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I'm an independent writer / director and my producer and I have recently set up our production company, 301 Pictures, where we focus on unique takes on genre pieces.
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Hi Gregory, I've emailed my details to you.

With the new rules and regulations in terms of Covid, I am not sure if the production needs to halt if someone has Covid? Because I plan to shoot my own feature film soon, so it's…

The answer to this lies in what the current laws are.
Positive coivd cases are no longer required to self-isolate by law and neither are contacts of that person.

So next check t…

I want to make sure I won't have any legal problems.

Thank you so much for your comments John & James. I have emailed the director today. We have only an email agreement about the film belonging to my partner and myself. And …

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@Yuki : the After Effect guy

"Mis en scene" - put into the scene!

Basically everything in a scene (in a "proper" movie) was put there - set dressing an empty studio space mean…

This is where you learn and share how you use SP.

Good grief!

You know, it would be easy if people started contributing as soon as the opportunity arose. But people wait, to see what others do. And, of course, those who sieze the day get the…

Best of luck with it, but the very first thing you need to do is a get a celebrity who is also a survivor to be the public face of this.
Also get cancer awareness charities on boa…

This is where I could answer as a Japanese Film maker to your question :D I hope I could help you or provide something for you.

Hi, Robert. Thank you for your comment. Yes, you are right. I believe we have a distinctive culture. I actually have no idea yet. But I hope to help anyone in UK or USA who are in…

I’ll try to keep this short but I came onto a shoot as a cinematographer that paid by the hour as opposed to a flat rate. Several minutes after showing up I was abruptly switched …

It's true that I've met more shits, delusionals and crooks in film than any other industry. If you can show you agreed a fee for you to turn up and do a job, and that you turned …

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for insurance providers for freelance filmmakers?

I need to renew so looking for some good quotes.

I'll want to cover filming equ…

I use Hiscox Business for my company, and if you ever need feature production insurance, contact Paul Hillier at Integro (the most connected man in the business!)

I have a legal issue to ask for some advice. I am attending a film school at the moment, which I just started not long ago. I did a short film with my group on our first day, and …

Who knows? There's nothing yet disclosed that provides anything sufficient for a definitive opinion.

I am in the process of making my short. I ask everyone to sign the contract. But the cameraman won't want to sign the contract. I don't understand why he doesn't want to sign the …

What you need to do is ask the cast and crew to sign a simple release form granting you copyright which enables you to screen the film and enter it into festivals, etc. Google fi…

Would it be really cheeky to shoot in an air bnb (and not tell the host)?

If you advise against it, how do I go about finding a good location without spending the majority of my …

Tell the host you want to shoot, and that if they'd like to be there, that's fine.

You should also get the owner to sign a release saying that permission was given.

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There's so much misinformation, lack of, conflicting and much sporadic inform…

UPDATE: Apologies, I should have mentioned that this is a free to attend event.

I found a great site for both ACTORS and SCREENWRITERS to join on Facebook. On Sunday I had my first Table Read - for a TV pilot. It was a valuable and fun experience. There may b…

I have tried to look for a producer to collaborate with. I have found some. They ask me for my script to read it first. After I have sent them my script, I never hear from them ag…

Hi Andrew, I totally understand you. I think many screenwriters do face the same issue. It's quite common.

In UK, what do you call people from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and the like, compared to China Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.? Is Asian the right definition for all Asians? Or, do pe…

@Franz von Habsburg - Those things are descriptive of a restaurant and a train so they're objects. You haven't actually disputed Jason's point. Oriental is considered offensive wh…

Does anyone know any on going casting calls

Try looking under the "Production" tab on this site and click "find work". And / or enroll on casting sites such as Spotlight / mandy.com / starnow

This was never a problem on this site, but I've noticed its becomeing more common recently.

Maybe with the possible exception of sound recordists, film crew should not be blocke…

And believe it or not, one of those companies was Panavision UK. They provided us with S16mm camera, a selection of prime and zoom lens', dolly kit, short and long gib, several su…

I'm looking for a producer to team up with to apply for the BFI Network film fund. But the question is, do I have to pay the producer from the day he/she starts the application pr…

Buppha hi
Is this a feature or a short? If it's a feature, you can add me if all else fails. But if they require a full budget, you'll need to get a line or production manager to …

I recently had a conversation with one of our SP 'members'. The person expressed experience based concern about intellectual and creative theft.

We know how difficult it is to pr…

The film industry isn't unique to issues of intellectual theft. There are a few others.

Two things come to mind though with reference to film and television IP.

1. Protection wo…

Hello from Richard in UK, I am enquiring to finance help for a planned low-budget film set in world war1.
I need to know if anyone has financial connections or can help me finan…

I have both investment banking experience helping raise financial capital as well as extensive experience with producing and funding films.
Happy to chat to see if there's any syn…

Hi all! - I posted that question in the wrong place, so here it is again.
Sorry if this has been asked before.

I was wondering if anyone here had been through the process of opt…

Yes, well I set up a deal that was fairly structured, and the agent found a way to go behind my back and strongarm the more money from the producer upfront (obviously he thought t…

Hi,

I'm going to be part of film production outside of UK and had to travel to another country.
Do you know where I'm able to find the latest update about the duty trip permissio…

Thanks for your responses.
I'm sure they will provide all information but I was wondering to know a bit sooner for the sake of preparation.

Hello, I am doing some research and want to hear about your bug bears working in this industry, horror stories of (anonymous) companies and colleagues you've worked for, have you …

I'm just starting out as a writer/director. My second short is in the early stages of pre-production. I have a very clear idea of who - if magic existed or I had a Scrooge McDuck …

The one thing you haven't mentioned is the script. That should be the door opener.

If the script is ready why are you not submitting that with the role you have that actor in min…