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Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Jennifer Maybour
Looking for help from Production Runners!!!

Hello All,

I'm looking to speak to some runners about their experiences getting into the industry and challenges they have faced finding work on set.

If any runners out there …

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Ross,

Take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with hints and tips on how to progress your career, I think it could really help you.

It talks abou…

Original Post from Vanessa Frank
Filmmaker Interviews

Hi guys,

Here are some recent shows from Film Talk which you might enjoy...

KATIE GARFIELD

http://filmtalkpodcast.com/katie-garfield/

Katie Garfield has starred in movies such…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Unscary horror and scary non-horror

We've all seen horror films (for some reason a favourite of emerging filmmakers), and know that most are not scary, or rely heavily on jump scares. Tonight I rewatched a 1980's B…

12 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

I agree - it was actually haunting, unlike BW2 which was absolutely boilerplate

Original Post from Jonnie Dean Peace
Looking for a talented Producer to work on Low Budget Feature

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a Feature Film Producer who wants to collaborate and work with me on my first low budget
feature film filming this year.

The script is currently being …

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from KT Parker
May I advertise my crowdfunding campaign on shooters?

I won a screenwriting contest & am now invited to LA but need £££ help to get there.

My campaign:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/send-me-to-hollywood--3/x/9128337#/

Tha…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking to speak to Producers

Hi all!

I'm currently doing some research on the UK film industry for a passion project. I got some great responses about runners on here recently and am now looking for more inf…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

I appreciate your further explanation Ross but I have to stand by my post in response to the context and structure of your original request. I think it more helpful to be blunt to…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Development

Hi Guys,

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

...

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

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from The FX Gremlin  Kirsty Graham
Is there a market for small to medium high quality prosthetics at lower prices to fit with the ind…

Starting a small fx company based in the UK and was wondering if it was worth developing amounts our other products , a catalog of quality prosthetics out of different mediums tha…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Thank you Joe that's is great advise

Original Post from hin kong
I am looking for a short film producer under 10min long shoot will be in London need some one passi…

This is are self funding project so I have limited money to spend I have cinema photography and editior on board need a producer to organise find actor and actress location for m…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Thanks

Original Post from Blaise Singh
Would you like to create content that has a positive impact on your community?

Hi All

I'm a volunteer at Make A Difference Entertainment (MADE).

We have been funded to deliver a project where creative people collaborate to create online TV content that r…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Dominic Hassall
Would any producers be interested in bouncing some ideas around with a young writer/director?

Hi all,

I hope this doesn't sound hopelessly green, but I'm a writer/director who is currently working on a short online sketch series in order to build up a network and produce …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Thanks Pauline, I appreciate your comments too! I agree, building a following/ fanbase feels like the right way to go for the moment - it was just having heard of others go for th…

Original Post from Devon Calhoun
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Where can I find great film scores for situational events ?

Film/Music Composer Joseph Trapanse have great style in film scoring. His work definitely motivate mines to perfection. Without using his work to enhance mines due to copyright is…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Are you looking for recorded music or a composer.

For recorded music, just ask the people who made it - loads of amazing stuff on Soundcloud, much of it by unknowns, so cheap to …

Original Post from Chris Purdie
Most recent response from Louise Templeton
A question about casting for EXTREMELY low budget projects

Hi there Shooters

I've been on here for a long time, but rarely post anything.
I'll get to the point. I am an independent filmmaker, mostly making films for various art/music pro…

19 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

I agree with Janet's comment above: have a look at the Equity website and look at their guidelines on low pay/no pay.....if you want decent actors you should do them the courtesy …

Original Post from Noah Drameh
Most recent response from JP Caldeano
I need to establish interviews with Media Practioners for University course.

I am a student at Birkbeck, University of London and undertaking a module of the Principles of Digital Video and Editing. One requirement of this module is to search for people wh…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

www.jpcaldeano.co.uk

Original Post from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Most recent response from John Lubran
Is material I record in H.D. on my Sony HVR-Z5E HDV/ DV Hybrid camcorder, acceptable to produce doc…

With this equipment, I have produced corporate productions and training projects. However, I am now planning to pitch a documentary for broadcast commission and I wonder if my kit…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

HDV comes in three formats, 1080p, 1080i and the barely ever deployed in broadcast and effectively extinct 720p. The Z5 is switchable between 1080p and 1080i, achieves 25mbps and …

Original Post from Joe Newton
Filmstro, and What it Actually Offers the Future of Film Music

All filmmakers and composers take note. There's a dangerous new piece of soundtrack software about aimed at filmmakers: https://joenewtonblogblog.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/filmstro…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Seb,

My point about production music is that the composer is denied the opportunity to work intimately with the images and other soundtrack elements, and instead invited to wr…

Original Post from Seb Jaeger
Filmmakers: We're All Composers Now! Read on if you need Film Music...

At Filmstro we've been working for the last 3 years with fantastic composers and talented developers to bring you the world's first Soundtrack Creation Studio. Currently for Mac (…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Aiden Jordan
Most recent response from ADRIAN SCOTT
Young editor looking to collaborate.

I am an up-and-coming editor and looking to work with similar young/new directors, or even experienced directors. I have full access to Avid and Premiere suites on weekends and ev…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Aiden, I'm a young-ish director looking for up-and-coming editors. Would love to collaborate on a few projects. My company is www.mellow9productions.co.uk. Hit me up bro

Original Post from richard kelly
viral online marketing-funding

Hello from richard,i have a film script based on a graphic novel by me for a low-budget horror film.
I have a plan to try to raise funds through VENTURE GIANT. No funds raised ye…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hello from richard,my graphic novel is creator owned-written by me,it is supposed to be on www.creatorownedgraphicnovels.co.uk it will be in a month or so,it is my site,i am also …

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Harrington Day
Development, treatment and script advice and notes services?

Hi Guys,

I have posted a couple of times and had great feedback and questions from you guys, so I just wanted to throw it out there again,

Just wondering if anyone is intereste…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Sherice

I am looking for help to get my film script to a professional standard. Can you help? I'm new to screenplay writing. I have written 7 pages as an example which I can s…

Original Post from Harrington Day
Looking for a producer to take on my screenplay

I'm new to script writing and am learning along the way.

The story can be set anywhere. It's a powerful dramatisation about a single parent and her semi-autistic daughter. A cha…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Simon Ellery
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Should I buy the Canon EOS 700D/Rebel T5i

I am producing my first real film - paid 20 min training video) and am looking at buying the above off eBay for £300. Should I?

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

What do you get for your money? Do you get a whole shooting kit? If not, perhaps rent to begin with, and use the profits to build up a shooting kit as required (if you decide to…

Original Post from allan birkin
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
i would like to make a film i have written that includes the bay city rollers in there past and pr…

all thoughts welcome ...from being an actor or actress in the movie ...to being a part of the fundraising to produce ....if your the worlds wealthiest bay city roller fan ...then …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Sorry - OST Official SoundTrack (a CD of the film music, any special recordings, etc).
Doughnut-style top and tail - think Titanic, the modern Rose on the search boat story was al…

Original Post from Rick Antonsson
Crowdfunding and if any North West Shooters want to get involved...

Hello Shooters,

I'm making a very low budget film with a small cast and crew. I'd appreciate any pledges on this, even if it's just pence, really really. Strangers to me on here,…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Abraham Brody
Most recent response from Augustin Muanda
Looking for video editing help in exchange for soundtrack/music

Hello,

I am an artist and musician also working in video. I am looking for someone based in East London who would be willing to give me a few lessons/help in video editing progra…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Please contact me on 07940352284, I can help you.

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