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Hi everyone.
I recently did a transcription and translation on a Documentary that is supposed to become a feature about an issue in my country, directed by a British man.
I was cu…

Stuart, have you a response to my response below to your dismissal of my earlier post?

For some time I have been developing a six-part TV series with two estimable co-writers. We have every reason to think it is a winner, but then everyone thinks that of their proje…

There's a lot of ground to cover William, it'll be a journey, we all learn as we go. The way you become a producer is by producing stuff, so it's not as closed as it may initiall…

I'm in discussion with an architect to render a (couple of) spaceship(s) for the scifi I have mentioned to you guys a number of times. I'd like to make things right, so with an ag…

Thanks.
Of course the question arises of: which writing fee. :)

You MUST have you’re own equipment and werk for free
Posted on 18/02/2015
I’ll admit it, I’m addicted to reading Mandy.com. It’s like biting down on a tooth that aches. You know i…

Just joined shooting people. Its 25 years ago since I left PCL and gave up free work. Is this what its still like? I'm 50 with a family and cameras/editing suite to support. Give …

Urgent Help Sought for filming near London Canals

Does any one have permission getting permission from the Canals & River Trust for filming on a canal towpath and allow one a…

Issues I can think off right off - Health and Safety.

Assuming all sorted re proper stunt person, safety in place etc the big thing that will worry them is Area Control.
Passing…

Hello fellow Shooters,

I would like some criticism of my latest project, a music video, which you can see here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf6t0Su_AY

I shot and directe…

Hi Matt,

Thanks so much for taking the time for watching and giving me very thoughtful and helpful insights; I do really appreciate it.

I'd like to offer some defence to some t…

Hello All,

I'm looking to speak to some runners about their experiences getting into the industry and challenges they have faced finding work on set.

If any runners out there …

Hi Ross,

Take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with hints and tips on how to progress your career, I think it could really help you.

It talks abou…

Would anyone be interested in starting a business with me as a videographer?
To start a business together. You can be either male or female.

I am looking for a multi-skilled ba…

well I am student, and I don't have budget. Meaning no cameras but just tripod equipment but I do full time job in uni as videography

We run a youth service that works with teenagers at various summer events and we would really like to start including a film screening as part of our service. I've been in touch …

Hi Chaz - We'd be happy for you to screen our film - www.5greedybankers.com. I run a youth film making project and a couple of them helped on the film. It's a heist comedy and we…

Hi all!

I'm currently doing some research on the UK film industry for a passion project. I got some great responses about runners on here recently and am now looking for more inf…

I appreciate your further explanation Ross but I have to stand by my post in response to the context and structure of your original request. I think it more helpful to be blunt to…

Film/Music Composer Joseph Trapanse have great style in film scoring. His work definitely motivate mines to perfection. Without using his work to enhance mines due to copyright is…

Are you looking for recorded music or a composer.

For recorded music, just ask the people who made it - loads of amazing stuff on Soundcloud, much of it by unknowns, so cheap to …

Hello Shooters,

I'm making a very low budget film with a small cast and crew. I'd appreciate any pledges on this, even if it's just pence, really really. Strangers to me on here,…

As a freelance film maker there are lots of things I can claim as expenses for tax. I'm wondering though if I make a short film which is self-funded, can i claim all the expenses…

This post happened three years ago! The responses were excellent. I would add however that people ought not be quite so kow towing to the erroneous presumption of the powers of H…

Hi,

I'm shooting my first feature film and need to get the correct contracts in place before we shoot, can anyone suggest where to find suitable contract templates (or someone wh…

In case it is not absolutely clear from all the above, contracts are essential with all the cast and crew.(and locations etc.) If you don't have them signed before shooting start…

Anyone got any good Korean translator contacts. Have development money to pay obviously.

Thanks,

Brian

www.picturewell.co.uk

Thanks a million guys. Cheers Abid for the contact details, I may be in touch. Thanks Tim for the lead and yeah Dan, I fell into that mistake of hiring a translator for the treatm…

I finally reached the head of the queue in the coffee shop. A smiling barista apologised for the delay, and asked me what I wanted. I then noticed the dreaded “Trainee” badge pro…

So very much agree, Paddy. When people ask me why I like filmmaking so much, my answer is "there is always something new around the corner and you never stop learning." There is a…

HI NYC Shooters,

could anyone recommend a good equipment house in central NYC to provide a Sony EX1 or EX3, a Canon 5D Mark III and sound equipment? Also, do you know how easy it…

Etiquette in replying

Should be a 'like' button on here hehe.

Hi all,

a broadcaster has stolen our footage from YouTube, and used it in a current affairs programm without notifying, crediting or licensing it. They admitted to it when presse…

Thanks again everyone for getting involved and offering advice. It's not really a question of crediting us. The fact is that this footage was shot in a very remote place and you c…

Hi, has anyone had any experience with product clearances? I've started to get permissions by email, but I don't know if there's a standard release wording I should use (like an e…

Whilst I'm always trying to stress just how perverse and unbalanced legalese (babble) has become within the context of actual Law (there is only one form of actual Law, and being …

Who's needs cover and what type of insurance?
Checking all crew members, which insurance should they have.
Do I just need Liability insurance?

I was in the street doing a time-lapse shot that featured The Shard. This involved a tripod, but was in the street several hundred yards away from the building. A rather aggressiv…

this is a topic thats been beaten to death ampongst street photographers, point being, you can film with or without a tripod ANYWHERE in public, period - if someone questions you …

I have made a short and powerful documentary that exposes the practices of a particular organisation in a bad light. I don't believe that anything said by the people in my film to…

I have a very practical solution to this: buy "Errors and Omissions" insurance. To do that, you'll need an entertainment attorney to go through the film. Once they give it the OK,…

Looking for advice on insuring my upcoming short film.

Best companies to go with and what coverage should I get.

Thanks for any advice.

Justin

Yes - that's the one!

I'm planning to make a low budget feature next spring and in the process of finding locations.
I have a weaker plan B if alarm bells are ringing too loud.

Hi Paddy
Thanks for the advice.
For peace of mind, I’ll re-write with plan B.