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Original Post from Komal Ahmed
where do i find someone to work with me in a business as a filmmaker - weddings, singers/dancers vi…

I am sort of looking someone who has multi-skilled. Knows how to film in the highest definition and as cinematography for wedding videos, including both asian and british weddings…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Toby Roberts
Are you looking for help in development?

Hi Guys,

I have posted a couple of times and had great feedback and questions from you guys, so I just wanted to throw it out there again,

Just wondering if anyone is intereste…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Sherice

I'd be interested talking to you about this. Please email me: toby1kenoby@yahoo.com.

Cheers
Toby

Original Post from Jay Cantebrigge
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Gaining more set experience with directors

I'm keen to work with others to gain more set experience in different environments but I'm unable to work for free. I have been applying for some expenses and low paid work on her…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

In honesty, agencies won't be a lot of help for paid runner work. The reality is that more people want paid runner work than there are jobs, which is why you're running up agains…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Stephen Follows
Looking for Statistics and info on Runners, ADs and other crew working in the UK

Hi all!

I'm currently looking to do some research on the UK film industry for a passion project.

Does anyone know where I could find some statistics on things like:

How many Ru…

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

Hi Ross

I run statistical analysis on the film industry. I've not looked at those direct questions (yet) but I have researched similar topics which may be useful...

https://ste…

Original Post from Ken Box
Composer and Film Maker Available

Hi,

I have now uploaded some films I directed, produced, composed for and acted on my Shooting People Profile.

I am Logic, FCPX savvy and too an extent After Effects.

I have al…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Connor H
Tired of cliché flimscore - looking for something different?

Music concrète is an ear-catching composition technique which blurs the line between sound and music. I have developed 300 royalty free, high quality audio files which you can dr…

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

Hi Paddy, thanks for your compliments on the sample pack. I would love to offer discount, unfortunately I have no control over the price set by Loopmasters - although the price w…

Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Marina Uzcategui
Transcript and Spanish

Hi
I've got documentary footage from Chile that I need a transcript for.
The footage is an interview with a priest who set up his own observatory. Ie mostly one voice.
But! I'm ho…

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

Dear Cath I'm a video editor bilingual at usually provide this services, also I'm documentary filmmaker. I would like to offer my help for this transcript and further subtitles if…

Original Post from Jay Cantebrigge
Groups and Meet Ups in Cambridge?

Hi all. I recently wrote and directed my first music video and caught the bug, but I noticed there is no info on a SP group in Cambridge anymore. Are there any groups or meetups I…

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

I have found the correct page now. Maybe the site admins would like to update the links?

:)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/135193786526458/

Original Post from Ivo Marloh
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
line producer needed

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a London-based line producer who is reasonably priced, professional, good at his job and who might be interested to work with an international coprod…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

Not London-based, but that's the purpose of hotels! I'm assuming you have money you want help in spending?

Original Post from James Dann
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How to find a producer for your sitcom pilot episode?

Hey all,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice / direction as where to go for finding a producer for my sitcom pilot? I've made multiple documentaries before a…

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

Could go either way - production company pickup and they keep the producer, or at least as likely, put in their own people on payroll to do the deals with existing suppliers, etc.…

Original Post from Katherine Porter
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a Set Builder/Constructor

Can anyone offer any advice on where I can find a professional set builder?

Thanks in advance.

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

Hi, received your PM and sent it onto a couple of guys

If Liam or Josh get in touch, they're young but good :)

Original Post from Sibylle Meder
Where to hire video equipment in NYC?

HI NYC Shooters,

could anyone recommend a good equipment house in central NYC to provide a Sony EX1 or EX3, a Canon 5D Mark III and sound equipment? Also, do you know how easy it…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Paul Dewdney
Filming locations Wanted ~ SNOOKER HALL & BANKING HALL

SNOOKER HALL:
A traditional multi-table snooker hall to film one scene of 2 principal cast.

London, Home or Southern Counties

BANKING HALL:
A traditional banking hall or a premi…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Jon Rosling
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Can anyone offer any advice on US-governed distribution deals or recommend an attorney?

Last year we agreed an international distribution deal with a company based in California.

The company verbally pledged limited theatrical distribution in the least, followed by…

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

So sorry to hear of your troubles. This kind of thing is typical of distributors, I'm afraid. What seems odd, is that you've given them world wide rights? Is that correct? If you'…

Original Post from Sica Denerley-Weiss
Does anybody know of an accessible list of UK Film/TV/Event Production Companies?

Organising a large event for next Spring and would like to invite as many of the major TV channels/companies, events teams etc as possible.
Does anybody know if there is a list w…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Emmalie El Fadli
Most recent response from Tony French
I am looking to learn Avid through someone who has a passion for the software.

I am wondering if anyone would be willing to teach me Avid? I have the software at home but am completely clueless about it and am not learning much from online tutorials. I need …

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

I think this course is for what you need Emmalie to make the transition.

https://sohoeditors.com/training/avid/avid-media-composer/the-media-composer-for-final-cut-pro-7-editors-…

Original Post from Johnny Burke
Most recent response from Philip Carr
German to English translator

Hi,
I am looking for a German to English translator to translate/transcribe about 30-45 minutes of footage. It is paid work, amount to be agreed according to level of experience. …

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

Lots of offers of help here but if anyone is stuck for translations I used a website called Unbabel, quite reasonably priced and very quick.

Original Post from Lee Burnett
Most recent response from Ben Bate
Cameraman/DP looking to collaborate in London...

I've been living in Cornwall and working in film for the past 3 years, moving to NE London in the next month and looking to collaborate with other filmmakers / directors / writers…

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

*narrative (sorry)

Original Post from Benjamin Hodder
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Anyone know of an agency for up and coming cinematographers?

I am looking to support myself solely through work as a cinematographer. I am not represented by anyone, and I feel as though this is important to do so. Does anyone know of an ag…

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

Like Scott says, just keep on shooting and shooting! Might be with befriending a rental house and asking if you can come in and test/play with a few bits of kit in return for... …

Original Post from Edward
Hi Everyone, wondering all the types of insurance/cover needed for a short film.

Who's needs cover and what type of insurance?
Checking all crew members, which insurance should they have.
Do I just need Liability insurance?

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Johnny Burke
Hi, I'm looking for a freelance web-designer for a paid project? Anyone got someone they can recomm…

Hi,
I'm establishing a charity that focuses on video production. I'm looking for a freelance web-designer. Anyone got someone they can recommend? It would be paid work to help de…

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

Thanks Marlom, that's very helpful info for me to go away and research a bit deeper. Many thanks, Johnny

Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Most recent response from Alan Mahon
Can anyone recommend a good company to clean and/or fix Canon lenses in London?

Hi there! I was wondering if any of you had experience in cleaning or fixing their Canon lenses in London, and if they can recommend a reliable (and possibly cheap) company. Thank…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Absolutely, Fixation are the best choice in London for anything to do with Canon equipment. Price will be fair but not cheap

Original Post from Phil Stainsby
Looking for an interesting short film to direct (North East, Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland)

I'm a Director new to SP, I'm looking for a Writer, Producer, Filmmaker or anyone in the North East (Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland) who has a good short film idea, hopefully a scr…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Ben Mills
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Anyone need an editor over the next month?

Hi all,

I'm currently slowing down on my current job and looking for shorts or music videos to cut and help out with post production.

I'm an experienced assistant editor / VFX e…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hey Ben. Good to hear. I may pop in when in soho next for a chat.
Best

Woz

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Anyone need a Shooting Schedule? (Movie Magic /EP Schedule)

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone is looking for a shooting schedule for short films or feature films they currently have in development.

I’m an experienced development producer…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Thanks, Sherice. Good answers (and I can assure anyone from that answer, she knows what she's doing)!

I hope shooters here are now more informed and how fucking important a sche…

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