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I'm in the desert. Know some peeps but have a project that might appeal to Brits more than Yanks.

Wondered if there were any Brits in Southern California that might want to dis…

Advice welcome

John, absolutely agree that pleasure is a splendid reason to hand crank in a legacy format - the fun and romance aren't commercially measurable but that doesn't make them valueles…

I'm a recent graduate with a degree in Film Production and I've been doing some freelance work since then. I've recently been asked to create a 2-3 minute video for a UK construct…

I would love to have a just out of university starter do a 2 minute video for my website. I'm a not for profit doing an event for
young people and have very small budget. I am n…

hi i'am are film director ready to shoot my 10min short contemporary comedy in london . looking for are gaffer cinemaphotography casting actor actress film editing organise loca…

HIn,
might be interested (Cinematographer MSc) - happy to read the script and discuss after that (email Clay_john15mail@yahoo.com.) links - John-clay.co.uk / shooting people etc.

Hi shooters,

I'm looking for a visually impaired person to be in a documentary I'm producing.

Does anyone know someone? Any ideas how I can find someone?

Thanks, Ben
ben@nkmmed…

I'm doing a research project about dialogue audio in film and have a few questions to ask those who are interested in sound design and mixing for film.

Please fill in this surve…

So I took your survey, but I'm not sure what you're getting at. Just because dialogue is more or less audible doesn't mean it's good. Take your 4 examples of the guys in the woods…

Someone is offering to find starter funds (c.£1m) for my film. What is the going rate for this if successful? 1%? 5%? This person also provided the original idea (just the idea, n…

Franz - a while since this was area but Jane's numbers sound right. Seed money is expensive because seed funders (people who will let you spend their money in early stages, before…

For some time I have been developing a six-part TV series with two estimable co-writers. We have every reason to think it is a winner, but then everyone thinks that of their proje…

There's a lot of ground to cover William, it'll be a journey, we all learn as we go. The way you become a producer is by producing stuff, so it's not as closed as it may initiall…

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I'm about to start crowdfunding for my first feature film and am looking to see what worked for people on here? Any advice?

Yes lucky Paul Campion THE main reason as he states is having a person involved in your film be it writer, actorother crew who have a huge fan base. I am talking about 250,000 fo…

I thought I had quite a strong application but didn't even get a "we've received your submission" email. Did anyone else get the same radio silence?

ditto

Hi guys,

I thought you might enjoy this great interview with Cath:

http://filmtalkpodcast.com/cath-le-couteur/

A bit about the show...

Film Talk is a film industry podcast in …

Hi Garry,

All the interviews are done by myself, but if you have a great idea for a guest I'm always open to introductions.

Does anyone have suggestions for offsite video backup?

I have around 15 TB I need to create second backups of, in a separate location to my office.

Do individuals / companies …

very slow reply here, but cheers for the input Paddy.

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Hi Guys,

Most of you have probably seen my previous posts, but here it is again to kick off the new year....

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I currently work in development and spend a lot of time with pr…

Hi,

I have a script ready, this is my first project so I am looking for a london based producer at similar level to me with the view to building a working relationship and workin…

Do they still use sugar glass bottles and so on , onset these days ? I've been asked to make some , which is fine , just wondering if there is a better alternative ?

Yes, actual sugar glass has a useful life expectancy measured in hours, whereas the resin ones last ages!

Hey guys,

I'm a film maker based in Scotland and i'm just looking for some like minded people to work on a short film with. I've been making shorts for years and have had some mi…

Hey guys,

I'm a film maker based in Scotland and i'm just looking for some like minded people to work on a short film with. I've been making shorts for years and have had some mi…

Urgent Help Sought for filming near London Canals

Does any one have permission getting permission from the Canals & River Trust for filming on a canal towpath and allow one a…

Issues I can think off right off - Health and Safety.

Assuming all sorted re proper stunt person, safety in place etc the big thing that will worry them is Area Control.
Passing…

Hello from Richard,i need someone to create a promo film for my pg on Venture giant as i am trying to raise funds for a project,it would be my first feature no production company …

Here is a video I made to help you understanding the basics of using a Clapper board with a funny twist. Hope you like it and hit me up with any questions you may have.

https://w…

Ha! Thanks Paddy.

I'm just being snarky, really. Now having said that, I've edited films that used the UK system, and it added an unnecessary step in finding the shot. Slate 122…

This is for a new student short film I'm producing, about internet hackers.

Hey Tessa,
Unfortunately we don't have a budget for location's yet. It's a micro-budget student film I'm producing.

Here is a video I made to help you understanding how to light a simple night scene at night with low budget. Hope you like it and hit me up with any questions you may have.

https…

My pleasure. Its not about competition but about sharing knowledge. There will be one every 2 weeks. Glad you enjoyed it. Stay in touch
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Hello fellow Shooters,

I would like some criticism of my latest project, a music video, which you can see here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf6t0Su_AY

I shot and directe…

Hi Matt,

Thanks so much for taking the time for watching and giving me very thoughtful and helpful insights; I do really appreciate it.

I'd like to offer some defence to some t…