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Original Post from Andrew Fisher
Most recent response from Angela Peters
Best ways to put out a casting call??

Hi,

I'm looking to cast for my first feature and was wondering if people could recommend the best way to look for actors based around London please?

I've put out a casting call …

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

Hi Andrew,

I hope I can add to the already extensive and brilliant suggestions you've received.

As a working actor, these would be additional things you should consider for the…

Original Post from Peter Chipping
Most recent response from John Harden
Pitch Deck examples?

Hi All

I've been asked to submit a pitch deck - just wondered if anyone had one that they were happy with that I could see as an example?

Best wishes.

P

5 responses, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Peter, here are links to a few:

STRINGER (unsold 1 hr drama) https://spark.adobe.com/page/tci0ZoHPfQj1P/
ADVENTURE TIME / BLOOP BLOOP (two animated series, one sold & pr…

Original Post from Erin S
Most recent response from Nick Cheel
Looking for a female fluent French speaker to act as translator from French to English

I'm making a documentary and I am looking for someone to verbally translate from French to English on a couple Zoom calls on 8th and 9th December!

This will be PAID. This should…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Erin,
Wld they have to be present in person ? I know s/o francophone maternelle who might be interested if possible remotely/zoomly (what is docu subject matter ?) ...
Nick

Original Post from Bruce Middlemiss
Most recent response from Simon Brooke
Any London / South East productions wanting experienced photographer for production stills. Will be…

HI

I am an experienced photographer with corporate and event experience ( as well as a wedding and portrait background).

I am looking to spread my wings in to stills photograph…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Bruce,

I'm directing a short in Feb/March, would be fantastic to have someone shooting production stills. Would love to talk more. Drop me an email at simonhbrooke@gmail.com a…

Original Post from Christine Cowin
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Any reasonably priced Soho / Central London screening room recommendations?

Hi, we're looking to host an interim screening for a feature doc in central London / Soho, ideal date 14th December. Any suggestions gratefully received!

We have some budget.

Th…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Do check out Close-Up - https://screeningroommap.com/london/listing/close-up-cinema/ - and use the search boxes on https://screeningroommap.com/london/listings/ to hunt for more s…

Original Post from Lara Shardlow
Unit stills & BTS photographer available in December!

Hi, I'm a unit stills photographer and I have a lot of availability in December and wondered if anyone shooting in December needed one? Stills photography is great for publicity o…

3 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Adam Clements
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Insurance Recommendations

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for insurance providers for freelance filmmakers?

I need to renew so looking for some good quotes.

I'll want to cover filming equ…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

I use Hiscox Business for my company, and if you ever need feature production insurance, contact Paul Hillier at Integro (the most connected man in the business!)

Original Post from Daniel Lane
Most recent response from Alexis Garcia
Low budget feature crew

Sorry if I have put this in the wrong place!

I’m planning to shoot a low budget feature that I have written, I have January and February off work and will be looking for crew (e…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Daniel,
My name is Alexis. I'm a composer and sound designer. I would like to get involved in the project so I was wondering what is the film's genre?
If you are interested che…

Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Most recent response from Elliot Smith
Camden, London based DOP/Camera Op, Sound and Editor for Short Film

Hi there, I'm looking for crew based in the London borough of Camden for an exciting new short film shooting Jan/Feb 2022. You can be a film student, entry level or more experien…

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

Hey Maddie, not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I may know people who could be a good fit. I work for a homeless charity based out of Camden and we've recently been r…

Original Post from Marc Hardman
Good platform for short form series?

Hi Shooters,

I am currently in pre-production of a short-form dark comedy series that will be shooting in March 2022. I hadn't set out to write a short-form series. I didn't know…

3 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Caroline Bottomley
Where to train? lighting technician and grip

Hi Shooters

How/ where ywould recommend to get training as a lighting technician and a grip?
I know two 19 year olds based in London who are interested in these 2 roles.
I don't …

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

Thanks Anca, very helpful :)

Original Post from Charlie Borchard
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Christian filmmakers, projects, events?

Just curious what/who is out there making projects and is of the Christian faith. Would love to get involved.

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

I am a writer and creative who happens to be christian - entered the Pitch in the past and even got to the finals and two semifinals. Not keen on developing 'twee' christian mater…

Original Post from David Yorke
Hi guys I'm looking for a prop maker for a short horror film

Hey shooters

If there are any Prop makers out there I would love to discuss a short horror concept I have.

Let me know.

Thanks
David

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Amy Rich
Most recent response from Tristan Nelson
Are there any Bedfordshire-based filmmakers out there who'd be interested in potential collaboratio…

I live near Bedford and it would be pretty good to meet up/collaborate/skills swap with other local filmmakers. Last year I finished a short film which is currently being submitte…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

Few years late but yes! I'm Bedfordshire based!

Original Post from Emily Macrander
Affordable fully-licensed night club/warehouse locations for event & shoot

Hi!
I'm looking to shoot a short film at the beginning of December and as part of the shoot we are hosting an official DJ event in London. For this, we are looking for a club loca…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Lee Morgan
Looking for a museum/art gallery or similar location

Hey,

I've an upcoming short film shoot, it's zero budget and so is mainly for all involveds experience and reels. It's a fun, creative short comedy though, one location and dialo…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Nick Hilton
Looking to sublet office space in London

Hi everyone – obviously the past 18-months has seen massive changes to the way we work, and I suspect there area quite a lot of companies in the film production space who have fou…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Joe Jeffreys
Most recent response from Fenilconic Musician
I'm looking to start work on another music video for an electronic artist

Hi - I've recently completed a music video for the artist Stumbeline. You can find it below:


https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2021/06/02/stumbleine-she-stole-beach-joe-jeffreys/7…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

Interesting
i've seen your video
I can produce electronic music for your intresed video.
Link- ffm.bio/fenilconic
Link - g.co/kgs/hxUoZh
Can you direct message me.

Original Post from Emma Keysell
What should be per video rate be as a beginner?

Hi all, I am a VFX uni student that took a gap year between years 1 & 2 because of COVID. I have spent this year working on films as a scriptie and also as the video editor fo…

3 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Jamie Prophet
Versatile composer looking for exciting collaborations and film scoring

Hello everyone. My name is Jamie and I am a composer looking for exciting collaborations to score music to. I have a vast experience of the music industry behind me and I am seeki…

3 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Simon X. Frederick
Most recent response from Kim Mawson-Scott
Dying to make some short films

Hi People,

My name is Simon, I'm a cinema obsessed screenwriter who is looking to direct a bunch of short films ASAP. I've written about 20 short scripts, 3 pilots and 2 features…

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

Hi Simon, I am a Writer & Actor - Have done Copy Writing and Short Stories and more recently script Writing. I was in the same boat, and I decided to quit waiting for someone…

Original Post from Chris Dann
composing

Is this ok to post?

A friend of mine has been writing instrumental music for sometime & has recorded some great relaxation music. If anyone is interested in using his current…

4 years ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Moira Rowan
Hotels in Africa etc-Kenya

Hello I am enquiring as to the cheapest cost for safe hotel stay in Africa-to clarify I mean that can could double for the Congo in south Africa or any other filming friendly area…

7 responses, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

I have filmed in South Africa and I found it difficult to find affordable film crew, but that is just me because I work on a very tight budget and I don't need drone operators etc…

Original Post from Yuki : the After Effect guy
Most recent response from Robert Macfarlane
What is your favorite blog about movie?

I would like to know a blog about movie. Hopefully, I can learn something from it and maybe buy it if it is really good

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

Hi, I run a YouTube channel delving into how movies and TV shows are made and why; you might enjoy it: https://www.youtube.com/robertmacfarlanedirector

Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Any experienced Nuke operators here?

I'm looking to connect with any freelancers or company's that use Foundry's Nuke.

Wozy

4 years, 1 month ago
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