a t-shirt with a popular brand logo printed on his sleeve. Now the log…

Shahid, I really wouldn't bother. If the corporation is not ok with it, they won't sue you right away. They'll send you a letter telling you to take it out. Odds are, they won't c…

Hi fellow filmmakers,

When searching through festivals and competitions on WithoutABox, I find myself swerving the ones that ask for press kits. Obviously, this is foolish of me …

I think that would be a massive help, thanks!
The last thing I would want to do is waste all of the talent that went into making something because I didn't put in the effort to m…

Hello Guys

Wanted to ask if anyone knows the best way to get votes and comments on SP competition, I've made a short comedy film link below.

"The last hit"
https://shootingpeopl…

Hi all! I have a 30 minutes long documentary, I have been advised to shortened to around 10 minutes for festivals, as apparently festivals do not normally work with 30 minutes doc…

HI Dominic, thanks. I did a cut, 26 minutes. I think it works much better, but 10 I find it really difficult because although the narrative is quite reflexive, is just the intervi…

Do you have a spare room for a couple heading to Annecy between 9th & 13th June? Do you have a great recommendation of a place to stay close to MIFA area or in the old town? S…

Are there any resources which list all documentary festivals, together with submission criteria and deadlines? I tried filmfestival.com and that was no help.

I am looking for a …

Yes, indiewire is always a great source of film news. You might also find the cineuropa page for upcoming festivals also useful http://cineuropa.org/p.aspx?t=agenda&l=en&t…

I'm hoping to go to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the first time this year and was just wanting any general info / tips anyone can give e.g. how many days will I need at the f…

Legendre Sud Immobilier - Cannes Beach Appartements is the accommodation. I need to fill 2 spots from Thursday 16th to Monday 20th.

The price for everyone depends on the people …

Hi,

1 spot is still available. Correct, if you came it would be £161 in total per person for the full 4 nights. I will message you the details.

Best,
Georgina

Dear shooters.

I need to do a blue ray of my film ( about 62 min long), for submit to a Festival.

I would like to know if anyone knows here in London where I can do this and …

Hi Fernando,
We charge £75+VAT (£90) per mastering to Bluray from file, this includes disc and Amaray case. This is a straight bluray (no menu) We are based in shoreditch, walking…

I'm looking for somewhere that's at least close to central London where I can stage networking events. It needs to be near a tube, be able to take at least 30, be private, allow u…

Hi Karel,
I know a few places that are pretty good. One place I have been to was Jewel Bar. They have two rooms upstairs (one with a projector) and they have chairs. You can somet…

Hi all,

Last minute decision to go to Cannes for around the first week (15th-21st May). Trying to see if there is any centrally located accommodation available this late in the d…

Hello!
Sorry, can't offer Cannes but I'm trying to get the word out there that we have rooms around London, Bucks & Surrey - anything from one night upwards. Forgive me not an…

Looking for someone experienced in film promotion, festivals and screenings to get involved in short film?

Thats amazing. Can you send me your email address and ill tell you more?

Hi All,

Looking into running a short film course in the midlands (Coventry / Warks area) this summer. Has anyone attended or know of one that is already running, midlands wide? M…

I've updated my worldwide women's film festival list. Would love to know of more, or if I have any errors! http://wellywoodwoman.blogspot.co.nz/p/womens-film-festivals-around-worl…

Hi all,

does anyone know of any apartments to share in Cannes for the first few days of the festival? I have a small studio secured but we'll be more people so might want to trad…

Hi Rebekah,

That's fantastic — thank you for responding. Definitely interested. Are you asking for 400 plus deposit for the room or per person? (I think per person). Would you le…

Hello Shooters!

Does any of you have an idea where I can shortlisted all Short Film Festivals 2013 in Berlin and New York?

I'm planning to submit my work this year, so any rep…

Hi Deva,

Thank you very much for sending me the link. It looks very useful and helpful.

Kind regards,

Alexandra!!!

In 2009 I completed a 36 min. doc. Now - 2013, thinking about cutting it down to a 10 minute doc, & submitting it into festivals. Is it now considered a "new" doc?

Thank you Yen! I appreciate your feedback.

Our latest short is almost done (yay) and time for the cast and crew screening (yay).

I need a venue. There are plenty around and the cost is fairly standard, however....

We'd…

You can get discounted rates at the Aubin Cinema now through Shooting People https://shootingpeople.org/aubin

Hi folks,

I've been looking in to getting some of my films duplicated on dvd with dvd authoring and on disc printing. However I've started to think that in the long run I might …

Thanks everyone for all your responses and suggestions, very useful!

I have looked in to DVD Studio Pro but apparently it was discontinued in 2006 (?). I realise that Final Cut …

I've recently completed a short that is narrative - but leans on the art / experiemental side (http://arterialshortfilm.com/).

I'm interested to know anyone's thoughts on which …

The Ann Arbor Film Festival. Definitely has a history of programming more experimental fare.

John Harden
www.johnfilms.com