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Hi,
I would like to know if there is a correct or smart way to find and reach out to local Retired or Pro Screenwriters in my home town? (Croydon and South East London)

I'm hopi…

There may be an evening course some of them teach, at the local college or university. These can be subsidized, and even free if you're out of work or on a low income.

Our loc…

Hi guys,

I've recently developed a script for a short film and I'm currently being at the stage before shooting! Because I have lack of experience on how to use a camera on a pro…

There's more to making a movie than using a camera. It might be an idea to look for runner jobs, to see how the whole thing is run. I was observing productions when I was offere…

Hi everybody

I am in the latter stages of producing a micro / very low budget feature. I have some private investment in place, but in order to protect them and the film, I'm loo…

Is your budget over £100k? And do you have a bondable Line Producer?

I'm currently doing post on my new short, and need To add several screenshots - some close-up, some wider. I was going to use the screen-capture program Camtasia, but does anyone …

sorry should have included the web address -
http://www.ambrosiasw.com/

Hello,

looking for conceptional / logistic assistance to realise this very tragic episode of WW2 have had mass reponse via CCP most of whom understand the intention behind it ow…

Am looking for some free/cheap apps/software to help storyboard...any ideas?

Sorry! I have only used Movie Magic before, but its not free:

https://secure.sargent-disc.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=85&osCsid=f6bc5288b97931b81f54dbdb698a9069

Lighthouse (BFI) and FilmLondon are closed. I'm a first time producer looking for £6000-8000 for a short.

I have a kickstarted page - so that's covered.

Can anyone suggest?

Funding is such a bug bear and it hampers creativity most of the time. For a short film, the bigger the budget the harder it is to raise the money.

DON'T DO IT unless you are in…

Hi,

I want to create a Blu-ray disc which has my movie as well as several extra features. I’m using an iMac with Compressor 4 to encode the files. Compressor seems to be able to …

Hi there,
I'm looking to rent a sniper rifle prop and pistol for a few hours for the 14th April in london if anyone could let me know. I'll supply the film webs…

Thanks too howard, ill do the film work inside so dont worry :)

Had extensive casting response while have not pinned the screenplay don't as the visual complexities are challenging to finetune. some cast are busier than other but support for t…

Hi John, can you reframe the question? I'm not sure I really understand what it is you're after

I have 2 feature length scripts before me and they are both darned good! Which one stands the best chance of making it to the wide screen in a cinema near you?

The Musical Romp …

Thanks Paddy. The last time I needed to use old recordings the copyright on a recording was for 50 years. Since I know you know your stuff, I went and looked it up. It is now 70 y…

Hello shooters!

We are looking for one location for a short film. An apartment or flat that is large enough to fit a small crew and lighting set up in, for this reason open plan …

We are shooting a short film and need some help! We are looking for an office location.

Needs to look as though it could be the office of a regional manager of a large company. …

Gabriel.

I think I've got a good suggestion to 'Office location'. Derbeyshire Hourse St Chad's Sreet London
WC1H 8AG - have conference rooms I don't know if they would allow you …

With the ease of making content now and the huge amount of films made every year, do people think its easier or harder to break into the industry? I've been to various talks recen…

I've been reading this discussion for a while and I've really liked hearing everyone's thoughts! I was really happy to see another "young" actor/ filmmaker having their say and so…

Hi,

I'm trying to find some sample copies of a master use license and synchronisation license agreement. This is to license some existing compositions for a short film I'm workin…

Hey Sam,
I'm a composer and I have been recently asked if one of my pieces (existing recording) could be used for a film so I have a sample agreement but I don't see any way to at…

Hi,
I would like to know if there is a correct or smart way to find and reach out to local Retired or Pro Screenwriters in your home town?

I'm hoping that I can ask them to be …

Beg!!

I'm thinking of investing in a DSLR a lower model such as a D90 or 650d. Eventually I'd be looking to invest more and get a better one( 5d or D800) but for now I just want to get …

Nothing beats Canon 550d/600d/650d for value. Shoots beautiful pictures and video. Nikon shoots slightly better pictures in high ISO but the video just sucks.

Hi folks,

I've been looking in to getting some of my films duplicated on dvd with dvd authoring and on disc printing. However I've started to think that in the long run I might …

Thanks everyone for all your responses and suggestions, very useful!

I have looked in to DVD Studio Pro but apparently it was discontinued in 2006 (?). I realise that Final Cut …

have 2 projects in development - WW2 (see recent post) currently researching more - looking for likeminded producers who would back a DGGB / BKSTS member particularly locations / …

If those cameras are too expensive have you considered scaling back the production? A budget is a balancing act between the elements - no point paying £000's for camera kits if y…

I'd like to join a shooting team?I am an English/Arabic speaker film/ TVSound engineer,Sound Recordist,TV technical director.

Let's start Dylan.I agree.

Hi all,

In a month I'll be producing a 3D arts program pilot. It will be studio based with two presenters, guests, and plenty of inserts.

I'm well familiar with studios, and wit…

Since 1990, Presenter Promotions has led the field in the supply of professional presenters who can enhance a production. I have a large range of talent so let me know if you need…

Hello. My Canon 7D developed an odd fault last year where it won't record films with the SOUND RECORDING ON. If I turn sound recording Off it works fine, no problem with the im…

I will be shooting a crowd scene long lenses, in a similar style to 'The Conversation' (Dir. Coppolla). I'm not realistically going to need to get release forms from faces in th…

Another late one from me...

Nobody mentioned insurance - your E&O/indemnity policy will almost certainly require you to have the releases in place if anyone is recogniseable,…

I've been asked to produce an animated short to promote a local small business. The client has given me an outline of what she wants, and has asked for a rough budget. The problem…

Bit late, but here's my 2p.

With such a loose brief, there's not a lot you can do to fully cost the thing. If each cell takes 5s to draw it'll be cheaper than if each cell takes…

Hi,

Low-to-no budget shooter here... I've been working with a GH2 and Zoom H4N, both of suit me well for lightness and unobtrusiveness. I edit in Final Cut Express on a 2008 Mac…

Thanks, Paddy!