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Original Post from Edward Groves
Most recent response from Ken Yates
Are DIY greenscreens a waste of time?

I want to use a green screen for a music video using one actor and minimal movement.

Studios charge around £300 for half a day which I don't have money for.
I have seen muslin g…

10 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I made this using just such a greenscreen bought off the internet for £50
https://shootingpeople.org/watch/125227/my-name-is-angel
I didn't have any lights at the time so I filmed…

Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Most recent response from Adrian Thurston
Production manager / Producer courses in London

Hi everyone

Recently I signed up for this course on Production Managing and Producing at the London Academy of Media Film and TV to find out that it has either gone out of busine…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

The owner is a scam artist called Tony Parkin and he collects the money from Bali Indonesia so that he can't be arrested for this criminal acts and also a variety of other scams.

Original Post from Antony Buonomo
Sci-fi short needs a producer & director

Serious conversations only with people who have track records. Emmy winning designer on board. Script is tight. Looking for long-term collaboration with the right people.

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Joseph Karimbeik
Paid job

Paid job, I need some one like you , any one ,as a produce, right hand woman or man just to help me , to run and organised me, ...to shot 4 days in end of August my 18 mints s…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Alève Mine
What proves that a project is "in production"?

Hi all

I'm looking to apply for a grant for projects that are "in production", because I don't see any other hope here at the moment. With one or more projects that are not in p…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Paddy, thanks. This seems to be their view, too. I shot some stuff during waiting time on set (a park) today. Thus principal photography has started. These shots may not remain in…

Original Post from James Berkery
Where can I sell film equipment?

Looking to sell various lighting sets for studio setting.

Many thanks

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Andrei Antal Cionta
Would anybody like working for a short film about the excessive use of technology? I am a Film stud…

I want to participate t short film festivals but I am on my own so any help and every position is available. For more info contact me in private. I am living in UK, Kent.

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Simon Clode
FOR SALE - TVlogic Alphatron EVF-035W-3G High Resolution 3.5inch LCD EVF with Mini HDMI, 3G HD-SDI …

Alphatron EVF, perfect working condition only used a few times before I changed camera and now it is surplus to requirements. Cost over £850 so make a great saving. Pictures on re…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Christina Muldoon
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
A Canadian producer/writer is looking for an Irish collaborator

Hey there everyone
I am a theatre trained actor/writer/producer from Canada who is looking to make the jump into film. I currently have a script written that Im very excited about…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Are you sure you'll get access to funding from both territories? Shorts funding is rare.

Original Post from Kasper Zak
Drones?

Hi everyone.

A friend of mine suggested chipping in for a drone to start a business. I never really looked into that before. Would you be able to help and recommend any particula…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Ok, will do, thanks for that!

Original Post from Andrew Reece
Most recent response from Amit Tolia
I'm starting a Production Company In Chicago IL, Need Key Members

I need a Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Key Grip, Sound Mixer, Sound Recordist , and a Assistant Director [Plus everything else] for my Production Company AYR Product…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I am available to write. Currently, I have completed 3 short scripts and work on my first feature with an English writer and a writer based in LA. If you need anyone to collaborat…

Original Post from Hakan Yildiz
Looking for a co-production for an international film

Hello Everyone, We are awardwinning filmmakers based in Istanbul, Turkey. We have a feature film project in development set to start in 2017 in New York, US. We are looking for co…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Thank you Paddy, l ll keep that in mind and look for a canadian co production partner first.

Original Post from Thomas Pickering
Upcoming Projects

Hello All,

I'm a writer/director who's been out of the directing game for the last year or so - I'm looking to get back into the swing of things with a couple of projects I want …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I'll email you all individually and chat from there.

Original Post from Susanna Fasciolo
Most recent response from Philip Hurd-Wood
How much would you pay a voice over actor?

This is for a very low budget documentary. I need 2 actors (British/neutral accent), 1 female and 1 male.
The documentary is about 27 mins long and the transcript is 6 pages, to …

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Yes, I'd be delighted to help. I'm a professional actor and writer and have recorded many thousands of voiceovers. I have my own studio. Please see my website at: http://www.hurd-…

Original Post from Jenny Collins
Storage Solutions. For Filmmakers (you know you all worry about it!)

Can any one give an opinion on burning to Mdisk Bluray's over external drives or the cloud?

At present, I keep using external drives connected via a dock and replace when mirrore…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Fair play! but still!

Original Post from Vanessa Maselino
Does anyone have a Professional Motion Camera and Camera Kit that I can rent for a two-day producti…

Hi there Shooting People Community,

We already planned to borrow camera kit from a contact we had made on a previous project. However, this camera is no longer available as the c…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Cutting through the Wood to see the Trees

Hello gang, hope you're all enjoying the sunny weather.

Craft question for the drama directors/editors out there. Still up to the eyes in the edit of my short, this is the first…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

@Chris Bogle What a great idea. I wish I would have recommended that! I remember often the times I turned the sound down on my old moviola when a scene was giving me trouble. Than…

Original Post from Ian Michie
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Play back device that can be hidden in the ear

I am looking for a playback device that could be hidden in an actors ear so that it was not in camera vision - is there such a thing out there?

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/mini-hidden-wireless-earpiece-in-ear-invisible-covert-a680-earphone-skin-color/2035055_32605845108.html

These work with an induction loop …

Original Post from Priyesh Shah
Looking for a producer for a short film

Hey everyone,

I have written and plan to direct a short film, Emily, this summer and am looking for a producer.

The story follows a young girl as she goes about her daily life.…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Hubert Wolanski
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Any recommendations on promotion of short film fund-raising projects?

Hi,

Have anyone had experience with Kickstarter? Any recommendations on which websites / blogs to reach out best to promote your project (apart from social media stuff and forums…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Additionally, it might be worthwhile to note, for future reference, that we have a partnership with Kickstarter at SP.

If you let us know about projects ahead of launch, we might…

Original Post from Johnny Burns
Open plan flat location needed in London for one day shoot

Experienced production company, small and respectful crew, looking for an open plan flat for a one day shoot. The ideal location would also give us access to a communal corridor a…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Thanks guys - will look into that.

Original Post from Hunter Daly
Most recent response from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
35mm Film: Director/Writer/Collaborator Wanted

Dear All,

I'm Hunter, I'm an aspiring London DP and I've just bought an Arri 435 from Arri Media and got a basic shooting package with a lens and short ends to shoot with.

I'm l…

21 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hunter!

Really loved your showreel.

I tend to direct and write my stuff and I used to live in Sydney til a few months ago... so I'd like to meet more talented people like yours…

Original Post from Matteo Ciocci
Most recent response from Robin Brooks
Teams for various short movies WANTED

Hello shooters!

I am an award winning Italian Playwright and Scriptwriter, and after having had my first two plays staged last year in Rome I am now looking for production teams …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Wow these sound really good. I have a short filmmaking website called LondonShortFilm.com who specialise in forming crews to your type of script specifications.

All your scripts …

Original Post from Moe Farre
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a TV production course (producer).

Looking to get trained as producer on a live TV production. But it'll have to be short course. Could also be free work placement. Any one can help? Ps. I have 10 yrs plus experien…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Moe,

Production is more something you work into rather than take a course to get a job. There are many kinds of TV production, from small regional commissions through series …

Original Post from Cassiah Joski-Jethi
Screenwriter to collaborate with team to apply for Microwave

Hey!

I'm a screenwriter, including experience of commissions for television and features. I would like to develop a new or one of my existing screenplays to apply for Microwave …

9 years, 2 months ago
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