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Is Directors UK holding money for you?

Directors UK has been collecting and administering money due to its members for 25 years now, distributing tens of millions of pounds in …

............... wondering who you are using and if you like or dislike them......
JD
www.cineshooter.com

Hiscox Business - I was shocked how much cheaper they were than some quotes I'd had, and it was a UK call centre, they called back, all very efficient etc. They don't do specific…

I have decided to set up an equipment hire company, mainly for film & video kit, but also for exhibition / event kit.

I have done this before, but not for a few years, so I a…

www.groove-egrip.com

Hi,
I am exploring ways to find people who would be interested in collaborating on short film projects in the West Midlands Birmingham area. I am looking for people who have some …

Hi Dal,

I am London based but also have a base in Hinckley, between Leicester and Coventry and would be interested to hear about your plans. I write and direct and have extensive…

-Ideally a private hire friendly company
-that doesn't require references, i can provide all ids, utility bills etc.
-offers a discount to shooters

thanks, shahid

PS - don't forget that pretty much any price anyone gives you for hire will be +delivery +VAT

Delivery you can probably work out for yourself (ie collect), but VAT may come as a …

I am a producer of the animated web series NewEdenseries.com and on the hunt for a voice recording studio to record some voice actors.

We are also looking into rehearsal spaces …

I can recommend a Thames Ditton(just outside Kingston) small studio run by John Mc Guinn,a mature Voice Over Artist and producer. Voices@john-mcguinn.co.uk
May I also ask about Fe…

We are needing an authentic office space to film in, so that we can mock up some office scenes, meeting room scenes etc. Does anyone know of anything in the London area that is ch…

Theatre Delicatessen is currently resident at the old BBC Headquarters on Marlybone High St. Massive office block, slightly dilapidated but perfectly good for filming, rehearsals …

Dear shooters.

I need to do a blue ray of my film ( about 62 min long), for submit to a Festival.

I would like to know if anyone knows here in London where I can do this and …

Hi Fernando,
We charge £75+VAT (£90) per mastering to Bluray from file, this includes disc and Amaray case. This is a straight bluray (no menu) We are based in shoreditch, walking…

Hi All,

Just posted this as a discussion but thought I would reach out by asking as well!

I am a self-shooting director/editor mostly working on self-initiated and branded inter…

Hi Ian, if you're interested, I'm selling a JVC GY-HD110E camera, with very low hours ( only 165 on the drum ), and am looking for around £850 for it as a quick sale. This camera …

Hi everyone, I'm new to Shooting People, and very happy to be here!

My name is Mike Cooper and I'm an experienced voiceover artist based in London with my own studio. Though I wo…

Thanks for your advice, Vasco. I've signed up for some bulletins already and I do see that jobs appear on those, which is great.

What I'm trying to do is get myself on the radar …

I am a freelance filmmaker, editor, cameraperson looking to get in touch with other groups, people, events in the documentary or journalist field in Madrid. Does anyone have any s…

Thanks so much Magda! And sorry for the late response.

Many thanks,

Eleanor

I was reading this article: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Script Coverage Service at http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service

It got m…

What you seek are notes, not comments! Reading a screenplay is not an easy process for the uninitiated. Most people read novels! Not scripts. And when they are presented with a pi…

Am looking for some free/cheap apps/software to help storyboard...any ideas?

Sorry! I have only used Movie Magic before, but its not free:

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Hello,


I'm looking for hire companies/individuals based in the UK that hire kit for underwater filmmaking. Ideally I would like to hire an HD camcorder with underwater housing …

Many thanks for all of your replies to my query, they are very much appreciated and have been very useful!

David - I'm a big fan of Trunks! I saw it at the Van d'Or Awards a few…

Hi,

I want to create a Blu-ray disc which has my movie as well as several extra features. I’m using an iMac with Compressor 4 to encode the files. Compressor seems to be able to …

Hi everyone

RE: sound equipment

I'm a beginner in filmmaking.
I've just bought my first camera, which is a Canon 600D DSLR, with a 50mm lens.
I'm looking for external sound eq…

Thanks everyone who took the time to offer up their advice.

I will check out all the links and, as well, research each product that has been mentioned.

Does anyone know any good fixers/journalists in New York and Mississippi who might be interested in some work finding case studies for a feature documentary?

email me gktime@aol.com

I am looking for a location in London that matches the description above. So far, several location agencies and council film offices have been approached but any other tips would …

My old offices in 112 Cleveland St, W1 has some interesting corridors and a metal goods lift. Concrete, 1960s, we always joked it looked like a Russian Hospital! Owned by Westmins…

We launch "Behind the Scenes of TOTAL HELL" Free online on April 22nd. We're being supported by various platforms (including Showfilmfirst).

What we're looking for is suggestions…

Thanks James and Julian, will message you both.

Hi,

I'm looking to rent some camera equipment with a value of £11k and need to get it insured as the rental company don't have an option for insurance. I've had two quotes so far…

Hi,

Thanks to everyone who got back to me on this. Essex were indeed the cheapest. I saved quite a bit, which was much needed as the budget was tight.

Many Thanks,
Matthew

Looking for assistance in bringing some characters to life.... looking for a foam and rod puppet maker, preferably someone who also operates them. Recommendations are always my fi…

Thanks gang.... will check them out!

G

Hi folks,

I've been looking in to getting some of my films duplicated on dvd with dvd authoring and on disc printing. However I've started to think that in the long run I might …

Thanks everyone for all your responses and suggestions, very useful!

I have looked in to DVD Studio Pro but apparently it was discontinued in 2006 (?). I realise that Final Cut …

Hi,
I'm also looking to network with filmmakers around South East London?

Does anyone know of any regular nights (once/twice a month)?



Matthew Prince

I'm thinking of organising the networking night in Croydon as it's my home town. There are easy train, bus and tram links there. And the pub where we would have it is very accomod…

Hi all,

In a month I'll be producing a 3D arts program pilot. It will be studio based with two presenters, guests, and plenty of inserts.

I'm well familiar with studios, and wit…

Since 1990, Presenter Promotions has led the field in the supply of professional presenters who can enhance a production. I have a large range of talent so let me know if you need…

We are shooting our first feature and have same ideas in mind for our poster which we're hoping to take to festivals and use on the website, but would rather pay to have it done p…

It saves hours and hours of messing around, that font. Work of genius :-D