ASK & DISCUSS

I have a Sony Z5 with a stuck eject system. It belongs to our charity WAYout in Sierra Leone and there is nobody there with the parts so I brought it back here. Where can I get it…

I am currently studying a BA in Media Production (3rd year) at Coventry university, and I'm doing a project titled 'Professional Practise Portfolio' in which we have to meet and o…

Top tip when you want to pick anyone's brains, "I appreciate your time, so although I am but a poor student, lunch is on me"

FREE SCRIPT, STORY AND CHARACTER HELP IN LONDON

Do you want help writing a scene, talking through a rough patch in your story, or analyzing a scene for your character? Let me hel…

Hi Ian, I too would be very interested in sitting down with you to go over a feature script I have written. Way back in 2008 it was optioned but then shelved. It became the final …

I'm a 17 year-old media student who wants to be an editor both offline and online. I own an old mac that is from 2009 so it's incredibly slow and not the best for the software I u…

"Tangerine" is a great example of a film shot on an iPhone. Sound is extremely important, so maybe your money should go to that. If you take John's advice and go the PC route, you…

I'm making an animated short film, and currently have a Kickstarter campaign running; however, it's not doing too well. I was thinking about contacting some filmmakers/producers …

Sorry that link should be:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-pitching-with-lucy-scher-tickets-21826644080

Hi!

I am writing this message...ah...let's cut the crap! I normally write and direct my own stuff and I used to enjoy doing both. However, I finally realised that I am a better w…

Hi Max, I really liked your two films on Vimeo. Very well written and directed.
Here's a trailer for my new short film which I wrote and directed : https://vimeo.com/155903699
It'…

slated.com, has anyone used or have any good/bad experiences from it? I hear you need to be recommended by established Producers in the industry?

It's not really a crowd funding site at all. In a very basic sense, they introduce investors to potential projects. Here's the deal: you will have a much better go of it if you ha…

I am a producer of independent / short projects and am looking for some interesting, insightful books about producing on a professional level.

Has anyone read or heard about anyt…

Thank you, everyone!

Hi
Can shooters please advise where we can get constructive feedback on film ideas/pitches/treatments & scripts in London area. Obviously there are some expensive paid service…

Thanks for that- i agree with much of it -tho have heard of ppl sending stuff-show concepts or scripts- to Beeb or C4 -told its no good-then it ends up in some sketch show a few y…

Hello,

I'm looking for an open interior anywhere in London to be used on a weekend.

Dingy warehouse, or large garage. Literally anything will do just needs to be wide open and…

Hi All,

Matt from Shooting People here.

We've been looking into services for filmmakers that we can integrate into SP, and were wondering if there was interest in one particular…

Free DCP software is great but somewhat limited, and full compliance is not guaranteed. Horses for courses, but you've no comeback if your project is in the wrong colour space fo…

I'm producing a short to be filmed later in the year. All crew are being paid, albeit not much more than minimum wage. My question is to what extent should I cover travel expenses…

Honestly, it's up to you. Nobody working in any other job gets paid travel to their usual place of work (indeed, it's taxable), so assuming it's reasonable to get to where you're…

Need a VR camera (any type) or a drone to conduct a simple test. If you know anyone with a drone or a VR camera who would allow me to conduct a simple test with their equipment, g…

Hi all, I'm a writer in my mid-twenties hoping to meet others in the industry who are interested in combining our talents to create some awesome work. A little bit of my backgroun…

Hey there,

I see you already have a load of interest, but if still looking then please feel free to drop me an email rfieldvfx@icloud.com or give me a ring on 07749 174 270 - whe…

Hi Fellow Filmmakers!

Just a couple of quick questions for you...

Do you know of existing Screenwriter table reads in London? Not the sort with actors... although that would and…

I would like to set a fair rate of pay but it is a self-financed short. I live in Amsterdam, so am unsure of UK rates. Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks

Richard

I'm looking for locations for www.MargeryBooth.com and I'm gutted to discover Sarah Eastel had died. I met her a few years back and she was the best! I need war damaged streets an…

In need of a good sound recordist for Wednesday, as our sound recordist has pulled out last minute. We will be shooting around Greenwich on Wednesday 09/03/2016

Hi Shooters,
I have a selection of fully licenced software suites that I won in a competition for my latest short.
( Search for: Film Racing 100 Hour Film Race or you can see th…

There's isn't really a marketplace, so I guess here is as good as anywhere!

Couple of things that may help - be explicit about the exact versions and licence terms. For instance…

Can you use an iPad as a HDMI Field Monitor for the C100?

I'm pretty certain the iPad can't accept HDMI IN (which would be really useful). But you should be able to use it as a monitor via WiFi from the C100 (MkII?) using Browser Remote…

Hi, I'm a writer/director with a few shorts under my belt and I wanted to apply to the iFeatures scheme, but you need to be at least two people to apply, and I'm only one person. …

I need a MUA for 3 days in April, expenses only, any offers?

Does anyone have or know of a Movi M5 to use with a Cannon C100 for a one day hire in or around Portsmouth area?

We are shooting 21st March (depending on weather) with an untrain…

Hello,

I am Eresha, vfx artist and short film maker. I am planning to make short film soon. I have budget, looking for producer and production company to collaborate. Its a vfx s…

Where in UK are you ? I'm a Producer/Production Manager Prod Co based in Spain, but often in UK (Midlands) . I do all the paperwork, locations, release notes, budget, insurance, …

I'm looking for an interesting or unusual location in the Brighton or East Sussex area for a couple of hours for a micro budget film project possible shooting Tues 12th and Wed 1…

I've been developing a TV series - a bit of an ambitious project which I'm very excited about (6 episodes in the first season). However I'm a bit stuck as to what my next steps sh…

Great advice, thanks Bob and Jane.
Bob- out of interest, how did you find and secure a mentor? Been thinking of doing something similar myself recently.

Thanks again