ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

8 years, 1 month ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

I'd suggest using the production/get people tab here and place some adverts and see if anyone is interested local to you.

8 years, 1 month ago - Virginia Joseph

Thank you Paddy, I've gone ahead and done that.

8 years, 1 month ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Fingers crossed :)

8 years, 1 month ago - Ross A Wilson

You don't need a producer, I've always done all my own producing. Over the years I've acquired a few key crew, none are professional but all know how to work with me and I with them because we've made shorts together. Other than using the facilities here to ask for help or pay people making shorts is the best way to acquire crew. I think for now shooting people's your best bet. I'd make sure to meet with people before hiring/collaborating with them.

8 years, 1 month ago - Virginia Joseph

Thank you Ross.
I wanted an objective eye during pre-production, especially seeing as it's my first venture. I've used a few of my poems to experiment with filming, sound, editing etc. and learnt it takes a while to get your work to where you want. It's from this experience and discussion that I thought that multiple roles slows down the filmmaking process.

Did you find your projects were actually more straight-forward to complete because your team was smaller? How did the cast (where present) respond to you being writer/director/producer?

8 years, 1 month ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Cast will respond to you as a person more than you as a role - if you are assured, they'll feel assured, if you're nervous so will they be.

I don't think it's a bad plan to have help and assurance, there may be a middle path where an experienced producer can provide you with a bit of encouragement and support but not do all the leg-work. Or you can always post here with questions, a lot of industry people and new beginners alike post here or respond to questions and offer opinions.

8 years, 1 month ago - Virginia Joseph

Thank you Paddy, helpful to know it's person not the role.

I'll definitely continue to ask when I'd like some insight :)