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Original Post from Michael Watters
Most recent response from Renato Dias
Electronic music producer looking to collaborate with film makers

Hi all

I am an electronic music producer with an album released on Auxiliary (links below) and I'm interested in collaborating with some experimental film makers to score some pr…

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

Hello,

I am currently looking for projects to work in. Your project seems very interesting and I would love to know about the details. I work with two other friends of mine and w…

Original Post from Lloyd Morgan
sound design music composer looking to collaborate

Hi all
I just wanted to put myself out there I would love to write some bespoke music for a film it's been an ambition of mine for some time now, hard to know where to start reach…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Gabriel Ware
Composer looking for exciting new projects

Hi!

I'm Gabriel Ware, a composer always looking for new work. I specialise in hybrid orchestral and ambient music, and have written for many projects, including shorts, mobile g…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from James Rosati
Most recent response from val Nonyela
Looking for an audio editor?

I am trying to get started in post-production audio. I have done a lot of production and location sound in the past, and fully intend to continue. However, I can do post-productio…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Hi James I am interested in using your services. I have on going projects so we could develop ongoing work

Original Post from Steve Nethercott-Cable
Most recent response from John Lubran
Any specific gear recommendations for an ideal x2 wireless Lavalier mic set up?

Any advice appreciated. I need to record x2 voices simultaneously from x2 fast-walking actors to a Zoom H6. I have seen Rode Wireless Go mics... (@ £185 each) £370 - seems expensi…

6 responses, most recent 5 years, 7 months ago.

Both Rode and Sennheiser make sold, reliable proper functioning kit. Sennheiser has the long standing reputation in the West. Rode are the relative newcomers from the Australia. T…

Original Post from Sam Carter
Most recent response from Mikel Iriarte
Looking for actors, DoP and gaffer in the Bournemouth area

Aiming to network and meet like minded individuals to create original content primarily of the darker side of cinema

1 response, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

Head to B-Reel next week dude. You'll find lots of filmmakers and actors there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1235086000032754/

Original Post from Lloyd Morgan
Most recent response from Tim Benjamin
How composers get work?

Hi All
I only joined this website yesterday, I'm an experienced composer that normally writes music directly for Publishers/Music Libraries I would love to write music to picture…

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

Cold calling / emails are not a way to get work, as has already been said. You need to physically meet people, make friends, share a common passion, then make films together. And …

Original Post from Ryan [Several Wives]
Experimental music composer (influences - Lynch, Herrmann, Badalamenti, Kubrick)

I am a composer looking to collaborate with like-minded fillmakers.

I have two successful albums of work released, which can be heard here: severalwives.bandcamp.com/

My work ha…

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

Hello Dom,

This is great news, and I'm happy you enjoyed the tracks. Let's discuss further and see when is best to meet for both of us.
You can reach me at severalwives@outloo…

Original Post from neil sheffield
Most recent response from Paul Thomas
Hello All, I'm about to shoot a short mockumentary inside a theatre, using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX…

Has anyone used this camera before? This is my first time, and I'd be very grateful for some advice on the best camera setting and microphone set up.

It'll be shot in dressing r…

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

Also consider putting a smart phone onto a gimbal with a small
rode mic or a separate sound recorder. Some of my best recent documentary shots have come from this set up

Original Post from Johnny Burke
mini cassette player

Hi,
I'm making a documentary and have some micro cassettes, (labelled MC60) but no way to play them, or make them digital. Does anyone have a player for these types of cassettes t…

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

That's meant to say Ebay.

Original Post from Eva  Wright
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Sound operator - For 4 day documentary shoot in Italy about refugee crisis (26th - 29th September)

We are currently looking for a sound operator to join a crew of five for a documentary project in Calabria, Italy.

The documentary is about a dying ghost town in remote southern…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Eva,
the best place to find a Sound Operator would be Production > Get People, roles posted there are included in the daily bulletins reaching members directly through thei…

Original Post from Lika Razac-Ince
Anyone know where i can get a Sound Blimp for a Canon DSLR at short notice in London please?

I've got a 6D MKii and need a Sound Blimp that will fit. Buy or hire recommendations would be great please.

Thanks

5 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Aiden Brady
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
NEEDED - sound recordist with own kit @ 3 locations in central London 14-18th Aug

hey,
I start shooting a micro budget short, 'Worse Than Family' on the 14th August.
It’s a 4 night shoot - dusk til dawn.
I need somebody to record sound at 3 locations in Londo…

1 response, most recent 6 years ago.

Hi Aiden, if you're looking for a sound recordist for a particular project the best place to post would be Production > Get People where shooters actively look for work - these…

Original Post from Olena Kucherova
Collaboration for a short film... Do we can produce any creative work in a 48 hours?!...

More we train ourself, more we get...

6 years ago
Original Post from Natasha Sofla
Looking for a composer?

I'm a versatile composer seeking projects for use in my final portfolio for my masters degree. I have experience in writing for short films/animations, trailers, and video games a…

6 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Tommaso Ermolli
Need music services?

Hello everyone!

This is Tommaso Ermolli, Italian composer and musician.
I'm looking to expand my network of collaborations with you all!
I love to write in a wide range of genres…

6 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Anthony Cole
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
What role would this work come under?

I've completed a short film which takes place in a single room, through various different takes the audio has been recorded at different levels, so each take has a different volum…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Sound Designer.

Original Post from Lucy Evans
GRADUATE FILM FUNDING HELP:)?

Hello there everyone!

My name is Lucy, the producer at Counter Productions Films and I'm currently producing my final graduation film 'Nice to Meet You, Florence!' and principle …

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from James Rosati
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Looking for an industry placement

I am a second student at the University of Huddersfield, studying Music and Sound for Image. I am looking for a placement in the film industry between this July and September 2020…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hi James,

Keep an eye on the Production > Get Work and the daily bulletins where shooters post jobs/collaboration opportunities on their projects. Also make sure to sign up to…

Original Post from Tiago Teixeira
Most recent response from Alan Deacon
Sound editing / Mixing / Foley estimates in the UK

Hi all,

I'm producing the post of a 17-minute artsy-horror short film shot in the UK and I'm having trouble figuring out how much I should set aside for the sound design / mixing…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Tiago,

It's great that you should be asking that question at all. So many film makers don't really consider the post production sound costs when budgetting their films and end…

Original Post from Ben Chick
Seeking a Sound Recordist to Shadow

I’m a sound editor seeking to get educated in the world on set (..and not just so I can justify my moaning next time I’m editing some dodgy dialogue!!).

I know my way around a bo…

6 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Looking for a composer for my silent short film!!

Dear Shooters.

According to your useful feedback regarding my film, I would like to grab the opportunity and seek help from anyone who would be interested in composing a piece of…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Dear Shooters.

The role for a Composer has been filled.

Thank you very much for your response.

Alexandra!!!

Original Post from Meredith Bond
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Best ways to gain experience in music video production?

Hi All,

As a freelance videographer and photographer, music video production is something I would like to specialise in. However, it proves to be incredibly difficult!

Since gra…

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Oops - back to the actual question ;-) Be a runner for anything, talk to camera and electrical depts, they might take a trainee for a video, then you're in the right place to net…

Original Post from Alex Churchyard
Most recent response from Barry Ryerson
Bad dubbing...

We want to emulate bad dubbing often seen in Italian horror movies - but also seen in many English language films as well. The Editor (2014) was a Canadian film that managed to do…

6 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Great, let us know if you get what you're after.

Original Post from Lubos Jurik
Sound Recording Showreel

Hello Everyone,

I would like your advice on my showreel for sound recording, if you could spare some time to ha a look at it and tell me your thoughts that would be much apprecia…

6 years, 6 months ago
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