Helping Hands from 2005

Bill Hooper · February 22nd, 2005, 01:27 AM

A friend of mine is from London and he moved out to LA. He said that there is nothing going on there (other than the BBC). He shot his short film there (just finished film school) and he had to hire a full professional crew - guys that worked on some big features - simply because there weren't many non union crew guys at all.

But that's just what he told me. I don't know firsthand. I guess it depends on what exactly what you want to do, but as far as opportunities, come out to LA!
Bill

Jon Turner · February 22nd, 2005, 05:02 AM

Are you a director? Film opportunities in england are the same as they are anywhere else for independent filmmakers - you have to create your own opportunities.

However, if you are looking to join a big production as cameraman/DP, the big studios are always producing something over here, and Greater London is probably the place to be, though I should think there's less opportunities than LA (but maybe less competition as well).

Bruce S. Yarock · February 22nd, 2005, 07:24 AM

Bob,
Email your number to me at yarock@aol.com. I'd like to talk to you about your project.
Bruce yarock

Yohann Kouam · February 22nd, 2005, 08:41 AM

lots of stuff going on in paris, but doens t depend on your nationality or color of skin but like anywhere else on your talent.
of course the language barrier can be a disadvantage...

Yohann Kouam · February 22nd, 2005, 08:43 AM

hey,

i'd like to do an internship in a film production company in the states this summer. would it make sense to mention that i made a few shorts on my resume since this internship would be about "production"?

thanks

David Yuen · February 22nd, 2005, 01:30 PM

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) seeks an accomplished and creative videographer to direct and produce a 15- or 20-minute videotape/DVD that explains -- in emotional and educational terms -- the horrors of marijuana prohibition and the need to end it.

Application deadline: March 8, 2005

Rob Lohman · February 23rd, 2005, 04:31 AM

Bill: since you don't show your e-mail I'll ask this in this thread:
how did your friend move from London to LA? Since the US have
a very strict immigration policy I'm interesting to know how he
made the move. If you want you can e-mail me at the address
in my signature below.

Victor Muh · February 23rd, 2005, 05:07 AM

I've lived 8 years in France. I speak fluent French.

Sure there's lots of stuff going on in Paris... if you're French, and possibly white. It helps to be from a family with connections, too.

<<<-- Originally posted by Yohann Kouam : lots of stuff going on in paris, but doens t depend on your nationality or color of skin but like anywhere else on your talent.
of course the language barrier can be a disadvantage... -->>>

Michael Best · February 23rd, 2005, 12:28 PM

Hi - shooting a concert on Saturday March 5, have sold my second camera and was looking to see if anybody close enough had one meaning a Canon XL1s - or XL1, or something similar for use or rental.

Charles Papert · February 23rd, 2005, 05:15 PM

Instant Films, a three-year old production company based at the LA Center Studios in downtown LA, is looking for a local freelance editor to cut a series of short promos for a new venture. Must be FCP 4.5 proficient and have some serious skills pulling clean green screen mattes from DV source material. There is pay, depending on experience level and scope of work to be done (per project basis).

Please send emails with resume and links to your work online (if available) to peter@instantfilms.tv, and make a note that you are responding to this posting on the DVinfo.net.

Gino Do · February 23rd, 2005, 10:17 PM

willing to rent out their camera this Sat. for $100 a day?

Adam Burtle · February 24th, 2005, 03:15 AM

Ron, i'm located in Las Vegas, and depending on my shoot schedule, i may be able to accomodate you. Do you have exact dates?

Ron Edwards · February 24th, 2005, 08:00 AM

Thanks for the reply. The wedding is May 14, 2005. You can contact me at: ronecentralia@yahoo.com

Ron

Joe Carney · February 24th, 2005, 02:07 PM

Victor, the same could be said anywhere in the world. But when you made your own films, did anyone hassle you for being Asian?
Did they deny you film permits or anything else? Did actors refuse to work for you?

The French are pretty protective (maybe overprotective) of their job market. For all their culture, they tend to be one of the most xenophobic people on earth, almost as bad as the Japanese. But for all their warts, they love and appreciate film like no others.

But like you said, if you have money, they, just like Disney, love you vewy vewy much.

btw, there is a chance I might make it over to Germany to work (doing software stuff for good ol Uncle Sam..). I would like to hook up, even if I have to take a train to Paris. I'll know for sure in March. I've talked to several Germans who would be interested in pooling talents for making an independent feature. I assume the Germans and French are finally getting along?

btw Marcin... you never said where in Europe you are from?

Leo Zheng · February 24th, 2005, 02:54 PM

any more details? time? equipment? etc.

February 22nd, 2005, 05:02 AM	#167
Jon Turner Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 69	England Are you a director? Film opportunities in england are the same as they are anywhere else for independent filmmakers - you have to create your own opportunities. However, if you are looking to join a big production as cameraman/DP, the big studios are always producing something over here, and Greater London is probably the place to be, though I should think there's less opportunities than LA (but maybe less competition as well).

February 22nd, 2005, 08:43 AM	#170
Yohann Kouam Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: sevilla Posts: 116	resume for intership in production company hey, i'd like to do an internship in a film production company in the states this summer. would it make sense to mention that i made a few shorts on my resume since this internship would be about "production"? thanks

February 22nd, 2005, 01:30 PM	#171
David Yuen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 185	Inspirational (educational and fundraising) video The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) seeks an accomplished and creative videographer to direct and produce a 15- or 20-minute videotape/DVD that explains -- in emotional and educational terms -- the horrors of marijuana prohibition and the need to end it. Application deadline: March 8, 2005

February 23rd, 2005, 04:31 AM	#172
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Bill: since you don't show your e-mail I'll ask this in this thread: how did your friend move from London to LA? Since the US have a very strict immigration policy I'm interesting to know how he made the move. If you want you can e-mail me at the address in my signature below. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 23rd, 2005, 05:07 AM	#173
Victor Muh Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Paris, France Posts: 126	I've lived 8 years in France. I speak fluent French. Sure there's lots of stuff going on in Paris... if you're French, and possibly white. It helps to be from a family with connections, too. <<<-- Originally posted by Yohann Kouam : lots of stuff going on in paris, but doens t depend on your nationality or color of skin but like anywhere else on your talent. of course the language barrier can be a disadvantage... -->>> __________________ Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. - Albert Einstein http://advaloreminternational.com

February 22nd, 2005, 01:27 AM	#166
Bill Hooper Tourist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4	A friend of mine is from London and he moved out to LA. He said that there is nothing going on there (other than the BBC). He shot his short film there (just finished film school) and he had to hire a full professional crew - guys that worked on some big features - simply because there weren't many non union crew guys at all. But that's just what he told me. I don't know firsthand. I guess it depends on what exactly what you want to do, but as far as opportunities, come out to LA! Bill

February 22nd, 2005, 07:24 AM	#168
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Bob, Email your number to me at yarock@aol.com. I'd like to talk to you about your project. Bruce yarock

February 22nd, 2005, 08:41 AM	#169
Yohann Kouam Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: sevilla Posts: 116	lots of stuff going on in paris, but doens t depend on your nationality or color of skin but like anywhere else on your talent. of course the language barrier can be a disadvantage...

February 23rd, 2005, 12:28 PM	#174
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	March 5, ERIE, PA Hi - shooting a concert on Saturday March 5, have sold my second camera and was looking to see if anybody close enough had one meaning a Canon XL1s - or XL1, or something similar for use or rental.

February 23rd, 2005, 05:15 PM	#175
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Instant Films needs an LA based FCP editor; pay involved Instant Films, a three-year old production company based at the LA Center Studios in downtown LA, is looking for a local freelance editor to cut a series of short promos for a new venture. Must be FCP 4.5 proficient and have some serious skills pulling clean green screen mattes from DV source material. There is pay, depending on experience level and scope of work to be done (per project basis). Please send emails with resume and links to your work online (if available) to peter@instantfilms.tv, and make a note that you are responding to this posting on the DVinfo.net. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

February 23rd, 2005, 10:17 PM	#176
Gino Do New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 7	Any FX1/Z1 owner in SF Bay Area? willing to rent out their camera this Sat. for $100 a day?

February 24th, 2005, 03:15 AM	#177
Adam Burtle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 173	Ron, i'm located in Las Vegas, and depending on my shoot schedule, i may be able to accomodate you. Do you have exact dates?

February 24th, 2005, 08:00 AM	#178
Ron Edwards Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 148	Thanks for the reply. The wedding is May 14, 2005. You can contact me at: ronecentralia@yahoo.com Ron

February 24th, 2005, 02:07 PM	#179
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Victor, the same could be said anywhere in the world. But when you made your own films, did anyone hassle you for being Asian? Did they deny you film permits or anything else? Did actors refuse to work for you? The French are pretty protective (maybe overprotective) of their job market. For all their culture, they tend to be one of the most xenophobic people on earth, almost as bad as the Japanese. But for all their warts, they love and appreciate film like no others. But like you said, if you have money, they, just like Disney, love you vewy vewy much. btw, there is a chance I might make it over to Germany to work (doing software stuff for good ol Uncle Sam..). I would like to hook up, even if I have to take a train to Paris. I'll know for sure in March. I've talked to several Germans who would be interested in pooling talents for making an independent feature. I assume the Germans and French are finally getting along? btw Marcin... you never said where in Europe you are from?

February 24th, 2005, 02:54 PM	#180
Leo Zheng Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 34	any more details? time? equipment? etc. __________________ Leo