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Original Post from Ivo Marloh
Most recent response from Matt Jamie
Has anyone ever used Genero?

Hi all,

I've been puzzled by Genero.tv, who keep sending me briefs for potential videos or commercials. What I don't understand is, why would an artist brief out a video, to be m…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

No, Ivo, the previous posters are correct. You make the video - if the artist likes it they buy it. It becomes their video. Or, as has been suggested, you "win the prize money".…

Original Post from Eric Cooper
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Does anyone know of any production companies shooting VR cinema in London?

I'm just looking for experience in the medium from a camera/lighting perspective.

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

You're quite welcome!

Original Post from Anthony Cole
Collaborations in the North West?

I've looked at the jobs section and an overwhelming majority seem to be located in London or nearby, I'm just wondering if there's much networking on this website in the north of …

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hey Jamie,

I've joined the group, seems great for this kind of thing, thank you :).

Original Post from Georgiana Rowley
Most recent response from Jamie Kennerley
What film essentials do i need for a uni filmmaking course im about to start in manchester? Equipme…

Starting next week and kind of panicking!
Please, any tips, or thoughts or recommendations would be so helpful! Even just advice about filmmaking courses at uni or anywhere in Ma…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

You should hook up with the guys at Filmonik (links below) which is THE low-budget filmmaking collective in Manchester. You'll learn more from 6 months of making shorts and attend…

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Screenwriting competitions

How have screenwriting competitions helped you with your craft?

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hey Alève,

Do you think you will enter screenwriting competitions in the future?

Original Post from Rob Chan
Hello, I'm new and wish to collaborate in London/Herts

As the title suggests I'd like to hook up with likeminded people on possible Fictional or Factual projects.

I've directed a few TV/Cinema ads and spend my days creating Brand fil…

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

07776182174 & @dwalshey on Twitter

Original Post from Ben Bruce
Most recent response from Nick Goundry
How can I get producers and agents to read my TV pilot?

I've written a pilot episode for a TV series, and I'm looking to get it into the hands of agents and producers, but of course most aren't interested in reading unsolicited materia…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Ben. There's no set route, but persistent and bold networking is the next step. Prep and rehearse pitches of different lengths - 20 words, a 60-second version - in case you bum…

Original Post from Anthony Monisteri
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
Does Shooting People still curate Kickstarter projects?

I was looking at SP's kickstarted page and it doesn't look they've curated any recent projects.

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Anthony,

Yes we do, please email help@shootingpeople.org with your project and a little but about it and we will take a look. We're always looking to support what members are …

Original Post from Katie Smith
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Any drama writers out there wanting collaboration?

Hey guys,

I'm a director looking for a screenwriter who specialises in hard-hitting drama focusing on key topics such as (loneliness, LGBTQ+, elderly) who may be up for a collabo…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Think you may still have one of mine...

Wozy

Original Post from Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk
Mac Pro CPU upgrade

I'm looking to upgrade the CPU's in my Mac Pro 2010.
It's currently 2 x quad @2.40 GHz (8 processors)

I can get 12 processors (up to 3.66GHz) in there with 2 x CPU's, has anybody…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Thanks for the information fellas , most appreciated! I'll look into it further and let you know my solution.

Original Post from Grace Halliday
Most recent response from Valentine Taylor
Collaboration -

Hi,

This is the first time that I've ever post anything..... Is there anyone out there that would be interested in collaborating to build show reel material? I'm an actor that h…

21 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hello Grace,

Always looking to collaborate and assist.
Aside from acting, I write/produce/direct shorts and also work with a variety of musicians creating organic sounds suitab…

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Should I or Shouldn’t I Use a Script Coverage Service?

I was reading this article: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Script Coverage Service at http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service

It got m…

16 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Let's not conflate SCRIPT COVERAGE with SCRIPT CONSULTING or deep analysis, as a few posts seem to be doing. They are two very different things.

Coverage is a bare bones analysi…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Tia Salisbury
Seeking Producers, Directors and Commissioners for Production Company Start Up

Hello,

I'm a freelance producer going full time into production and and am looking for a collection of like minded people to collaborate with developing my production company (s…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Ross,
I'm a Bristol based director, with experience of narrative music promo direction. I've a background in animation, so direct, edit and produce FX. My work's…

Original Post from peter newman
Registered production companies for new Drama Comedy series for channel four. scripts available

New drama comedy series 60 minute programs, 6 + programs. interested companies write to genevafilmsuk@writeme.com

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Industrial Scripts
8 Weeks FREE with Hoss Amini - DRIVE | THE WINGS OF THE DOVE | THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY | OUR KIND …

As part of our "Insider Interviews" series, we were fortunate enough recently to conduct and produce an in-depth interview with one of the UK's leading screenwriters (and now dire…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Simon Constantine
Looking for an aspiring Producer to get a short film script off the ground.

I'm currently looking for a Producer to get an exciting short film project off the ground. It's a great story. Why? I wrote it of course :) I'm in need of a producer with some ent…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Danielle,

Thanks for your question,

Currently there is no budget for the project, however judging from my experience it looks like a £5k project. It all depends on the size o…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Script Development and Scheduling Service - where to promote?

Hi Guys

I’ve been running quite a successful Treatment/Script Development and scheduling service recently but I want to really put the word out about this. I work at Fox (Nationa…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Seeking an exiting location in BRIGHTON for a music video shoot

Hey Shooters,

Can anyone recommend any stunning Location in or around Brighton, preferably cheap or free to access. Public Places or iconic streets that perhaps haven't already …

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Augustin Muanda
Hi I am a Director looking for a Producer. I am making my short documentary film. Please send me an…

I seek an Independent film maker producer. I started the film already but urgently I need a producer.

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Rob  Carter
Most recent response from David Graham Scott
I'm making a short film. Do I need to start a production company?

I have almost everything in place for making a short film in a month's time, and some people have asked which production company is making it. It's currently just me funding it an…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Just make the damn thing, my friend! I did my first serious films on my own and just the name of a bogus company at the end ie Reel Death Films. Just make up a flash name for a co…

Original Post from T Dee
Most recent response from Kays Alatrakchi
Letting go of a doc project: how did you do it?

In this day and age, with everyone feeling pressure to mention their 'successes' on line.... Looking to hear about others' experiences and advice, in filmic 'loss' and 'letting go…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

One of my first projects was a documentary. I went in wonderfully unprepared but with a great attitude and hope that this was going to turn out well. I think I had relied heavily …

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from James Lingwood
Anyone potentially interested in treatment advice service?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment advice service offered by a development assistant at Fox? I currently work in development and spend a lot of time wi…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Sherice. Great idea!. I have several treatments for features and a couple for factual. Would be most interested. My emails is: jrlingwood@bigpond.com
Many thanks
All the be…

Original Post from Augustin Muanda
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
I am looking for a producer. I am making my film documentary called BIG Business in House of GOD

I am looking for a producer. I am making my film documentary called BIG Business in House of GOD
Please contact me if you want to discuss about.

The film is about the reality of …

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

It also looks like a legal nightmare unless you get someone with news chops behind you re journalistic expertise.

To really punch home, you'll need to name names and attach said …

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
Why does the sound in your film suck?

Some years ago I made a short. It is entering its fourth year of sound design. Yep, I said 4 years. Not that every second of those four years has been devoted to sound; the sound …

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

Claire, GRRRRRRR... overlapping dialogue. As an editor, it drives me insane. INSANE! It's nearly impossible to improve an actor's performance when you're dealing with that shit.

Original Post from Holly Wilkinson
Most recent response from Dave Young
Help setting up a Merlin Steadicam?

Hello everyone,

Need some advice on setting up my new Merlin Steadicam. Hoping someone might have the cookbook settings, as i'm struggling! Or just and advice in general.

My set…

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

Hi Holly
Sorry if this isn't the answer you want, but the very best way to learn how to use your Steadicam is to do the 2 day Bronze course run by Steadicam in Oxford. I did it la…

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