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Original Post from Presenter Promotions
Most recent response from James Clenaghan
Does anyone know a reasonably priced London based studio or rehearsal room for occasional use?

I am looking to find a room or facility that I can run small group meetings in. It could be once week (in the evening) or otherwise on a weekend (ideally Sunday). A studio or simi…

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

Take Five Casting Studio (Beak St., W1F) do special deals for evenings and weekends.
www.takefivestudio.com

Original Post from richard kelly
LOCATION HELP- For a CONTROL ROOM

Hello from Richard, i am in Great Need of a CONTROL ROOM as a LOCATION for a planned low-budget self-funded Short film. I am based in Hither Green South East London.
If you k…

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

I will bear this in mind,i thank you for your response,sorry i am late in responding as i just got in,i have contacted Croydon airport no reply,either way, now taking your advice …

Original Post from Alan Powell
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
looking for a classic black cab to shoot in. anyone know of any cabbies looking to make easy money?

Shooting in central london the evening of May 29 and 30 and all day in studio May 31.
Needs to be black with no adverts on the exterior. Great looking shiny body and Must have all…

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

Saturday evening his is most profitable night of the week - prob 250-350 gross.

Friday evening is his next most profitable night.

Sunday is as close as most cabbies get to a day…

Original Post from richard kelly
LOCATION needed-CONTROL ROOM in London or Nearby.

Hello from Richard in the uk, i am looking for a Location in the uk,in or near London.
It would be needed for a Short Film i plan to film-maybe self-funded.
I am Looking for a CON…

10 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Andreas Kubat
Most recent response from Tracy Wiles
Does anyone know/have an affordable small sound studio to record voice-overs?

We need to record a voice-over for a brand video project we're working on. We have a budget but don't need anything fancy. Just a basic sound facility/studio to be able to recor…

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

http://a1vox.com Highly recommend.

Original Post from dziko kazembe
Most recent response from Andrew Ryland
Does anyone have completed short films for monthly, london based film club

Hi,

Does anyone have any narrative based short film/s that they want to showcase at my monthly film event? We are booked for June so we are now looking for films for July and Aug…

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

Hi

I have a short film (8 mins, sci-fi thriller) which has just finished it's festival run and available for short film screenings. Email me if you'd like to check out a screene…

Original Post from Cassiah Joski-Jethi
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Does anyone know of any reviewers/bloggers who have a decent following and would want to review a s…

Hi there -

I have written, produced and directed a short film 'Under My Thumb' (30 minutes) and am looking for review sites/reviewers/bloggers with a decent following who would …

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

i own studioclubmag.com and have over 11,000 followers on Twitter

Original Post from Jacob Nizzola
Most recent response from Bridget Bradshaw
Looking for a London screening facility for a horror short

I'm looking for a venue in London to screen my 9 minute horror short.

Up to 3 showings,

only a small capacity 30-50.

Ideally somewhere with a bit of character.

Self funded pr…

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

The Horse Hospital is great, atmospheric underground venue of the right capacity, near Russell Square. www.thehorsehospital.com

Original Post from Dom Bouffard
Most recent response from Alex Barrett
Are there any Silent Film makers out there?

I would like to find a silent film maker to collaborate with. Anyone who could possibly be interested plea message me.

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

Hi Dom. I'm currently making a silent feature film: http://www.londonsymphfilm.com. There are a few other silent filmmakers out there too - for instance, http://www.writtenindust.…

Original Post from Jamie Sims
Looking for a Chevrolet for a film

Hey

We're making a film for the Chevrolet Mofilm contest and are in need of a Chevy Trax, Sonic, Cruze, or Spark.

We're going through dealerships looking for them but apparent…

10 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Presenter Promotions
Most recent response from Dan Smith
Can anyone recommend a good Wordpress developer they have used?

I am looking for a wordpress developer who knows what they are doing and is responsive and wants to be involved in a new project. Don't get excited, its not an open ended budget, …

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

Hi - I use a guy called Rob Hills, www.greenacorn-webdesign.co.uk He uses the Wordpress platform, coupled with the One address system. It has its limitations but has served me we…

Original Post from Neelu Bhuman
Most recent response from John Lubran
Recommendations for a fair use attorney please

Hello Dear Shooters,

I am looking for an attorney who could help assess is some of the publicly available content I am using in my short film falls under "public domain". Any rec…

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

This issue has been extensively discussed on these lists. Significant essays ought to be available here. I tried to find a short cut to some of them in the side bar index; could n…

Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Anyone recommend a Montreal-based production company?

Hi all,

I'm budgeting a feature production that'll include upto 3 weeks in Montreal, and will need a local unit out there. We're not going to get into workers comp and payroll a…

10 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Tim Keeling
Most recent response from ben richards
WANTED Cannes accommodation in the thick of it

Hello shooters

I'm looking for a spare bed preferably near the centre of Cannes. I'd settle for a bit of floor, or even the cupboard under the stairs.

I'm a London-based writer …

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

I have a spare bed in a twin room in a private villa with pool and 20 min walk from center. 13th to leave on 17th. all for just £450 . Email me at ben_itsnojoke@yahoo.com

Original Post from Michael Chandler
How to plot a series

Hi all
So, I'm in the inception stages of quite a complicated series, with several key characters, plot lines and story tangents, and could really do with some advice about the be…

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

Thanks all, really useful. Absolutely understand the need for clear characters and a series 'Bible'.
I think the challenge for me, based on your comments, is this- there's storyli…

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Most recent response from David Hughes
Recommended script review groups, forums, services, awards?

Hi all
I've got several feature scripts I'm keen to get feedback and input on- can anyone recommend any forums, groups, services, festivals, competitions etc, that would be a good…

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

PS http://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk/programme/?programme_id=1357710

Original Post from Steven Corton
Is there a Shooting People in the Pub in Derby?

Is There a Shooting People in the Pub in Derby? If you know, could you send me the link etc please.

Thanks for your time.

Cheers,

Steven.

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

Hi Kelie,

Thanks for the return email, but I'm not really interested in setting up a SITP in Derby.

Thanks for your time.

Kind Regards,

Steven.

Original Post from Oliver Park
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
What are soundtrack copyright laws film trailers?

I would like to use a well known classical piece of music for the trailer for my short film. My overall plan with the film is festivals and then if possible VOD - or sell wherever…

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

There are two kinds of music rights. There are the rights to the score, and the rights to the recording.

A score can be public domain, while the recording to the same track is e…

Original Post from Gareth Owain David Thomas
I have a songwriter for my film and I am going to employ a separate composer. Good idea? Songwriter…

Our film is all about promoting local talent where possible and our songwriter is very well thought of locally, receives royalties from radio and even TV on occasion. Wouldn't swa…

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

Thanks, Lionel. Glad you agree!

Original Post from Leo Fiorica
Checking if and when a film was registered with the Writers Guild?

Hi Everyone,

Is their a way to check if and when a film was registered with the Writers Guild?
Or is their another of checking it?

Thanks!
Leo

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Gareth Owain David Thomas
Where can I find a template contract for singers set to record original music for a film soundtrack?

I am wondering if there is a set template and protocol specifically for contracts concerning singers of original film soundtracks as opposed to the set template for actors/actress…

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Corry Raymond
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Uploaded short film publicly on Vimeo but submitted it to Festivals - should I make private and wai…

I had to upload my short film online for a competition but now the competition is over I have submitted the same film to a couple of UK festivals.

The Festivals didn't stipulate…

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

Following this I've also set a couple of my film to unlisted / password-protected, but I'm not sure it adds up: you give all you can to make a film and you need it to enable your …

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Most recent response from Paul Drew
How do you write a script for a feature trailer?

Hi all
One of my feature scripts is about to be turned into a short trailer for the film, with the aim to gain funding and interest to produce the full feature.
I've been asked to…

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

I agree with Paddy there. Sounds like what you want is more of a teaser than a trailer - not meaning to pedantic :) The reason I say this is because you can treat it like a separa…

Original Post from Amanda McCormack
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Can anyone recommend good value camcorder insurance?

We are a community film making organisation and have just been allocated some funding (YAY!) for a new camcorder which we will spend around £3,000 on. We are looking for recommen…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

try Hiscox Business Insurance - I was surprised how good value they came out, saved a lot over some other brokers.

Original Post from Victor  Daniels
Most recent response from Claire Buckley
Does anyone know of anyone who has experience in pitching a great tv comedy to television channels??

We have a great idea for a tv comedy from which we are in the process of filming a TV pilot for. We would like to speak with someone who has experience with pitching shows to tele…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

You might need to find yourself a well-established production company who is a preferred supplier in that genre in order to get established yourself - certainly the BBC will proba…

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