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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…

Original Post from Rilwan Jaji
Film Production and Broadcasting Team

Hi Creative and Progressive People.
Hope everything is well.

I am a Writer and Director.

i am looking for a Collaborative Team for a few projects.

I'm looking for People who …

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Hollie Harrington
Anyone in Norwich able to lend/hire out a Z-finder and Canon DSL batteries for one day in October?

I have two events booked on October 24th and my partner and I are sharing the shoots. We have two cameras and kits, but I don't have a second Z-finder or enough batteries. I was w…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Rhys Holland
Looking for an informal story discussion group in South West London

I live in Tooting and I'm a beginner to screenwriting. I'm looking for a group of likeminded people that I can discuss all the essential functions that make a good screenplay, nov…

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

Hey,

This is great, I've been researching a bit on reading groups and we need around 8 people, we need to set agendas and meet every 2 - 4 weeks to discuss. We need to set certai…

Original Post from Sasha Imani
I'm looking to showcase a selection of short films for a Halloween+Black History event could you re…

I'm the organiser for In-Cahoots Film Night and I'm looking for a short selection of short films 20 mins and under and made after 2013 to showcase for our October 27th Film Night …

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Need help in development?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant at Fox?

I currently work in development a…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Joe Wilkes
Most recent response from London Film Academy
Film making course for teenagers in London?

A family friend, who's quite bright and very keen, wants to learn more. He already shoots, but would benefit from an environment where there's some continual feedback. He'd be tra…

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

Hi Joe,

London Film Academy here, an international film school based in Fulham. We have numerous courses available ranging from weekends to MA courses in all aspects of filmmakin…

Original Post from Irene Tan
Most recent response from Nigel Rogers
Any British can be my interviewee?

Hi! I am going to shoot a documentary which talks about UK and Hong Kong and I am here to look for British who is willing to be my interviewee.I will need your sharing about exper…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

hi Irene, I would be interested. I have been to Hong Kong several times over the years. First was in 1983.
Nigel

Original Post from Ivo Marloh
Most recent response from Matt Jamie
Has anyone ever used Genero?

Hi all,

I've been puzzled by Genero.tv, who keep sending me briefs for potential videos or commercials. What I don't understand is, why would an artist brief out a video, to be m…

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

No, Ivo, the previous posters are correct. You make the video - if the artist likes it they buy it. It becomes their video. Or, as has been suggested, you "win the prize money".…

Original Post from Eric Cooper
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Does anyone know of any production companies shooting VR cinema in London?

I'm just looking for experience in the medium from a camera/lighting perspective.

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

You're quite welcome!

Original Post from Nick Goundry
Most recent response from Kate Fisher
Where can I read scripts for high-profile films in production?

Hello Shooters. I'm looking to get hold of scripts for films that are in production or are in cinemas now. Ideally productions that have a reasonably high profile. Can anyone reco…

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

The BBC has a script library for dramas if that is of interest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts

Original Post from Wasim Shafi
private screening cinema - London

Hi, does anyone know of any small cinemas, bars, rooms or auditoriums in London - where I can do a private screening of my short film to about 20 people? The movie is 14 mins long…

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

Hi all - thank you very much for this information. I went with the Exhibit cinema in Balham. Small and nice and not too expensive either! Thanks

Original Post from Elizabeth Gbejuade
Most recent response from James Dann
How can I get work in documentaries?

Hi All,

I am a film student with a passion for documentary filmmaking. Having made one before, I am more driven to get involved in professional productions so I was wondering ho…

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

Hey Elizabeth et al,

Bit of promotion here but also relevant. We've got a documentary screening of our low budget film on gun crime in the USA '2nd Amendment' at Genesis Cinema o…

Original Post from Georgiana Rowley
Most recent response from Jamie Kennerley
What film essentials do i need for a uni filmmaking course im about to start in manchester? Equipme…

Starting next week and kind of panicking!
Please, any tips, or thoughts or recommendations would be so helpful! Even just advice about filmmaking courses at uni or anywhere in Ma…

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

You should hook up with the guys at Filmonik (links below) which is THE low-budget filmmaking collective in Manchester. You'll learn more from 6 months of making shorts and attend…

Original Post from Ben Bruce
Most recent response from Nick Goundry
How can I get producers and agents to read my TV pilot?

I've written a pilot episode for a TV series, and I'm looking to get it into the hands of agents and producers, but of course most aren't interested in reading unsolicited materia…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Ben. There's no set route, but persistent and bold networking is the next step. Prep and rehearse pitches of different lengths - 20 words, a 60-second version - in case you bum…

Original Post from Grace Halliday
Most recent response from Valentine Taylor
Collaboration -

Hi,

This is the first time that I've ever post anything..... Is there anyone out there that would be interested in collaborating to build show reel material? I'm an actor that h…

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

Hello Grace,

Always looking to collaborate and assist.
Aside from acting, I write/produce/direct shorts and also work with a variety of musicians creating organic sounds suitab…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Tia Salisbury
Seeking Producers, Directors and Commissioners for Production Company Start Up

Hello,

I'm a freelance producer going full time into production and and am looking for a collection of like minded people to collaborate with developing my production company (s…

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

Hi Ross,
I'm a Bristol based director, with experience of narrative music promo direction. I've a background in animation, so direct, edit and produce FX. My work's…

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Maj Jukic
Where are the shooters in the pub in South London?

Are there any shooters in the pub in South London? Like Croydon, Purley, Crystal Palace, Sutton, Bromley, Beckenham, Greenwich, Lewisham and Wimbledon?

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

Streatham, I'm in.

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Script Development and Scheduling Service - where to promote?

Hi Guys

I’ve been running quite a successful Treatment/Script Development and scheduling service recently but I want to really put the word out about this. I work at Fox (Nationa…

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Seeking an exiting location in BRIGHTON for a music video shoot

Hey Shooters,

Can anyone recommend any stunning Location in or around Brighton, preferably cheap or free to access. Public Places or iconic streets that perhaps haven't already …

9 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Josie Parkinson
Most recent response from Joshua Kahan
Where can I find prosthetic penises (for a film, obviously)

Hiya gang,

I'm the production designer on a low budget short - I've got about £1,000-1,200 to play with for all the sets and props.
Does anyone know how I'd go about finding a p…

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

If you don't mind a bit of a wait and you're happy with a rubber one you could try here: http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=&SearchTe…

Original Post from Gavin Boyter
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
SD card fast download

I'm about to make a film where I'll be shooting a lot of material onto SD cards. What very fast method can I use to transfer the footage to external hard drive using a PC? At th…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

The 'class' of the card and whatever reader you're using will determine timings.

Class 10+ through a USB3 reader (in a USB3 port - a blue one) will be a heap faster than a class …

Original Post from Katie Smith
Most recent response from Matthew Clayton
Looking for a collaborative team for a short comedy in London.

Hi guys!

Hope you are all well.

I am looking for a collaborative team for my next film, Leo. Logline: A struggling writer forms an unhealthy relationship with a Leonardo DiCapri…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

Hi Katie,

I've just seen your trailer for crossroads and was very impressed.
I am a screenwriter and am wondering if you are looking for any short scripts as I have a couple.
(I…

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Leeds based Production company looking for an audition space in London for a few days, can anybody …

Northern based Talkinglens Productions are looking to cast in London in September for our self funded feature film "The Test". We are looking for a rehearsal space in London for a…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

I have a space in Romford Essex, only 30mins from london.
Email tom@studio-club.com

Original Post from David Tsui
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Looking for council flat rooftop/roof terraces in London

Hi guys,

Does anyone have a rooftop/roof terrace they could lent out for a small sum of money? Would need it on one day, several hours on the 29/30th August. London location.

I …

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 12 months ago.

I have a disused nightclub for hire? email me for images tom@studio-club.com

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