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Here we discuss all things transitions for screenwriting. We cover what a transition is, why we use transitions and what each type of transition is and when to use these correctly…

As the others have said above - from a writer's perspective, there is absolutely no need to add any transitions to a script, unless absolutely necessary for the plot / tone / flow…

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I'm looking for a suitably experienced producing partner to come on board now that a feature script of mine is ready to be presented to funding bodies, such as the BFI.

Already o…

You're too modest Alwyne. I've seen your work. Expertise is a relative notion.

Hey all, I'm working on very small projects and keep getting stuck on underwhelming sound for my edits. Would anyone be able to recommend resources to brush up on sound design fro…

Hi all,

I'm a seasoned freelance photographer looking to get into unit stills photography, happy to travel to most places in the UK.

I’ve only recently come across SP and wante…

A lot of people are finding they are out of their working routine at the moment. It can be hard to motivate yourself at home, with distractions all around.

What are the best ways…

Hi, I'm a Croydon-based screenwriter looking to network with as many South East London-based actors and crew with a view to working on projects in 2020.

I want to reach out to as…

Hello
I would be interested.
My showreel https://vimeo.com/385667558/fae37d91e3
My websitevhttps://www.krystianwinszewski.com
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Krystian

Any one got any idea what the expected budget is for a BTS on a fully funded UK BFI-level feature ?

I know this is a bit of a vague question, but any information from people fam…

Sorry to hear it :( My whole year's work has vanished, this is landing hard :'-(

Hi all, we are in crazy times. I just wanted to put it out there that I am an experienced FCPX editor and videographer with over 15 years experience of promotional events. If you …

We have a problem, we have footage of 2 dancers originally filmed in slow motion than we had a musical sting created for a faster tempo of dancing so we speeded up the dance seque…

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It really is your project. You need to do what is right for it, in light of your bigger project.

Hey Guys,

I’m about to update my colour grading reel, so I’m offering discounted rates for this week, this is my current reel:

https://vimeo.com/265710452

Drop me a message if …

I am planing to launch a new media hosting platform for creatives. Currently I'm undertaking a viability study. I have my own ideas for the platform and a research and development…

Ha Paddy, great minds. We pencilled in a screening room in the members area of the platform, regular premiers, industry invites etc. Its a great idea.

Hey guys,
Anyone here with the experience of making feature film like to share their experiences.

Thanks all, Amit I've emailed you. Ian.

I'm an experienced composer with over 25 years professional experience, many credits, many genres from full orchestral scoring (live orchestra and high quality sample-based) to mi…

Hi, I'm a Director/Producer. I have a few projects in development and pre-production at the moment. I've produced and directed shorts, music videos and commercials. My graduation …

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I have written/directed/produced 5 short films, and by the end the year my involvement in short film productions as either a director, writer or producer will total 9 short f…

Hey Victor, might be worth having a look at Opportunities > Funding on SP, there's a few more options outside of BFI that might be helpful in at least partially funding your pr…

Hello, I am looking for a band to shoot a music video, looking for an energetic and up beat band.

Let me know if you can recommend any.

Thanks.

Serge

Hi, I have links to a band called Tabora who are based in Brighton. They are releasing a new single soon! They have an upbeat rock/pop vibe! Thanks, Max

Is there anyone out there who would like some filming or post-production work done in exchange for making film funding applications on my behalf ? You would need to be literate, s…

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Part of Parasite's strength is its concept. It's a very easy and understandable concept to regurgitate.

In that sense it has kind of the dream high concept pitch. Parasite's suc…

I don't think it's high concept, in fact if you read the IMDB logline it's not exactly clear what the idea is.

I think this was just a rather cynical way of driving traffic to t…

Hi all,
Wondering if anyone can recommend an accountant to help us with a microbudget feature (<£30k)

We just need to know how we should structure it and any relevant pitfalls…

Thanks so much Marlom, this is really invaluable advice!

Hi All,

Is anyone here using LTO data tape for long term archiving of important footage on a project?

Your experiences if so?

It's relatively inexpensive in safeguarding foota…

Thanks for that Mark,

We're being more careful with archiving on drives now with the express purpose of being able to locate things in the future, once dumped to the data-tape.
…

Hey everyone,

Me and my group are currently in the process of preproduction for our gradute film 'which is about Andre Reid, an aspiring artist, and his father Leroy, who runs th…

Hi Jheryl , I sent an e mail about it .
Best Regards

It's our first feature, and properly microbudget, but we are paying everyone and need contracts, accounts etc.
It's all rather intimidating but £400+ is a chunk of change and we a…

Indeed John, I wince sometimes at paying a few grand (fee does scale with budget somewhat), but it's more than a box-tick, and the PACT/Equity Agreement goes into all kinds of det…

Hi all,

I am looking to use a script consultancy / coaching services to further develop my scripts and writing career.

Through research, I have seen that they are costly so I r…

Thanks Alwyne for the mention!

I will give reviews and feedback on scripts - see https://www.storiesintolight.co.uk/script-services

(Incidentally, I've done Industrial Scripts…

This post is a long shot.

I've written a feature script that expands on a short film of mine that recently did the festival circuit.

I wrote, shot and made the short myself, fu…

Has anyone done an ADR session only to discover that the actor is unable to reproduce the tone of voice he had during the shoot? It's not a performance issue but we shot the film …

Thanks, Matt. I might take you up on your offer. At the moment, we've decided to ADR the entirety of the two scenes to resolve the consistency issue.