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My name is Alberto and I have 20 years of experience in video production as editor, producer and videographer. I have a complete 4K system (Fs700 with cage, Odyssey 4K recorder wi…

Hi Alberto,

I've been searching for people to work with too, I'm about to shoot few scenes for a future, I will make a trailer first and hopefully be able to raise funds for the …

Looking for northern producers / directors / writers with drama scripts in short or feature length form for collaboration.

Ideally would like to get some projects lined up for th…

Hi James,

I been looking for a Dop for a short and a future that I need to make a trailer on quite soon.
The short film is a Post Apocalyptic 12-15 min, without dialogue, it's D…

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service? I've been offering these services for a few months now on Shooting People and…

Hi Sherice,

I could need some help.
Would be great to talk to you about couple of projects I'm working on.

Best,

Al

I am sharing this blog written by sound titan, Randy Thom in the hope that more filmmakers will give sound proper consideration throughout their movie making process:


"This is a…

Thanks for sharing the article. Very inspiring and will definitely pay more attention to writing my scripts with sound in mind. Are there any courses or avenues you would recommen…

Good morning all.

I have a quick question for anyone who has had even the slightest experience working on a project that has involved a green screen.

I am currently in the pre-p…

Curmudgeon alert. I loathe green screen for realistic drama. For high budget CGI, there are no alternatives, and for totally off the wall comedy, it works, too. But for drama, mo…

Hi, I have been commissioned to write a book about cinematography for Taylor Francis, Focal Press for the North American and UK markets due for publication in June 2018. I would l…

Hi, Tania. I'm good friends with three behind-the-scenes photographers. If you send me your email address, I'll have them contact you directly. Or you can contact me, and I'll se…

I'm looking for a Production Company interested in putting the budget to bring to life my Script "Barback" a drama-comedy about Gary, a Glass Collector in an infamous bar in Londo…

Hi Guys,

So I'm quite a new colourist who was trained on Da Vinci Resolve a year ago, I've so far been using it to do colour grades on some simple promos and music videos.

I'm l…

Hi - looking to grade 3 x 5 minute docs on education for the EU. One day next week or the week after. Would be great to talk.; I've just released my first feature, Panic, 4 stars …

Is it just me or other writers and writer/directors struggle to write TV bibles? I wrote 7 eps (all of the eps) 400 + pages but I am not able to distill the synopses (I did OK wit…

I think bibles are important. I have just been offered possible funding of several million for a tv series and asked for a bible. Thank you for the link for templates Alice. Also …

Hey guys,

Not sure what the score with this is but, we're raising funds for a project that began on shooting people and we are using the site to recruit team members so I figured…

Hi Anthony,

This sounds great! Please can you share the Indiegogo link to your campaign?

All the best,
Xenia
SP

I was offered a freelancer job and need to negotiate my day rate for producing online video content for a big organisation.
Any advice on standard video producer rates in London …

Yep, as Paddy suggests; something between zero and £10,000 and even more. Once worked with a guy who made commercials with budgets of over one million pounds per minute. His day r…

Virtual Reality is at an exciting crossroads, the technology is now in the mainstream and with the price of hardware falling all the time the virtual experience is now accessible …

Hi Patrick
I'm in the process of developing a short I have written for VR in education and would be interested in joining in the discussion.
Please feel free to visit my profile h…

Please

Yes, don't rely on camera sound. The camera can be HD ,SD, UHD--- all cameras need to use external sound. No matter what the picture quality is, you will lose your audience if t…

Hi, I require a medium/large sized launderette in London or close by for a short film about old age, loneliness and dementia. I am looking for somewhere with real character. Ideal…

Coin Laundry - Fortess Road - NW5 - Kentish town/Tufnell Park - so filmable!

Dear all,

I have a short film I am currently submitting at festivals of various levels both in Italy and EU and also worldwide.

I am not able in post production and the editor …

Hi, just wondered if anyone has taken this course or any other course. Was Met Film School (London) worth the money?

Cheers!

Adam

Hi folks,

I am submitting a script to the Film London funding competition.

http://filmlondon.org.uk/funding/shorts

I have found a great director for the script and we are now l…

I suggest trying the "Production/Get People" part of the site, it goes out wider

The relative merits of Celtx vs StudioBinder vs Setkick vs Lightspeed vs others. Recommendations for a relatively low budget feature much appreciated.

That's funny, and the feeling I get when using their software (at least Final Draft, which has become awful). So I guess my best bet (on a budget) is Celtx.

Pre-production has started and substantial progress has been made. Casting closes soon. I have no team for my low-budget film.

How would you suggest I go forward finding a prod…

Thank you Paddy, helpful to know it's person not the role.

I'll definitely continue to ask when I'd like some insight :)

Hi, working on a docu drama and the US production co are keen on shooting at a location in Portugal. One of the few countries I've never worked in so I have no idea of what facili…

Unfortunately, haven't a clue. Got my start working in Europe on a location scouting trip there a looooong time ago. But found it to be my favourite country in the world. And ju…

Hello All,

I am a newly undergraduate finishing my course with a First Class Honours. I graduate in July 2017.

I am in a position where I am talented and have a lot of skill. N…

Someone said something about a bunch of 'middle-aged white men' attacking a young black woman. That's kind of ageist. What does it matter that they're middle-aged and white? Seems…

Anyone you can recommend for a low/micro budget feature?

Thanks
Paul

Hi Paul,
I was about to post the same question. Could you please let me know if you found an entertainment lawyer and whether you recommend them?

Best wishes,

Uriel

Currently looking for an open plan office to film in that could cater for 5-6 people. Kent/SE London or Essex area ideally.
Willing to film on the weekend for a small corporate dr…

Hi Drew,

I haven't Vrumi no, thanks for letting me know. Will have a look now!

Thanks

I just attended Sheffield Doc/Fest and there was a lot of talk of "getting your foot in the door" and "just pick up a camera and shoot something" I thought it would be really help…

Great idea Reality Check! I'm starting up and have been using my photography camera (Canon 5D) but would love to try others...

I am a creative producer who has worked in development for Oscar and BAFTA nominated producers with filmmakers that include Charlie Kaufman, Jonathan Glazer, Lynne Ramsay..I am ex…

Are you, by any chance, the Julia Berg I knew in Manchester way back in - I think - the 1990s? Granada or BBC, maybe?