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I'm about to dive into prep for my second short, and I'm trying to put a budget together. My sticking point is whether to do location or set build. The short is set in an old mote…

Hehe, sorry Dan ;)

That's amazing - I love Sky Captain! Actually that's not a bad call, but it seems things are finally moving. I made a decision to shelve the film and write so…

Since my post about DPs went so well... (Sarcasm!).

I have a suggestion for our ShootingPeople Masters:

In these days of digital, young editors don't have much an opportunity to…

@Dan Selakovich thanks, we'll have to look into that.

Based near Walthamstow, I am an experienced producer and director for TV and digital platforms. Currently looking to connect with screenwriters, editors and filmmakers by creatin…

I am a screenwriter based in Hackney.
Populace: Award of Excellence Accolade Global Film, official selection Shuffle Festival, HollyShorts, SunscreenFFWEST, best performance in a …

Hi there! I was wondering if any of you had experience in cleaning or fixing their Canon lenses in London, and if they can recommend a reliable (and possibly cheap) company. Thank…

Absolutely, Fixation are the best choice in London for anything to do with Canon equipment. Price will be fair but not cheap

Any advice or offers to help would be greatly appreciated.

Bingo ! Sometimes a chance opens up even for the least likely proposition on these lists.

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant.

I currently work in development and spend…

Hi Sherice, I could be interested about it,i'm not english mothertongue and I've a feature film script for the UK and USA market in development to achieve a special scheme bursari…

I am a Director of Short Film 'LAYERS', a film that want to showcase aspects of specific social issues. I am looking to collaborate with a Producer and a Location Scout to take th…

I'm a Director new to SP, I'm looking for a Writer, Producer, Filmmaker or anyone in the North East (Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland) who has a good short film idea, hopefully a scr…

Hi all,

I'm currently slowing down on my current job and looking for shorts or music videos to cut and help out with post production.

I'm an experienced assistant editor / VFX e…

Hey Ben. Good to hear. I may pop in when in soho next for a chat.
Best

Woz

Hello All,

I posted a question yesterday about actors singing songs unaccompanied. Thank you everyone who replied.

Following on from this, I was wondering if I could have actors…

To begin with, I should declare my interest as a composer, and to acknowledge that it's almost impossible not to be influenced by everything you've heard and liked. But this come…

Hi Shooters. Just creating my own indie production co. Professional set-up. Pay will be £2k pw approx. Producing my first feature on Red, anamorphic. Self-financed so no nonsense.…

Thanks for all the messages guys - notice my name is spelt 'Aidan' - not with an 'e' - notice the importance of getting the details right this reflects back on what I am looking f…

Just wondering if there's anyone out there that might have the skills and equipment to author me a Blu Ray DVD of my 59 minute documentary film and also design me some simple DVD …

Sorry I know this post is more of a 'Get People' kind of post but couldn't find the right category for it. If you lovely people at Shooting People could move it to the right place…

I need to some Hammer style smoke (clinging to the floor) in a small outdoor area for a couple of nights. Hopefully I can avoid dry ice these days. Needs to run for about 3 hours …

I'll look into that. Cheers!

The idea is impressive:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1091165875/steadxp-the-future-of-video-stabilization

It's not a camera shake cure-all - the usual caveats with stabi…

Proof reading: it doesn't work. I've tried. ;)

Hi,

I'm in the look for interesting projects and to collaberate with camera, cinematography and/or editing. I have experience filming mostly with digital (e.g.DSLR) and editing…

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone is looking for a shooting schedule for short films or feature films they currently have in development.

I’m an experienced development producer…

Thanks, Sherice. Good answers (and I can assure anyone from that answer, she knows what she's doing)!

I hope shooters here are now more informed and how fucking important a sche…

I have two events booked on October 24th and my partner and I are sharing the shoots. We have two cameras and kits, but I don't have a second Z-finder or enough batteries. I was w…

So I've just finished a 6-episode arc of my web-series and it's gone well but not exceptionally. I'm happy with the product and happy with the reception, but it hasn't smashed thr…

We all have difficulty navigating the murky water of music use in film. Here is a hard one.

I want my cast to sing some well known songs. One actor will sing the main melody and …

For those generally interested in this topic (original composition/copyright infringement/licensing), there's an article published by PRS here - 'Inspiration or Infringement' (22 …

Is there anyone who could give me guidance. We have potential investors and a gap/equity fund. All need to be entered in the right order and with percentages etc
I'd like an exec …

Thank you both. Will be in contact ASAP xx

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant at Fox?

I currently work in development a…

I'm wondering what the most common and irritating aspects are to the music process when shooting something?

I had Connie Farr on my podcast with lots of advice about music and film in terms of rights http://www.britflicks.com/blog.aspx?blogID=19693

For the last couple of years I've been hosting the Britflicks podcast. As my natural bias is towards the horror genre I've built a useful archive of over 60 podcasts that talk to …

Something some folks I know have been up to in Germany. This is seriously impressive: https://vimeo.com/130983212

It looks like a skillful and expensive way of rendering what looks like a practically lit real set look entirely CG and fake. Useful for sci-fi/fantasy, or perhaps computer game w…

Hello all,

I am a PM looking to branch out from TV (please see experience on profile) and looking to get stuck into Film, Commercials, Corporates and Music promo production.

I h…