The dream is dead. But long live the dream ...? Four years ago I joined this forum with the hope of eventually turning A Good Idea into a A Good Thing. Four years later, a lot has happened ... but not The Thing, and I'm not sure now that it can work - not least because of the insights gained as a result of hanging around these cyber corridors. The Idea, in its simplest version, was to try to mimic the (successful) collective creativity that comes out of a music festival to which I've made reference from time to time, but centred on a cinematic adventure. The ulterior motive in this would b ..read more

I’m beginning my search for a child actress next week. Aiming for an 11 year old white girl to play an elf in my Christmas action movie. Somehow I don’t think the normal actors mailing list and Facebook groups will cut it. I need to branch out to parents and different areas. i suppose I could try contacting a casting director or talent agency. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? Maybe a cool idea of where I could find one. I do know a couple girls but I want to have all my options considered. That’s the job right? Consider all the options ..read more

Hi! I know some people on this site who are making films currently. But probably not all, so if your making a movie/short or planning one or wanna make one I’d be very interested to listen. Don't be shy lol. I’d be interested to know what stages everyone is in on their projects and cool stuff like that ..read more

Was wondering what motivates everyone here to actually make movies? What inspired you? Why do you do it? What do you expect from it once the film has been finished? Interesting to hear from everyone ..read more

I have an idea to try and help Indie Film makers of which I am one, to monetise their films a bit better. The current set-up of needing a distributor to get onto certain platforms, then the distributor wanting all of your IP for free then relying on them to pay you when the contract allows for unexpected costs/surchagres and no direct reporting of performance is predatory. The problem being: 1) Others in my position have gone onto abuse filmmaker (Distribber) 2) Film makers are either looking for or already in distribution arrangements they can't get out of. I want to start a co-operative of s ..read more

There is a YouTube video that I lost track of. It featured an African-American gentleman speaking into the camera about how to produce a movie for only $1,000 - $2,000. He spoke with an African accent. I think his name was Gru. Does anyone know where this video is? I loved how he explained things and would like to see it again ..read more

Hi, I'd like to start shooting a film. I have a smartphone and am going to get one of those swival holders. Suppose beyond that I need a editing software. Is there one out there folks would recommend? Also, am I forgetting anything else? I just want to play around at first. Not looking to shoot Avatar out of the gate ..read more

I'm based in the U.S. and have been making remote short films with actors all over the world (Norway, Canada, Scotland, England, Argentina) and my goal is to work with actors in as many countries as possible, and I was contacted by an actress in Russia and I want to work with them Is it problematic currently to work with someone there? I know Russian relations with other countries is a sensitive topic currently due to the war. One thing shouldn't have anything to do with the other and I want to work with them, but I was just curious what everyones thoughts were ..read more

I didn't want to continue to hijack the other thread, so I thought I would seek clarification here. jax_rox said: I'd calibrate with a Matrox, AJA IO or Blackmagic device. An AJA IO HD would be better for audio. Something like an MXO2 mini, or a BMD Intensity would work, but I'd rather balanced XLR or TRS outputs from an AJA IO HD than the unbalanced RCAs on the MXO2 and Intensity. Any of the AJA IO range wll give you calibration, and AFAIK, both the BMD Intesnity, and the UltraStudio will give you that as well - that's if you're looking for breakout boxes; some of the internal computer ..read more

Hi people, I'm a writer from italy, I have written fairytales id like to animate. I'm looking to talk to a serious animator about my projects. Anybody know how to find someone? Is this the right forum ..read more