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Hello, I’m looking to license some daylight footage of the London skyline, specifically around City/London Bridge/Borough areas, (aerial or shot from a high rooftop) to use over c…

Sure no problem Chryssanthi.

Hi, working on a docu drama and the US production co are keen on shooting at a location in Portugal. One of the few countries I've never worked in so I have no idea of what facili…

Unfortunately, haven't a clue. Got my start working in Europe on a location scouting trip there a looooong time ago. But found it to be my favourite country in the world. And ju…

We have a beautiful studio space within a photography complex. Studio space is large and open and beautifully finished.
Space is occupied by 2 space film production companies.

Lo…

I have a short synopsis and a full length script.

Title: Playing Away
Can be found on script pitch page

Hello All,

I am a newly undergraduate finishing my course with a First Class Honours. I graduate in July 2017.

I am in a position where I am talented and have a lot of skill. N…

Someone said something about a bunch of 'middle-aged white men' attacking a young black woman. That's kind of ageist. What does it matter that they're middle-aged and white? Seems…

Hello,

I'm looking to share an office space with other filmmakers or freelancers within the Surrey area. Ideally wanted to be somewhere close to Guildford, Farnham, Godalming or …

I just attended Sheffield Doc/Fest and there was a lot of talk of "getting your foot in the door" and "just pick up a camera and shoot something" I thought it would be really help…

Great idea Reality Check! I'm starting up and have been using my photography camera (Canon 5D) but would love to try others...

Hi Film Makers,

I am currently looking to build up my portfolio of films which I have completed sound design work for. So if you have a film that needs some love and attention th…

Hi Freddie

I am putting together a team of people working on some shorts and films,Please send me your details and if you interest to thedirectmatt@gmail.com

Someone has offered to finance my feature film but needs to see a budget before releasing the funds.

Can someone please point me in the direction of a feature film budget templa…

Hiya,

Well congratulations! That's a result!

Usually you'd hire a line producer to budget a film for you as there are all kinds of "gotcha's" that can catch you out - for insta…

I've written a TV pilot for a show and I'm thinking of putting together a short promotional clip to go on youtube (three minute max). To keep costs down it would be something simp…

I normally upload it from my phone.

I need to expand my portfolio with more video content, I have so far done music videos and one documentary video.

If anyone knows of any videos people need doing, please let me k…

Hello there,

I am a passionate filmmaker who is creative in camera and lighting department.
I am always on time hardworking person with good energy : )

My website page:
1112249.…

Help I want to shoot with everything in focus. How can I do this? I heard that manual focus lenses are the best to shoot infinity but I am really confused now. Thanks

By the way, I should have said that every lens has a hyperfocal distance. This is the distance that you should set the lens to in order to achieve maximum depth of field. This d…

Hi, all!

I'm looking to get pre-production going for a documentary I'm passionate about making. To make sure i don't miss anything out, has anyone here worked on a documentary bo…

Hi Jordan,

I haven't read other people's advice, however from my own experience (my documentary feature film Trial by Fire - The Terry Dunnage Story) is in post production ...sho…

Hi,

I'm making a small, no budget fake documentary at home and wanted to record a voiceover for the subject.

The completed film is going to be like an old b/w 70s documentary so…

Hate to be that guy but if you not entirely sure you not what you're doing, hire a sound recordist. A directer I worked with on the post production tried to do the ADR himself bef…

Hello

I have a documentary (Hu.mans: David Stuart) which i directed, shot and produced thats currently doing the film festival circuit,

Its been accepted into three and i would…

Hi All,

I'm a London unit stills photographer looking to build my 'set up' portfolio and jump onto short films/films to shoot more publicity styled stills that could cover as a B…

Dear All, I could add a fireworks scene with some fireworks in the sky on a far distance...it's better to add it After or Before the color correction stage? Thank you!

Before. If you did it after, you'd have to grade the film again to make the VFX match. For picture, grading is the last thing. For sound, the dub is the last thing.

I've posted before on this site asking about travelling to LA but I had another question. What is the best way to get work experience on small film projects in LA?

I'm not reall…

Having lived and worked in LA, if you're looking to volunteer on independent films you can get a flavour from the crew gigs section on Craigslist https://losangeles.craigslist.org…

Hi guys.

I'm looking to share my office at Shepperton. It would suit somebody who doesn't take up a huge amount of space as it's not a very large room so ideally anyone who work…

Actors, I'm interested in finding out who you'd recommend for headshots, showreels and voice reels?

For headshots I really rate Dan Flynn: http://www.danflynn.xyz - for quality, …

Wolf Marloh is really really good, and has huge experience with hundreds of actors under his belt.
http://www.wolfmarloh.com/
500@marloh.com

Hi all,

the title pretty much says it already - does anybody know an experienced designer for film package design?
I mean not just a "good graphic designer" but someone who actu…

Can someone please recommend me a dslr slider for shooting video? Thanks

i was recommended this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Koolertron-Carbon-Bearings-Capacity-Photography/dp/B06XPCSCWN/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1493411148&sr=8-31&keywords…

Hi,

I'm in the process of setting up a process in which I shoot a music video once every couple of weeks all over the UK. I'm offering a full shooting package on RED, which peopl…

Although ben aware Radar cost £6.99 a month and the gig rates are not high - often a few hundred quid

Hi All,

I need to scour my old MiniDV footage and would humbly request the use of a Z1/Z5 or any HDV Deck available. Very small hire fee available! Thanks!

If you look on ebay there is a man in south London you will hire you a deck for 30 days for £ 50.00 so you can transfer old tapes,