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Is there anyone out there who has recently made (or anyone who is making) a microbudget feature who can give me a sense of where the money tends to be spent? I am talking betwee…

Yen - loved the line about top sheets in that article. The thing that all Creative's need to understand is that a Top Sheet is derived from the underlying numbers, just like a sc…

On very short notice I've been offered to DP a 5 day shoot in Nigeria. Shooting, as far as I understand, an hours drive north west of Lagos, where our unit base will be. Mainly lo…

Hi Marqi,

hope your well, i had a few team mates who went over and its not easy, they had to pay soldiers be with them at all time so as they can shoot their film, they soon fou…

Hey all,

I'm currently making a documentary 'Raised On Porn' (www.raisedonporn.com)

The film explores sex education and pornography in the UK, and we are needing access to a sch…

Marlom's made some really good points.
You could try Brook Advisory - http://www.brook.org.uk/find-a-centre
And thanks for the link to Moby Longinotto's film

I've been using ProAnimator for sometime, it's a great piece of software for quick 3D results but, I've been experimenting with camera trackers in AE and Mocha but not getting the…

Hi everyone, I'm working as a production coordinator on an artistic documentary film which starts shooting in Alaska on 1. July. I'm coming up against a few logistical things and …

Thanks Guys, that's all really helpful & really appreciate you taking the time to respond! Bill i would love to chat to you if you're around please message me your phone numbe…

I soon will be doing a 60 min documentary film. Its a sensitive subject. So my question is there any Documentary Producers on shooting people that will like to take part in produc…

I'm a freelance videographer in the South East (Kent, London, etc.) part of Hat Day Films (www.hatdayfilms.com) and while I am available to work on any kind of film project, I tho…

Hello, I'd like to know if any Shooter will be applying for NFTS next year, for commencement in 2016?

I have a short film and I need to get some copies done. The master copy is to be taking from my hard drive. Can anybody suggest where I can go to get duplications done at reasonab…

Thanks for that Rob.

Ridiculously easy going, laid back, amiable, tidy... London based Irish producer just looking for somewhere cheap to lay his head and call home for a week during Cannes. Any help …

Hi Micheal,
I have accommodation available in cannes let me know if your still looking,
thanks.

Hiya I am in the planning stages of my next film, and I'm just piecing together some reference material to help me to achieve the look I want. Andy Warhol's film I a Man, has insp…

You might want to check out Rampant Design, I think they have exactly what you need:

http://rampantdesigntools.com

Hi

I was approached by someone to see if we could develop an idea that they had for a doc. This person has the contacts and access. I would like to contract this person to do a…

If the guy has the contacts you need, fold him into the project as a producer. Make it a joint venture, cut them in on the back end (if there's a chance of any worthwhile back en…

Looking to hire an animation studio in London or near by.

Anybody know how much it will cost?

I am a freelance animator working in various mediums and it would be interesting to hear more details about your project. It depends on the type of animation work primarily - and …

following on from the advanced producng masterclass by R H at regent Uni I'm looking to pitch to some interested producers female or male as networking with them seems quite close…

Not sure I understand what you're looking for John?

If you have a legal question, you really need a lawyer. If you have a procedural question a producer may help, but you'll nee…

Hey,

Michael Quinn here, I'm a London based Irish producer.

My home town of Limerick in Ireland, is currently Irelands national Capital of Culture. As part of this they are look…

what about a finished feature? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/misirlou/misirlou-sail-campaign

Hey,

Michael Quinn here, I'm a London based Irish producer.

My home town of Limerick in Ireland, is currently Irelands national Capital of Culture. As part of this they are look…

Hi shooters,

We're shooting a film about a programmer. He is on the phone and whilst he is we need the laptop and PC monitor in front of him to be reeling of lines of computer co…

If you have a decent writer/researcher, it's not hard to find the code for the programs you need. I've programmed in Java before, white on black as you say. There are plenty of …

Hey everyone! My partner and I are working on building a utility for DSLR shooters that's specifically made with documentary filmmakers and news gatherers in mind. What it does is…

I know a similar question has been asked before in 2012, but I'm looking for more up to date advice.

I've made several short films where we've hired in equipment, or have begged …

550D vs 5D is a couple of grand difference. 5D is the top of the range, full-size sensor, 550D is in the value range, smaller sensor. Both work similarly, both record 44Mbps. 5…

Hi Shooters

I am budgeting to shoot a micro budget feature and need a person to record sound on location any price guidance appreciated. Thanks Liza

Andrew thanks for this information. def I am in the lower end of the micro budget bracket. You are right and sound is taking a high percentage of the budget. Really appreciate …

I'd love to hear from any SPer who has this software and get opinions as to its value as a tool. Cheers - Franz

Hello,

We need a studio of at least 8x8m, preferably 10x10m that is soundproofed for a 4 day hire on May 12-15 (one day set build, three day shoot).

If anyone has any details of…

yoyo mark. you can try camber well studios they are good & its low budget packages. Bicky henriques.

looking for more help from producers on a coffee shop TV drama - owing to other writing commitments its on ice but hoping to aim for sept shoot got art directors interested. synop…

Hello good shooters!

A quick question has anyone who is going to Cannes got some accommodation space that two friendly producers/directors can chip in?!

Would love to hear bac…

Several places available. What are you dates in Cannes?
filmpartners@andbut.co.uk

Need to transfer my VHS's to DVDs.

I live in South London and am looking for cheap options to have them all transferred...

Why would you want to transfer obsolete media unto another type of obsolete media? My advice is for you to buy something like this:

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/video…