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Looking for some Camera Advice

I'm looking to get an entry level camera to use to shoot auditions -- thinking along the lines of a Canon 5D -- but wondered if anyone had any reco…

Hi Jack,

A second hand 5dmk2 or Sony a7s are probably both less than 500 now but this may be without a lens. For your needs it sounds like you don't want to be spending too much …

Hello,

I'll be leaving for the States in a few days for a commercial job. It's commissioned and paid by and UK client, even though our locations/participants will be American.

W…

Apologies for being so late in thanking you all for your replies and your help. Just to let you know, we eventually went with the standard release forms we use in the UK (so under…

Are you looking for someone to do some filming, perhaps for an actor's showreel?

If so, how about a skills swap?

I've just finished making a self-funded, self-shot short film - …

Hi All,

I am looking at buying a new laptop and know I want to be able to have Final Cut installed as that is my preferred editing software. I looked at the new MacBook's but I'…

I've been researching laptops also, and so far have settled on the HP lineup as the best out there, with Del and Lenovo coming close. I currently use an HP and I'm planning on upg…

Hi All,

I need some advice on what equipment is best to buy/ hire for a short documentary film. The quality need to be high (big screen), but I have a low budget.
I will be filmi…

I spotted this logical bit of kit the other day; might be good if there are quite a few interior interviews - combines support for camera, lights and sound - https://www.squidrig…

Hello SP world

I have a piece of spoken word that was well received and I'd like to make it into a short film. I have some vague ideas about how to do it visually, but I think I …

Check out my friend's short ... Clive Ashenden is a great director and I've worked with him on a short we premiered at Raindance ... https://vimeo.com/136934830

Hey!

I've been a photographer for years now (feel free to check me out at www.mickeyf.uk) and I'm stepping into film currently! To help build my portfolio, I'm getting ready to f…

Hi, sorry if this is a ridiculous question, but I'm wondering what factors are taken into account when someone reads a script and figures out how much it will cost to make?

I'm a…

Hi James,

It’s not a directors job to see what it will cost to make something. An Assistant Director is more likely to have a better grasp on things as they would do the shooting…

I am a sound professional looking to expand my portfolio and would like to to work with an animator or short film producer requiring music/ foley sound. Feel free to message me re…

Hey Reuben, just serendipitously came across this post! I'm a composer by trade, if you're still on the look out for music feel free to get in touch, here's my site: www.holliebuh…

Hi,

I'm looking to get a PC for video editing in Premier Pro CC. I was doing some research around Cyber Monday but got a little confused with all the options.

It seems to come …

At UCL's Open City Docs School we recently bought for our VR work these pcs and they will last a good while... - more powerful than you need but with durability built in:

Y1B39AV…

Please accept my sincerest apologies for anyone reading this tomorrow morning but just spotted this amazing offer from Chris Jones. "I personally cannot recommend this offer highl…

Hi Mark, really excellent news and you're very welcome indeed. I'm so very pleased that someone was able to take advantage of the offer, a really incredible discount, thank you fo…

I've been talking to one company with regards to establishing a limited company but their response rate is so slow and unreliable that I'm looking to go elsewhere. I handle my own…

Many thanks Helen, will have a look!

Hi everyone,

I would love to meet with a producer or writer of Japanese heritage to talk about a feature film script I'm developing with lead Japanese roles. I'm based in London …

Hi everyone,

I would like to hear your advice on something: I have been freelancing as producer and producer assistant in London for the last two years. Right now, among other th…

Companies only pay tax on profits. There are a couple of standing costs though. If you can't submit your annual accounts yourself, which can be self certified if turnover is less …

Pretty much says it all in the title. I have shared the concept with some friends in the industry and they have all, without any prompting, said the same thing. So I want to share…

Such a tough one - a pop promo music video needs to fit the song, and of course your film may or may not require big money to make. Basically, as Kristopher says, storyboard it i…

Is Cool Runnings politically incorrect now? Someone told me it was. Then again, this was an academic, who is offended by everything.

Anyway, I hope I don't offend anyone by usi…

Ray, what are you trying to do? This if four months old, and should be buried.

I'm looking at BackersInfo they have a$75 option which would suit my campaign to raise funds to send my short film to festivals.

Does anyone have experience with them or other co…

The thing is though that a crowd funding campaign need not be exclusive to any singular platform. One might reach a percentage of a target budget on Kickstarter for example and th…

Hey guys!

I work as a freelance videographer, photographer, runner and production assistant looking to gain some more experience or work in the music video industry. Working in t…

Thank you all so much! your advice has been great.

Hi everyone - I'm a director looking for a producer to team up with to help get a new short film off the ground. I'm an award winning director with a great track record and I'm lo…

Hi Karl,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can do…

Hi Shooting Peeps.

I made a three comedy shorts all based on true stories and would love to hear your thoughts.
What do you like? Don't like?
Best short? Worst short? And why?

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Thanks for watching. Amer is amazing and was happy to be completely silly.

I was hoping for advice regarding fundraising for a short film. It will be my second short film and the script has been well received. I am in the early stages of production and l…

Good job on the heads up, Paddy! Kieran - Paddy's right. We can put you in touch with Kickstarter direct if you're interested? Just drop us an email at help@shootingpeople.org wit…



6 months ago, I had an innocent little question about anamorphic lenses and posted a thread on Shooting People, from that one post, a very talented and experienced cinematograph…

Thanks Helen!
I'm happy to say the indiegogo page is starting to get contributions and I've entered some more festivals including Cinekink NYC, Aspen Shortsfest & Berlinale

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This is my first campaign and after posting on instagram and facebook, and asking other crew/cast members to share, I'm at a loss as to what to do next.

Any good tips on running …

I'm an experienced short film producer and director looking to share script feedback with other writers. In a world where feedback services are overpriced and of questionable val…

I'd suggest you check out script pitch. Some of the writers there ask for feedback (and there are good scripts to read.) If you're ready to pitch your script there, you can put …

I don't really gamble, so I didn't go so far as betting but someone has set me a challenge. It started with the old film school debate.

Anon: Film grads can't make films for 5k.…

Thanks for your contribution, that comment really made me think about how I'll explain finance needs to engineers.