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Original Post from Gabrielle Finnegan
Hospital Locations

Hello!

Does anyone know of any hospital locations, preferably near Liverpool or Manchester. Needed for two days, a hospital corridor and adjoining room, for a micro feature. Low…

10 responses, most recent 6 years, 2 months ago.

Thank you both so much! Really useful to know!

Original Post from Claire Creswell
Best BluRay burning software

What is the best software to download so I can burn bluray?
And which blank discs do I use - the same as for DVD?
I have Windows 10.
Thanks.

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 2 months ago.

Thanks, everyone. Ifr I need to do it, I'll leave it to the professionals. Best, Claire

Original Post from Charlie Rose
Most recent response from Amberli Hartwell
I have a song that would be ideal for a film/documentary about the care of/attitudes towards our ol…

Hi. I'm a singer songwriter. I have a song called 'A Million Memories' which could be ideal for a film/documentary about older people, our attitudes towards them and our care of t…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 2 months ago.

HI Charlie - I have emailed you - Thanks Amberli

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Does anyone have a short piece they want filming?

Having recently finished a longish film - https://youtu.be/TIAR2cIXWkM - and now being somewhat bored, I would like to film something else. If someone has a short piece, then perh…

15 responses, most recent 6 years, 2 months ago.

Amberli, No, I didn't take it further. I was insufficiently enamoured with the scripts / projects. Also, not too long after posting, buoyed by my lead actor winning a Best Perform…

Original Post from Hadrian  Howard
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Where can I find crew rates for short films in the U.K.?

I would like to know the crew rates for short films. I found rates for features/tv/etc on Production Base and BECTU but nothing as it relates to shorts. Any info greatly welcomed.…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

They're by negotiation, use low budget features as a guide for role bands and make sure everyone gets more than minimum wage :)

Original Post from David Yorke
Any experienced producers out there wanting to come on board a short with the aim of submitting to …

Hey all

I'm after a producer with a lot of experience in making short films and features. I have a script that I want to submit to the BFI Network scheme. I have a strong team al…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Thanks Molly I tried it last time, I shall have another go. Cheers.

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Could you give me a constructive feedback for my short film?

Dear Shooters.

I would really appreciate some constructive feedback for my short film ''Little Green Street''.

Thank you very much all of you in advance!

Kindest regards,

Alex…

15 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Tom, Sergio and Ivo, thank you very much for your comments!! :)

Original Post from Natalya Minney
Looking to buy second hand G3 Wireless kit, mic included and a brilliant fluid head tripod - anyone…

Need to purchase asap.

Thanks in advance,

N

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
How to get Netflix to read my screenplay?

How do I get Netflix, Amazon, studios, and the like to read myscript and produce my film? Do you have to be a professional writer or have a long credit and an excellent track reco…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Buppha - hate to depress you but like the lottery you have more chance of being struck by lightning twice.

Original Post from davina brown
Can anyone recommend a good caterer for a self-funded feature film shoot in London?

We're shooting for 13 days with a cast and crew of 14, in London, and need a caterer to provide simple tasty meals to fuel our day. Recommendations are really important and we're …

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Hannah Woolmer
Do You Need a Composer for Your Film

Music is so important to films. It bridges the gap between the conscious and subconscious. As a film composer I'm happy to discuss how to best utilize music in your film of any …

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Abel William Burgess Rubinstein
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
I'm looking for a long term producer to collaborate with!

I'm looking for an awesome producer to collaborate on a long term basis. I want someone that has the time and passion for producing shorts and bigger projects along the way. I'd l…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

If you're going to form long term relationships you need to meet these potential producers in the field... What luck have you had meeting people at film festivals like Cannes or B…

Original Post from Damien Swaby
Video Trump/Brexit

I was lucky enough to be invited to make this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiMLwaIJUcM would a video like this regarding Brexit work?

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Noemie Nk
Script reading - discounts

Hi there!

I offer affordable script reading services, and offer discounts if booked in April/May!
I mainly do short films / narrative features, but feel free to also send tv/th…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Lucy Evans
GRADUATE FILM FUNDING HELP:)?

Hello there everyone!

My name is Lucy, the producer at Counter Productions Films and I'm currently producing my final graduation film 'Nice to Meet You, Florence!' and principle …

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Monique Needham
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Looking for a producer...

Hi there

I am a writer/director and currently have my short film in the festival circuit my film Cashpoint was selected to be screened at the London Independent Film Festival.

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Monique,

if you're looking for a Producer for your next project, the best place to post would be Production > Get People.

Thanks,
Dorothy

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Do you need a colourist?

Hi guys,

My name is Sherice and I’m a freelance colourist looking for more projects to get involved in.

I trained at Soho editors on their advanced colour grading course last y…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Sherice,

Make sure to keep an eye at Production > Get Work, where Shooters actively post about any jobs/collaboration opportunities on their projects.

All the best,
Doro…

Original Post from Michelle Parkyn
Most recent response from John Lubran
New SEIS / EIS Restrictions

Has anyone been involved in a recent Advanced Assurance submission to HMRC for SEIS or EIS?

I know things have tightened considerably for FPC's after loads set up schemes for sin…

9 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

It's all a construct of artificial legitimacy. Such rules apply to those who are so caught up in that elaborate charade that they're unable to see the wood for trees. They have th…

Original Post from Tiago Teixeira
Most recent response from Alan Deacon
Sound editing / Mixing / Foley estimates in the UK

Hi all,

I'm producing the post of a 17-minute artsy-horror short film shot in the UK and I'm having trouble figuring out how much I should set aside for the sound design / mixing…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Tiago,

It's great that you should be asking that question at all. So many film makers don't really consider the post production sound costs when budgetting their films and end…

Original Post from Mark Oxtoby
BEEN AFFECTED BY CANCER? HELP US MAKE THIS MULTI-AWARD-WINNING 'BEAUTIFUL COMEDY' SCRIPT INTO A SHO…

Hi, I'm Mark... a Multi-Award-Winning Indie Filmmaker and my script 'My Week with Maisy' a 'beautiful comedy' about cancer has to date won 9x Best Screenplay/Best Dialogue Awards.…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Barry Staff
Want a stable environment for your future filmmaking?

Tired of hearing about concern as to the impact of Brexit on the future of UK film industry?

Global over-heating will affect the movie business more than everything else put tog…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Neil Oseman
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Does anyone have any experience of getting a sponsor for a YouTube series?

I am working with director Kate Madison on developing a second season of her highly popular (5 million episode views) series Ren: The Girl with the Mark. This is a short-form fant…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

I sold advertising on my own web site back when the web was wee :-)

The basic rules never change :-

a) Work out which companies/products would really benefit from being promoted…

Original Post from Barry Staff
Any filmmakers out there wanting to get involved in The Impact feature film?

Filmmakers wanting to participate in the above portmanteau feature film (consisting of two-minute films on various peoples' responses to an asteroid about to obliterate Earth), an…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Miro Caminade
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Any UK Indie Production Company Recommendations?

Hi

I've finally got my feature screenplay finished and looking to find a producer/production company interested, to try and get it made.

Does anyone have any production compan…

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition is a platform for aspiring screenwriters to have their work showcased and a fantastic opportunity to take their writing career to the ne…

Original Post from Kate Parker
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Are there any completion funds available for UK documentaries?

For a film accepted at Sheffield for example.

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Kate, If you head over to the Opportunities> Funding part of SP, you can find both Open and Ongoing funding opportunities (https://shootingpeople.org/funding)
This one in pa…

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