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I'm looking for someone who has some experience/success in the thriller/suspense genre to critique a script for me. I can return the favour if you want. I have written a short (5 …

Hi All, This is a more general thing about life. This forum is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when experiences are like, I William Blake. I was on ESA after some acc…

Thanks everyone for the replies & Shobina think will meet soon. Am more keen on female protagonists but William Blake could be interesting..

just wondering if there is a format or something?!

I'm just doing this very thing for a small team/crew of a 90 min animation. Best advice I had is open with a Banner for the film company that "Presents" then title of film followe…

The people behind the London Screenwriters' Festival and Chris Jones made "50 Kisses" which involved all of their members and collaborators writing, acting, crewing and producing …

Lift Off Festivals doing something similar. http://www.lift-off-festivals.com/mushroom-feature-film-arg/

Can someone please recommend me a dslr slider for shooting video? Thanks

i was recommended this one:

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UI'm swelling my camera crane on Ebay if anyone is interested.
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Dear all,

I'm considering to add a series of fireworks in a distance in a shoot I completed for a short film. the scene is a night one of a boat in the lagoon and the fireworks m…

Can do the same without green screen

I am currently studying a BA in Design at Goldsmiths University and am looking for a work placement in filmmaking, specifically in documentary! I would love to learn from anyone i…

Thank you Nathalie, look forward to hearing from you. Emily

We've got the kit. All the gear no idea - kind of! A day or half day in tuition on how to rig and operate would be great.

I have used the ZOOM recorder on a short drama film last month, its a great recorder and sound fine. uses up batteries fast. but will power up a rode NTg1 shotgun mic with P48 vol…

I'm looking to experiment with VR.

My own scripts tend to be very camera kinetic, and initial experiments have shown that doesn't really work with VR, so I'm looking for ideas.
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Hi. I’m currently working on an animated VR-Sitcom. First it was planned to shoot it as a 360° live action video. We tested various multicam systems and developed an own “Doughnut…

I need to upgrade from a 70D. Anyone have any feedback/ideas/experience?

Thanks!

Good 4:2:2 10bit quality good high quality photos not 100% sure about the 4K quality better as a stills camera but good value £1,600 and would go for better lens than the 12 -60mm…

It seems like there are going to be problems using auto focus/ freezing issues etc etc I am interested in the Sony A6500 with Metabones but they don't support autofocus or have ot…

Far from useless - they give you options you didn't have before! Things like autofocus etc are just modern frills, and it's probably good practice to learn to do without them in …

I'm based in the South East/London with knowledge of and contacts in the Midlands and the North. I've also worked internationally in my previous role. I'm really keen to get as mu…

Oh, just to expand slightly, in case it's helpful...

When you are at a location, it's not just about the set, but every bit as much about the mechanics of the shoot - the unit ba…

Hi Shooters,

I am a writer/director who has just relocated from London to Bournemouth and I’d love to hear from any producers, directors, DoPs and other technicians in the area a…

Made several flicks with Bournemouth Uni. Their film dept. has a good rep.

I was asked why a director shouldn’t edit his/her own films today. Again. So I thought I’d just do a post about it for future reference.

Why you shouldn’t edit your own films.

F…

Thanks again Dan et al. I'd like to observe the process applied to a film I had nothing to do with: so if any friendly editors in the central belt of Scotland or Newcastle would l…

Hi All

I have an idea for a short film and i'm thinking of shooting on a smart phone (iPhone 6 or 7). As the story takes place at night i know that this isn't the most ideal form…

i'll check it out. thank you.

Networking/Drinks for Agents, Producers, Writers, Directors, Actors and more to connect with new people and source work/opportunities, pitch ideas and/or just have a great evening…

Yes I did a few moments ago.

£375/month. would suit somebody working from a laptop. Very comfortable and fresh environment. You like the room as soon as you walk through the door.

Hi All,

Name is Aaron. I'm a commercial and content director, working mainly with luxury clients for the last 4 years.

I'm currently looking to expand my network of producers …

Hello all. Looking for a fellow visonary to assist finishing a few scripts. Just someone I can connect with to share ideas, passion and direction for pushing my projects forward. …

Hi, this sounds great! We have a script pitch page under the production tab which might be of interest to you.

Hi everyone,

I'm a UK Writer/Director and I'm looking to connect with new Producers as my long term creative partner is off starting a family.

Experience is preferred as I have …

What studios? Who is your manager/agent? How much funding do you need? Do you have attachments?

I am finishing the principal photography of my first short film. almost a zero budget one but with a dedicated small crew of professionals. I am the producer"De facto" and the wri…

Wozy I am totally with you. This time things went in this way...The next one, I Will certainly go within paper and law, hopefully with a micro/low budget but with a budget, so tha…

Hello, please feel free to check out my new mini documentary i made for a tattoo artist!

I would appreciate some professional feedback to help me improve my art.

Thanks :)

http…

Networking/Drinks for Agents, Producers, Writers, Directors, Actors and more to connect with new people and source work/opportunities, pitch ideas and/or just have a great evening…

Dear All,

I am going to start planning a shooting for a 3 min. short film I wrote and I want to direct for a contest with a wide local visibility...just to start(my first after …

Dear all, just a little update on what happened: I want for the one with the most "cinematic eye and sensibilities" despite of the relative lack of gear...and I am very happy abo…