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Plain and simple – no funding!

It doesn’t matter if the script is amazing, or the crew worked on big budget Hollywood blockbusters, or the actress is A list… If the financier, w…

I'd like to ask a related question, why do screenplays fail to get finished? Why do budgets, production schedules, and shot lists fail to get made? And, why do people fail to ap…

I'm sure that, even on low budget productions, you have experiences that are worth relating. Some of these are incredibly funny to listen to, even if painful to hear. (As Chapli…

Actor: My showreel is boring, how can I edit it to spice things up?
Editor: Cut to a better actor.

Okay, obviously, features are longer. And, if you've read my blog, you'll see I have some opinions on audience expectations and content.

But, reading this list, I see two import…

There are also the features that are a compilation of short films, like Four Rooms and New York Stories. These were made by feature directors who wanted to work together. I wond…

A lot of my work lately has involved repairing audio one way or another. I thought I'd make a short YouTube clip to show what can be done, along with a 30% discount code for new c…

Hi Barry,

Thanks for sharing this video - I'm sure it will be useful for other members.

For future reference, the best place to share details like this is in the bulletins ('Acc…

Looking for locations in London (ideally central or west London but more than happy to travel for the best spots) for a photoshoot with a triathlete (separate running/cycling/swim…

Hi Ben,

Ask the subjects you are photographing about themselves; their likes, dislikes, past etc.., and garner inspiration from them. If an athlete started their training outside…

Hi - I am an award winning Writer/Director looking to work with a female animator. We are aiming to submit to a female only film fund (£20,000) to make a short animation film (ge…

Hi Brendan,

Thank you for getting in touch and recommending Emma.

Fortunately, I’m now working with a talented animator but I will certainly keep Emma’s details for future proj…

Hi,

I've just made a short video about dubbing. It even includes a 30% discount code!

Please feel free to check it out.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

https://youtu.be/04UrF…

There are amazing! How can i do something like these? thanks

https://www.instagram.com/301_2015/?hl=en

Some of those have fog. It's really about watching the weather forecast there (Well, that's the easiest way.) Also, understand the sun set, when it bounces, and just observe you…

I'm Bristol based award winning writer and director. Get in touch if you're an experienced producer with live-action narrative work under your belt. Thanks - Tia www.tiasalisbur…

I've dropped you an email at the address on your site :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrmmOQaZhTo

Hello everyone

My first short film "Is this life? starring Himesh Patel, is in the latter stages of post production, just getting music and sound done and working on casting a vo…

Hi Darren,

Crowdfunding is HARD every man & dog thinks "ooh free money" and gives it a go. You need to stand out from the chancers and outright crooked, and that means reall…

Hello,
Seeking an int. council estate flat in London for 3/4 days shooting. Have small budget can stretch to around £250 per day.
Long list of ideals like sparsely furnished, high…

Hi -
I have a first floor 1-bed place in Hoxton, right on Shoreditch Park.
No balcony but communal walkway to front door facing the park.

I have tenants who move out later in …

As I've said elsewhere, I am sometimes called upon to give career advice to young people. Even if I refuse to go to any more career fairs, I'm sure more questions about the film…

Haha, I think it's funny that someone who couldn't even afford grips would think to include them. In a student production, you just basically have someone hold a camera, and if y…

I've just completed a micro budget 105 minute strongly acted drama and wondered if anyone can suggest a suitable festival or a distributor that may look kindly on the micro budget…

According to the futurelearn course run by the Film Distributor's Assosication, there are basically only five film festivals that are markets (full course here) https://www.futur…

Hi Guys, I'm looking to invest in movie magic scheduling and budgeting as they seem a lot better than Google Drive for planning short films and music videos (as well as being indu…

I'd recommend StudioBinder as well.

Line producer needed for a feature length doc, to help manage the budget and schedule.

Hi Sophie,

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 …

I just wondered if there any people who genuinely look for interesting and commercial films on here and are willing or able to part or fully fund them?
If so please could you say …

Jane,
If you have sales attached, then surely the distributors would rather buy your films outright (or at least pre-buy the territories). It's more expensive for them if they ha…

I have written 6 features and one short. I write comedy, horror, adventure and drama about real life and its struggles. I have no credits under my belt as I've only been writing s…

Writing is experience. Go to Writers and Artists Yearbook. Find lists of union signed agents. Tarantino and Coppola were paid union rates for their first film scripts, even tho…

Hello shooters,

I have workshop with about 5 speakers and an audience of about 50 people, taking place on the 30th of July 2018, in a London university. The workshop is for one d…

Hello Helen,

Thank you for the advice, it was helpful.

Regards,
Suleiman

I’m a writer hoping to collaborate with someone like-minded who could offer advice on budget. I have a simple script which is docu-type and requires 5 simple locations (all bedroo…

Hi Caitlin - I've made six shorts set in bedrooms (yes, my friends have given me funny looks when I've asked round for locations). What I've learned:
- There's never enough space.…

There’s a saying in Hollywood “But what I really want to do is direct,” apparently the ultimate aspiration of everyone on a movie set, or off one. But the Best Picture Award on O…

I meant that I can call myself a 'creative producer' not creative director; there ought not be any other kind of director.

So much is written about what is expected of actors, or of camera people. But, what about a director? What role do you think a director has on the set? What's her responsibilit…

I look forward to your response Paulina.

I remember reading a few of Dan's posts aimed at directors, and I'll include links here.

First, he said that DPs do not select the shots…

I can't delete my posts, but I can do the next worst thing, and just change the content.

I'm interested in making commercial films. That means, for a living. As in, full time. …

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Hello everyone, and happy Easter.

I' almost finished post on a new short and have some reflections on the process that I was wondering if anyone could advise me on.

It was a 2…

Thanks for the thoughtful responses and advice everyone.

Just to reiterate - I'm not abdicating my responsibility as a director, or blaming my actors for 'bad acting'. My actors…