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I am an actor/writer/photographer looking to work with a wide range of crew for film projects. I graduated from the Liverpool Institute of performing Arts in 2012 but since 2009 h…

Hi Ryan - I recently posted on these pages a request for any actors (like myself) who love script reading. I also write a bit and was dismayed how otherwise intelligent people (l…

Hello,

I am seeking information and recommendations based on personal experience with DVD authoring and replication. I am based in London, UK and the project is an 80 minute docu…

For the Best Price and Quality for DVD Authoring and duplication go to www.edithouse.co.uk

In America, there's a company called North By Northwest Entertainment that produce music videos, short films, adverts and feature films. They offer a complete "all in 1" package o…

Digital it shall be.

I've edited a video in Premiere Pro CC 2015 using Red Giant's magic bullet looks plug in and now I can't export the video. I get the "sorry, serious error occurred" and Premiere P…

If you are still having trouble with this export, you could try:

1. Rendering out smaller chunks of the timeline. This will help identify the corrupt clip with effect (if that's …

Can anyone recommend a Public House or bar with a good size screen for a short film screening for hire.

Around £100 per hour or less for an evening showing.


Thank you
Dave &amp…

Dave and Ray,

I run a website called Screening Room Map which I update on an annual basis. If you haven't been on it already, go to http://screeningroommap.com/london/ We hav…

We're doing a short film in an art gallery next Saturday (1st August) and I'd like to project video on a wall.

Does anyone have a projector I could rent/borrow - the type I can p…

Thanks David. Appreciate your offer - sounds good and will let you know if there's anything in future. However, we have now sorted out a screen for this shoot.

I am waiting to kick off a CrowdFunding campaign (I know, who isn't!!!?) for a Short Film that I am looking at making into a Full Feature (all be it a short Full Feature). We are …

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, not only has your advice helped me with my current project, but it's also helping me to plan a few future ones. Much appreciated. Chris

I am a writer, editor and sometimes director wanting to meet people keen as I am on collaborating and who may also be struggling like I am to find people in or near the area where…

Josh

i used to live in horsham - nice place - and currently live in Windsor. Would be happy to travel back there (and I still own a flat - unfurnished - so if thats ever free and…

Does anyone know of any production insurance companies that would insure a falling stunt overseen by a very experienced stunt coordinator and performed by a professional stunt dou…

If the stunt team are professionals, they may know, although they may also be uninsurable. Try asking towergate camerasure who insure movies, they can ask underwriters for you

We are filmimg for 1 day, with a small 12 person cast/crew, indoors and wondered whether anyone out there could suggest a good reliable insurance company to cover liability/equipm…

Many thanks for all your replies, you've all been extremely helpful.... I shall follow up with these recommendations. Kind Regards Keith

Hi
We're producing a short film about our recent touring theatre show Benefit (you may have seen my previous post about its recent live-streaming). The tour has been all across th…

I suppose you've done this already.

There are different animations you could do.

One is tracing the map, another is tracing the route. I have done both kinds of things in Motio…

Hi there,

This might not be the right way to go about this, but I guess it can't hurt to try, so thanks for reading.

Quite simply: have you a need for any aerial shots in your v…

Personally I think the best thing to do is to look for new markets and opportunities. SUA's can be used on shots not possible on other systems, look for those. I also suggest don'…

Hello,

I have just finished my short film I Will Never Run, (you can see it here https://shootingpeople.org/watch/131384/i-will-never-run)

I am very happy with the result but wo…

Hi Paddy,

That's a great idea...seems obvious now! Have a lot of problems with Vimeo on mobile myself. Thanks for the help,

Nathan

Hi all
We have a camera and sound equipment we're hoping to hire out in our shooting downtime, and was hoping someone could make some recommendations about good and affordable ins…

Try this company: http://www.essexinsurancebrokers.com/film-insurance

Hi everyone,

What do you think are the most essential things for runners? And what are the things a runner can do to be more effective/ memorable?

I mean this in a pretty open …

Just common sense.

Hey,

Looking for cheap accommodation in the South of Edinburgh (Gilmerton, Loanhead, Dalkeith) from 14th July until 14th August. Any advice and information would be amazing!

Th…

Hi,

I am an MA producing student at the Met Film School based in Ealing Studios. As part of my course I have been asked to conduct a case study on a contemporary UK feature film…

We have an unusual business model that allows us to make films which I will if you are not looking for a standard raise funds model be happy to talk to you about.

I am currently in pre-production for my next upcoming short and we are looking at hiring some extra equipment for the short film including Lenses, Grip and Monitor. We have a very…

New Day Pictures might be able to do you a good deal. And if you or any of your crew members are students, they'll do you a discount. :)

George Wyndham overcame poverty, disability and war to become one of the world's top 20 table-tennis players. He is Sierra Leone's best hope at a gold medal at the Brazil Paralymp…

Hi Michael,

Thanks for this. You can post this information into the Bulletins here: https://shootingpeople.org/bulletin/post/1. This will post it directly into our daily bulleti…

Looking for short films in production that need comopsition for free. This is to expand my portfolio.

Visit my site www.jameseastope.com to see osme of my work. Theres more to be…

Hi James,
I saw this today - think it's theatre music but experience & paid .. So check it out - and good luck :)
http://m.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailyj…

Ive worked with a variety of models over the years. Now, thankfully my kit is getting smaller id like a tripod that doesn't break my arm to carry about.
Im a self shooter, so on …

Hello all. Apologies for not replying I had a few issues renewing my ShootingPeople account. Thank you for the advice, im sure my physio will be glad to know im looking at new kit…

Hi there,

We are in need of two locations for our feature film 'Forever Tomorrow' (www.imdb.com/title/tt4665976/) which is shooting in June. We will only need each location for o…

Advertise on gumtree I've done it and ended up with two locations. But if your doing this you have to be generous with your budget. £50 will get you nowhere. Try trebling it and y…

Dear Film Maker,

My name is Leif, earlier working with Ikonoskop and Image System, aka Digital Vision, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Now I am representing a new web community with the p…

In particularly Croydon, Beckenham, Wimbledon, Crystal Palace and Purley. I'm looking for people to make short films with. I'm a screenwriter looking for other screenwriters, dire…

Thanks for all the responses. I've realized it is very hard to unite a group unless a project is actually being made. But feel free to post your details here, so others can get in…

I am someone looking for as a location in london,a room with say computer screens-monitors etc,that could double for
nats or the inside of air traffic control,please reccomend pos…

Richard, have you considered setting up a room yourself? Get some monitors, some office chairs, some headsets with mics - you'll need at least two, preferably three. Shoot up clos…